Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

TWO BIG ANNOUCEMENTS!

FIRST...
I'd like to inform you that one of my paintings is now showing at-- and up for sale at!-- the Roadrunners Coffee House near Dalton State College in Dalton, Georgia.  An artist's reception will be held at Roadrunners Friday evening August 24th from 5 pm to 7 pm for all the artists who have their artwork showing there.  Hope to see you!

AUGUST 27, 2012 UPDATE:  My painting sold!!!  I AM PROUD!!!  Thank you Roadrunners Coffee House.  Thank you Brad Wilson.  Thank you Ashley Kinnamon.  Thank you mom and dad.

SECONDLY...
My work will also be showing at (and selling at) The Creative Arts Guild’s 48th Annual Festival of Arts and Crafts Saturday, September 15th 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, September 16th 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Dalton, Georgia).  That's a real big deal!!! 

Hope to see you there, as well!!!

                                                   

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Welcome to my blog!!!

Me (Melissa Gonzalez)
"I hope you're enjoying my artwork and my blog!  Check out EVERYTHING while you're here!!!  Leave a comment too!  Thanks."

--Melissa Gonzalez

Friday, April 13, 2012

UPDATE ON ART SHOW/RECEPTION
AT CREATIVE ARTS GUILD
(DATE OF RECEPTION CHANGED)

ANNOUNCEMENT:

THERE IS A SHOWING AND RECEPTION SCHEDULED AT THE CREATIVE ARTS GUILD IN DALTON, GEORGIA FOR SEVERAL ARTISTS INCLUDING ME (MELISSA GONZALEZ), THURSDAY 5:00 PM TO 6:30 PM, MAY 10, 2012. NO ADMISSION CHARGE; REFRESHMENTS ARE FREE. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU THERE!

THE WEBSITE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS GUILD IS HERE (CLICK):


DIRECTIONS TO THE CREATIVE ARTS GUILD ARE HERE (CLICK):


ONCE AGAIN, PLEASE KEEP CHECKING THIS POST,
IN CASE THERE ARE ANY MORE CHANGES
IN DATE AND/OR TIME FOR THIS EVENT.

WILL BE GREAT SEEING YOU!!!

Friday, April 6, 2012

Silent Movie starring Melissa Gonzalez, actress!!!


     Here's me as lead actress in Silent Movie (above) which premiered at the Creative Arts Guild in Dalton, Georgia May 13, 2010.  Stacy Davidson played opposite me.

     And here's some more information about Silent Movie:

     Silent Movie is an on-going project-in-progress  pursued on the fly by very, very busy people.  In other words, by people much like you.  This opening "rough draft" segment of Silent Movie (originally subtitled "First Sketch: Hopeless Crush at the Pentz Street Station Coffee Shop"; the initial intention was for Silent Movie to feature six related coffee shop sketches) premiered at the Creative Arts Guild in Dalton, Georgia May 13, 2010, and though there were plans to  keep shooting footage, further production stalled.  Hopefully production will resume at some point.  At any rate, you might consider what you see here, as the opening (rough draft) installment of the movie.  A local Dalton, Georgia production that puts into actual practice the concept of blending the talents of some of our very gifted citizens who have so-called developmental disabilities of one sort or another (don't we all?), with the resources, talents, and population of our "larger" community, Silent Movie is spear-headed by a small group that includes local artist/art teacher Victoria Minor and staff members at Cross Plains Community Partner.  CPCP director Debbie Conway; the Pentz Street Station Coffee Shop in downtown Dalton off Pentz Street (most particularly owner Bill Bowen and manager Ginger Downing); and the Dalton Public Schools system, have been very generous in their support of this effort, and of cast and crew as well.  The Silent Movie production hearkens back to the old days of silent movies (non-talkies) shot in black and white, with characters, action and sub-titles (as well as music) moving things along, and to actors and actresses with real, actual, human, innate, flesh-and-blood charisma. Silent Movie stars Melissa Gonzalez and Stacy Davidson; and is edited by the very talented Christian Olvera.  (P.S.-- unfortunately, you probably won't be able to decipher the words scrawled on the note Melissa slips to Stacy just as Stacy leaves the coffee shop; the message simply says "I like you" and is signed "Melissa".)


Film Editor:
Christian Olvera

Cast:
Billy Morrison, Jason Cook, Tony Burress, Stacy Davidson, Melissa Gonzalez, Elizabeth Hernandez, Alex Cerda, Roger Castilio, Trista Self, Nada Mohamed, Robin Williams, Daughn Daugherty, Bill Bowen, Ginger Downing, Derald Perkins, Mary Long, Sephanie Crawford, Mac Britt, Tommy Slaton, Jerry Morrison, Amy Norris, Ken Chambers, Steve Gazaway, Nikki Smith

Director:
Victoria Minor

Silent Movie Concept and Story-line:
Victoria Minor
CPCP staff members
Christian Olvera

Friday, January 20, 2012

"Rainbow Wings Dragonfly", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

Rainbow Wings Dragonfly

"Hanging Out With Friends", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

Hanging Out With Friends

"A Bucket of Flowers", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez


A Bucket of Flowers
"This is my favorite painting"-- Melanie (sister)

                                          

"Freedom", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

Freedom

" 'Giddy Up' Kevin", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

"Giddy Up" Kevin

"A Day at the Ranch", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

A Day At The Ranch
"I'm so jealous! Melissa and I both love horses!" --Melanie (sister)

"Tree Top", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez


Tree Top

"Home Sweet Home", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

Home Sweet Home

"Family Reunion", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

Family Reunion

"Let's Volunteer", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

Let's Volunteer

"Back to School", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

Back To School

"Heeee Haaww!"-- a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

Heeee Haaww!

"Family Cookout", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

Family Cookout

"Candy Corn Pyramids", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

Candy Corn Pyramids

"Arabian Nights Horse Show", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

Arabian Nights Horse Show

"Day at the Zoo", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

Day at the Zoo

"This Is Me", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

This Is Me
"Captures Melissa perfectly! Sweet! Straightforward! Loving!" -- Melanie (sister)
"I love my daughter." --mom

"Monkey Business", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

Monkey Business

"Born to be Wild", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

Born to be Wild

"Where the Hay?"-- a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

Where the Hay?

"A Storm Is Coming", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

A Storm Is Coming

"It's My Bone", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez


It's My Bone
 "Reminds me of Tommy's big eyes!" --Melanie (sister)

"Animal Planet", a painting by Melissa Gonzalez

Animal Planet