Coastal Prints & Originals
From the Chesapeake to the offshore canyons —
fish, salt air, and studio life.
Original paintings and coastal prints by Maryland artist Melissa MacMichael.
About Melissa
I’m an artist drawn to the quiet truth of the natural world.
My work sits somewhere between scientific study and personal devotion —
a way of slowing down, paying attention, and honoring the spirit of each animal I paint.
Whether it’s a blue crab or a bluefin,
I’m always trying to capture the life in it, not just the likeness.
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What People Are Saying
“You’re impressively talented… this was exactly what I’d hoped for.”
— Alex Stepper, MSH, RD
“Melissa meets you exactly where you are in your painting journey. She’s kind, supportive, and encouraging — everything I needed to finally feel confident picking up a brush.
And she makes it fun.”
—Joan Twigg
Let’s work together.
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