The Artist

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Melissa Solley is a life-long artist and creative professional residing in Seattle, Washington. Her work has been seen at several shows with Red Door Studio Gallery (Sacramento, CA) and has been featured on film and on stage. Melissa is a published children's book illustrator, Disco Loves to Dance by Brian Barlics, and runs an Etsy shop where she sells her prints and other work. Melissa's primary career goal is to make the world a better place using her creative gifts to inspire others.

The Artist: Portfolio: Welcome

Charcoal & Graphite

"Nick Solo" - A Graphite/Charcoal Portrait

The Artist: Portfolio: Portfolio

Game Design Portfolio

For more example of game related art, click the button below to visit Melissa's game illustration portfolio.

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The Artist: Portfolio: About

Comics, Sketches, & Brainstorms

The Artist: Portfolio: Gallery

Paintings & Digital Illustration

The Artist: Portfolio: Portfolio

The Look (Concept Draft) by Melissa Solley

The Door (Concept Sketch) by Melissa Solley

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The common thread across which ties together Melissa Solley's is a love of beauty, emotional intensity, and authenticity. She seeks to do (and share) her belief that business, art, and integrity are essential to achieving life-long joy and fulfillment.

Experience

Art Director,
Freelance Illustrator
& Graphic Designer

Develops decorative and design focused imagery for clients, including children's books, e-book illustrations, and custom painting commissions. Examples include (but aren't limited to):

Disco Loves to Dance by Brian Barlics, Illustrated by Melissa Solley.
"The Green Lady with a Rose" custom watercolor for The Bonney Grey Inn.
Advanced Screening by Ben Haskett
Portrait Illustration for Independent Film (Sleeping Beauty on IMDb)

Featured Artist
Red Door Art Studio Gallery

A featured artist on the digital location Red Door Art Studio Gallery, contributing as both an author and visual artist with the gallery.

Red Door
Studio Gallery (Gallery Shows)

One of several artist selected to display in a mixed media showcase in Sacramento, California.

Education

Illustration (A.A.) - Comic Emphasis

Originally a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) student, Melissa Solley transferred to the Associate of Arts (A.A.) program so she could obtain her A.A. while on her journey to complete her B.F.A. and is nearly finished.

Skills & Proficiencies

Digital Software

Proficiency and understanding of the following programs:

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere Pro
Clip Studio Paint
Procreate
Canva

Traditional Media

Primary subjects include portraiture, concept art, and comic illustration in the following media:

Graphite
Charcoal
Gouache
Watercolor
Ink (including, India Ink)
Gold Leaf

Illustration

Digital Media

Creates visual imagery to convey concept, story, and aesthetic beauty using the following tools:

Wacom Tablet
iPad Pro & Apple Pencil

The Artist: Portfolio: Resume

Work with Melissa

The Artist: Portfolio: Contact