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Miniature Still Lifes

2009-12-02T20:49:49Z

Finished a set of 10 mini lifes the other day, no work has a side bigger
than 10cm (4"), here are 5 to look at.

They are going to the twilight art market in Dural (Red Door Gallery- behind
where Dural Gallery used to be) this Friday.
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Vote for 2009 pics

2009-12-03T06:27:58Z

Hallo - its that time of year already!
It would be much appreciated if you could vote on your 5 favourite works for 2009 - as a Christmas gift I have also put a download of one of my tulip paintings "floriade" for your personal use.
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Cheers
Mellissa Read-Devine

Hillside IX

2009-12-02T05:20:19Z

Acrylic on Canvas, 40"x30"
Mellissa Read-Devine
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Exhibition in outer Sydney

2009-11-19T05:45:07Z

Well, its been a while since my last post - been working very hard for various markets and teaching jobs. Here is an invite to Ferry Artists Gallery, Wisemans Ferry, opens this Sunday afternoon.
Cheers
Mellissa Read-Devine
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Fwd: St Albans Gallery - Invitation to last Exhibition -10th Oct to 15th Nov

2009-10-07T23:24:12Z

Very sad to see Suzie's gallery close - it has been an honour to be one
of her artists over the years.
Mellissa
TURNING OF THE WHEEL exhibition heralds the closing of St Albans
Gallery . Gallery owner/curator Suzie Startin has invited artists who
have had exhibitions at the gallery over the last 12 plus years to be

Nils by the Window

2009-09-16T23:13:14Z

"Nils by the Window"
Acrylic & Print Collage
14.5cm x 9.5cm (5.7"x3.7")

Saved for Exhibition at the Orange Blossom Art Awards.
24 - 27 September
Hills Shire Council
Carrington Road. Castle Hill

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This Sunday at Lane Cove

2009-09-15T09:21:38Z

I will be having a stall this Sunday at Lane Cove., hope the weather stays
fine.

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Metropolis

2009-09-09T12:02:50Z

"Metropolis"
Acrylic & Print Collage
76cm x 91.5cm (30"x36")

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Mellissa Read-Devine
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Blue Fairy Wren

2009-09-09T09:22:20Z

"Blue Fairy Wren"
2 plate linocut
10cmx10cm

Edition of 10

One is Available on Ebay [link]

Mellissa Read-Devine
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White Lavender

2009-08-27T05:23:03Z

"White Lavender"
Acrylic & Print Collage, 20"x24"
Will be in the lavender festival this coming fortnight at Swanes, Dural
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Mellissa Read-Devine
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Trio of Tulips

2009-08-01T08:55:22Z

"Tulip One" "Tulip Two"
"Multitude"
Acrylic on Canvas
Acrylic on Canvas
Acrylic on Canvas
61cm x 30.5cm (24"x 12") 61cm
x 30.5cm (24"x 12") 61cm x
30.5cm (24"x 12")

Fern

2009-07-01T09:59:39Z

"Fern"
Acrylic on Board
10cm x 10cm (4.5"x4.5")

Reserved for exhibition

Mellissa Read-Devine
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The Bridge, Northside

2009-06-28T22:19:16Z

"The Bridge, Northside"
Acrylic & Collage on Board
40cm x 31cm (15.5"x12")

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Telopea II

2009-06-04T10:37:36Z

"Telopea II"
solarplate etching & linocut
17cm x 17cm (6.75" x 6.75")

Edition of 20

One is Available on Ebay [link]

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Far Away

2009-06-04T10:33:14Z

"Far Away"
Acrylic on Paper
10cm x 10cm (4"x4")

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Rock Face & Flannel Flower

2009-04-29T12:22:40Z

"Rock Face & Flannel Flowers"
Acrylic & Collage on Board
40cm x 30.5cm

On hold for exhibition at The Ferry Artists Gallery

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Mellissa Read-Devine
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Comfort

2009-04-21T11:01:01Z

"Comfort"
Acrylic on Paper
10cm x 10cm (4"x4")

On hold for exhibition at The Hawkesbury Show

Hawkesbury Show
1st - 3rd May 2009

Hawkesbury Showground
Clarendon

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Mellissa Read-Devine
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Hillside VI

2009-04-16T08:46:47Z

"Hillside VI"
Acrylic & Print Collage on Canvas
101cmx76cm (40" x 30")

Here is an interesting example of how different light affects the camera -
the painting on the right is the correct colour (shame about the flash
flare)

This painting is being framed and on hold.

