Melissa was born and raised in Belize, Central America then moved to Hood river, OR with her family in 1996. Portland, OR has been her home since graduating nursing school. Melissa has been a registered nurse for 20 years while raising 3 amazing humans. Melissa is a very talented artist who has a passion for painting larger than life acrylics. Whether it vibrant tropical pieces or Northwest inspired Melissa takes pride in letting the art flow from her as its an expression of the beauty of the world around her. Melissa paints what inspires her and loves the challenge of a custom piece that lends to the the excitement of seeing something new created.