“My home studio is located in the Northern Rivers of NSW but the real magic happens when I paint outdoors. I love working en plein air because it forces a sense of urgency upon me that adds a real dynamism to my work.”
Above: artist Melanie Valentine. Photo: Monica Buscarino. Courtesy: the artist.
Below: Melanie Valentine, Arid night garden. Gouache and mixed media on watercolour paper, 29.5 x 21cm. Courtesy: the artist.