Artist Info

Melissa Rae Wood

Melly Rae

Born 07/02/1989

Currently Attending Sam Houston State University

Studio Art Major

I always have, and will continue to draw on every surface I find. This is just a part of what I do. I believe in artful living and making the world a little more aesthetic. This has always been my goal. Though I now want to do this through studio art (illustration currently, but I'm looking into other mediums). Originally I wanted to do it through clothing, I'm an ex-fashion design major. My intrest in fashion never really left me though, and after my short run in this major I have only the strongest respect for those persuing this field. I think this still shows up in my work and will most likely continue to. I believe the world that surrounds us is amazing. From crystals natrually forming in caves to ever-growing technology made by man, we are surrounded by endless scources of amazment and inspiration. This is something I'd like to keep in mind in the future with my work. Outside of illustration and painting, I'd really like to take up more mediums. I take great intrest in fiber art, installations, preformance art, interactive art, ceramics, and video art.

Outside of my art I am a chronic Sims 2 addict, window shopper, over-thinker, interior design inthuiest and internet junkie. At some point in my life I would like to add world traveler and philosopher to this list.

currently I am inspired most by: everyday life, early mornings, embrodiary, Rococo, Yun Kouga's Loveless manga, Lullatone, 90's culture, Southwestern America, cafes, secrets, science, science fiction, the future, crystals, absurdity and the balance between natrue and technology.

Shows:

SAA Salon Style Show @ SHSU SOFA Gallery

SAA Student Juried Show 2010 @ SHSU LSC Gallery