Freelance Artist/Writer

fine art

united states

Primarily, Melissa works in sculpture and drawing. Her work ranges from photo-realistic to extremely abstract. Many of her pieces, however, have a flavor of surrealism. These works are often thought up spontaneously and sculpted from clay or drawn on paper, usually manifesting as fantastic or impossible creatures or objects. Melissa also works by commission. Her most popular commissions are charcoal drawings, which she creates from photos given to her by clients. Using these photos as a guideline, Melissa creates photo-realistic drawings that are, most often, of extreme sentimental importance for the people who request them. Other types of commissions she has worked on include sculptures for local businesses, logo design, custom framing, web building/design, pottery, custom paintings, and photography and photo editing. She continues to develop her art and to explore new mediums as creative outlets. As a result, her work continues to evolve with new pieces and in new directions.

Artists For Humanity

fine art

united states

Artists For Humanity's mission is to bridge economic, racial and social divisions by providing under-resourced youth with the keys to self-sufficiency through paid employment in art and design. AFH tackles the myriad of problems youth face today with tremendous impact. We celebrate the talents and wonderful energy of young people by giving them hands-on experiences in creativity, business, teamwork, and self-governance. Participants learn the techniques and tools of professional artists and the business world while engaging in education, employment, artistic exploration, and entrepreneurial experience. This produces life-transforming change for youth and for their communities. With your support, we can grow even stronger in meeting the needs of these talented and hard-working young people from Boston's urban neighborhoods.