Melissa J Barrett

The three R's. Reading, writing and arithmetic give me gas...so at least I'm passing something.

Bold lettering with apparent dimension and a bold message.

These hot summer shades are ready to chill with you wherever you are, whatever you are doing. Relax, party, enjoy life. Surrender.

This pleasing digital watercolor looking through the vineyard rows to a picturesque, rustic barn and valley below is charming and romantic.

Sweet and simple. Don't be a jerk. Plain white letters lightly outlined in black.

Frosty ice crystals and snowflakes call for a hot drink that will warm you to your toes. What is your beverage of choice? Tea, coffee, hot chocolate or warm eggnog? Judging from the smile on this cute little penguin there may be some spirits added as well. Enjoy your chilly days with a warm drink and a smile everyone.

How your car might experience getting cut-off in traffic.

May the reflections in the holiday ornaments inspire love, kindness, joy and childlike wonder.

Live each day as if it were your ass. Keep it clean from all the stuff that's passed. Colorful and cheery words of wisdom. Let go of the past, it can really stink you up.

Turning the Corner versus Going around the Bend. Have you ever given it any thought? Have you ever tried explaining this to a young child? Deep thoughts for quarantine or any other time when you are worried about your sanity or too deep in your head. Euphemisms. Gotta love them.

If you can't say something nice don't say anything at all. Be nice people. There is no place for rudeness or bullying. Let's all do our part to make the world a nicer place.

Snowy mountain trees and snowflakes make for a happy snow day message.

Two penguin parents lament over the unlikely survival of their young one as the glacial ice has melted away. Their tears join the waters of the melted ice.

Let's face it, sometimes living in reality gets a bit much. Daydreams can free the mind even if just for awhile, like magic. Where do you want to go? This cute bunny in blue overalls and hat has a bright red balloon to take daydreams to a whole new level. Have fun, live with exuberance.

This hungry dinosaur is crashing right through your wall! Watch out! The wall between prehistoric times and our time has been breached. Beautifully colored Tyrannosaurus Rex smashes his way through a block wall. Snack attack? This artwork by Melissa J Barrett will be an exciting and entertaining addition to your space.

There's no match for this mama bear. Are you a mama or know a mama who is fiercely protective of her offspring? This is the mama of all mamas! No one is going to mess with this mama or her babies. Painting and graphic design by Melissa J Barrett

I saw this sign in a bakery the other day and laughed a little to myself.

There's no time like the present to put off doing what needs to be done...except buy this shirt!

Two weathered penguins stand in the cold harsh weather, facing life's storms together. It takes skill, tact, patience, understanding, practice, communication and love. Also true of pandemic times. We're all in this together and each household weathers together. melissa j barrett

Snails just may be at the top of the evolutionary chain when it comes to shelter. Art by Melissa J Barrett

Fears and bears are two different scary things. Feeding your fears might be almost as bad or as scary as coming face to face with a grizzly bear though. Fanning the flames of fright will not make things better. Stay calm, breathe and don't feed the fears. Good advice.

Grizzly bear painted original is oil on canvas. This complete design is assembled with a flair for the outdoors. If your totem animal is the bear you are awakening the power of the unconscious. You have power. Meditate and go within your inner sanctum for answers, like the hibernation of the bear. Are you recognizing what is beneficial in you life? Are you willing to come out of the den and not being too reclusive? Are you more reclusive in the winter? Trees are important to you, bears climb and also find honey there. Honey is the sweetness of life. Go within and find your power and the sweetness of life will be tasted.

Nap Eat Repeat. We all have those days...sometimes lots of them.

A rough cut burlap design to fit the message. Perfect as a gift for yourself or someone you know.

Lovely painted shark set within circles with the word, SHARK written across. He looks so innocent....Just like so many people who are also sharks.

Fun loving animal themed art featuring elephants dressed in giraffe skin and zebra skin. Be who you want to be and love it!

The Cat. Perspective. It depends upon your perspective but lets face it, the cat predominates lore as an animal of special privilege, curiosity, nine lives, independence ,cleverness, unpredictability, healing, and...unsociability. The cat is associated with magic and mystery because of its unsociability and the dark, the home of fears. The things humans do not want to see. Cats can see in the dark. Can you? Can you see that which you do not want to see? Also, our unconditional love for cats give us the lesson of unconditional love for ourselves.

Sometimes the world is a hard thing to keep up with. Aren't we all really just doing the best we can?

A powerful message in nine really cool looking words. "The power of love, not the love of power." Love is a powerful healer. The love of power is an ego trip.

Scissors and cut paper randomly scattered around. Perfect gift idea for crafters and scrapbookers. If you are one of those, you rock, it's for you!

A love note that won't fall off.

A little love note that won't fall off.

Happy holidays! Your dog loves you! Dog hug.

Super cute penguins in Santa hats cruise along the airwaves on a frozen snowflake bringing happy holidays to all.

Reds, purples and greens colors mingle and blend in blobs to resemble germ droplets. White text residing in the germs reminds some people to stop their whining about loss of freedom and about the importance of wearing a mask to protect others because it's the right thing to do. Wearing is caring.

Might as well try to keep things light hearted in these Covid-19 times. Wear a mask, save lives and bring smiles. Laughter is the best medicine