Handle with Care, explores the fragile natural environment of the beautiful Australian landscape through texture, form, and colour. The collection draws inspiration from Melanie's lived experiences with the diverse and extreme Australian environment. Unstable and egregious weather events corrode the fragile landscape and push the flora and fauna to the tipping point, it's too much, too often. The collection of semi-abstract, aerial view, coastal and inland landscape paintings considers the complexities of displacement and destruction of life affected by these natural events that ultimately are human-made.

To purchase an artwork please send an enquiry email using the link below. Include the name of the work you are interested in purchasing, along with any questions and your preferred method of payment. An invoice will then be sent to you for payment and to confirm your purchase.

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Elastic Heart, Oil, acrylic and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 104x83.5cm

Day dreams, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 53x63cm

Day dreams, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 53x63cm

Tomorrow, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 38x48cm

Tomorrow, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 38x48cm

Distant Shore, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 38x48cm - Available at Portia & Co, Maldon

Distant Shore, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 38x48cm - Available at Portia & Co, Maldon

Sky Mirror, Acrylic and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Oak, 43x43cm

Sky Mirror, Acrylic and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Oak, 43x43cm

Surrender, Acrylic and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 63x63cm

Surrender, Acrylic and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 63x63cm

Out of reach, Acrylic and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 63x63cm

Out of reach, Acrylic and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 63x63cm

SOLD - Here comes the sun, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 83x83cm

SOLD - Here comes the sun, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 83x83cm

My happiness, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 63x63cm - Available at Portia & Co, Maldon

My happiness, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 63x63cm - Available at Portia & Co, Maldon

Bearly breathing, acrylic and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Oak, 43x43cm

Bearly breathing, acrylic and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Oak, 43x43cm

Let me down easy, Acrylic, pastel and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 43x43cm

Let me down easy, Acrylic, pastel and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 43x43cm

Wait for you, Acrylic and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 43x43cm

Wait for you, Acrylic and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 43x43cm

Love lost, Acrylic and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 43x43cm

Love lost, Acrylic and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 43x43cm

Hidden blooms, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 43x43cm

Hidden blooms, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 43x43cm

Sea Above, Sky Below, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 28.5x28.5cm - Available at Portia & Co, Maldon

Sea Above, Sky Below, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 28.5x28.5cm - Available at Portia & Co, Maldon

Lover of the light, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 63x63cm

Lover of the light, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 63x63cm

Island in the stream, Acrylic and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 43x43cm

Island in the stream, Acrylic and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 43x43cm

Exhale, Acrylic, pastel and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 43x43cm

Exhale, Acrylic, pastel and ink on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 43x43cm

Day Dreaming, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 22.5 x 22.5cm

Day Dreaming, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 22.5 x 22.5cm

Chase the Sun, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 22.5 x 22.5cm

Chase the Sun, Acrylic on canvas, Framed in raw Ash, 22.5 x 22.5cm

FAQs

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  • Yes! Please send a photo of your space including the wall dimensions and an artwork in situ will be mocked up for you. Be sure to include what work you want to see in the room.

  • Sold artworks will be marked on the website once payment is received. If you receive an invoice from an enquiry and don’t pay the artwork could be purchased by someone else.

  • If you are located on Dja Dja Warrung Country then your artwork will be available for delivery by Melanie after the show closes. The date for deliveries will occur in early December.

    If you live outside the area or need the piece earlier please let Melanie know to arrange an alternative option.

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  • Artworks are framed (locally in raw Ash) unless specified otherwise.

  • All framed artworks have the frame included in the size in the description. Upon enquiring Melanie can give you more details on sizing if required.

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