Melissa Vandiver Art

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Melissa Vandiver: human painter, illustrator, dog mom & glitter enthusiast in New Orleans. Whimsical pet portraits, kid books, & more. Commissions open! Seeking representation. https://mvandiver-art.carrd.co/ Personal acct: @melissavandiver.bsky.social

Video of New Orleans artist and illustrator Melissa Vandiver with long hair and glasses talking to camera while sitting in front of a desk in an art studio
A folded card standing up with a watercolor and ink painting and typeface on it, of a hunky young man in a Speedo laying down suggestively and hand-lettered text that says "feel as good as you look." Sitting on a paint colored table with a watercolor palette and brushes in the background. By New Orleans artist and illustrator Melissa Vandiver.
A photo of a felt magnolia flower on a green fabric background in a gold picture frame, sitting on a beige runner on a dark wood table. Some other table decor is in the background, as well as a lamp and chairs and windows in the distance. By New Orleans artist and illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #needlefelting #textileart #fiberart #fiberarts #southern #southernart
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A black dog sitting on concrete in the sun wearing a pink and grey fleece jacket, with potted plants and a man wearing brown pants sitting behind her
A black dog sitting on concrete in the sun looking at the camera and wearing a pink and grey fleece jacket
15 square images containing illustrations in a square with the bottom right 16th image being the logo for Melissa Vandiver. First row, left to right: A smiling frog on some vines, the Crescent City Connection at sunset with an underwater village below, three mermaids dancing and the one in front is Big Freedia, and a Bear, a dog, a turtle, a lizard, and some birds posed next to a tree looking at the viewer. Second row: the Natchez steamboat with silhouettes of mermaids dancing beneath, a colorful street scene with people on bikes and an older couple walking and holding hands, eight fish looking at something off to the side very excitedly in front of underwater houses, and two bulldogs walking down the sidewalk in the New Orleans French Quarter. Third row: an alligator walking away form us into water full of cypress trees, a man on one knee giving Chicago-style hot dogs to two dogs with the Chicago bean in the background, a mermaid sleeping under a net on a cot, and two dogs getting into boxes of balls and toys. Fourth row: an orange and pink octopus with yellow spots and purple glasses is smiling, two dogs in Dia de los muertos costumes dance in front of a crowd attending a parade, and an underground view of an earthworm talking to the roots of a plant.
A painting of a fluffy white dog on an orange and yellow background, with a black bone-shaped nametag with the name "Buddy" written on it, and a black and blue collar. By New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #artist #illustrator #blueskyartmarket #artadventcalendar #petportrait #dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky
A painting of a furry green dog in a santa outfit on a yellow background, with her hands on her hips. By New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #artist #illustrator #blueskyartmarket #artadventcalendar #petportrait #dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky
A painting of a brown dachshund on a green background, with a branch tied to her head with a red ribbon. By New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #artist #illustrator #blueskyartmarket #artadventcalendar #petportrait #dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky
A painting of two dogs on a dark green background. One dog is light brown with black ears, wearing a crown, furry vest, and purple shirt, and holding a glass of white whine. The other dog is dark brown, wearing a gold sequin top, and holding a martini. By New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #artist #illustrator #blueskyartmarket #artadventcalendar #petportrait #dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky
The cover o f the book Real River Rats, by Anna Romano Johnson and illustrated by Melissa Vandiver, published by Arcadia Publishing. Yellow text reading "Real River Rats" is in front of a painting of seven rats in different shades of brown and grey dancing. They are on a grey gravel path at the top of a levee covered in green grass and plants. In the very front is a river with rocks and long grass sticking out of the water. In the background is a blue and purple night sky with stars and a moon. Art by New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #artadventcalendar #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustrators #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #booksky #litsky #kidlitsky #art #neworleans #nolatwitter #nolasky
