Melissa A. Day was born in Ann Arbor and raised in Wixom, Michigan. She moved to Detroit to study literature and fine art at Wayne State University. Soon thereafter, Melissa transferred to the College for Creative Studies. During this time, Melissa developed a deep appreciation for the beauty in urban decay. A transformative experience in Greenwich Village through Parsons School of Design in 2001 honed her artistic perspective. She now crafts evocative mixed-media paintings on wood that blur the lines between representation and total abstraction within a landscape of her creation. Each piece serves as a testament to her multifaceted journey.