Cactus Wren in the Sun maria paint markers

paint markers

The colors and textures of nature are the main catalyst

acid and lignin-free paper

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from everyday objects around the house to hippopotamuses at the zoo

Cactus Wren in the Sun maria paint markersMelissa Lakey is an artist and illustrator based in Joshua Tree, California. She works in a variety of traditional materials, combining organic textures, fun colors, and playful subject matter to create artwork that celebrates the landscape and animals of the American Southwest, as well as a nostalgia for travel, road trips, and summer vacations. Visit her website and join her journey on Instagram to see more of her work.