Mellissa Read-Devine
PROFESSIONAL ARTIST
Mastrius Artist Mentor
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MEDIUM: Acrylic Paint | Mixed Media Art | Printmaking – Linocut
SPECIALTY: ✔ Generalist
Mellissa was born in England and as a child emigrated to Australia with her family.
Having lived in Melbourne, Canberra, Townsville, and Darwin, she now lives by the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney.
Since the 90’s she has continuously studied and practised painting and printmaking honing her art to vibrant optimistic harmony with the natural landscape.
The recipient of many Australian art prizes, Mellissa’s style is distinctive with her electric palette and layered application of brush strokes.
Mellissa’s paintings have evolved into her “macropointilist” style celebrating the shape, colour and brushstroke of contemporary impressionism.
These characteristics come together presenting unique representations sought after by both Australian and international collectors alike.
A Fellow of the Royal Art Society of NSW, Mellissa is also a fine art tutor and travels to teach art enrichment workshops around the world.
Mellissa’s EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty: ✔ Generalist
Technical:
Colour and Composition
Technique Demos
Supplies and Tools – what to use, where to save, and where to spend
Providing Art Critiques
Teaching How to Self Critique
MARKETING & BRANDING:
Shows and Exhibits
Business:
Running your art business the day-to-day
Studio Time Management
Mastrius has done wonders for my confidence. I have managed to step way outside of my comfort zone which has in turn given rise to so many more opportunities to further my art career.
~ Deb, Emerging Artist
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Aspiring
Mentorship Membership- Next session: March 07, 2023
- On the 2nd Tuesday of every month
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Aspiring
Mentorship Membership- Next session: February 13, 2023
- On the 2nd Monday of every month
- Find Your Timezone:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM MST Mon
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST Mon
12:00 AM - 2:00 AM GMT Tue
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM AEDT Tue
...and your timezone too!
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MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST

The process of painting is joy for me.
Florals and landscapes are all around us and with them I never have to struggle for inspiration.
I invite the viewer into my world to see contemporary scenes in rich optical mixes of brushstroke and hue.