Hey! I’m Mel!

My work captures moments exploring out in nature to remind you to get back out on the trail. My passion extends beyond just my artwork – with Persistent Bloom creative retreats I help others rediscover and nurture their creative talents.

I am an Adventure Artist , Educator, and Retreat Guide based in Northern California.

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it contains a series of nine quests to help you reconnect with your most creative self

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Hey! I’m Mel!

want to try out

a retreat?

choose your own creative retreat adventure in this do-it-yourself experience

it contains a series of nine quests to help you reconnect with your most creative self

I honor and acknowledge that in the san francisco bay area,

we reside and work on the unceded land of

the ohlone and miwok peoples

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