🌿 About Me
I’m Melissa—a storyteller, visual poet, and mythic architect in my 40s, navigating the creative path with both passion and persistence. My art and writing are deeply rooted in emotional resonance, symbolic layering, and the quiet rituals of transformation.
Living with disabilities means my creative process sometimes shifts—my body doesn’t always move at the pace of my imagination. But I’ve found new ways to adapt. With the help of AI tools like Copilot, I’ve trained myself to extend my creative reach, refining my work and continuing to build the story garden I’ve always dreamed of. It’s not about replacing my voice—it’s about preserving it.
Every piece I create is a collaboration between heart, history, and healing. Whether I’m sketching by hand, shaping digital motifs, or weaving folklore into character design, I aim to offer art that feels like a balm, a spark, or a mirror.
I believe in legacy, emotional truth, and the power of art to carry us—especially when the road gets heavy. This space is where I honor that journey.
🦊✨ Terms of Service – Art Offerings by Melissa
Welcome to my story garden. Each piece I create—whether drawn by hand, shaped through AI, or layered in mixed media—is a ritual of care, clarity, and emotional resonance. Please read below to understand how our collaboration will unfold.

🎨 Art Offerings & Pricing
AI-Assisted Art + Custom Edits
“Where technology meets touch.”
• Base price: $15–$25, depending on the depth of edits
• Includes refinement of pose, anatomy, markings, accessories, and emotional nuance
• Delivered digitally
Digital Art (No AI Used)
“Hand-drawn clarity, soulfully rendered.”
• Starting at $30
• Add $10 per additional character
• Includes full character polish, symbolic layering, and emotional storytelling
• Delivered digitally
Traditional Mixed Media Art
“Markers, colored pencils, and mythic hands.”
• Starting at $35
• Hand-drawn with love and layered in emotion
• Digitally delivered unless shipping is arranged
• Shipping costs will be added to the final price if physical delivery is requested

📜 General Terms
• All prices are in USD
• Payment is due before work begins
• Turnaround time varies by complexity; I’ll communicate clearly throughout
• Revisions are available within reason—each piece is a collaboration, not a transaction
• I retain the right to showcase completed works in my portfolio unless otherwise agreed

🧭 Shipping & Delivery
• Digital files will be delivered via DeviantArt or email
• Physical shipping (for traditional pieces) is available upon request
• Shipping costs will be calculated based on location and added to the final invoice
• Tracking and packaging will be handled with care

🪶 Creative Integrity
• AI-assisted works are always edited by hand to ensure emotional clarity and artistic integrity
• No tracing or copying of other artists’ work—each piece is original and soul-rooted
• I welcome references, mood boards, and symbolic requests to guide the process