About Melissa

Melissa is a self taught artist, finding beauty and inspiration in all of her surroundings and recreating that energy into her business Sweet Melissa's Dream. With guidance from her grandmother and parents at an early age, Melissa learned to love and appreciate nature and became aware of social concerns and caring for the environment. This love for the earth is what drives her passion for art, which is conveyed through each one of her pieces. Melissa is inspired by all of nature's beautiful woodland creatures; birds, fairies, and insects, most of which are focal points in her art. Melissa's intent as an artist is to work with the environment and nature in the forefront of her mind. She is mindful of this when creating, and taking any opportunity to offer inspiration to others who want to connect with the earth, their environment, inner creativity and love. 

When Melissa is not traveling, hiking, or making art she can be found doing yoga. She started her yoga journey in the early 90's, and it really helped to reconnect Melissa to her body, breath, and spirit. She got her International Yoga certification at Heartwood Yoga Institute in 2018. After years of practicing, seminars, certifications in aerial and yin yoga, along with 8 years of teaching, Melissa continues to love to help people find movement with creativity, humor, and spirit. She enjoys watching the magic of a student move beyond what their minds told them they could do.

Join Sweet Melissa in a Hatha based yoga practice, with a bit of yin, and a bit of flow, and a whole lot of fun! 

Sweet Melissa has been featured in several publications...