I'M MELODY ORSER
I'm a Florida artist who loves to explore and create paintings that celebrate the beauty found throughout the Sunshine State.
@melodys.palette
Hey!
I love Florida for its light, wildlife, and natural wonder. Capturing its colors and depth in my art helps me bring the state’s magic from my studio to your home.
-Melody Orser
The Sunshine State
Once upon a time...
My creative journey began as a little girl and was nurtured by my amazing and supportive parents. Crayons were my first medium at age three, and my first official piece, “My Mommy,” was displayed in a preschool gallery. Throughout my childhood years, my mom enrolled me in art lessons and found local competitions for me to share my work, while my dad (a professional graphic designer) introduced me to the incredible world of graphic design. The encouragement, resources, education, and access they provided helped deepen the love for creating that I still carry to this day!
By age 13, I decided to put together a makeshift graphic design portfolio and applied to an online creative agency. After being accepted, I began designing branding for businesses. While most kids had a lemonade stand, I had the Adobe Creative Suite! That “early hustle” taught me how to work with real-world projects and clients, eventually earning the highest level of recognition as a Top Level Designer in their program.
That exposure helped me in college, where I pursued a degree in Graphic Design. During my studies, I gained valuable experience working as a designer in advertising and picked up multiple awards at local and academic levels, including the American Advertising Federation’s (ADDY’s Awards) Best of Show and four Gold awards in my district as a student. I graduated with honors and even more passion than when I started.
Now, I am grateful to be a graphic designer and illustrator for a wonderful ministry, paint in my home studio, and share my creative journey online!
As I look ahead, I am excited to continue building my distinctive body of work and deepen connections with collectors, creative communities, and conservation efforts in Central Florida and beyond. Through every season, I have seen God’s hand guiding my steps, and to Him alone I give the glory. My hope is that the joy and peace I have in my heart radiates through my work!
my happy place
fur
babies
The creative adventure is still going!
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true love!
crayon masterpiece
Exhibitions21
2026 | Illuminations & Shadow: A Study of Light Exhibition, SOBO Art Gallery - Winter Garden, FL
2026 | Florida Roots: Land, Light, and Life Exhibition, SOBO Art Gallery - Winter Garden, FL
2026 | I Am Daytona Beach Juried Exhibition, Starry Night Gallery - Daytona Beach, FL
2026 | Top Choice Awards Juried Exhibition, SOBO Art Gallery - Winter Garden, FL
2026 | Wild Florida Collection Solo Pop-Up Exhibition, Ormond Memorial Art Museum - Ormond Beach, FL
2026 | Canvas of Dreams Exhibition, SOBO Art Gallery - Winter Garden, FL
2025 | Migration Exhibition, Studio ArtFarm's INSPIRE Gallery - Mount Dora, FL
2025 | H2Show Juried Exhibition, CityArts - Orlando, FL
Artist Talks & Presentations
2026 | OMAM's ArtWalk, "Light in Life, Acrylic Painting Techniques" Ormond Memorial Art Museum - Ormond Beach, FL
2025 | Education and Career Class, "Art, Education, and Faith", Eastland Christian School - Orlando, FL