A dachshund wearing a pink cape and collar with pearls sewn into it, over a heart-shaped bolo and frilly white shirt and dark pink vest. By New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #artist #illustrator #blueskyartmarket #artadventcalendar #petportrait #dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky
A painting of a brown poodle with fluffed out hair, wearing a purple, green, and yellow polka-dot bowtie, on a blue background. By New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #artist #illustrator #blueskyartmarket #artadventcalendar #petportrait #dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky
A painting of a pitbull dressed as Princess Leia from Star Wars, with plants behind her. The background is the night sky with the Death Star in the distance. By New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #artist #illustrator #blueskyartmarket #artadventcalendar #petportrait #dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky
A painting of a furry grey dog on a green background, wearing a crown of flowers and several strands of Mardi Gras beads. A butterfly is perched on her shoulder. By New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #artist #illustrator #blueskyartmarket #artadventcalendar #petportrait #dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky
A painted portrait of a furry white and brown dog with a crown of seashells and coral and kelp, with jewels and pearls, on a light sea-blue background. By New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver.. #artadventcalendar #art #illustration #illustrators #illustratorsky #artists #artsky #dogsky #dogsofbluesky #petportraits
The cover of the book Real River Rats. Yellow text reading "Real River Rats" is in front of a painting of seven rats in different shades of brown and grey dancing. They are on a grey gravel path at the top of a levee covered in green grass and plants. In the very front is a river with rocks and long grass sticking out of the water. In the background is a blue and purple night sky with stars and a moon. From Real River Rats, written by Anna Romano Johnson and illustrated by New Orleans artist and illustrator Melissa Vandiver. Published by Arcadia Publishing. #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustrators #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #booksky #litsky #kidlitsky #art #neworleans #nolatwitter #nolasky
A small black and tan dog barking at a mirror next to a basket of laundry
Cover of Bruno & Frida Go to Paris/Vont a Paris. Written by Gary Mallon, illustrated by Melissa Vandiver. Illustration has a pink background that fades to blue. In the center are two smiling bulldogs with another smaller bulldog behind them. Behind them is an Eiffel Tower, the Venus de Milo sculpture, the Arc de Triomphe, tulips, French Flags, baguettes, and confetti. They are all over a banner that says The Adventures of Bruno & Frida. Illustration by New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidliillustration #dogs #blueskynightmarket #litsky #skylit #booksky
The cover of a book with text Bruno & Frida Go To New York City, written by Gary Mallon, illustrated by Melissa Vandiver. Illustration shows a skyline of New York City with a sunset behind it and water beneath. In the center, two dogs are smiling over a banner that says The Adventures of Bruno & Frida. Behind them are sculptures from the public library, the Atlas sculpture, the Statue of Liberty, the Chrysler building, the Empire State building, and other miscellaneous buildings. Illustration by New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidliillustration #dogs #blueskynightmarket #litsky #skylit #booksky
Illustration of a book cover that says Bruno & Frida Go To Mardi Gras: The Adventures of Bruno & Frida, written by Gary Mallon & illustrated by Melissa Vandiver. The illsutration features two bulldogs in the front above a banner, smiling and looking up. Behind them are people playing musical instruments, dressed and dancing in Mardi Gras costumes, and confetti everywhere. The background is a pale green that fades into a pale purple. Illustration by New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidliillustration #dogs #blueskynightmarket #litsky #skylit #booksky
A tiny beige dog next to a large potted plant on a concrete floor on a porch
View from behind a small black puppy sitting on a porch looking out. In the background area a fence, a street, and a blue house and a yellow house
Flyer with Blue Cypress Books at the top, a photo of a woman and the cover of a book called Real River Rats. Text says 11:30AM - 1PM Anna Romano Johnson PO-BOY FEST SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16. #booksky #kidlit #kidlitart #neworleans Art by New Orleans artist and illustrator Melissa Vandiver
A black and tan puppy sitting in the sun on concrete in front of concrete stairs
Video of a black puppy laying on a leg wearing grey sweatpants and snoring
A black puppy leaning on a pillow and looking at the camera. #dogs #dogsky #dogsofbluesky
A small dog lying on a placemat eating
