Melanie began painting in 1992, doing mostly watercolors for the first 14 years. She now focuses mostly on mixed media work.
Her experience also includes teaching art classes and a position as a gallery coordinator for 15 years. She is primarily self-taught with the exception of a few classes.
"I am a Christian and often put scriptures on some of my paintings. God has blessed me with a lot of creativity and I love to express my creative side!"