My paintings come from noting, investigating, celebrating commonplace miracles all around me in nature: from a bird's purity of motion in flight to the overflowing generosity of fruiting brambles. I share Cornwall, my home, with an unceasing flow of birds, creatures, windblown trees, rivers and habitats whose lives are preciously interwoven with my own, enriching mine beyond measure. I sketch and draw outdoors, often barefoot, as a prelude to completing paintings back in the studio. Visit my website to book a place on my two-hour Wild Woodland Drawing Workshop on Thursday 29 May 2025 as part of Cornwall Open Studios.
Workshops offered. Please contact me for more information.
river song
11 asdally vale
alverton
penzance
TR20 8TF
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Enter the large lay-by and turning point beside the A30 signposted for Polgoon Vineyard and YHA. Follow the COS signs up the leftmost lane through tall trees towards the Youth Hostel. There is a small car park beyond the YHA entrance with spaces allocated for COS visitors. Then walk down past the chalets and bear right, following the signs, until you reach the wooden farm gate of River Song. Arrived!
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Open all year round by appointment
About Melanie's Workshops
"Best fun I've had in years" - HC, Penzance
"An unforgettable afternoon" - PHS, Glasgow