Art of Melissa Butler

31/12/2023

An old college piece I found while prepping for my new desk - oil, ink, and pencil on mason board

17/12/2023

Tired

17/12/2023

See the making of the latest painting

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02/09/2023

New venue! Come by from 11-4 today!

21/03/2023

I was inspired by Amy Lee’s story about recovering from a feeding disorder as a korean woman. I suffered from one too, and it’s so powerful to hear her speak on her experience.

18/03/2023

Watch the making of on TikTok!

Its not often given the attention deserved, but men don’t typically get to experience the depth of their feelings beyond anger without ridicule. Men deserve to feel, and their mental health deserves space too. ...

18/03/2023

I’m on TikTok! Come follow me and see how I create my paintings! www.tiktok.com/

8 Followers, 5 Following, 125 Likes - Watch awesome short videos created by Art of Melissa Butler

07/03/2023

Phoenix - 36x48 - on display in the CHOICE exhibit at . CW: birth trauma - I don’t often like to talk about why I paint what I paint in specifics, but this is one I feel benefits from the conversation. I was inspired by a pose in one of my figure drawing reference books and started drawing her - she was open and powerful all the same. The piece was started before my oldest was born and completed well after losing the experiences I had wanted with both births - I was treated as only a vessel by one care team who was supposed to care for me too. I saw my body split open, and in my second birth, I suffered a hemorrhage in a repeat urgent C Section. Birth trauma is a very real thing, and everyone deserves a choice. I am so grateful for my two littles and the team that kept me alive when I was in danger. I’d love to hear what this means to you!

06/03/2023

Both of my children are rainbow babies. I experienced two early pregnancy losses. I never knew their names, but I choose to believe that my children embody their lost siblings. This piece is on display at for the CHOICE exhibit.

04/03/2023

I am humbled that my art is on display at alongside so many skilled artists and beautiful work. I hope you’ll go see the show CHOICE. Worth the visit - you can hear so many powerful stories through the work - so many meaningful pieces!