it's Lyssa

short for Melyssa

I have been teaching art for over 10 years and have been making art my whole life.  I studied art at BYU, Colorado State University and finally, Western Washington University where I received my BA in Fine Arts.  I find inspiration in nature and am an avid hiker, biker, and explorer.

Though I am a Colorado Native, I have spent much of my life traveling the country and the world.  I speak Spanish after living in Latin America, teaching art to children. I like to take my love of the arts to children and adults everywhere I go. 

My personal art reflects my love of the Utah desert and Latin culture.  Some of my artistic inspirations are Frida Kahlo, Marc Chagall, Georgia O'Keefe and Vincent Van Gogh.