Currently based in County Durham, I paint from a combination of life, sketches and photographs to produce uniquely personal paintings based on my own experiences.
Painting in both watercolour and oils, I have been exploring portraiture and the narrative within painting focusing both on figures and, more recently, landscapes.
Influenced by Degas, Sickert and Tim Gardner, I love the drama created by the interplay of light and dark and try to work this into my compositions.
make ideal presents, even heirlooms. Painted from life or photographs. Prices start from £100, depending on the size and scale of painting that you are looking for.
Every subject is different, every portrait is different, please feel free to contact me directly for a free consultation and quote.
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After graduating with a degree in Fine Art from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 2003, I went on to obtain a Masters in Painting from Wimbledon School of Art in 2004. Since then I have continued to paint and draw, focusing on portraiture, figure and landscape paintings. I am particularly drawn to a scene where drama is created, either by a sense of narrative, or through a contrast of light and dark, and I try to convey this through my paintings.
I have taught Art in schools in Mexico and Uganda, and to date have exhibited in various venues in Newcastle, Hackney, Durham, Kings Cross, the Discerning Eye Exhibition 2003, London Art Fair 2005, and in Glasgow for the regional finals of Channel Five's Big Art Competition.
I now live in County Durham with my husband and two children.
Paintings are available for sale online. I also undertake portraits by commission.
Please contact me if you would like more information about this or any other aspect of my work.
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078948 50654
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Pet Portraits can be commissioned in watercolour or oils, at a price to suit every budget. Please contact me direct at melanie_barrettonline.me.uk or 07894850654 for more information or a quote.
Bess
Watercolour on Paper
£75 (sold)
Lily-Ann the Racing Pigeon
Oil on Canvas
£250 (sold)
£95 (sold)
