LEWISTON — “Flowers,” paintings by Melanie Therrien will be on display through the month of February at Wicked Illustrations Studio and Gallery, 140 Canal St., Lewiston. Therrien, gallery owner and operator, has more than 25 paintings in acrylic as well as oil in her latest series. The paintings will be part of a Valentine’s themed art crawl in the downtown Lewiston art district called, “For the Love of Art,” happening Saturday, Feb.18.

Therrien’s work focuses on the mystery, beauty and power of nature. She enjoys working with bright colors and organic shapes. Flowers have always been a favorite subject for her to paint as well as trees, rocks, fish, waterscapes and landscapes. She is inspired by artists Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keefe and Alphonse Mucha. Her work can also be seen around downtown Lewiston and includes a mural on Centreville Garage, a koi fish fire hydrant on Lisbon Street and the design for the Hot Dog crosswalk next to Simone’s Hot Dog Stand at 99 Cedar St. Go to www.wickedillustrations.com for more info on the exhibit, the art crawl and public art. The exhibit and art crawl are both free and open to the public. Wicked Illustrations is located at 140 Canal St. in Lewiston.