Painting. Printing. Art Instruction.

Barn, Sauna, House
from 'The Finland Suite'
oil on linen, framed
Rebecca Meloy is a painter, printer, art instructor, gardener, and carpenter living in Bellingham, Washington. She studied at Cornish College of the Arts in fine art; at the University of British Columbia in garden design; and at the Bellingham Technical College in Building Construction Technology. She is currently offering fine art for sale at the various venues listed below; garden design services; and art workshops. Call Rebecca at 360-201-9038 for more information.
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"...[Rebecca] goes for a kind of straightforward, almost photo-realist statement that underscores the exceptionally pure design and simple visual virtues she cherishes in a real and visible world."
Ted Lindberg | art critic

Recent News

  • July 20, 2008:  Relay for Life Garden Tour | The Relay for Life Garden Tour was a blast. Thank you for enjoying the tour.
  • September 13 - November 16:  2008 Art + All That Jazz | Be sure to attend the Bellingham art event of the season at the Whatcom Museum of History and Art. The annual art auction and festivities, located at 121 Prospect Street in Bellingham, occurs for two months this Fall. This year I have been invited to submit one oil painting titled, "House in Blue". A work from the "Spirit of Place" series, which I painted at the Centrum Foundation while an artist is residence, this painting is a turning point for my style with a geometric spareness. Painted plein air on an early October morning -- just before the storms hit and the leaves changed. This painting has a quiet steadiness about it. Over 200 regional artist are participating in this fundraising event. I hope to see you then!
  • July 12 - October 31, 2008:  Big Fat Fish Company Exhibition, Bellingham | Enjoy Maren Larson's abstract paintings, along with Rebecca's landscape paintings, at the BFFC restaurant located at 1304 12th Street in Historic Fairhaven.
  • August, 2008:  Karlson / Gray Gallery—Langley Washington | Find prints from 'The Finland Suite' in the Print Exhibition at the Karlson / Gray Gallery located at 302 First Street, Langley WA during August. The first Saturday Art Walk and Opening Reception takes place on Saturday, August 2nd from 5 to 8 p.m. Regular gallery hours are 10 to 5 daily. You may also visit the gallery at http://www.karlsongraygallery.com When in Langley, at the gallery, also be sure to ask to see my cardigan corgi and landscape oil paintings.
  • Garden and Garden Structure Design and Garden Rejuvenation | Do you need help creating your garden plan, or designing new garden structures? Maybe you simply need help installing plants, or rejuvenating your vegetable garden. Your garden dreams or needs are attainable with Rebecca's help. Call her at 360-201-9038 or email

    In 2006, after a life-time of gardening, Rebecca received a Garden Design Certificate from the University of British Columbia. Since then, she has graduated from the Bellingham Technical College with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Building Construction Technology and works four days a week as a union apprentice carpenter.
  • October 18 & 19, 2008: Printing & Poetry Workshop with Rebecca Meloy and Judith Roach | The North Cascade Institute (NCI) is hosting a printing and poetry workshop titled "Woodstock West: Impressions in Word and Ink II" at the historic Woodstock Farm Bellingham city park located on on Chuckanut Drive. Please contact NCI, 810 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley Washington 98284 for a catalog and for registration. NCI telephone is 360-856-5700 ext 209 or visit NCI at http://www.ncascades.org

  • August 9-10, 2008:  La Belle Strata Street Fair in Bellingham | Allied Arts of Whatcom County, is hosting the Third Annual La Belle Strata art fair and the Chalk Festival in conjunction with the Bite of Bellingham. The two day festival is located in downtown on Cornwall Avenue, north of Holly Street in Bellingham.

    Look for my large black umbrella to locate my booth featuring framed relief prints, paintings, and art cards.

    I look forward to seeing you.
  • November 21 - December 24, 2008:  Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, Downtown Bellingham 2008 | Rebecca's fine art and gift cards hopefully will be available at this year's holiday fair. Jurying must occur and I will know by August 8 if I have been selected to participate. Hope to see you then.