Born in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi and raised in Southeastern Louisiana and Southern Mississippi, Graduate of University of New Orleans, and a recent graduate of the MBA program at LSUS, I currently reside in Southeastern Louisiana. with my family which includes two of the cutest dogs you've ever seen, Gio and Isabelle! 

As an Artist, I situate color and texture onto a canvas through painting or pouring.  Color and texture are major components of each of my art pieces.  My art is created to help one escape your thoughts and the outside world if only for a moment. 

As an Author, I formed Muscadine Magazine as an avenue for contemporary artists and fashion designers to showcase their work.  The magazine features interviews from artists and fashion designers from around the world.  Its purpose is to show other artists and fashion designers that it is possible to succeed with your gift.  Each issue is packed with information from the artist's and fashion designer's perspective.  

As a Beauty Enthusiast, I enjoy different beauty products and I am a color enthusiast so I will post products I love on here. 

I have created art all my life, but I began painting in 2002 and I have paintings in various private collections all over the country.  I work with oils, acrylics and just about any medium under the sun to portray a scene where one would escape to if only for a moment.  There are many artists that inspire me, but my favorites are George Rodrigue, Wassily Kandinsky and of course Vincent Van Gogh. 

I am a recent graduate of the LSUS MBA program, I will continue my love affair with business by utilizing my master’s degree to promote my art, facilitate a pathway for myself and other artists through Muscadine Magazine and encourage others to love the skin they are in by taking care of their skin while encouraging self-confidence and positivity.   

As a current doctoral student in the Department of Education - Curriculum of Instruction at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, I am following my dreams of being an educator.  Thanks for reading and be with me as I enjoy my journey. 

Much Love, 

Melissa