Melo Porter Swimmer Original Art STYLE:Sitting where intricate caning meets a

where intricate caning meets a beautifully scalloped rim

Lovely for a dinner party where you want something a little more special than your everyday napkins

Classic Italian style --  bright white bowl is rimmed with a colorful hand painted design of kissing fish and embellished with a heart in the center

a unique method which leaves the bottom of the plate unglazed

making every gathering feel more intentional

Melo Porter Swimmer Original Art STYLE:Sitting where intricate caning meets aOriginal art by by Melo Porter. The Swimmer series invokes feelings of carefree days spent by the water. Her paintings are figurative in nature, and leave out the details of the face and also exclude shadows. This style is inspired by the works of Henri Matisse, Gary Hume, Kazimir Malevich, Alex Katz, and Milton Avery. Melo's art demonstrate the the importance of simplicity and the power of color. These pieces are great on their own in a small nook,