Hello! My name is Mellen.
I’m a graduate of Kutztown University with a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design & Illustration. I’ve spent 10+ years in the industry and continue to grow my skills everyday. I’m also a wild food forager, and have even been trained in tattooing.
After working in the office for Crayola at the start of my career, I headed out on a big adventure living and working full-time in a 20ft camper. It was an amazing experience that I am so grateful for. I’m back to a stable life in a brick and mortar home now, but still get to enjoy traveling from time to time.
Currently, I work as a full-time Graphic Designer & Illustrator for MCS Industries. I’m also a freelance artist, and make time for community-based work that I feel passionate about. I’ve taught art classes for The Baum School of Art in Allentown, painted murals in my city, have cooked thousands of delicious and healthy meals at Cafe Santosha which later became Local Leaf Market and frequently sell my art at local festivals and events. Perhaps you’ve met me in person before!
I believe in living closely with nature and spreading kindness wherever I can. Making people happy through my art is a life-long journey I hope to share for as long as possible. How about you? What are you passionate about? There’s so much to be grateful for in this world! Lets talk about it.