Melody Joy Overstreet

My name is Melody and I am an artist and writer with over two decades of experience. I work in mediums inclusive of design, drawing, wash painting, illustration, printmaking, and textile arts. I have had my work featured locally as well as internationally in venues inclusive of El Nido Gallery (Los Angeles), Esalen Institute (Big Sur), Minnow Arts Gallery (Santa Cruz), The David Brower Center, Casa Regis (Italy), and the Awagami Factory (Japan). I have participated in residencies with Kala Art Institute, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, The On Being Project, and the Center for Culture and Contemporary Art, Italy. My work has been featured in publications inclusive of Seed Broadcast, The New Farmer’s Almanac, the Philosopher, For the Wild, and The Freshwater Review. I am the author and illustrator of a place-based book of poems titled, Reverberations, as well as the author and illustrator of a forthcoming children’s book, Water’s Song (publication forthcoming by Row House/Wheat Penny Press, 2026). My work often explores themes of interconnectivity, belonging, reciprocity, and change. I have many diverse skills to offer, including thoughtful ideation and conceptual development. I am an ideal fit for projects centered around social and ecological restoration. To learn more about my work visit Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup and/or find me on Instagram Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup I look forward to hearing about your project!