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# Melissa Stanfield Walker

artist and art educator

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://melissawalkerartist.com/blog/) - Follow all the latest news and artwork from the artist and educator, Melissa Walker
- [New Collage](https://melissawalkerartist.com/807/) - Here is another collage I finished. I've included some progress shots as well. I started with some monotype on paper. Added some collage, then layered acrylic paint. More collage and paint. Then the final calligraphic lines and dots.
- [Practice Makes Perfect](https://melissawalkerartist.com/practice-makes-perfect/) - My students were hard at work this evening. Everyone is working on their own project, at their own pace. Some are just beginning and some have been involved with art for many years. All are having fun. Why not join us? Classes meet on Mondays from 5-6pm, Tuesdays from 1-3pm and Tuesdays from 6-8pm. Most
- [Make Time to Create](https://melissawalkerartist.com/make-time-to-create/) - Laura has been taking classes with me for several years. She enjoys painting and drawing so much she comes twice a week. She had never done any type of artwork before taking my classes. Making time to create on a regular basis is the key to improving as an artist. Can't wait to see this
- [Young and Old at ART](https://melissawalkerartist.com/young-and-old-at-art/) - You are never too young or old to learn to draw and paint! Bowman is working on his second colored pencil drawing and Peggy is working on her sunflower painting. They make a great pair!
- [Happiness is a New Painting!](https://melissawalkerartist.com/happiness-is-a-new-painting/) - For Barbara and Carol there is nothing like finishing a new painting. Now they just have to figure out where to hang these beauties!
- [Learn To Draw Now!](https://melissawalkerartist.com/learn-to-draw-now/) - This is my newest student, Sierra. She has been drawing Anime for several years, but never used shading or color. Here she is holding her very first colored pencil drawing. Well done Sierra!
- [New Collages](https://melissawalkerartist.com/new-collages/) - Now that I have mostly recovered from foot surgery and can stand for short periods, I have gotten back into the studio. Here are two new collages I am working on as part of a series of studies for larger works. I am starting with some monotype layers, adding paint and collage, then more layers
- [Mebane Arts and Community Center Exhibit](https://melissawalkerartist.com/mebane-arts-and-community-center-exhibit/) - Only two more week to visit my show at the Mebane Arts and Community Center Exhibit in Mebane, NC. Quite a few new pieces are on display along with some of my monotypes.
- [New Show Coming Up](https://melissawalkerartist.com/new-show-coming-up/) - I will be having a show at a restaurant called Harrison's in Burlington NC this October. I am excited that my cousin Leigh Holt will be exhibiting with me. Here is the show information. Hope you can make it!
- [Sign Up for my Monotype Workshop Now!](https://melissawalkerartist.com/sign-up-for-my-monotype-workshop-now/) - Just one week left before my monotype workshop on Sat. July 19. I still have a few spots left. This is one of my most popular workshops and requires no drawing skill. Visit this link for more information!
- [New Classes Starting in July!](https://melissawalkerartist.com/new-classes-starting-in-july/) - I am adding 2 new classes to my teaching schedule starting on Monday June 30. Classes will be held from 1:30-3:30pm and 6-8pm on Mondays and 9:30-11:30am and 6-8pm on Tuesdays. Choose the day and time that best fits your schedule. My classes offer a small, supportive environment designed for beginners and advanced students alike.
- [To Find My Old Blog](https://melissawalkerartist.com/to-find-my-old-blog/) - As you can see, my new blog is located neatly within my webpage. However, I have been blogging since 2009. If you would like to visit my old blog please click on this link.
- [Best News I Just Received!](https://melissawalkerartist.com/best-news-i-just-received/) - "Acrylic Artist" magazine published by FW Media has featured one of my paintings in their summer 2014 issue. It is in an article titled, "The Acrylic Spirit, Discover 15 artists whose creative practices will help you unleash a sense of adventure and embolden your art." I am on page 106. This was a complete surprise,
- [Life After Retirement](https://melissawalkerartist.com/life-after-retirement/) - I am retiring from the Randolph County Public Schools after 25 years of teaching art. I am excited, sad and hopeful. I will miss my high school students, but look forward to more time in the studio and teaching my private students. I will be offering 2 new classes starting on Monday, June 30 at

