About me

Hello,

My name is Melissa and I can't wait to work with you. I'm super creative and am open to all sorts of challenging and unique artistic projects. Im a freelance artist and now opening up to be children's book illustrator. I had just competed my first major children's picture book and am on the look out for more. I love drawing, painting and colour.
I have two art degrees which intern has given me a wide skill set in several different art styles. I've done everything from creating oil paintings on canvas, to wearable art and jewelry, and painting on windows for Advertisement and events (such as The Calgary Stampede and Christmas) as well as wall murals for businesses and residents homes. Currently, I'm best known for my painting with liquid coffee (YES a I said coffee) and most recently illustration of children's picture books.
My art work has been in display both nationally(Canada) and internationally. It has been the recipient of numerous awards. The most recent award I received was in the Canadian National Art Competition for the Faces in Heath Care (3rd place).

Currently I work from my home as a freelance artist so as to be closer to my family and am under a small business name Touch of Paint.
Please feel free to contact me if you have a art gig in mind I might be able to help.
Regards
Melissa