Melissa Livingston

Melissa Livingston studied commercial art in College, winning first place for graphic design in the Art Directors Club of Metropolitan Washington. Upon graduating she worked for publishers Thomasson-Grant in Charlottesville, Virginia as a book and calendar designer. After taking a break from design work to raise her five children, Melissa returned to the world of design, shifting her focus to letterpress printing, paper making, and providing creative experiences. In 2012 Melissa opened Livingston Letterpress in her garage and in 2014, created her dream letterpress studio at the back of their home in Oakton, Virginia. She has enjoyed collecting a wide variety of antique and vintage printing equipment, finding great joy in her work and in life. 

2024 is a year of change as Melissa relocated to the beautiful low country of South Carolina and moved her studio to the Summers Corner neighborhood of Summerville. She and her whippet named Walter are enjoying all that South Carolina has to offer, especially connecting with her children and 3 grandsons.