Coastal Prints & Originals
From the Chesapeake to the offshore canyons —
fish, salt air, and studio life.
Original paintings and coastal prints by Maryland artist Melissa MacMichael.
• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Lightweight
• Acrylite front protector
• Hanging hardware included
• Blank product components sourced from Japan and the US
How to attach hooks on 24″ × 36″ horizontal frames:
Place each of the mounting hooks 1 inch (2.5 cm) from frame corners when hanging horizontally.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
A second commissioned watercolor study of the white marlin, offering a nuanced variation in pose and composition. This piece pairs beautifully with White Marlin I or stands on its own as a refined marine artwork.
Designed for collectors and interiors that value balance, restraint, and thoughtful detail.
This metal print is a dimensional and high-quality piece of art that stands the test of time while remaining easy to clean and care for. The artwork looks luminescent against the wall and the metal base means it’ll last a long time.
• Aluminum metal surface
• MDF Wood frame
• Can hang vertically or horizontally 1/2″ off the wall
• Scratch and fade resistant
• Fully customizable
• Blank product sourced from US
About Melissa
I’m an artist drawn to the quiet truth of the natural world.
My work sits somewhere between scientific study and personal devotion —
a way of slowing down, paying attention, and honoring the spirit of each animal I paint.
Whether it’s a blue crab or a bluefin,
I’m always trying to capture the life in it, not just the likeness.
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What People Are Saying
“You’re impressively talented… this was exactly what I’d hoped for.”
— Alex Stepper, MSH, RD
“Melissa meets you exactly where you are in your painting journey. She’s kind, supportive, and encouraging — everything I needed to finally feel confident picking up a brush.
And she makes it fun.”
—Joan Twigg
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