Melissa A. Mitchell is the kind of artist who lets her spirit guide the brush. With over 500 original works and a portfolio that stretches across murals, wearable art, and global brand partnerships, her story is one of faith, boldness, and color that refuses to be contained. Known through her brand Abeille Creations, she has transformed canvases into dresses, kimonos, headwraps, and even furniture that lives in homes around the world. For Mitchell, art is more than something to look at—it is something to live in.
“I never sketch things out in advance. I let the paint guide me,” she explained. “When I move from canvas to fashion, I’m asking myself: how can someone wear this story? How can this piece of art live beyond the wall?”
That ability to extend her canvas into everyday life is what has made her work so magnetic. She calls her customers “walking billboards” who not only carry her art but also bring her next opportunity.
Those opportunities have been nothing short of extraordinary. Mitchell’s collaborations include global campaigns with SPANX and Foot Locker, partnerships with Coach, Bloomingdale’s, Microsoft, and Hennessy, as well as major brand visibility with companies like Toyota, Peloton, Cadillac, Party City, and CNN.
“If I had to pick two collaborations that shaped me, it would be SPANX and Foot Locker,” she said. “SPANX showed me that nothing was beyond God’s ability to manifest. It gave me my first global rollout and introduced me to Sara Blakely, my shero. Foot Locker put my art on billboards in Times Square, which was a dream right after I quit my full-time job. That moment taught me to dream bigger.”
Dreaming big is a theme woven throughout Mitchell’s journey. From celebrities like Lupita Nyong’o crying tears of joy in one of her headwraps, to Tabitha Brown proudly wearing her pieces, her work has touched lives on a deeply personal level.
“For me, it’s not just about celebrity, it’s about women who embody purpose, power, and representation,” she shared. The validation of seeing her creations in Vogue or on global stages only affirms what she has always known: her art is aligned with faith, joy, and representation.
But Mitchell is not only creating for the runway and red carpet. She is passionate about mentorship and ensuring the next generation of artists understand both the beauty and the business.
“Don’t wait for permission,” she advised. “Too many creatives get stuck thinking they need a yes from the industry before they launch. Use what you have, right where you are, and build consistency. Protect your creativity by protecting your business. Your unique story is your currency, and that is more than enough.”
That message of authenticity and empowerment is one she lives by, especially as she prepares for two major milestones this year. Just recently on September 5, Bloomingdale’s Lenox Mall in Atlanta hosted The Art of Style, a vibrant collection launch and event that will feature wearable art, accessories, furniture, and home décor. The celebration debuted pieces from her Bahamian Breeze Outdoor Collection with Jaxx Bean Bags.
And later this year, Mitchell will open her very own gallery, a cultural hub dedicated to her paintings, wearable art, books, and community workshops.
“The gallery will be more than a space to hang art,” she said. “I want it to be a home for creativity, storytelling, and education. A place where my community feels like this is their gallery too.”
Her impact is undeniable. From murals in Atlanta to international campaigns, Melissa A. Mitchell carries her roots with her everywhere.
“I always say Miami made and Atlanta paid,” she laughed. “I don’t see it as leaving my roots; I see it as planting seeds from my roots in new soil all over the world.”
Those seeds continue to blossom in bold colors, wearable stories, and unforgettable moments. For Mitchell, art is not just about what hangs on a wall—it is about healing, identity, and hope. She recalled one of the most meaningful encounters she’s had: a woman who had lost her hair to chemo shared that Mitchell’s headwraps gave her the courage to be seen again.
“That reminded me this is bigger than fashion or art. This is about healing. That’s the kind of impact that keeps me creating, even on the hardest days.”
Melissa A. Mitchell is not just an artist—she is a movement, a storyteller, and a visionary painting the world in her own bold language of color, faith, and resilience.
Photography Credits:
Christian Google
HollywoodCed
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