Artist & Designer Melissa O'Con

I was born on February 21, 1983, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and I’ve been creating art for as long as I can remember. By the time I was six, my parents realized I wasn’t just drawing like most kids — I was sketching with the detail and skill of an adult. That’s when my mom enrolled me in an adult art class, and at just eight years old, I was accepted by the teacher who saw something special in my pencil and graphite work. That class changed everything. I not only fell in love with sketching, but also discovered my passion for floral art.

Years later, I became the top-selling florist over a ten-year period at Michaels in Shreveport, where I also had the joy of teaching art to both kids and adults. When that opportunity came to an end, I took a leap and opened my own shop from home — a space where I could continue painting, drawing, and creating floral arrangements for customers across the Shreveport-Bossier area.

Today, I’m proud to call Bossier City home. I’m a wife, a mom, and an artist who loves teaching and sharing my passion for creativity at The Painted Edge and The Crowned Magnolia. Whether it's a canvas, a bouquet, or a student discovering their own love for art — this is where I come alive.