About Mel

Hello & welcome! My name is Mel and I am a freelance illustrator.

From a young age my love & fascination of the natural world has inspired me.

I primarily work on commission creating Pet Portraits. My specialty is Working Dog Portraits - from Farm Dogs to Service Dogs!

I LOVE creating personalised artwork for you that captures your beloved animals, the way you want to remember them.

You can see previous portraits in my Gallery

When I’m not painting your pets, I’m working on original illustrations inspired by animals, nature, New Zealand flora & fauna, urban scenes and travel.

Click HERE to see more about my illustrative work.

I work with both Digital & Traditional mediums, using professional art materials to produce high quality art that you will cherish for years.

If you would like to commission an artwork in my style, please get in touch for a chat. I would love to create for you!

Exhibitions

Peoples Choice Award winner, WSA members exhibition at ArtsPost Gallery 2021

Lunar/Nocturnal collection - Solo exhibition hosted by WSA & Mavis & Co 2021