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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
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
All art and images are copyright Melissa West.
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danpasiak on Feb 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsGreat communication and great art. Packaged well, and thoughtfully.
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James on Jan 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsMy Girlfriend studies Latin and had translated St. Christina the Astonishing in undergrad. It's one of her favorite topics to talk about. The package came quickly and was packaged with a poem. Thank you for creating linos of great historical figures!
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KathyFG on Jan 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful and cool print, with great details. Look forward to framing and displaying it. Love it!
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Nytepyre on Jan 6, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis piece arrived beautifully and safely packaged and the quality is outstanding! I'm so pleased!
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slehner on Dec 23, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI am absolutely in love with this print! We have three cats- they’d never rescue anyone so this just cracks us up. My dogs on the other hand are way more loyal- stinkier and not as soft though! Cannot say enough about this print, my new favorite piece!
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Joyce on Dec 13, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe Mouse arrived in perfect shape and super fast. I love this print. Melissa’s work is spectacular!!
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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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.
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