Rather Be Painting!

       No Experience Necessary! 

 Step-by-Step painting instructions with Mellissa! Learn new techniques to make artwork to hang on your wall that same day!  Pre-sketched Canvases available!  Register today via Calendar of Events!

Schedule your own private Art Theme Parties!  See details below:

 I am offering special art theme parties for children of all ages!  Pre-school thru college students!  Some of our recent art parties included:  "Under the Sea" Ceiling Tiles!  Donated to local organization to enhance their facilities!  "Hello Kitty" Tea Cup Fun Art Party, "Hannah Montana Guitar Dreams" Art Birthday Party!  Call and discuss your special theme art party, tailored just for you and your children!  MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW

The party themes include:  Bring your favorite doll, Raggedy Ann, Fire Trucks and Cars, Teddy Bears, Farm Animals, Space, Under the Sea, Beachside Picnic, Southwest, Sports, Ballerina, Pirates, bridal showers, tea parties, etc. 

I love to design art workshop parties around your child's favorite things, or their interests!  We have door prizes and Pinata's full of goodies and art supplies!  We will be offering several unique packages, and personally design an art party that is right for you and your children! 

Please call me at 256-797-1785 because my calendar is subject to change...so if you have a specific date in mind - call me today!

"Old Red Barn" Plein Air Event - Fayetteville, TN Saturday, May 30th, 2009

Artists:  Mellissa Meeks, Beth Paul, Carole Foret, Michele Lee, Rita Carr, far right, Karen Smith and in front right, Karen Whitley, Saturday, May 30th, 2009

Artist Michele Lee Sketching at Plein Air Workshop

Artist Rita Carr working on her plein air painting of Old Red Barn

Artist Carole Foret works on her Plein Air Painting of Old Red Barn

Artist Mellissa Meeks choosing paints for Old Red Barn Plein Air Painting

"Stand Out" Dance Recital Rehearsal at Bob Jones, Friday May 29th, 2009

Set Design:  "CityScape Urban for Stand Out" by Mellissa Meeks, and community paint effort with Sonia Burnett, owner of Steps of Faith, and her dancers and parents

 Lakeside Art Party June 2009

Artist working on artwork Lakeside June 2009

Artist Michele works on painting Lakeside

Artist Grandmother smiles as she paints Lakeside

Recent Girl Scouts Juniors and Cadets working "Make the World A Better Place"

Art Mural Panel at Mee Maw's April 2009...

Girl Scouts putting on their funny faces!  Clowning around, they really had a great time with their troop members!

"Making the World A Better Place" Girl Scouts Art Mural Panel Session I and II Apr 09

"Introductory Drawing Color Pencil Workshop"

Recent participant had this to say about her drawing workshop experience:

"Mellissa's drawing class was a fantastic experience for me!  I have been painting awhile but felt I needed help with my drawing in order to progress.  Mellissa gave me a great foundation in drawing and is a really good teacher.  She is a very gifted drawer and a good teacher!  She taught me many of the basic techniques and fundamentals and helped me complete a really great colored pencil drawing.  Mellissa provides a very relaxing atmosphere and she was a joy to be around.  I would recommend her class to anyone interested in learning more about drawing"  K. Smith, Huntsville, AL

-----------UPCOMING PLEIN AIR ART EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT for MAY 30th PLEASE REGISTER TODAY VIA CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

"Old Red Barn" Plein Air and Picnic

excursion on May 30th, 2009

I am proud to announce I will be offering Coffee, Dessert and Paint!  Art Classes at "The Blue Willow" and 1890's Vintage House that is a southern restaurant with antiques!  Our first art class will be June 6th, 2009 Saturday Afternoon!  Check out details below:

MARIA proudly displays self-portrait:  "Angelic Maria in the Light"

Maria displays her tactile artwork, "Reach My Dreams"

Congrats again to Maria!  I am so proud of you!  ~ Ms. Mellissa

Here are some recent art birthday parties and holiday art parties November and December 2008:

Huntsville Broadway Theatre League Holiday Art Party!

Little Boy Artist Paints Space RocketShip at recent art birthday party!

Tinkerbell Art Birthday Party Chair Moments

TinkerBell Art Birthday Party Fun!

Guitar Fun at Hannah Montana Art Birthday Party!

Tea Cup Fun Art Birthday Party! Vintage Tea cups and Hello Kitty artwork with tea and party food!

Hello Kitty Tea Cup Art Party, Musical Chairs, and Pinata! 

 Have you a desire to paint a picture lately?  In one morning or evening, you can create a beautiful painting and at the same time, enjoy a memorable time with your friends, co-workers, and family!  I am the Artist, Mellissa Meeks, and I am offering "Rather Be Painting" art workshops, to provide an opportunity for people to get together to laugh, learn, and let their creativity free and paint with her on pre-sketched canvases!  I will guide you through painting and show you how to mix your paints, step-by-step...while you relax and have a memorable evening!

  You will go home the same day with artwork you can be proud of!  Also, you can schedule art workshops in your home for private gatherings.   RBP provides all of the setup, pre-sketched canvases, and the art supplies and instruction! 

We will be specializing in Mother's-to-be with "Heirloom art for nursery" where the new mom can create her very own nursey theme art party, and have her family and friends to paint the nursery with keepsake artwork to treasure a life time! 

Also, Brides-to-be can have an "Treasured Keepsake artwork" for their new homes!  Kitchen, bath, bedroom and living!  Create your own art with your friends and family!  Great way to cover the walls of your new home!

Joe Davis Stadium, Huntsville, AL

"Anticipation" is dedicated in Loving Memory Ms. Tommie Ruth Wright

                                                   PANOPLY 2008 Little Artists!