The cover of a book with text From the Battlefields of France to Arlington National Cemetery, The Unknown Soldier's Journey Home. Written by Nancy Rust and Carol Stubbs, Illustrated by Melissa Vandiver. Illustration shows a military procession approaching the US Capitol building. Procession includes marine on foot and horseback accompanying a casket draped in the American flag with a bouquet of white flowers on top. The spectating crowd includes people looking somber and wearing dark colors, with a man and a woman wearing black and looking sad in front. The illustration shows a bee hanging out by some pink roses and a wooden sign that says "Peggy Martin's Garden." Illustration by New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidliillustration #dogs #blueskynightmarket #litsky #skylit #booksky #kidlitchat
The cover of The Rose Without A Name, The Story of the Katrina Rose. By Nancy Rust & Carol Stubbs, illustrations by Melissa Vandiver. The illustration shows a bee hanging out by some pink roses and a wooden sign that says "Peggy Martin's Garden." Illustration by New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidliillustration #dogs #blueskynightmarket #litsky #skylit #booksky #kidlitchat
Photo of a painting of a dog on an easel. The dog is fluffy and white with a tag that says "buddy," and the background is reddish brown. Pet portrait by New Orleans artist and illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #dogs #dogsky #dogsofbluesky
New Orleans artist and illustrator Melissa Vandiver, wearing a blue shirt and painting apron, and blue glasses. She is holding a colorful watercolor portrait of a yellow lab. In the background is a green wall, paint bottles and paint brushes. #watercolor #art #blueskynightmarket #artyear #dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogssky #labsofbluesky
Photo of a painting of a white dog on a reddish brown background, on an easel on a desk. By New Orleans artist and illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #petportrait #art #dogsky #dogsofbluesky
Screenshot of a text containing an image of a puppy relaxing in someone's arms, and text that says Today 8:57 AM Good morning! I have approved your application and if you would like to move forward with adoption, we would love that. She is getting fixed in Tuesday and would be ready for pick up next weekend. Heart emoji
An illustration featuring a swamp scene, a St. Charles Streetcar, and a Mardi Gras Parade. In the middle are the words Things That Geaux in the shape of the state of Louisiana. Illustration by New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidliillustration #dogs #blueskynightmarket #litsky #skylit #booksky
The cover of a book called the Octopus's Holiday: A Different Kind of Christmas Story, written by Paul Pycraft, illustrated by Melissa Vandiver. An orange Octopus with yellow spots and purple glasses and a yellow octopus with orange stripes and a red hat are on a snowy rooftop in an underwater town, throwing glowing orbs around with their many leggs. Behind them a town of underwater houses is lit up for Christmas. Illustration by New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidliillustration #dogs #blueskynightmarket #litsky #skylit #booksky
A small black dog is laying in grass and chewing on a stick which is being gently tugged on by a hand
Photo of a hand holding three small tubes of paint with a brown stripe on them, labeled Winsor & Newton Designer Gouache Burnt Sienna
An illustration of the title page of a book, text says Semi Sam is a Trucker Man, written by Cornell P. Landry and illustrated by Melissa Vandiver. The illustration shows the interior of a truck cab, looking in from the front windshield. A man with a white beard, orange plaid, green hat, and sunglasses has one hand on a steering wheel, and the other around two smiling bulldogs, one with a bow. The hood of the truck is yellow. Illustration by New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidliillustration #dogs #blueskynightmarket #litsky #skylit #booksky
The cover of a book called Bruno & Frida Go To Mexico City, written by Gary Mallon & illustrated by Melissa Vandiver. The background is a blend of blues with a little green. In the center are two bulldogs looking up smiling with big twinkles in their eyes. Behind them is a smiling Frida Kahlo, a mariachi band, people in Dia De Los Muertos costumes, prayer flags, candles, and flowers. Illustration by New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #art #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidliillustration #dogs #blueskynightmarket #litsky #skylit #booksky
A mermaid wearing red with a leopard print fin and a yellow bow in her hair ties bows all around her. She is also wearing glasses and pearls. The image is cropped showing part of another mermaid wearing yellow. A mermaid in pale pink is wearing glasses, between a mermaid wearing orange and pink, and another wearing orange and green. From The Mermaids of New Orleans, picture book written by Sally Asher and illustrated by Melissa Vandiver. #kidlit #kidlitchat #illustration
