Spring Rains in the Desert Size::11x14 Maria paints intuitively and crafts

Maria paints intuitively and crafts abstract shapes that create still life scenes with daring color palettes and iconic motifs

Her love of simple forms and how they can build imaginary worlds comes through in her dreamed up botanicals and abstract compositions

1970) is an American contemporary painter and mixed media artist

and playful subject matter to create artwork that celebrates the landscape and animals of the American Southwest

and the walls in her own home

Spring Rains in the Desert Size::11x14 Maria paints intuitively and craftsMelissa Lakey is an artist and illustrator based in Joshua Tree, California. She works in a variety of traditional materials, combining organic textures, fun colors, and playful subject matter to create artwork that celebrates the landscape and animals of the American Southwest, as well as a nostalgia for travel, road trips, and summer vacations. Visit her website and join her journey on Instagram to see more of her work.