Fine Art / Graphic Design / Art Direction

Melissa, a lifelong artist, began her creative journey wielding a pencil at an early age. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and pursued Master’s studies at San Francisco’s Academy of Art University. Originally rooted in design, Melissa later embraced the world of fine art.

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Now based in New York, Melissa’s artistic prowess transcends boundaries as she showcases her work on a global stage. Her captivating artistry has graced the pages of renowned publications such as British Vogue, Vanity Fair London, The World of Interiors, British GQ, Canvas Rebel, UP Magazine, and The Untitled Magazine.

Artist Statement

In routine, linear relationships and found objects… in replayed moments stuck in my mind… in every sunrise and in every spiral I can find… in love and in deep reflective pain, my muse can change and shift, but mostly it is found within myself. Combining surrealism and realism, I create works that depict life and also the subconscious.

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Photography by Eugene Manning