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Creative Lead

Build by a creative for creatives

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Shopify Partner

Designed so you can confidently manage your own site

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Done With Grit Framework

The approach behind every platform and system I build

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Trusted by Western Creatives

Backed by real reviews from western makers and artists

Hi, I'm Mel,

I’m the founder of Roamin The West and a western creative who understands both the creative work and the business behind it.

I’ve built websites, created and printed designs, set up online systems and grown my own creative businesses. Now I use that experience to help other makers and artists bring their ideas to life and build stronger foundations online.

Everything here comes from practical, lived experience—not just theory.

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Creative First & Always

Built From My Own Creative Journey

Before building websites and business systems, I was a creative myself, Inspired by western style, design, upholstery, and surface pattern work.

I understand the drive to create, the importance of getting your visual identity right, and how much it matters that your work feels authentic.

That perspective shapes how I approach design, print preparation, and building websites that truly reflect creative brands.

Connected to the Creative Community

Through collaborations with communities like The Rusted Roan Design Co. and the Cowgirl Art Collective, I’ve worked closely with makers and artists building real businesses.

I see first hand the challenges creatives face and have helped develop the platforms, systems, and workflows that support their growth.

Together, these experiences shape how I support creative businesses by combining design understanding, practical business systems and firsthand experience.

Whether you’re preparing artwork for print, building a platform to sell or teach, or creating stronger foundations for growth, my goal is to help you put the right structure behind your creativity.

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What others are saying:

Bag and wallet created using printed leather panels with old cowgirl artwork

- J.Huber Leather Designs

Love how this set turned out!!! Much thanks to Mel at Roamin The West for trusting me to create a set with her printed panels to see how they would work for bag making!!

- Tara

I got my print today and it is way more perfect then I thought. Thank you so much.

Collection of devices displaying a website with a focus on learning.

- The Rusted Roan Design Co.

Mel is invaluable in my business. Highly reccommend.