Publications, shows & Commission
Following is a selected list of some of the publications, public works and shows I have participated in. I am currently looking for more publishing opportunities. I am also open for commissions for private clients. Please contact me for details or to discuss your project.
Publications
The Cartomancer Magazine Fall 2019
Wrote and illustrated Article "Expanding divination practice with Throwing Clothes"
Professional Artist Magazine, Spring -2018
Piece appears in the article “Mapping the Creative Process”
Inanna Rising Girl God Printing 2018
Three pieces printed in book
"Preacher Woman for the Goddess: Poems, Invocations, Plays and Other Holy Writ." Mother Tongue Press 2017
Cover
Wee’ Moon Calendar -2012
Two pieces published in date book and one on the wall calendar
Elements-Kelianna’s Album 2010
Cover
Public Works
Electrify Amherst, Amherst MA 2019
Was one of 3 artist chosen to complete a mural on Electrical box.
Northampton Chalk Festival,
Northampton Ma 2019
Created 5 foot chalk painting and did news interviews about it.
Chalk It Up, Springfield Museum-2018
Created large interactive chalk piece for the Springfield Museum and interacted with children during its creation
Bearfest, Easthampton Ma 2009
Created 2 Bears for Bearfest. One was stolen while on display. The other was a top earner at auction.
Window Project Easthampton- 2004
Created Window display for a city wide arts initiative
Selected JUried Shows
Tell the Tale, Rhode Island Watercolor Society, Pawtucket RI 2019
Poison Garden, Bower Studio, Amherst MA 2019
Balance, Float Gallery, Easthampton MA 2019
Manangie Folklorica, Berkshire Fairy Festival, Adams MA 2019
Created and preformed 3 shows with puppets
StArt, Worchester MA 2019
Oak Spring Way Summer Festival 2013
Created two life-sized puppets to lead the gatherings festivities
Feast of Lights Art Salon, Northampton MA 2007, 2008
Easthampton ArtWalk, Easthampton MA 2006
Thirsty Mind, Hadley Ma- 2006
Art for Animals, Dakins farms, Leverette Ma -2004
Artshow Amherst- 2004
Light of Christ- Kansas, -2004
Paper Project- Ritz Carlton Boston Ma 2003
Teaching
Licencing and Other Art Experiences
Awentree,2006-present
Designed and produced Identity package for Awentree. Have since worked on multiple ad campaigns and package designs for them. Currently working on a new branding campaign set to be released summer 2019. Licenced Art for Projects
Oak Spring Way Summer Festival, Reston2013
Created two life-sized puppets to lead the gatherings festivities
Troup Sahibat Holyoke MA 2005
Became troup photographer. Photographed promotional portraits and documented several performances.
Parsons Closet-Eathampton MA 2005
Worked on identity package for store and painted their sign.
Holyoke Community College, Holyoke MA
-Non-credit Teacher 2018-present
Created curriculum, advertised and taught classes
Transition Academy, Holyoke School System
-Teacher Summer 2018
Created curriculum for art class within a dropout prevention program in Holyoke public school system for incoming 9th graders and taught class
Sirius Rising, Brushwood Folklore Center, Sherman, NY
July 2017, July 2019
Ran a class series on crafting a Mari Lwyd. as responsible for class description, promotion and developing the class and the craft.
Deshria Illustration 2005 - PRESENT
Ran individual crafted classes for students aged 5-Adult. Some were were singular classes and others on-going instruction. Topics ranged from simple crafts to painting and drawing techniques
COmMissions
Melissa is open to priviate comissions for small to large projects. Please contact me to discuss details