Painting
Faux finishes, signs, homes: the works.
- Faux finishes & decorative surfaces
- Custom hand-lettered signs
- Murals & feature walls
- Whole-home interior painting
- Props, sets & costumes
artist · painter · prop maker
Paint, props, costumes & everything in between.
I'm Melissa, an artist who can't sit still. I paint walls, signs, props, costumes, and anything else that needs a little more oomph.
Faux finishes that fool the eye. Hand-lettered signs. Murals that turn a kid's bedroom into a portal. Costumes for the stage. If it can be painted, I'll probably try to paint it.
When I'm not painting, I'm teaching, both fine-art technique and the everyday handywoman stuff most people never got shown. (You really can patch that hole yourself.)
Faux finishes, signs, homes: the works.
Art skills, plus the home stuff nobody taught you.
Interactive art that gets a crowd painting.
A peek at what's been on my easel and in my workshop.
Faux finishes, murals, hand-lettered signs, full-home interiors, props, costumes, and interactive event installs. If you are not sure, just ask.
Send me a note using the form on the right and pick the closest match from the dropdown. I'll reply within a few days with next steps and a quote.
Yes. Local jobs are easiest, but I travel for the right project. Travel outside my home area is added to the quote.
Every project is different, so I quote per job after we chat about scope, surface, materials, and timeline. Workshops and events have set rates that scale with group size.
Most jobs need a deposit to lock in the date. Lead time varies by season, so the sooner you reach out, the better.
Yes, for individuals, small groups, schools, and community programs. Pick "Teaching" in the form and tell me what you'd like to learn.
