I painted this for inspiration in my office/studio.  It is a very precious and powerful word to me.  What a glorious gift that we all have-the ability to dream!

My new website is up and running, a few new pieces added and more pages to come in the future.  I am sooo thankful website builder is easier to use now.  It had a mind of its own when I built my last site!

www.Melissa-Ross.com

 A recent school visit in Killeen, Texas.

Note the student bending down with me.  I love the lively characters I meet!

This student colored her own super hero emblem.

My new librarian friend. 

My husband came along and we made a stop in Waco on the way home to visit family, and of course, Magnolia.

A few samples from the co-op art classes I am teaching this semester.

High school watercolor surreal scene.

Contrasting color trees: Elementary

                                                      Highlighted pumpkins: Elementary