Mel is an artist originally from Long Island, New York. She first became interested in mural painting while traveling in Central America and observing all of the street art. After years of painting realism and focusing mainly on portraits, her artistic interest shifted toward vibrant colors, sharp lines, and imaginative creatures. She officially began her career as a muralist while backpacking in South Asia where she would paint places such as villas and hotels in exchange for accommodation whilst building her portfolio and gaining more knowledge on the process of creating public art. Her favorite aspect of murals is how the shape of the wall and the environment determine what the art is going to be.