Yellow Canary
Yellow canaries are the focus of my new series. My grandma gave me her canary when I was a child and I loved hearing its song. Canaries...
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Melissa Arostegui
and her art work
Melissa Arostegui
- Mar 5
Her Story
I am excited that my art was selected and featured in an online art exhibition with the Manhattan Art International. You can view the...
Melissa Arostegui
- Jan 23
Go shopping?!
A couple of years ago, I brought my car to the mechanic because my muffler was making a noise. The mechanic told me that they wouldn't be...
Melissa Arostegui
- Jan 15
Power Tools and Sewing
People often ask about my still life paintings and what they are about. They are really a response to limiting beliefs and comments I...
Melissa Arostegui
- Jan 8
Popular with Woman
I went looking for a new car with my sister. I was particularly interested in the Sonata, and the Kona. However, instead of showing me...
Melissa Arostegui
- Dec 19, 2022
Take a Seat
Cleo was my father's dog and was part of the family. Cleo would take a seat at the table during dinner and waited to be served. She also...
Melissa Arostegui
- Dec 9, 2022
Bethanny's Saxophone
Bethanny told me about a time she wanted to play the saxophone, but was discouraged to do so because women didn't play the saxophone. She...
Melissa Arostegui
- Nov 20, 2022
Boxing Gloves and Flowers
These two Objects do not go together or do they? One time during a critique, I shared a very large painting of cars in traffic. Someone...
Melissa Arostegui
- Nov 17, 2022
Plants and Drills Oh My!
When I paint a still life, there is typically a story behind it. A couple of years ago, I began pairing up objects that are considered...
Melissa Arostegui
- Nov 16, 2022
Bucerias and My Art
I had the opportunity to live in Mexico for the summer. During that time, I completed many small drawings and handed them out to people...
Melissa Arostegui
- Nov 12, 2022
She put on boots and I laughed
I remember a time in college when a friend of mine came in to town for a visit. As a joke, she put on the ugliest pair of boots. The...
Melissa Arostegui
- Nov 6, 2022
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If you like my work and want first views, special offers and other exclusives, then you should join my email list. Click here to join -...
Melissa Arostegui
- Oct 18, 2022
My Mother's Garden
There are certain flowers that remind me of my mom. My mom loves to garden and my dad loves to talk about the garden lol. I remember...
Melissa Arostegui
- Oct 15, 2022
Something Big is Happening
I am getting ready to start something Big... stay tuned.
Melissa Arostegui
- Sep 29, 2022
Who is going to mow your lawn?
A lot of my artwork tells a story and this is one of my stories. When I bought my house a few years ago, I was asked who would mow my...
Melissa Arostegui
- Sep 21, 2022
Small Paintings?!
I have tried to paint small but it is not the same. I normally paint on a 5 - 6 foot canvas, however, I thought I would try something...
Melissa Arostegui
- Sep 14, 2022
New Painting
I just finished this oil painting of my dad and his best friend Jack. I love portraits especially when I capture someone's personality....
Melissa Arostegui
- Sep 7, 2022
I love a good personality!
Whether it is funny, ambitious, animated, or other, I want to capture it somehow. This is evident in my people and pet portraits. Lately...
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