![Photo of myself painting Mt Washington “en plein air” in the winter. Standing on a bath matt helps keeps my feet warm Photo of myself painting Mt Washington “en plein air” in the winter. Standing on a bath matt helps keeps my feet warm](https://www.outdoorpainter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1_Levitt_WP-696x846.jpg)
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Melanie Levitt: I started painting at a young and painted all my life but went to art school for graphic design. My painting career really took off during the covid epidemic when I started painting full time.
What is the most interesting thing that you have painted?
Melanie Levitt: The most interesting thing I have painted are sunsets on Monhegan Island in Maine. I am surrounded by seagulls, salt water, and the ever-changing colors in the sky. It is magical.
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![oil painting of winter scene with sun hitting trees and snow](https://www.outdoorpainter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2_Levitt_WP.jpg)
![oil painting of fall colors amongst trees](https://www.outdoorpainter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3_Levitt_WP.jpg)