About the Artist

Nashville native Melissa Ellen is a mixed-media artist who works with repurposed paper to create layered works. By blending vintage and contemporary materials, she transforms familiar images into pieces that spark connection and nostalgia.

Ways to Collect

ORIGINALS

COMMISSION

Join the Collector’s List

Sign up with your email address to be the first to receive updates, exclusive access to new work and gifts as a Collector!

Follow My Latest Projects on Instagram

A little piece of the garden, captured in silhouette. This 4.5”x4.5” artwork floats against stained deckled paper, matted in a 12”x12” gold-beaded frame. It’s part of my Secret Garden collection—a series inspired b
Meet “Roxy” the latest paper Fox created from repurposed vintage Life magazines, contemporary magazines, a Great Smoky Mountains map, a Tennessee parks map and more! Roxy is pieced on an 18”x24” wood panel, the background is l
It’s the littlest details that can change the whole picture. I loved my first hen so much, I’m making a second with her Jennies. It’s those little eyes that are straining mine 😂 #littledetails #artcollectors #originalart #paperart
Just a few little hummingbirds heading to @thehardingartshow Each piece is created with pages from “The Secret Garden”, matted to 4.5”x4.5” and framed in 12”x12” beaded gold frames. I can’t wait to share them
Meet Hazel and the Jennies. As a mom, I can relate to this piece in so many ways. My days often feel rushed—getting my kids out the door for school, juggling after-school activities, and somehow managing the blur in between. But I’m tryi
Meet Warner. The latest paper Turkey created from repurposed magazines, patterned paper and maps. His background is layered with pages from “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” Warner is framed in a 16”x20” gold frame and will b
Hello Archie. The latest paper Fox. Archie’s fur is created with a variety of contemporary and vintage magazines on an 11x14” panel, matted and placed in a 16”x20” gold frame. His background is layered with pages from “C
I’m in the process of making minis for the Harding Art Show. My process is s l o w! So I’m getting an earlier start. Each of these originals are made with vintage and contemporary magazine pages, sized just over 5”x7” and wi