## Pages

- [Home](https://melissawalkerartist.com/) - Melissa Walker is a North Carolina artist and National Board Certified art educator working in abstract acrylic and collage paintings, pastel and watercolor, visual journals, altered books and ATC’s. After retiring from 25 years of teaching High School Art, she is now the Marketing and Sales Director at Carolina Bronze Sculpture in Seagrove, NC. Explore
- [Contact](https://melissawalkerartist.com/contact/) - Contact Melissa Walker, artist and art educator
- [About](https://melissawalkerartist.com/about/) - Melissa Walker is a North Carolina artist and National Board Certified art educator working in abstract acrylic and collage paintings, pastel and watercolor, visual journals, altered books and ATC’s
- [Acrylic and Collage](https://melissawalkerartist.com/portfolios/mixed-media/) - Acrylic and Collage Artwork by Melissa Walker, artist and art educator
- [Lesson Plans](https://melissawalkerartist.com/lesson-plans/) - Link to Melissa Walker, art educator's website with lesson plans and examples
- [Acrylic and Collage Abstracts](https://melissawalkerartist.com/portfolios/acrylic-and-collage-abstracts/) - Acrylic and Collage abstracts by Melissa Walker, artist and art educator
- [Watercolor Abstracts](https://melissawalkerartist.com/portfolios/watercolor-abstracts/) - Watercolor Abstracts by Melissa Walker, artist and art educator
- [Visual Journals](https://melissawalkerartist.com/portfolios/visual-journals/) - Visual Journals by Melissa Walker, artist and art educator
- [Monotypes](https://melissawalkerartist.com/portfolios/monotypes/) - Monotypes by Melissa Walker, artist and art educator
- [Acrylic and Collage Chart Series](https://melissawalkerartist.com/portfolios/acrylic-and-collage-chart-series/) - Acrylic and Collage Chart Series by Melissa Walker, artist and art educator
- [Artist Trading Cards](https://melissawalkerartist.com/portfolios/artist-trading-cards/) - Artist Trading Cards by Melissa Walker, artist and art educator
- [Portfolios](https://melissawalkerartist.com/portfolios/) - Art portfolio by Melissa Walker, artist and art educator

## Galleries

- [Pastel landscapes](https://melissawalkerartist.com/bwg_gallery/pastel_landscapes/)
- [watercolor landscapes](https://melissawalkerartist.com/bwg_gallery/watercolor_landscapes/)
- [watercolor abstracts](https://melissawalkerartist.com/bwg_gallery/watercolor_abstracts/)
- [home page](https://melissawalkerartist.com/bwg_gallery/melissa_walker_artist/)
- [blog 1](https://melissawalkerartist.com/bwg_gallery/blog-1/)
- [student work](https://melissawalkerartist.com/bwg_gallery/student_work/)
- [portraits](https://melissawalkerartist.com/bwg_gallery/portraits/)
- [acrylic abstracts](https://melissawalkerartist.com/bwg_gallery/acrylic_abstracts/)
- [ATC's](https://melissawalkerartist.com/bwg_gallery/atc/)
- [Acrylic chart series](https://melissawalkerartist.com/bwg_gallery/acrylic_collage_chart_series/)
- [monotypes](https://melissawalkerartist.com/bwg_gallery/monotypes/)
- [journals](https://melissawalkerartist.com/bwg_gallery/visual_journals/)
- [Acrylics](https://melissawalkerartist.com/bwg_gallery/acrylics/)

## Gallery Share

- [Image](https://melissawalkerartist.com/bwg_share/image/)

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