Evoke Studio & Gifts

10/13/2026

Something new with a vintage vibe is on the way!
Crop tee available now for online shopping 🛒: https://www.evokebymelissa.com/shop

An original, hand-illustrated design inspired by the charm of old-fashioned souvenir postcards and the island we love.

I had so much fun creating this one—from hand-lettering the oversized typography to illustrating a few of my favorite sights along our shoreline.

Coming soon to on cropped tees, vintage-style postcards, and a few more surprises! ✨

Visit Corpus Christi

09/23/2026

Thank you Lively Beach for including us in this fabulous shop local list!
So many of our own favorites here! 😊💖🥂✨

09/21/2026

Everything is cuter in miniature. 🍂

Our first batch of hand-painted mini pumpkins is arriving at Evoke on Tuesday! Each one is painted individually, so no two are quite alike.

Perfect tucked into a fall tablescape, gathered in a bowl, perched on a shelf, or given as a sweet little hostess gift.

They’re tiny enough to add a little touch of fall almost anywhere.
Only 10 available in this first batch!

Introductory price | $10 each

09/19/2026

Pumpkin season is arriving at Evoke Studio & Gifts. ✨

Of course, we do fall a little differently around here.

From warm autumn tones and pumpkin serving pieces to coastal blues, hand-painted pumpkins, seasonal fragrance and original art, little touches of fall are beginning to make their way throughout the shop.

Come find something for your table, your home—or just because you’re ready to celebrate that pumpkin season has officially begun. 🍂

Evoke Studio & Gifts
Art • Gifts • Unique Finds

09/18/2026

Exclusively available in the Evoke online shop - https://www.evokebymelissa.com/shop

For book lovers who occasionally need to send a not-so-subtle message… 📚👻

All new “Shhh… I’m READING!” socks pair my Spooked pattern with a little message on the soles that says what you’re really thinking:

I love you. I really do. But please… leave me alone. I’m reading. 😁

Cozy, quirky, and a great spooky season gift for the book lover in your life—or, perhaps more importantly, for yourself.

Available in three lengths: Crew $19.50 • 3/4 Crew $16.50 • Ankle $17.50
And they pair perfectly with our Hey Boo pajama set for the full cozy-season treatment.

Featuring original Melissa Mitchell Art designs from the Spooked Collection.

09/17/2026

A little Evoke update...
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I’ve flown home for a bit to check on things here—home, business, and all the things that have been waiting while I’ve been away.
There are still some unknowns with my daughter’s situation, and I may be heading back to California, so I’m not quite ready to say, “I’m back for good.”
But I am here for now, and Evoke will be open while I am. I’ll keep you posted if anything changes.
And if you know me, you probably already know what happens when I have a little downtime... I’ve been creating. 😊
California brought quite a change in weather. I was completely unprepared for those 40-degree mornings, but it was definitely sweater weather and pumpkin spice latte time. 🍂☕
That little taste of the season inspired the first of two new collections I created while I was away from Evoke: “Gathering Fall”—pumpkins, autumn leaves, a cozy latte and a loaded old pickup. It was especially fun for someone who loves fall but doesn’t get nearly enough of it back home on the Island.
Then my drawings took a slightly different turn... “Spooked” came next. 👻🕷️ My daughter’s favorite time of year, so this one is for her.
One startled ghost led to a very nervous spider, a dramatic black cat, a few suspicious mushrooms, moons and stars—and another collection was born.
Both collections began with my original hand-drawn artwork and grew into patterns and products—from stationery and socks to blankets, apparel and even Hey Boo Mommy & Me pajamas. Creating gave me something positive and fun to focus on during some very long days.
And while I was creating, I also gave Evoke’s website some much-needed attention. I am expanding the online Gift Shop to make it more of a shopping experience of its own, with Online Exclusives you won’t find inside the gallery.
Evoke will always be about walking through the doors, discovering the work of our artists and finding something you didn’t expect. But now there will be a little bit more to discover online, too.
Things are still a little unsettled, and we are taking things as they come. But for now, the doors are open, there are some fun new things to share.
Come see what’s new at Evoke—or take a peek at what I’ve been creating online.

Every item at Evoke Studio & Gifts is selected with care, creativity, and intention. Evoke Studio & Gifts brings together our full collection of handcrafted soaps, signature styled hats, candles, curios, artisan finds, and thoughtfully chosen gifts. Each piece is selected or created with an eye for....

09/06/2026

Thank you. 💜
While we continue settling into this next phase of my daughter’s medical treatment in California, my daughter Lauren Jensen opened Evoke for a few hours today while I’m still away.

I’m so touched by the kindness surrounding that little opening—from Kaylee’s Light Foundation and The Island Moon Newspaper for encouraging our community to support Evoke, to our artists and friends who shared the event, and especially those of you who made a point of stopping by today.

Some very familiar faces walked through those doors—people who have supported Evoke and our artists again and again—and knowing you were there today meant a great deal to me.

Thank you to Lauren for taking time to open the gallery, and to each of you who stopped in, shopped, shared a post, or sent a kind message.

I may be a long way from home right now, but I certainly felt the love from the Island today. 💜

With gratitude,
Melissa
Melissa Mitchell Art

08/31/2026

Hey neighbors,

You are invited to join me for a special opening of Evoke Studio & Gifts

I am hoping to help Mom get some sales while she is away taking care of my sister, who underwent an emergency surgery.

Please come shop if you are able. This Saturday, September 5th, 12:00-4:00.

Thank you 🙏🏼🩷

Dr Lauren Jensen

08/30/2026

A little update...
First, thank you for the messages, prayers, and understanding over the past several days. They have meant a great deal.

My daughter recently underwent emergency surgery following an unexpected medical complication and has been in the hospital for a little over a week. She has responded very well to treatment, and we are thankful for her medical team and the care they have provided throughout this process.

She has been able to step outside with her nurse twice now for a few minutes of fresh air in the hospital’s beautiful healing garden. This special space, designed just for patients and their families, offers a quiet place to enjoy nature and a little sense of normalcy during a difficult time. We are especially thankful for thoughtful spaces like this and for the small moments of healing they provide. ❤️

While we are still waiting to see exactly what the next steps will look like, there is encouraging news. We are hopeful she will be able to continue her recovery outside of the hospital soon. Even after discharge, she will need continued medical care and support as she heals.

I will be staying here in California with her through this next phase of recovery until she is settled with the support she needs at home.

Evoke Studio & Gifts will remain temporarily closed.

At this time, I do not have an exact reopening date, but I will share an update when I have a clearer picture.

I know this affects my artists and those who regularly visit and support Evoke, and I truly appreciate your patience during this unexpected time.
Thank you for giving me grace and understanding as I stay exactly where I need to be. ❤️

Melissa
— Melissa Mitchell Art
Evoke Studio & Gifts