Mellissa Read-Devine

Bimbadeen

2009-04-16T08:41:57Z

"Bimbadeen"
Acrylic on Canvas
25cm x 20cm (10" x 8")

A mere 'impression' of the real view

Available on Ebay [link]

Mellissa Read-Devine
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This Weekend is Open Studio Weekend

2009-03-26T10:44:08Z

Attached is a flyer showing venues open this weekend (including mine!) for
the Hawkesbury Artists and Artisans Weekend.

St.Albans to Kurrajong Heights. If you are in Sydney take a drive!

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Bliss

2009-03-23T09:33:49Z

"Bliss"
Acrylic on Paper
10cm x 10cm (4"x4")

On hold for exhibition

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Floral Bowl

2009-03-10T11:00:13Z

"Floral Bowl"
Acrylic & Varnish on Paper
2.5"x3.5" (6cmx9cm)"

Available on Ebay [link]

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Into the Woods

2009-02-24T11:13:27Z

"Into the Woods"
Acrylic on Canvas
20" x 24"

On exhibition at The Ferry Artists Gallery
Wisemans Ferry
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Mellissa Read-Devine
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Hillside V

2009-02-24T11:12:03Z

"Hillside V"
Acrylic & Print Collage on Canvas
101cmx76cm (40" x 30")

On exhibition at The Ferry Artists Gallery
Wisemans Ferry
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Mellissa Read-Devine
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Exhibition at Wisemans Ferry

2009-02-17T04:30:22Z

Here is an invitation to the next show I am in, a 3 woman group show at
Wisemans Ferry, opening Saturday 28th February at 4pm and running for 3
weeks only.
Also attached is the Wisemans Ferry workshop flyer in case you may be
interested.
All the best,
Mellissa

Flame Flower

2009-02-16T20:20:14Z

"Flame Flower"
Medium: Wood Engraving
Size: 6cm x 5cm (2.5"x 2")

Available on Ebay [link]

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Bush Hillside - my largest painting to date

2009-01-30T06:33:01Z

"Bush Hillside"
Acrylic on Canvas
183cm x 215cm (72" x 84")

Finally finished and put on the courier's truck on Wednesday
Battled 45 degree heat (113 F) and a heavy schedule. As you may see in the
picture below, shown to give you an idea of scale, I was pretty tired.

Mellissa Read-Devine

Naiad

2009-01-23T21:32:54Z

"Naiad"
Ink (collagraph) & Oil Pastel
40cm x 30cm

Part of my collagraph series

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Pears and Frangipani

2009-01-23T21:29:42Z

"Pears and Frangipani"
Ink (collagraph) & Oil Pastel
40cm x 30cm

Part of my collagraph series

Mellissa Read-Devine
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In the Drink

2009-01-23T21:26:22Z

"In the Drink"
Medium: Linocut & watercolour on Rag Paper
Created for the Four Seasons Exchange - theme: "Water"
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One of the Edition is Available on Ebay
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Mellissa Read-Devine
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Window Bouquet

2009-01-23T21:22:14Z

"Window Bouquet"
Oils on Canvas
25cm x 20cm (10" x 8")

Available on Ebay [link]

Mellissa Read-Devine
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A Merry Christmas to you all!

2008-12-24T05:06:59Z

Merry Christmas 2008

From the Devine Family
Mellissa, Tony, Amy & Laura

Jesus Christ. God's gift to mankind.

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Geranium

2008-12-15T23:33:10Z

"Geranium"
Acrylic on Canvas
25cm x 20cm (10" x 8")

Available on Ebay [link]

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Christmas Bush

2008-12-04T09:16:15Z

I have been making Christmas Cards and this is my print for the season. A
very small edition this one, of three.

