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Painted by Rose
Art that Honors Humanity
Melissa Rose Tylinski is a Peruana Americana portrait artist and healing arts practitioner based in Houston, Texas, whose work explores memory, cultural identity, and care through the human figure.
Artist Statement
Rooted in figurative painting and storytelling, Rose’s practice explores how lived experience is held in the body. Drawing from her background in psychology, behavioral health, and arts leadership, she bridges fine art and healing arts to create visual narratives that invite reflection, connection, and belonging.
In her work, art servesas both witness and medicine, honoring personal and collective stories through care-centered creative practice.
Practice & Impact
Rose's work spans:
- Portrait and figurative painting
- Narrative-driven exhibitions
- Community-engaged and healing arts projects
- Workshops, live painting, and public programs
- Arts-in-health education and facilitation
Her interdisciplinary approach integrates artistic rigor with trauma-informed, culturally responsive engagement, expanding the role of art within public health, education, and community spaces.
Collaborations, Commissions, and Public Programs
Rose collaborates with museums, cultural institutions, healthcare partners, individual artists, and community organizations through exhibitions, commissions, and public programs. Her work is guided by the belief that to be seen is a powerful act of healing.