Melissa Valenti

Artist Statement

Melissa Valenti is a visual artist who has been passionate about art her entire life. She graduated from Oakland University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, K-12 Certification, Specialization: Photography. After fostering an appreciation of art in young minds through rich lessons in art history and hands-on discovery of the creative process for a decade as a teacher, she has now decided to focus on her own art inspirations. As an art educator, she was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with a wide range of art mediums and techniques. When it comes to creating her own pieces, Melissa experiences great joy and satisfaction using a variety of materials to produce her art.