All Paintings

"Where Do We Go"

60" x 48"

Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas
2024
Available for Purchase

Available for rent, please send me a message to inquire. You can also send me a message on Instagram @melmelboodo0

"Passing Seasons"

30" x 30"
Acrylic on Canvas
Available for Purchase

Available for rent, please send me a message to inquire. You can also send me a message on Instagram @melmelboodo0

This painting is a part of a collection called "Smoke and Mirrors".

“Nothing is as it seems, and everything is a possibility in the world of art and design.”
"Mirrors and Smoke" explores and challenges the relationship of art and function, blurring the lines between traditional paintings and practical tools for enhancing living spaces. Drawing on my background in furniture design, I perceive art not merely as something beautiful, but as a fundamental element in crafting a dynamic and personalized home ambiance.
This may look like a painting but in actuality, it is a tool to be used in your home.
Rather than mere decoration, these pieces serve as dynamic elements that infuse colour and character into living spaces, complementing furniture and decor to create a cohesive atmosphere. Rejecting the monotony of modern palettes, this collection encourages a departure from millennial grey into a realm of rich hues and depth.
Rooted in spiritual symbols and personal experiences, each painting carries profound meaning, inviting viewers to delve into a journey of reflection and cultural exploration. Designed to be embraced within the intimate setting of a home, these works serve as anchors that unify and elevate their surroundings.

"Lotus"

Acrylic on canvas, 30"x30"
Available for Purchase

Available for rent, please send me a message to inquire. You can also send me a message on Instagram @melmelboodo0

This painting is a part of a collection called "Smoke and Mirrors".

“Nothing is as it seems, and everything is a possibility in the world of art and design.”
"Mirrors and Smoke" explores and challenges the relationship of art and function, blurring the lines between traditional paintings and practical tools for enhancing living spaces. Drawing on my background in furniture design, I perceive art not merely as something beautiful, but as a fundamental element in crafting a dynamic and personalized home ambiance.
This may look like a painting but in actuality, it is a tool to be used in your home.
Rather than mere decoration, these pieces serve as dynamic elements that infuse colour and character into living spaces, complementing furniture and decor to create a cohesive atmosphere. Rejecting the monotony of modern palettes, this collection encourages a departure from millennial grey into a realm of rich hues and depth.
Rooted in spiritual symbols and personal experiences, each painting carries profound meaning, inviting viewers to delve into a journey of reflection and cultural exploration. Designed to be embraced within the intimate setting of a home, these works serve as anchors that unify and elevate their surroundings.

A New Cycle

Acrylic on canvas, 30"x30"
Available for Purchase/Rent

This painting is a part of a collection called "Smoke and Mirrors".

“Nothing is as it seems, and everything is a possibility in the world of art and design.”
"Mirrors and Smoke" explores and challenges the relationship of art and function, blurring the lines between traditional paintings and practical tools for enhancing living spaces. Drawing on my background in furniture design, I perceive art not merely as something beautiful, but as a fundamental element in crafting a dynamic and personalized home ambiance.
This may look like a painting but in actuality, it is a tool to be used in your home.
Rather than mere decoration, these pieces serve as dynamic elements that infuse colour and character into living spaces, complementing furniture and decor to create a cohesive atmosphere. Rejecting the monotony of modern palettes, this collection encourages a departure from millennial grey into a realm of rich hues and depth.
Rooted in spiritual symbols and personal experiences, each painting carries profound meaning, inviting viewers to delve into a journey of reflection and cultural exploration. Designed to be embraced within the intimate setting of a home, these works serve as anchors that unify and elevate their surroundings.

"Fortune Teller"

"Missed Connection No.1"

Acrylic on canvas, 30"x30"
Available

This painting is a part of a collection called "Smoke and Mirrors".

“Nothing is as it seems, and everything is a possibility in the world of art and design.”
"Mirrors and Smoke" explores and challenges the relationship of art and function, blurring the lines between traditional paintings and practical tools for enhancing living spaces. Drawing on my background in furniture design, I perceive art not merely as something beautiful, but as a fundamental element in crafting a dynamic and personalized home ambiance.
This may look like a painting but in actuality, it is a tool to be used in your home.
Rather than mere decoration, these pieces serve as dynamic elements that infuse colour and character into living spaces, complementing furniture and decor to create a cohesive atmosphere. Rejecting the monotony of modern palettes, this collection encourages a departure from millennial grey into a realm of rich hues and depth.
Rooted in spiritual symbols and personal experiences, each painting carries profound meaning, inviting viewers to delve into a journey of reflection and cultural exploration. Designed to be embraced within the intimate setting of a home, these works serve as anchors that unify and elevate their surroundings.

"Missed Connection" explores the contrast between in-person and text communication, highlighting the overlooked nuances absent in text messages. By lacking body language and vocal tones, text-based communication leads to misunderstandings. This artwork captures this complexity with a vibrant magenta brushstroke symbolizing lost connections amid misunderstandings, overthinking, and noise that surrounds it. It prompts contemplation on finding clarity amidst the noise and fostering direct communication free from outside influences.

