Melanie Stimmell

Art Brokerage: Melanie Stimmell American Artist: Melanie Stimmell is an award-winning painter and illustrator from Las Vegas who has won fans around the globe for her whimsical, surrealist creations. Stimmell's unique painting style brilliantly merges the worlds of the fantastic and ordinary, bringing to life her wholly original and mind-blowing personal vision. After earning an illustration degree from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Stimmell spent eight years working as a technical director for the popular South Park television series and the theatrical South Park movie. During that same time, she fell in love with street painting and was soon invited to paint at public events around the world. During her 20 years as a freelance street painter and muralist, she was awarded gold medals and first place awards in Europe's most prestigious competitions, including the title of Maestra Madonnara (Master Street Painter) in both Italy and Germany. Stimmell has created 30 murals in the Northern Neck of Virginia as part of a state-wide small town revitalization program. In addition to all of her experience as a creative entrepreneur, Stimmell has also been teaching art for over 20 years and loves helping other artists reach their goals. Listings wanted.