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Melissa Gay (she/her)
@melissagayyy.bsky.social
I am a neurodiverse LGBTQ+ artist passionate about sci-fi, fantasy, and wildlife art. Myths and legends of nature inspire me, as does science as it expands our view of the cosmos. I believe artwork = human work.
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I'm Melissa Gay, and clearly I LOVE to paint cosmic birds and women holding sticks! 🤣
This right here. Humans react how they train to react, so train yourself on this phrase.

NO KINGS
i want you to practice saying it. “i am invoking my right to remain silent and will not answer questions without an attorney present.” say it out loud. it sounds so simple but when the moment comes, you forget. you’ll be stressed, scared, confused, & want to explain yourself. don’t. it won’t help.
June 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
My Two of Swords painting in the show!!!
Another wall of the show! featuring Christy Lynne Seving, @dorywhynot.bsky.social @windfalcon.bsky.social Sharlene Loomis @melissagayyy.bsky.social and Penney Bidwell
Opening is Sat June 14th from 5-8:30
June 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
WOW!!! Due to insomnia, I lucked into an astronomical event! Venus bigger than I've EVER seen it in the East, about 6 degrees above the horizon, while the thinnest sliver of a crescent moon rises to the left! BREATHTAKING! <3 <3 <3
May 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
New painting! Two of Swords for "ARCANUM: Painting the Fates" at Valkarie Gallery (@valkariegallery on social media) in Colorado. What do you do when you find yourself between the devil and the deep blue sea? I think none of us know for sure until we're there ourselves. Alt text for the full story.
May 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
My latest piece, "Rising Storm", 18" x 24", acrylic on paper mounted to hardboard. It is about transformation and rage, rage against that which wants to suppress who and what we are.
April 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Reposted by Melissa Gay (she/her)
The art industry is extra hard for traditional artists so:

🎉 Let’s do a traditional art #PortfolioDay share! 🎉

Link to your portfolio day post below and I’ll share a bunch today!

Any traditional media is welcome (2D or 3D).

👉 Not a traditional artist? Please boost and help us out ✨
April 8, 2025 at 7:34 AM
My painting "Dryad Wakes From a Dream" got selected to be in the vol. 13 IBA annual!!! I am thrilled, because I love her, obviously, but also I literally never know which of my pieces is going to resonate with an art jury, LOL. Acrylic on Strathmore 500, 12x18".
February 15, 2025 at 9:53 PM
@vaklam.bsky.social It's that scene from our Vampire game!
I had the wild opportunity to work on a MTG card a few years ago and it came out a few months ago. My take on the classic card Relentless Rats. It's borderless and holographic. Card number 0754. Rarity R
February 13, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I was at CONpossible in Duluth, GA, this past weekend, and it was SO FUN!! Mad props to the organizers. They had a ton of programming, a tea room, lots of vendors and authors, and WONDERFUL fans! An absolute treat to be around! The weekend just flew by, and I hope I get to go again next year! ❤️
February 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Here are a bunch of tiny space paintings! :) Well, kinda small anyway. Acrylic on canvas is my jam! <3 It unblocks my stream of consciousness and lets my creativity flow.
January 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Finishing setup at the Chattacon 50 Art Show! Chattacon was my first-ever con back in the day and is very special to me. Yay for 50 years!!!
January 18, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Happy Holidays to everyone!!!!
December 26, 2024 at 2:42 AM
Thanks for the artshare, @artbyemilyhare.bsky.social ! 💚

I'd like to share this piece today, "Ritual Space", acrylic over watercolor on Strathmore 500 illustration board, 12" x 18". @amandamakepeace.bsky.social is my awesome model!
November 28, 2024 at 8:18 PM
I made the most perfect cranberry jam last night in about 20 minutes (minus the time spent dicing the cranberries). The answer to all my jam-making woes was apparently this all along, "Use an easier recipe." 🤣
November 28, 2024 at 7:32 PM
I'm Melissa Gay, and clearly I LOVE to paint cosmic birds and women holding sticks! 🤣
November 26, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Just FYI, I am blocking anyone who has AI art on their profile.
November 24, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Reposted by Melissa Gay (she/her)
Our fantastic Nautical: the New Wave and Oracle of the Healing Waters artists 😍
go.bsky.app/V9FCEc
November 20, 2024 at 8:47 PM
LOL I could at least repost your post of my Hero Forge character! :D THOSE ROSES ARE CABBAGES!!!!
Here are some pictures of Gloriana, Awakened Spider Bard.

Hero Forge design by @melissagayyy.bsky.social
November 14, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Officially off Twitter as of this minute! Yay!
October 24, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Me, preparing for every convention ever!
August 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Explains my near-constant insomnia.
August 15, 2024 at 11:41 PM
It always takes me a long time to process my emotions after certain art shows, and the comments I get. This year I have decided to stop apologizing for what I love, forever!!!!
December 9, 2023 at 7:16 PM
In 1851, Melville describes perfectly the emotional aftermath of every convention I've ever gone to!
November 28, 2023 at 7:20 PM
Reposted by Melissa Gay (she/her)
Our Deck the Halls auction is now open in the Faery Ring Group! ✨

Support artists this holiday season. #art #supportartists #artshop

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November 27, 2023 at 5:42 PM