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About
Welcome! Let’s enhance your space with a custom piece of artwork! Portraits make a unique and memorable gift.
Melissa is a diverse fine artist and painter with a bright, semi-realistic painterly style.
She is a published illustrator, author, and fine artist having earned her degree in illustration from Maryland Institute College of Art.
Melissa has painted and drawn hundreds of portraits; pets and people, and painted murals in a local hospital, college, cafes, restaurants,
residential homes, and unique requests for her customers over the last 25 years.
1/3 down is required to start the project. Please allow time for revisions to the artwork if needed.
Overview
Hired 16 times
Background checked
1 employee
28 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and punctuality.
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Trishawnna D.
Apr 26, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
She was really able to bring the emotions out of my sons eyes and capture that in her portrait of him. I highly recommend this artist.
Details: Object(s) • Residential • Medium (25 - 50 sq ft) • I have an idea of what I want
Muralist
Brandon M.
Feb 28, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Melissa worked on this beautiful piece of my wedding featuring my dog that passed away and was unable to then be in the wedding. She was responsive and worked with me with every little edit and critique I had. Most importantly she was affordable and reasonable with her prices! While our little dog is surely missed, Melissa did an excellent job of carrying on his memory and what it would have looking liked had he been at our wedding.
Details: As recommended by the professional • Adults • Pets • 2-5 • I'm flexible • 16x20
Portrait Artistry
Arshia k.
May 2, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Melissa is very creative and she did my brother’s picture sketch she amazed me with her beautiful skills. My order was ready before time and sent to me with in 2 days. She is very polite and respectful I will definitely will ask her for more sketches in future. Best of luck Melissa
Details: Drawing • Adults • Canvas • 20x30
Portrait Artistry
Shirle F.
Jan 13, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Melissa is AWESOME! If I could, I would have selected all five top value choices. She is professional and her drawing is superb. She took a small bit of information and created a masterpiece that will stay in my family for generations to come. She was very responsive and meets her deadline. This was a wonderful experience for my first time using this type of service.
Details: Drawing • Architecture • 2-5 • As recommended by the professional • 20x30
Portrait Artistry
Chris G.
May 22, 2021
Melissa did an amazing job with the mural on my daughters wall. It brought me to tears the first time I saw it. Truly great work.
Credentials
Background Check
Melissa Rollo Capaletti
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
To reserve Melissa’s time for planning and sketches, 1/3 down payment is required before starting. Remaining balance is due as soon as the project is completed.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
AA in Fine Art and a Bachelor’s degree in Illustration with training in sculpture, ceramics, figure drawing, illusionism-style, drawing, painting, and various techniques.
Melissa has 5 years experience in cabinet refinishing and painting, and 10+ experience in interior and exterior painting. She continues her education by taking occasional art classes for fun.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I discovered in high school that I could draw well from life, and render rather realistically in pencils.