"Missed Connection No. 2"

Acrylic on canvas, 24"x20"
Available for purchase/rent

This painting is a part of a collection called "Smoke and Mirrors".

“Nothing is as it seems, and everything is a possibility in the world of art and design.”
"Mirrors and Smoke" explores and challenges the relationship of art and function, blurring the lines between traditional paintings and practical tools for enhancing living spaces. Drawing on my background in furniture design, I perceive art not merely as something beautiful, but as a fundamental element in crafting a dynamic and personalized home ambiance.
This may look like a painting but in actuality, it is a tool to be used in your home.
Rather than mere decoration, these pieces serve as dynamic elements that infuse colour and character into living spaces, complementing furniture and decor to create a cohesive atmosphere. Rejecting the monotony of modern palettes, this collection encourages a departure from millennial grey into a realm of rich hues and depth.
Rooted in spiritual symbols and personal experiences, each painting carries profound meaning, inviting viewers to delve into a journey of reflection and cultural exploration. Designed to be embraced within the intimate setting of a home, these works serve as anchors that unify and elevate their surroundings.

"Missed Connection No.2" explores the contrast between in-person and text communication, highlighting the overlooked nuances absent in text messages. By lacking body language and vocal tones, text-based communication leads to misunderstandings. This artwork captures this complexity with a vibrant magenta brushstroke symbolizing lost connections amid misunderstandings, overthinking, and noise that surrounds it. It prompts contemplation on finding clarity amidst the noise and fostering direct communication free from outside influences.

"Eye of the Storm"

Acrylic on canvas, 30"x30"
Available for purchase/rent

This painting is a part of a collection called "Smoke and Mirrors".

“Nothing is as it seems, and everything is a possibility in the world of art and design.”
"Mirrors and Smoke" explores and challenges the relationship of art and function, blurring the lines between traditional paintings and practical tools for enhancing living spaces. Drawing on my background in furniture design, I perceive art not merely as something beautiful, but as a fundamental element in crafting a dynamic and personalized home ambiance.
This may look like a painting but in actuality, it is a tool to be used in your home.
Rather than mere decoration, these pieces serve as dynamic elements that infuse colour and character into living spaces, complementing furniture and decor to create a cohesive atmosphere. Rejecting the monotony of modern palettes, this collection encourages a departure from millennial grey into a realm of rich hues and depth.
Rooted in spiritual symbols and personal experiences, each painting carries profound meaning, inviting viewers to delve into a journey of reflection and cultural exploration. Designed to be embraced within the intimate setting of a home, these works serve as anchors that unify and elevate their surroundings.

It’s all chaos in the storm, except for that eye, where there are blue skies and calm air. The only place where you will be able to see the sky and find peace and calm is in the “eye” of the storm. When the world is rushing by, are you watching the storm from the peaceful center of the eye? If you focus on the things that are being thrown around you – if you lock your eyes on specific positions, tasks, people, emotions or objects that are spinning around you – you will end up spinning yourself. But if you choose to look at yourself and what brings you peace and serenity, you will be able to stand no matter what.

"Swimming in the Aurora"

[SOLD] Acrylic on canvas, 26"x32"

“Swimming in the Aurora” depicts koi fish gracefully navigating the glowing green currents of the celestial skies, symbolizing a profound connection between the earthly and the ethereal. Its otherworldly glow of the aurora, swirling with greens and hints of celestial blues, evokes a sense of enchantment and awe.
The parallel between the depths of water and the boundless expanse of the sky is an exploration of interconnectedness. It is a reminder that despite our perceived differences, we are all part of a larger cosmic tapestry. The meeting point of these two worlds is a visual harmony that extends beyond the physical realm, inviting us to explore the profound mysteries of existence and contemplate the infinite connections that exist between the earthly and the ethereal.

Koi Pond No.2

[ON LOAN] Acrylic on canvas, 26"x32"
Available for purchase through "The Museum of Dufferin"

Seven koi fish swim upstream, and the journey of life may lead them through challenging waters where they strengthen and form good relationships with each other, earning the marks of experience. As they navigate the ebbs and flows of the stream, they plunge into deeper shades of blue, emerging renewed and ready for the next journey ahead, together.

"The Lucky Five"

[ON LOAN] Acrylic on canvas, 20"x16"
Available for purchase through "The Legislative Assembly of Ontario"

Like drops of water, they move freely in the pond, unencumbered by the world around them. Each of them moves independently yet works together in harmony, propelling them toward their goals. They remind us that freedom is like water, essential to life, but also a powerful force that can shape and transform everything it touches.

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ABOUT Melissa Boodoo is a Chinese-Trinidadian fine artist and interior designer based in Toronto, Canada.

ABOUT

Melissa Boodoo is a Chinese-Trinidadian fine artist and interior designer based in Toronto, Canada.