“Everything we experience on a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual level can be found in nature. My paintings become poetry where I explore this connection and the healing qualities these natural elements play in our lives.” 

Through mixed-media oil based paintings, Melissa creates unique pieces using hand-made oil paints from harvested plants and clay pigments, encaustic medium using beeswax and a crystallized tree resin cured by fire, crystals symbolizing various themes in the work, and it’s all brought together on wooden panels that celebrate the unique fingerprint of the woodgrain. 

“I try to let nature speak through me. It is a beautiful conversation of symbols, imagery, and melody.”

Her sing-song simplistic drawings have also become a memorable style and part of Melissa’s collection of artistic work. She has used her design and illustrative skills to work on a variety of commissions, from logos to album art to tattoo designs. Her drawings speak to the hearts of many who have followed her artistic journey throughout the years.

Art is what attracted Melissa to residing in Taos, NM and has always been her north star in life. She attended the Savannah College of Art and Design, has been featured in collections and galleries across the United States, has been selected for an international artist residency, and is currently a part of a global collective of visionary artists called the Visionary Muses.