Melissa Dinwoodie is a visual artist living in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Since graduating with her BFA from UBCO in 2001, Melissa has been a practicing artist for over 20 years, in cities that include Calgary, Toronto, and Vancouver. 

She specializes in acrylic & mixed-media painting, as well as illustration. Focusing on figurative and portrait art, she is fascinated with the connection between the viewer and the subject matter. Her belief is that art can be the communication between people that ignites conversations, relationships, education, and growth.