Mel Hearts, a published author, photographer, and creative polymath, hails from Seattle but was raised in New York and now resides in the North Carolina mountains with her husband, a pack of dogs, and a flock of birds. Mel has had a diverse career, including being a Certified Nurse's Aide, an interior painter, and a Tattoo artist. Although physically disabled, Mel has turned to digital art and has embraced all it has to offer. "My goal as an artist is to use my work to promote love, joy, and unity. I am passionate about using various forms of art to connect with people and bring them together. My art serves as a source of happiness, providing small moments of joy for those who experience it."