About

The Artist

I have spent the last 20 years studying watercolor through various means – local classes, workshops, reading and rereading books by famous artists (Robert Wade, Tony Couch, Phil Austin, Ron Ranson, and Cathy Johnson are some of my favorites). I also had an exceptional mentor, Bill McBride, in Northern California, where I spent most of my summers.

Having lived in California, Arizona, and Nevada, I have painted a lot of desert, rural California, Lake Tahoe, and Sierra Nevada scenery. I like to paint landscapes, animals, vintage cars and trucks, birds, and old architecture.  I love doing commissioned work on any subject.

My husband of 55 years, Bill Walters, makes all my frames from old-growth redwood, fir, and old fence wood.  He also puts together the final product, adding hangers, dust covers, and wall pads.

We are both now retired from our 30-plus year careers in California – he in law enforcement and I, a nurse practitioner.

I absolutely love painting watercolors and hopefully will enjoy it for many years to come.

Watercolor Artist Paintings Melanie Walters