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Melanie Singleton
Bridgeport, TX

"Sierra"
Pastel on sandpaper

"Chelsea"
Pastel on sandpaper

Melanie Singleton has owned and operated Singleton Art Studio in Bridgeport, TX since
1989 where she paints and teaches art classes to adults and children. Although originally
self-taught, Singleton honed her talents by studying with artists Greg Conlin of Dallas, TX,
the late Steve Grey of Wichita Falls, TX and Kaye Franklin of Graham, TX. She also studied
briefly with David Leffel at the Art Student's League in New York City. She is known for
her outstanding portraits rendered in either pastels or oils.

Singleton has won numerous awards in regional art competitions including several Best of
Show awards. Her work is in many private and public collections throughout the United
States including the Wise County Courthouse and the Wise County Historical Museum.
She served as president of the Wise County Art Association, Inc. for ten years and
currently is treasurer. She was formerly director of Thurburn Gallery in Fort Worth, Tx.
She currently serves on the Cultural Arts Board for the city of Bridgeport, TX and is a
member of the Off 380 Players theater group.

Singleton paints portraits and other subjects by commission. For more information,
contact her at the address and telephone number at the bottom of this page.