My name is Melanie Johnston and I'd like to personally welcome you to my design studio's virtual home. I hope you enjoy your time here and return to see more of my designs. I draw my inspiration from the environment. In my work, I choose to depict the natural world. This series of paintings focuses on the mystery of beauty in the world that we often miss - depicting snapshots of exotic landscapes, regal animals and striking plants. The softness of watercolor and pastels complement each other well, while offering different strokes and textures in the pieces. These mediums add both intensity and subtleness to the colors, and enhance the air of mystery through softening the realism.

"Solitary Stroll" pastel and watercolor 11"x8.5"	"Dawn Breeze" pastel and watercolor 11"x10"
"Sea of Serenity" pastel and watercolor 11"x9.5"	"Sunset Walk" pastel and watercolor 7"x6.5"
"Hide and Seek" pastel and watercolor 14"x21"	"G'Day Mate" pastel 16"x20"
"Monkey in Tree" pastel and watercolor	"Flying Macaw" pastel and watercolor
"Hyacinth Macaw at Rest" watercolor 9.75"x9.5"	"Burst of Blue" pastel 10.75"x10.25"
"Prairie Dog Gang" pastel and watercolor	"Panda Drawing" pen and ink
"Jungle Guardian" pastel 16"x20"	"Colorful Nature" pastel and watercolor 13"x12"
"Two of a Kind" pastel and watercolor 16.25"x12"	"Serengeti Sunrise" pastel and watercolor 20"x16"
"Untitled Swan" pastel and watercolor	"Untitled" pastel and watercolor
"Untitled 4" pastel and watercolor 15"x11"	"Perfect Perch" pastel and watercolor 15"x11"
"Arise" pastel and watercolor 14.5"x11"	"Salute to the Sun" pastel and watercolor 10.5"x11"
"Silent Reflection" pastel 22"x28"	&#A New Day" pastel and watercolor 16"x20"
"Love of Spring" pastel and watercolor 18"x24"	"Regal Nature" pastel and watercolor 16"x20"
"Peaceful Day 1" pastel 10"x7"	"Peaceful Day 2" pastel and watercolor 12"x11"
"Peaceful Day 3" pastel 12"x13"	"Peaceful Day 4" pastel and watercolor 12"x12"
"Strong Against the Sun" watercolor 15"x11"

Thank you,

Melanie Johnston
HJ Creative Director

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