Melanie’s unique style, aptly coined as ‘Whimsical Surrealism,’ captures the essence of her vision.
Each original painting is a one-of-a-kind work created to hold presence, story, and quiet power. These pieces are made to live with you — to be noticed, revisited, and felt over time.
My work is rooted in femininity, nature, and surreal symbolism. Feminine figures appear as guardians, muses, and sovereigns; animals serve as companions and storytellers; botanical elements are woven with meaning. While each painting stands on its own, all belong to a shared visual language that explores identity, protection, reverence for the natural world, and the strength found in gentleness.
Many collectors are searching for art that feels personal and layered — work that resonates beyond décor or trend. These originals are created for moments of recognition, when a piece quietly says, this one is for you.
If a piece speaks to you, you’re invited to reach out to inquire about availability, placement, future works, or commissions.
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Soft Pastel
My soft pastel paintings are more immediate and intimate, shaped through layers of pure pigment and touch. The responsiveness of the medium allows stories to surface gently, often guided by instinct and atmosphere rather than structure. These works feel lighter and more fleeting, carrying moments of emotion, memory, and quiet connection.
The Court of Crown & Creature collection lives at the intersection of regality and instinct, where figures are crowned by nature as much as by ornament. Each work is rendered in soft pastel, a medium chosen for its intimacy and depth, allowing color and texture to build slowly, layer by layer. These paintings form an unfolding world shaped by symbolism, quiet strength, and a sense of watchful presence.
Oil
My oil paintings are created slowly and with intention, allowing each layer to build depth, richness, and presence over time. This pace gives space for narrative to unfold — figures, symbols, and relationships revealing themselves as the work develops. The medium’s permanence supports stories meant to endure, creating paintings that feel grounded, lived with, and quietly powerful.
The Beauties & Beasts collection explores the intimate bond between feminine presence and the animal world, where grace and instinct exist side by side. Each oil painting pairs a central figure with a creature that reflects protection, companionship, or quiet power, creating scenes that feel both dreamlike and deeply rooted. These works celebrate tenderness without fragility and strength without spectacle — moments of harmony where beauty and beast meet as equals.
