Client Reviews

If you would like to talk to Mista about custom watercolor art for your home, office, or as a gift, please e-mail her at or call her at 828-775-7751.

Mista painted a watercolor portrait of my "furry child, Sophie". The photo that I gave Mista was of my dog sleeping on the beach. I was so amazed how she captured the serenity of the photograph. And, on my request, she made the blues and greens so much more vibrant and beautiful than they were in the picture. After seeing my beautiful watercolor painting, my neighbors didn't hesitate to have paintings done as well. Mista has been blessed with a special talent that few people can imitate.

— Stephanie Holt, Northeastern, NC

Mista is an extraordinary watercolor artist. The watercolor she painted for us in the North Carolina mountains, of our horses, at the barn, is breathtaking. Mista painted this painting as a surprise for me, from my husband, on our third-year anniversary. They will be immortalized to us forever through this amazing work of watercolor art! Thank you!

— Richelle & Fred Borth, Fairview, North Carolina

Ms. Whitson has done several watercolors for me, one each of my two kids. I especially loved the detail she captured since the portraits were done in one color, very unusual!! She then painted an outdoor scene to coordinate with wallpaper I have in a bathroom. I am very pleased with what she has done for me. I would highly recommend her work to anyone! Great watercolor artist!!

— Angie Byrd, Burnsville, North Carolina

I had the talented artist Ms. Whitson paint a watercolor print of a photograph of a mountain scene in Asheville I took when I was 15. I've visited my cousins many times in the last 30 years, who live in Asheville and have always thought the mountains there were magnificent and magical. Her painting captured all those thoughts and memories of visiting North Carolina when I was a child in a dreamlike mix of colors and contrast. The watercolor offers more emotion, power and conjures more memories for me, than even the original photograph has. Now I have my own little piece of Asheville, to remind me of my trips to Western North Carolina sitting right on display in my dining room.

— Matt Ames, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I have had the pleasure of purchasing two watercolor paintings by watercolor artist Mista Whitson. She captured my beloved dog's personality perfectly. It is an investment I will forever treasure. I will definitely keep Mista in mind when it comes time for another watercolor painting and/or portrait.

— Kim Yvon, Asheville, North Carolina

Mista did the unimaginable; she captured the essence of my two children with watercolors and her magical touch. Their eyes, their expressions, and their subtle personalities emerge from each painting, always pulling people toward them for a closer look. Mista has an amazing gift; the talent and skill to distill and depict the spirit of people with watercolors. The paintings she created for me will forever have a place in my home and be a reminder of my kids' brief and precious childhoods.

— Cheri Britton, Asheville, North Carolina