Announcement
I am a painter and printmaker in Watsonville, California. My work explores the boundaries between reason and myth. Reason and myth both help us to understand the world, one by describing facts, the other by telling stories. The place where they meet is sometimes fraught with tension, sometimes filled with magic.
Visit my website to see more of my work:
http://www.mswest.com
Like me on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/melissawest.art
Follow me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mswest.art/
All art and images are copyright Melissa West.
Announcement
I am a painter and printmaker in Watsonville, California. My work explores the boundaries between reason and myth. Reason and myth both help us to understand the world, one by describing facts, the other by telling stories. The place where they meet is sometimes fraught with tension, sometimes filled with magic.
Visit my website to see more of my work:
http://www.mswest.com
Like me on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/melissawest.art
Follow me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mswest.art/
All art and images are copyright Melissa West.
Items
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Reviews
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Nitya on Feb 5, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful drawing, can’t wait to frame it and put it up! Thanks Melissa!
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Liz on Nov 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love this. Very happy with my purchase and I'll enjoy this for years to come.
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By on Oct 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWhat is not to love about this amazing piece? The art work is great, the colors are so appropriate, and the social commentary is so typical of their work. We think Melissa's work is so special!
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By on Oct 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsMelissa's block prints are so well done and provide quiet contemporary commentary. We have many of their pieces and have always been extremely pleased with the quality of their work and with their take on the world all around us.
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Lauren on Oct 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe seller realized after I had purchased the print that they had not done that print previously and that the estimated delivery time frame would be longer than originally anticipated. This was no problem whatsoever so for me, but they were thoughtful enough to let me know about this, and I was glad to wait on such a unique print. We got the first print, framed it, and are in love with it. It looks great in our bookroom.
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Kara on Sep 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsGreat seller, terrific service, fast shipping, and (as always) gorgeous product. Got a big smile from your note too - yes, small world! :)
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Crickett on Jun 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove this print, nicely done, nicely packaged - no damage. Artist has quiet a sense of humor. Nice addition to my collection.
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Crickett on Jun 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsGift for my daughter of recent betrayal. Great sense of humor.
About mswest
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Melissa carving a large piece of linoleum. -
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A linoleum block in progress. -
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Romanesque art is a big influence on my work. -
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Printmaking is too much fun.
I love prints!
Making prints is like doing the best puzzle in the world. You think of an image, think of it in black and white, reverse it, carve it, then see it in reverse again when you print it. It is an infinite joy to figure a print out, and then to make it happen. I hope some of my joy is conveyed in my final pieces.
Shop members
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Melissa adjusting the press
Owner, Artist
In 2006, after walking the Camino de Santiago, I felt the need to make a series of black & white images. I said, "Why not prints?" I immediately carved 20 blocks, and was hooked. I have not stopped since.
Production partners
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4by6.com
San Francisco, CA
I have used 4by6 to print my postcards for almost a decade. Their work is impeccable. I am pleased to be able to offer my artwork on their cards.
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A commercial printer
CA, United States
Commercially printed card of my original art.
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Rubber Stamp Manufacturer
United States
I created the print and labeling. They make the actual rubber stamp.
Shop policies
Please note that while you may purchase one of my artworks, I will retain all copyright and reproduction rights to it.
Accepted payment methods