Melissa Reischman

Born
Portland, OR

Artists Statement
The inspiration for my paintings comes from close observations and meditations on nature. Nearly all of my paintings are from memory, rather than from the direct subject, so that I can capture the essence of the initial impression and retain the truth and spontaneity of the real-life experience.

solo Exhibitions

2005 Relocation Project - Artist's Studio, Hollywood, CA
2001 Gallery Cafe, Santa Monica, CA
2001 Frito Misto, Santa Monica, CA
2000 Súr, West Hollywood, CA

Group Exhibitions

2007 Venice Art Walk
2007 Venice Art Forum "Forces of Nature: A Feminine Perspective, SPARC Gallery, Venice CA.
2005 Venice Art Form Group Show, SPARC Gallery, Venice, CA
2003 Venice Art Forum "The Autumn Show 2003" SPARC Gallery
2003 Back on Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
2002 Art and Spirit Group Show SPAC Gallery
2001 Christopher John Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
2001 The Rose Cafe, Venice, CA
2000 “Myth and Matter”, Gallery West, Los Angeles,CA
1999 “Luminous Secrets” Alternative artspace, Encino, CA
1998 “Innerworks” Available Light Gallery, Burbank, CA
1998 “Evanesce” Alternative artspace, Hollywood, CA

Selected Collections

Lewis and Jean Wolff - Los Angeles, CA
Rhoda and Chris Holabird, Los Angeles, CA
Danielle Brazell - Los Angeles, CA
Jim Rider, Jersey City, New Jersey
Dr. Maria Kovacova - Melnik, Czech Republic
Mr John Requa - Los Angeles, CA
Mr and Mrs. Jim Ries - Malibu, CA
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Entis - Vancouver, Canada

Education

1998 and 1999 Art and Spirit workshop, Santorini Greece
1996 Art Center College of Design. Pasadena, CA , Studied oil painting with Richard Bunkhall and Ray Turner
1984 AA Colorado Institute of Art, Denver, CO