"Christmas Bush"
Medium: Linocut & watercolour
Size: 10cm x 9cm (4"x 3.5")

Available on Ebay [link]

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Fish Dinner

2008-12-04T09:13:41Z

"Fish Dinner"
Medium: Linocut, Digital print & watercolour on Rag Paper
Size: 21cm x 23cm (8"x 9")

a more embellished version of the earlier edition of "Fish and Chips"

Available on Ebay [link]

Mellissa Read-Devine
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vote for 2008

2008-12-03T22:40:03Z

Its that time again - has a year gone by so fast?

I would be honoured if you would place your vote for your favourite pieces.
Feel free to get others to vote (it all comes back anonymous to me).

Thankyou

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Mellissa Read-Devine
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Hippeastrum

2008-11-27T23:53:15Z

"Hippeastrum"
Acrylic & Collage
20" x 15" (51cm x 38cm)

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Bougainvillea

2008-11-25T05:58:50Z

"Bougainvillea"
Acrylic on Canvas
25cm x 20cm (10" x 8")

Available on Ebay [link]

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Race

2008-11-20T10:03:45Z

"Race"
Acrylic on Canvas
40" x 54" (101cm x 137cm)

Commission

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Periwinkles

2008-11-11T09:26:59Z

"Periwinkles"
Acrylic on Canvas
25cm x 20cm (10" x 8")

Available on Ebay [link]

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Group Exhibition at Wisemans Ferry - Outer Sydney, Australia

2008-11-06T05:00:55Z

Summer Showcase
The Ferry Artists invite you to our end of year Exhibition.
Please join us for refreshments on
Saturday 15th November
4pm - 6pm
Exhibition continues through to January 2009
The Ferry Artists Gallery
Old Northern Road
Wisemans Ferry
Ph: 02 4566 4385
Hours: 10am - 5pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Apples and Roses

2008-10-30T20:28:20Z

"Gallery Apples"
Acrylic on Canvas
25cm x 20cm (10" x 8")

"Abundance"
Acrylic on Canvas
25cm x 20cm (10" x 8")

Both Available on Ebay [link]

Mellissa Read-Devine
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A Walk in the Park

2008-10-15T06:02:47Z

"A Walk in the Park
Acrylic on Canvas
20x 24"

Will be in the "Parramatta Park" section of this year's Foundation Week Art
Show
Parramatta Town Hall, 18 - 24 October
Mellissa Read-Devine
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Purple and Jade

2008-10-15T05:59:34Z

"Purple and Jade"
Acrylic on Canvas
25cm x 20cm (10" x 8")

Available on Ebay [link]

I also painted a different version of the same still life (9"x 5")

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Two more Hillsides

2008-10-05T22:55:09Z

"Hillside III
Acrylic & Collage on Canvas
40" x 30" (101cm x 76cm)

"Hillside IV
Acrylic & Collage on Canvas
40" x 30" (101cm x 76cm)

Both of these are reserved for sale.

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Butterfly Pair

2008-10-05T22:51:34Z

"Butterfly Pair"
Acrylic on Canvas
10" x 8" (25cm x 20cm)

A Commission for a Wedding Gift
Mellissa Read-Devine
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Still Life with Arum

2008-10-02T11:16:40Z

"Still Life with Arum"
Acrylic on Canvas
25cm x 20cm (10" x 8")

Available on Ebay [link]

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Still Life with Arum

2008-10-02T11:16:40Z

"Still Life with Arum"
Acrylic on Canvas
25cm x 20cm (10" x 8")

Available on Ebay [link]

Mellissa Read-Devine
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Still Life with Arum

2008-10-02T11:16:40Z

"Still Life with Arum"
Acrylic on Canvas
25cm x 20cm (10" x 8")

Available on Ebay [link]

Mellissa Read-Devine
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calenders 2009

2008-09-30T23:13:14Z

Just letting you know I now I have two calendars available from RedBubble

Also a good site to have artists work available in cards and prints.

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Mellissa Read-Devine
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