~Biography - Melvin Antuna Lives in Kissimmee. His purpose, to bring the culture of the past to a modern style. His training or influences is his father. He has been painting since he was little, but he started painting more when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Melvin Antuna became an artist so that every person who sees his art will take a piece of his heart with them. He visualizes art as passion, love & creation. Art is a synthesis of his personal feelings. He believes his paintings are most successful when they not only show beauty, but also evoke a sense of wonder and mystery. Melvin likes his paintings to give a feeling of looking at a hidden world we don't normally see.