Melissa A. Mitchell, the founder of Abeille Creations, is empowering people from all walks of life through her abstract art. Coupled with her deep affinity for bright colors and momentous inspirational quotes, she has given art a new meaning by creating an experience that touches the heart deeply and the eyes colorfully.
She launched her brand Abeille Creations before she began painting. With no formal training, her first piece of art was sold on Instagram and within months she was selling art all over the country. She has since branched into painting clothes, leather, shoes, bags, jackets, and other wearable items. Most recently, Melissa released a book titled “Views from my Kaleidoscope,” which is a compilation of quotes, mantras, and beliefs that she has stood on in the best of times and worst of times, pairing each with her favorite paintings. Through the power of arts and words, Mitchell works hard to ensure others are left strengthened and more confident after experiencing her work.
Following family tradition, Melissa is a third-generation Rattler. She received a bachelor’s degree in public relations with a minor in graphic design, and a master’s degree in public management from FAMU. She recently donated several works of art to the University’s School of Allied Health Simulation Lab.
“Overall, I want people to know that anything is possible if you have the guts to go after it. You can’t expect God to do the miraculous with your life if you’re unwilling to chase after your dreams daily. I am a living witness that ‘little is much in the Master’s hand.’ You will never know how far you can go, until you start,” she said.
Her goal is to live a life of example and to become a philanthropist and a world-renowned artist.