Melissa Lofton  biography

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Artist Melissa Lofton was born in Carmel, California and is the daughter of Carmel artist Richard Lofton. Being raised in a richly creative environment gave Melissa an early familiarity with the artistic process and the use of materials. She attended Santa Catalina School in Monterey, University of California at Davis, and the Monterey Institute of International Studies in Monterey. A long-time resident of the Big Sur area, Lofton maintains a studio at home in Big Sur as well as one in Carmel Valley. She became a member of the Carmel Art Association in 1998.

Lofton's work reflects a deep love of nature. She draws upon imagery from the Big Sur area, the Monterey Peninsula, and from her travels. Many of her images come from her meditation and dreams. A self-confessed "chromophile", Lofton paints with vibrant color and lively imagery.

 

 

 

 

 

The Gallery at Ventana

  Carmel's Big Sur Gallery

have joined together in Carmel while

rebuilding continues at Ventana’s Cielo

 Restaurant in Big Sur

 

 

 

Please visit our Carmel Rancho location

(across from The Barnyard), where you will find

 many of our Ventana favorites, including jewelry,

 pottery, glass, spa products, robes, clothing, and

 special creations by local artists.

 We are open every day from 11 am to 4 pm,

for a special appointment

 phone 831- 236-9797

 

In addition to our usual array of fine works by

 talented local artists, we are currently featuring

 a group of stone sculptures from the

 John Batz collection.