Melissa Newman Stanchock

I’m a mixed media painter whose work explores themes of time, silence, and emotional complexity through bold portraits and symbolic imagery. Each of my paintings tells a story — often unspoken — using color, facial expression, and recurring motifs like stitched mouths, zippers, butterflies, and flowers.
My art is deeply personal and rooted in silent observation : the calm strength of women, the tension between concealment and expression, and the emotional landscapes we carry inside. I paint with acrylics and mixed media on canvas, using vivid colors and various media layers to evoke both vulnerability and power.
I don’t rely on social media — my art speaks for itself. I create to connect, to express, and to give visual voice to feelings that often remain hidden.

Art Institute of Philadelphia
United States Air Force Veteran - Locations worldwide opened my experiences and appreciation for art expression

Was accepted and participated in various juried shows with the Arizona Artist Guild