I PAINT WITH FIRE ...

Melissa Stutts is a fine artist working primarily in encaustic painting, a medium of beeswax and resin that brings texture, depth, and luminosity to her abstract, layered compositions. With a background in Art and Design from Appalachian State University, and professional experience in photography, publishing, and branding, she developed a sharp eye for visual storytelling, composition, and narrative.

Her current work explores the tension between presence and distraction, using repetition, color, and rhythm to reflect on themes like human connection, time, and inner stillness. Through a process-driven approach and meditative studio practice, Stutts creates immersive visual environments that invite reflection and curiosity—offering questions as often as answers.

 


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Press
Local Artist, Melissa Stutts Paints with Fire; April 2024. Photo by Adam Whitlow.
Charlotte Magazine

Meet Melissa Stutts; March 2024.
Rebel Canvas

ArtPop Street Gallery Class of 2022