Melvin Art Gallery - Florida Southern College

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A peak inside Florida Southern College art student, Casey Lee's, studio at the end of the semester. Over the years of pa...
06/06/2019

A peak inside Florida Southern College art student, Casey Lee's, studio at the end of the semester. Over the years of painting, students begin to find their passions in techniques and subject material, and fine tune these talents to let them shine. Lee's works show a variety of perspectives and fun ideas, like including symbols and objects from her own memories.
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This composition was painted by Florida Southern College art student, Blair Schoen, using oil paint. How does Schoen use...
06/03/2019

This composition was painted by Florida Southern College art student, Blair Schoen, using oil paint. How does Schoen use a variety of values to create depth in her work?
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Throwback to our senior thesis exhibition in the galleries! It's a great opportunity for students' to display their hard...
05/30/2019

Throwback to our senior thesis exhibition in the galleries! It's a great opportunity for students' to display their hard work of the year. What were some of your favorite student artworks this year?
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Painting one students spent the last couple weeks of the semester working on self portraits. "This was my first time pai...
05/28/2019

Painting one students spent the last couple weeks of the semester working on self portraits. "This was my first time painting something so large and realistic, which definitely make it a challenge," Anna Bevington, art student, said.
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"Reminds Me of the Ones I Love," created by Samantha Finley, was on display last month in Florida Southern College Melvi...
05/23/2019

"Reminds Me of the Ones I Love," created by Samantha Finley, was on display last month in Florida Southern College Melvin and Burks Art Galleries. How does Finley use contrast to move the viewers eye?
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A close-up of Florida Southern College student, Samantha Finley's, composition titled "I Have a Photograph to Preserve Y...
05/22/2019

A close-up of Florida Southern College student, Samantha Finley's, composition titled "I Have a Photograph to Preserve Your Memories, That's All That's Left of You." What details does Finley provide in her work that give insight into their meaning and connection?
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"I Have a Photograph to Preserve Your Memories, That's All That's Left of You" is a part of Florida Southern College art...
05/20/2019

"I Have a Photograph to Preserve Your Memories, That's All That's Left of You" is a part of Florida Southern College art student, Samantha Finley's senior thesis exhibition. "My intention for these paintings is to take objects that are loaded with personal meaning and to evoke memories and feelings not only within myself, but within my audience," Finley said.
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A close-up of, "Drink to the Foam, Until We Meet Again, Here's Wishing You a Happy Voyage Home," created by Florida Sout...
05/14/2019

A close-up of, "Drink to the Foam, Until We Meet Again, Here's Wishing You a Happy Voyage Home," created by Florida Southern College art student, Samantha Finley. How does Finley's use of color add dimension to the composition?
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This is one of Florida Southern College art students', Blair North's, senior thesis works. North used a variety of mater...
05/13/2019

This is one of Florida Southern College art students', Blair North's, senior thesis works. North used a variety of materials to add extra dimension and detail to her work. "As I build up the landscape, I pay close attention to the changing and growing shapes and how they relate to real world landscapes," North said.
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"Reminds Me of the One I Love," a composition created by Florida Southern College, Samantha Finley, includes a variety o...
05/09/2019

"Reminds Me of the One I Love," a composition created by Florida Southern College, Samantha Finley, includes a variety of objects that connect her to some of the most favorite family members in her heart. "My paintings are larger than life to represent how large my loved ones loom in my heart," Finley said.
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Even with school finished for the spring semester, our students' artwork is still up in the galleries! Blair North, Flor...
05/08/2019

Even with school finished for the spring semester, our students' artwork is still up in the galleries! Blair North, Florida Southern College art student, has three intricate landscapes displayed. "These landscapes consist of a variety of different media, including oil paint, aluminum foil and adhesives, among others," North said.
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Desiree Lyons, Florida Southern College art student, created this beautiful quilt as a part of her senior thesis. "Comin...
05/07/2019

Desiree Lyons, Florida Southern College art student, created this beautiful quilt as a part of her senior thesis. "Coming face-to-face with textile-based works opened my eyes to the art I had been surrounded by my entire life," Lyons said.
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