About

I make art for horse lovers—reconnecting them with the part of themselves that comes alive in the presence of horses.

My abstract paintings explore the energy horses carry and how it’s felt. People are often drawn to a piece because it reminds them of a horse they once loved, a time in their life, or the feeling of being in a horse’s presence.

Horses have been part of my life for over 30 years. Riding and spending time with them has shaped how I see the world. Over time, I began translating that experience into paint. I work intuitively, allowing the painting to develop through layers and movement, creating pieces that stir a visceral response.

I grew up in the mountains of Western Maryland and now live and work in Central Florida. My path to becoming an artist took time. Before painting full time, I worked as a registered nurse. That chapter changed my outlook on life and priorities. It made one thing clear to me: life is short, and waiting for “someday” to do what you really want isn’t a strategy.

Painting was something I felt drawn to early on, even when I wasn’t encouraged to pursue it. Choosing this path meant trusting my own voice and allowing it to develop through the work itself.

Horses have remained with me through every chapter—as companions on this journey, helping shape both my life and my art.

My hope is simple. When one of my paintings enters your home, it brings back something familiar—a memory, a feeling, a quiet sense of recognition.

To inquire about originals, commissions, or available work, reach out here:
Melissa Mason
Phone: 386 295 0035
Email: info@melissamason.me

What Collectors Are Saying
“Melissa’s paintings bring an incredible vibrancy to our home. The colors and movement are simply unmatched.” – Sandra & Cliff Chase
“As both an equestrian and designer, Melissa’s work is a perfect fit for my clients. The way she captures energy through color and form brings any space to life.” – Kairen

Artist’s Statement

Painting, for me, is an open-ended conversation with uncertainty. The first stroke sets off a chain reaction of possibilities, and I embrace the tension between chaos and control, allowing chance to guide the process. Each piece is a journey without a clear destination, but I’m fully committed to following wherever it leads.

My work thrives on the interplay between the deliberate and the spontaneous: precise marks contrasted with loose, gestural movements, careful color placement disrupted by bold, instinctive splashes of paint. I don’t aim to impose order, but instead explore the dialogue between these extremes, letting each piece evolve naturally.

The result is not always neat or expected, but it is alive. My goal is to evoke a visceral response in the viewer—whether it’s a feeling of movement, a confrontation with chaos, or something unexpected. I want to pull the viewer into this exploration of energy, form, and motion—an experience that reflects the same dynamic unpredictability that drives my creative process.