Melanie Stimmell is a modern day Leonarda da Vinci. Her imagination and wild ability to paint and illustrate can bring extraordinary drama and appeal to any communications campaign.

A Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, she began Street Painting in 1998 and has painted at festivals throughout the US and Internationally. The only woman to have won the title of 'Maestro' and several Gold Medals in both Italy and Germany, Melanie Stimmell is an internationally recognized street painter, working with clients in Turkey, Holland, Canada, and throughout the U.S. Commissioned by corporations and ad agencies for special events, performance art and interactive media which includes tv, film, and print Melanies street paintings convey the spirit of creativity, art, and culture.

Born and raised in LA, Melanie graduated with honors from Art Center College of Design. She began her career as a free lance illustrator for children's magazines and educational toys and soon landed a job as a Lead Technical Director for the feature film 'South Park'...Bigger, Longer, and Uncut.' Upon completion of the film she was asked to join the crew of the very popular 'South Park' series where she worked for 7 years. Leaving the entertainment industry to follow her passion and paint full time Melanie has found her voice in street painting and figurative art. She also finds time to teach art to children of all ages through the Orange County Performing Arts center and the Los Angeles Music Center.