About Me

Born in the deep South, Melissa Mercer Brown was inspired and called to honor the magical essence of the Northwest Florida coastal region.

Having begun her journey as an artist at the early age of 12 and captivated by the Gulf of Mexico, Melissa relocated to South Walton from central Alabama and has spent the past 14 years capturing the surrounding beauty of the most scenic coastal landscapes of 30A in her paintings.

Known for bringing together rich organic colors and the natural shapes of the land, water and sea, Melissa’s art has become highly sought after by those that are passionate about the natural charm and unique beauty of the region.

Melissa’s paintings are based on actual locations along Walton county/30A and feature a mix of multi-media including three dimensional textures, acrylics and oils.

She takes great care with the composition of her paintings and often highlights flora, fauna and coastal dune lakes uniquely native to the area as integral parts of the total scenes.

Melissa’s art has been showcased in notable shows and publications including Art Galleries & Artists of the South, Salamander Magazine, unique artist brochures to staying guests at the Henderson Beach Resort, Art Wave community benefit and several shows at the Coastal Branch Library and the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County.

Her paintings can be viewed at The Henderson Beach Resort in Destin, Florida.

“My passion for creating extends beyond the canvas. In addition to original coastal artwork, I create one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry featuring fine gemstones, freshwater pearls, and artisan-crafted details. Both my art and jewelry collections are inspired by beauty, nature, faith and the coastal lifestyle I love.” Below is a link to the website: