Meet Melissa
Hi! My name is Melissa Wilkerson and I created Inspired Designs by Melissa. I am a single mother of 2 beautiful, smart children, a 16 year old daughter, Sierra and a 13 year old son, Christopher and we live alone in Lake Charles, Louisiana. I have had a passion for art my entire life. However, I just thought of doing it for a profit earlier this week as a result of having no other means to earn a wage that would enable me to provide for my children.
In August of 2014, I had Cardiac Tamponade that caused my heart to shut down. I was rushed to get a tube inserted in my chest, releasing the fluid that had built up around my heart. I stayed in ICU for almost a week, on the cardiac floor a few days then was finally able to go home. Since then I have been admitted back in ICU 4 times for the same accumulation of fluid problem. Because of these issues, my cardiologist has taken me out of work and initiated a claim for disability, but disability still hasn't given a decision.
With all the time at home, and no money for gifts, I began creating different pieces for family and friends on special occasions. A few months ago, I made a custom Scooby Doo Birthday card for my aunt-in-law, Joanne's daughter and they both loved it. Joanne mentioned I should sell my art work, stating she was very pleased and had faith that if people saw the work I did, they would be willing to pay for these customized items. So, last week I decided since creating these artistic pieces is something I find very relaxing, can do from my home and have a LOVE for doing them, then why not share them with others and make a living at the same time. Hopefully, with enough effort and hard work, Inspired Designs by Melissa will become a successful Company one day having various retail locations around the country. When it does, it will be sure that it still possesses the same close personal service as it's going to begin with now. The kind of up close and personal service where clients don't have to go through receptionists, or any third party, but are welcome to contact ME, the owner with any concerns or comments any time they feel the need to. At the top right of this page, there are links to Inspired Designs by Melissa's Facebook page as well as a link to the email. However, If you would like to connect with me personally, below is a link to my personal Facebook page.
With that being said, and having shared my story on how and why I started this, I've come up with a very large selection of items, such as canvas or framed wall art, business logos..etc that a client may choose from. Please browse my website, and if there is ANYTHING, even if it isn't listed, that I could create or design for you, I would be more than happy to.