Furry beige dog sleeping on a green and yellow and red rug with a flower pattern. #dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky
Small dog sleeping on a hard wood floor next to a mat with a blanket
The cover of The Mermaids' Night Before Christmas, featuring a splashy blue background, holly and ribbons, Christmas lights, and a mermaid wearing a rainbow corset and with a white and rainbow fin, golden cape and crown handing a gift to a child mermaid wearing a pink fin. Art by New Orleans artist and Illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #kidlit #kidlitchat #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator #art #picturebooks #picturebook #booksky #mermaids
The cover of the book The Mermaids of New Orleans, written by Sally Asher and published by UL Press. The background is splashy green and blue watercolors with a dark blue silhouette of a school of fish. To the left, there are two mermaid tails with Mardi Gras beads hanging from them. One is green and shaped like a fleur de lis, the other is orange. On the right are two mermaids looking at the viewer. One is a black mermaid with a purple afro and purple fin. The other, who is waving, is a white mermaid with red hair and a red and purple fin. Art by New Orleans artist and Illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #kidlit #kidlitchat #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator #art #picturebooks #picturebook #booksky #mermaids
15 square images containing illustrations in a square with the bottom right 16th image being the logo for Melissa Vandiver. First row, left to right: A smiling frog on some vines, the Crescent City Connection at sunset with an underwater village below, three mermaids dancing and the one in front is Big Freedia, and a Bear, a dog, a turtle, a lizard, and some birds posed next to a tree looking at the viewer. Second row: the Natchez steamboat with silhouettes of mermaids dancing beneath, a colorful street scene with people on bikes and an older couple walking and holding hands, eight fish looking at something off to the side very excitedly in front of underwater houses, and two bulldogs walking down the sidewalk in the New Orleans French Quarter. Third row: an alligator walking away form us into water full of cypress trees, a man on one knee giving Chicago-style hot dogs to two dogs with the Chicago bean in the background, a mermaid sleeping under a net on a cot, and two dogs getting into boxes of balls and toys. Fourth row: an orange and pink octopus with yellow spots and purple glasses is smiling, two dogs in Dia de los muertos costumes dance in front of a crowd attending a parade, and an underground view of an earthworm talking to the roots of a plant.
Photo of a small dog w with a red and blue ribbon in her hair, standing on a stoop I'm front of an orange door. A sign behind her says"first day of pup school" and says "shitting on the floor" under "I want to learn about" and "when I grow up I want to be"
Selfie of a woman, New Orleans artist and illustrator Melissa Vandiver, wearing sunglasses, a pink top and an I voted sticker
Digital drawing of a frog's "hand" making the power fist on a coral colored background with some dots. Text says "they do not break us. They break upon us." Watermark at the bottom says @mvandiverart. Drawing by New Orleans artist and illustrator Melissa Vandiver #antifascist #protest #protestart #nokings #blueresisters
Photo of furry brown dog with eyes wide open and tongue out, being held in two hands
Video of a hand using an eye dropper to drop water on dry watercolors on a palette
A painting of a fluffy grey cat on a coral pink background. The cat is tangled in holly, dark pink bows, and blue, gold, & dark pink Christmas ornaments. Watermark at the bottom says @mvandiverart. Pet portrait by New Orleans artist and illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #cats #catsofbluesky #catsofbluesky #art #blueskyartist #artistsofbluesky #petportrait
Colorful watercolor painting of a dog. The dog is depicted in mostly blues and purples, and splatters and drips in the background are every color of the rainbow. Pet portrait by New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #petportraits #art #neworleans #dogs #dog #dogsky #dogsofbluesky
Colorful watercolor painting of a striped cat. The cat is depicted in mostly oranges and purples, and splatters and drips in the background are every color of the rainbow. Pet portrait by New Orleans artist & illustrator Melissa Vandiver . #petportraits #art #neworleans #cats #cat #catsky #catsofbluesky
Head and one leg and paw of a furry tiny beige and black dog with one eye closed and tongue out, laying on a freckled arm. #chihuahua #dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky
Photo of a painting on an easel of a grey dog on a green background wearing Mardi Gras beads and a crown of feathers and flowers, and a butterfly is sitting on its shoulder. Pet portrait by New Orleans artist and illustrator Melissa Vandiver. #dogsofbluesky #dogsky #dogs #art #artyear #blueskynightmarket