Su Melville

A passionate animal artist I adore painting in pastels and oils.

I love to pass on my passion and teach workshops online on how to paint with soft pastels - a passion of mine!

Taking commissions is a great way to work on lots of different subjects, I am very fortunate to have painted all over the world with commissions coming from as far as Australia and the USA.

I have attended many courses including a year long portraiture course at the Realist Academy in Warrington and several Wildlife corses with Jean Pritchard but I started as a self taught artist - and by 'self' taught I mean painting with my Grandmother and Mother who's styles are very different to my own, which makes it so much fun.


Having spent over 25 years in the corporate world as a qualified accountant I am very passionate about mental wellbeing and how creativity and art can really help reduce stress!

You can see my work at exhibitions across the UK and soon France, keep an eye on my social media for announcements on where I am exhibiting!

Media

Acrylic, Oil, Pastel

Subjects

Animal or Wildlife, Pastel, Portrait, Portraiture, Wildlife

Favoured Products & Brands

Senilier soft pastels, Unison soft pastels, Faber Castle pastel pencils, Micheal Harding Oils, Rosemary's Brushes

Awards

2014 AAA annual exhibition Domestic Animal category winner.

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