Revised Paintings

"Path to a Stream" SOLD!!!!
"Garden in Paradise" SOLD!!!!

After looking at the original condition of these two paintings (which can be viewed further down this page), I realized that I wanted to add a little background to them so I revised each of them. I am very happy with the results, I believe the changes have made each of the paintings more complete. These paintings have just been posted on ebay (12/09/07). They can be found if you click on the following links:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230201617263&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=013
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230201623642&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=013

Stream through Wildflowers

SOLD!!

This is a wonderful picture of a stream and a series of waterfalls through a field of wildflowers. The water just invites you to wade through its crisp water and feel the sand between you toes. The natural perfume of the flowers relax the senses as the view relieves the soul.

Melissa

Sailing under the Moon

SOLD!!! This painting is a single moment in time in which the moon reflects off the trees on each side of the bay and sets the sails aglow. This glow lights the way as the sailboat enters the bay. It is simply beautiful!
Follow this link to all of my ebay auctions:
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=Windham+Original&category0=
Melissa

Yellow Tulips

This painting was one of the first that I ever painted on a canvas. It is not an original, I was learning how to paint from a book called "Art School" and replicated a painting I found in there. It is not an exact replica. I chose this painting because my mom loves the color yellow and the flowers seemed to be destined for her. This painting now resides in my mom's home and is a perfect fit! However, her beauty outshines these flowers any time of day!!! I love you mom!
-Missy (Melissa)

Current Seascape Paintings

"Sailing in the Moonlight" = SOLD!!!

ALL SOLD!!!
These 4 seascape paintings can be found on eBay at the link that I will include at the end of this post. All of the nighttime paintings are created using tones of prussian blue and white. They are beautiful pieces and would look great in any room!
http://art.search.ebay.com/Windham-Original_Art_W0QQ_
Thanks for visiting!!!
Melissa

Full Moon Rising

This is a nice paintings. It presents as being a little tilted in this picture, but is actually level in the horizon. "Full Moon Rising" was created completely from prussian blue shades and white. The moon glows as it rises, reflecting off each subtle wave and the land in distance.
Click here to view or bid on my paintings on eBay:
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Melissa

Path to the Stream

These close-ups will allow you to see more of the details of the stream, flowers, bridge, and path to the stream. It is still difficult to capture the beauty of this painting using the digital because the painting gives off a glow. Enjoy!

To place a bid on this painting or to view my other paintings for sale, click on the following link:

http://art.search.ebay.com/Windham-Original_Art_W0QQ_

Melissa

Garden in Paradise

These are close-ups of "Garden in Paradise" which is currently on sale on eBay. Double click on each photo to get a larger view of the clip. As you can see, the painting is filled with vibrant color and detail. All of the flowers, bushes, and color takes you on a journey throughout the picture and naturally leads the eye to the bridge, or the focal point of the painting. I loved creating this painting and you will love displaying this painting in your home!
Click on the following link to view or to bid on my paintings available on eBay:
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=Windham+Original&category0=
Melissa

"Garden and Pond"
"Midnight Beach"
"Stream to a Pond"
"Secluded Beach"
"Garden in Paradise"
Click on each painting for a larger view of each of these paintings! These paintings are all on sale on eBay at this time and over the next week. Over the next couple of days I will post close-ups of many of the paintings and try to provide better pictures of each painting as it is difficult to get a good shot of many of them because they produce a glare when captured with the digital. The true colors of each painting may not be exhibited due to the computer especially for the "Garden in Paradise" painting which is filled with bright colors.
Click on the following link to view or to bid on my paintings available on eBay:http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=Windham+Original&category0=
Melissa

Ocean at Night

"Ocean at Night" is the first of the three paintings in the series. It is absolutely beautiful! You can almost hear the sound of the ocean as you picture yourself sitting on the beach with this view in front of you. This was a very popular painting on eBay and sold quickly.
Melissa

Midnight Beach

"Midnight Beach" is the third in a series of the Ocean at Night series. It portrays ocean waves crashing to the beach underneath the watchful eye of the moon.
Click on the following link to view or to bid on my paintings available on eBay:
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=Windham+Original&category0=
Melissa

Secluded Beach

"Secluded Beach"

This painting was created on June 4, 2007. The ocean waves roll in toward the secluded beach inviting you to walk through the shallow waters and feel the sand between your toes.

Click on the following link to view or to bid on my paintings available on eBay:

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=Windham+Original&category0=

Melissa

Three for Sale

Sold!

Sold!

These three paintings are currently on sale on eBay. "Lake Sunrise" and "Winter Mountains and Pond" have bids placed on them, while "Serene Lake" is waiting for your bid. I have four paintings that are in the drying process right now and will be posted as soon as they are ready for auction.
Melissa

Serene Lake

Sold!!!

This painting is beautiful! And once again, this picture does not do it justice!!! The sky and the water is a very light violet which compliments the colorful autumn trees. I wish you could see it how I see it. I will try to get a better view of it in later days and repost the results. I really think you will like this painting...so if you are interested, go to eBay and search either the title of this painting or Windham Originals and place your bid. There is no reserve price on this painting, so if you place the highest bid, the painting is yours. Also this painting has been priced to sell and I expect it be popular! Wouldn't it look great on your wall?
Melissa

"Secluded Stream"

SOLD!!!

