Woman writing on card at a cosmetics counter with colorful markers and promotional display.
Smiling person with curly hair in a white tank top against a peach background.

I'm a visual artist, podcaster, and live event creator (yes, all of those!) bringing color and energy to Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond.

Melarie Odelusi

Live event ArtIST

Capture the Moment, Craft the Experience|Your Event as a Masterpiece

Melarie specializes in transforming events into interactive art galleries, where your guests connect with your brand in a fresh way- through the personal touch of art created before their eyes.

Person signing cards at a table with colorful markers, wearing a white shirt and tassel earrings.
Two people exchanging a small perfume bottle and card at a cosmetics counter, with promotional displays and products visible in the background.
Person painting on a canvas in a well-lit indoor space
Smiling person holding illustrated card with name "Lauren"
Person in a white blouse and jeans standing at a retail counter, smiling and holding a pen. The background shows a well-lit store with various products displayed.
Person in a shop holding a drawing in a plastic sleeve, with a smartphone and colorful markers on the table.
Smiling woman holding a custom illustration labeled "Alexis"
Woman in blue patterned shirt smiling, holding card with illustration, seated indoors in a retail setting.
Person drawing on paper with a pencil, surrounded by markers and pens, wearing a smartwatch, next to a smartphone on a table.
Woman holding a card with illustration and text 'Nava' in a store, smiling.
Two women in a store, laughing and holding makeup products, surrounded by a bright, busy atmosphere.

work with MELARIE

  • Person drawing on a tablet using a stylus, creating an illustration of a person surrounded by large flowers.

    ILLUSTRATION

    Are you looking for custom illustration for your product, space or brand? I provide unique creations for marketing campaigns, branding, special events and more!

  • Watercolor illustrations of women with personalized names on cards, displayed on a wooden surface.

    LIVE EVENT ART

    Not only will you give your guest a memorable experience but they’ll have modern, specially-made art to prove it! With live art, your guest will receive a customized portrait that captures their likeness in a fresh and artistic way.

  • Perfume bottle labeled 'Amazing Grace' by Philosophy, with flowers, crystal-like stones, and a lime wedge on a pink background.

    PARTNERSHIPS

    Are you looking for art that appeals to your target audience and fosters a connection with them? I am skilled at creating product design illustrations, graphics, and art that evoke emotion - both online and in retail spaces.

  • Colorful sketch of a woman with flowers on a spiral-bound notebook, surrounded by stationery items including highlighters, pens, decorative clips, a gold candle holder, and book pages.

    LICENSING

    Is there anything you’ve seen that would be a great fit for your brand or product? Contact me for licensing!

BOOK MELARIE

latest PROJECTS

Person drawing on a tablet with a stylus, illustrating flowers and a figure.

PARTNERS

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Penguin Random House logo with vertical lines and house graphic
Stylized text saying 'Bagnet'
Disney Plus logo with stylized "Disney" text and a plus sign, under a curved line, on a black background.
Pipette logo with stylized water droplet graphic.
Macy's logo with a star symbol
Logo of The Sugar Jar Community with an outline of a jar.
black and white circular logo with a shield and pencil in the center
Pentel logo in white lettering on a black background
Minimalist logo with a large letter "B" inside a circle, surrounded by the text "Baked Woman" and small decorative elements.
Neiman Marcus logo in white text on a black background
"The Sugar Jar Podcast" logo with white text on a black background.
Laura Mercier logo with text 'Paris | New York'
Pixel art text "JIGGY" on black background
Motherly logo with a stylized 'M' on a black background
The Riveter logo in white text on a black background.
Michaels logo in white script on a black background

The intimate dance with creativity is what inspired me to create The Rough Concept, a podcast that invites you into my artistic world. Each episode, I'll share my journey, along with some of the best creatives I know, from initial spark to final masterpiece, exploring every triumph and challenge along the way.

THE ROUGH CONCEPT PODCAST

in the PRESS

01

PHILOSOPHY X MELARIE ODELUSI

LIMITED EDITION AMAZING GRACE FRAGRANCE

 

02

MACY’S LIVE

LIVE GIFTING : SKINCARE & MAKEUP MOM REALLY WANTS

AMAZING GRACE FRAGRANCE

 

03

MICHELLE OBAMA’S THE LIGHT WE CARRY

is inspiring new black art

the root

ILLUSTRATION feature

 

04

OPRAH DAILY

15 BLACK ARTISTS TO FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM

 

05

MARTHA STEWART

BLACK FEMALE ARTISTS WHO ARE REDEFINING

THE ART WORLD

 

kindWORDS

  • A person with wavy hair smiling, wearing a white button-up dress, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.

    Working with Mel is such an easeful experience. With her genuine excitement to always try new things, I feel like there's really no idea that's too outlandish to create. We've collaborated on several projects and she'll always be my go-to because even when we're working on a big project it's always fun and I always feel taken care of.

    Yasmine Cheyenne

  • Two women smiling and posing together in a bright indoor setting, both wearing white tops.

    “Melarie has the most incredible soul. We partnered with her for philosophy’s amazing grace fragrance and truly could not have picked a more perfect partner. She optimizes living with grace. She is the ultimate professional, her incredible artwork draws the clients in and leaves you feeling inspired to be your most authentic self. Melarie is so easy to work with. She makes you feel like you have known her your whole life in an instant! I cannot wait to partner with her again in the future!”

    Caroline Walker

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