An original acrylic painting on a 20” x 16” gallery wrapped canvas by artist Melody Cole Gates. Signed and dated in 2013, this unique painting features a woman with a big curly afro, hand-painted in a minimalist abstract art style with a theme on natural hair. Perfect for art collectors looking for a one of a kind, vibrant, and stunning piece to add to their collection.
This original 11×14 inch African American Mother And Child Folk Painting by Melody Cole Gates, is a small, unframed painting on a light-weight stretched canvas depicting a heartwarming scene of a mother and child. This ultra-contemporary piece, produced in 2025, showcases a folk art style with a unique one-of-a-kind (OOAK) charm. Signed by the artist and handmade in Ohio, USA, this acrylic painting is a beautiful addition to any art collection, reflecting the joy and love found in mother and daughter relationships.
This is an original acrylic painting on quality stretched canvas titled «Three Natural Sisters» by Melody Cole Gates. The portrait depicts three women wearing natural hairstyles in earthy monochromatic colors, evoking themes of love, natural hair, and family. The medium-sized painting is signed by the artist and features elements of tonalism, urban art, portraiture, and expressionism. With a contemporary style inspired by her own sisterly bonds and love of natural hair, this one-of-a-kind artwork reflects a unique blend of modern and traditional artistic approaches. Made in the United States in 2015, this handmade piece is a beautiful addition to any art collection.