Secluded Stream sold on eBay on Sunday evening! There will be a new painting posted tomorrow that is simply beautiful and hopefully one or two more throughout the week. Please stay tuned!

Melissa

Paintings Currently on eBay

"Lake Sunrise"
"Secluded Stream"
"Winter Mountains and Pond"

These paintings are currently up for bid on eBay and their auctions will end Sunday evening. There is one bid for "Secluded Stream" as of this time and no reserve price on any of these paintings...so if you are interested in a painting, place a bid and it can be yours! To see a larger view of these paintings, scroll down to earlier postings and click on their pictures.

Melissa

Country Sunrise

"Country Sunrise" was created and sold in 2005. It is an impressionist painting of a sunrise in Texas. It was amazing. I woke up and there was this orange glow throughout my house; it was almost spooky. I looked out the window and everything was glowing with an orange aura. I took a picture of this sunrise through the tree in my front yard and the results were impressive. This was a very popular item on eBay.
Melissa Windham

Cottage Hideaway

"Cottage Hideaway" was created in 2005 while I was living in Troy, Texas. I lived down a country dirt road and there were only a couple of houses that were closeby. I used a house that was a little down the road as a model for this house. The background for that house was similar but everything was either green or brown as is often the case in central Texas. I enhanced the trees and added the pond to create a more colorful scene. This painting was sold in 2006 on eBay.

Melissa Windham

Hidden Creek

This painting was produced and sold in 2006. It was created using pointillism and was sold quickly on eBay. Once again I must mention that it is hard to capture a perfect image, color and form, when pointillism is used; the digital camera tends to make each point distinct. This was the first time I used the pointillism style. Although I really enjoyed the outcome, it was difficult for me to use this style because I am not used to painting in the abstract.

Melissa Windham

Winter Mountains and Pond

This painting was created in 2005. It is a wintery painting of the mountains and a frozen pond in the impressionist style. There were only two colors used in this painting: prussian blue and titanium white. The many shades of blue are a lovely accent to any room. Anyone for ice skating?

"Winter Mountains and Pond" is currently on eBay for sale. You can find it by typing in the title or "Windham Original".

Melissa Windham

Secluded Stream

This painting uses pointillism to form the scene. The bushes reflect nicely in the stream while the rocks contrast the green with their blue and red tones. The focal point is where the sun shines on the shrubbery at the center of the painting. This painting is quite beautiful in person. It was hard to take a picture of it without light reflecting off the dark areas of the water. So that a reflection does not interfere with the view, I had to display the painting in colors that do not quite match the actual painting. As a result, the painting appears slightly lighter and brighter in areas than the actual painting.
"Secluded Stream is currently on eBay fo sale. You can find it by typing in "Windham original" or "Secluded Stream".
Melissa Windham

Lakeview

This painting was created in Texas during the summer of 2005. During those 100+ degree days of summer, I longed for Georgia with its Fall colors and cooler days. As a result of these longings, I painting "Lakeview" with its glistening water and beautiful Fall trees. The true colors of the painting are understated in this picture.

"Lakeview was quickly sold on eBay during that summer.

Water Garden

This painting reminds me of the perfect place for a picnic. I especially love all of the lively colors and the reflection in the water. One of my most favorite things in this life is water. I love the ocean, the lake, streams, and creeks. I have always been this way. Now I find that most of my paintings have water of some type in them. It just seems that water gives off the greatest feeling of relaxation and this painting definately supports that feeling. I wish each of you could see this painting in person! This photo does not do it justice!
"Water Garden" sold on eBay two weeks ago.
Melissa Windham

Lake Sunrise

This painting was created in the summer of 2006. I love this painting, it is like the calm before the storm. The sunrise reflects in the water and the bright red sky warns of the storm to come. Although the colors are close, the exact image is not portrayed in its true color. This image is presenting the painting in a much darker light than its actual color.

"Lake Sunrise" is currently on sale on eBay until Saturday evening (5/26). To find this painting, simply type in the title or my last name in the search box.

Thanks for your interest!

Melissa Windham

Ocean and Full Moon

This painting was created in May of 2007. I had just graduated from my undergraduate program and felt like I needed a vacation. However, I am unable to take a vacation so I decided to the next best thing...paint where I would like to go. I love the ocean...the waves crashing on the beach, the soothing lullaby of the ocean, the water glowing under the moon. Creating this painting reminded me of all of the beauty possessed by the ocean.

This painting was sold on eBay one week ago. Feel free to comment on this painting and any others I will post. Please continue to visit this blog to find the newest available paintings and so that you may find my works easier on eBay.

Thank you for visiting and come back soon!

Melissa Windham

A New Beginning

Hi, my name is Melissa Windham and this is my blog.  I will be posting pictures of my oil paintings that I completed and even some of those that are in progress. Many of these paintings are available on eBay for purchase...that is, if no one has already won the bid. Please feel free to browse the paintings and feel free to comment. This posting will be updated soon and paintings will be added as I go. Thank you for your interest!
Melissa