Melissa Hughes

I have a background in interpersonal communication with a Bachelors in Communication Studies from Ohio University, and my Masters in Fine Art from the Academy of Art University. I like to express dreams and desires in my works, often with some dark undertones, as well as explore the depth of vision and personality that can be found in portrait paintings. I work in both oils and acrylics, and my current series is focusing on dream states and fairytale curses. When I'm not painting, I work on custom leather orders or compete my horses in Dressage and jumping.

BS in Communication Studies with a Minor in Art from Ohio University (2011)

MFA in Painting from the Academy of Art University (2016)