MELISSA SHARPLIN

Variety is where Melissa’s passion lies, constantly looking for another subject to work on, in landscapes, pop art, portraits, and her favourite the female nude. Melissa creates nudes using warmth through rich vibrant skin tones, and a subtle softness in her detail.Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, Melissa discovered her passion for realism at an early age, exploring with acrylics, sketches and moving into a more ‘Pop Art’ style during her early twenties.
Initially Melissa’s painting style used the dry brush technique, with acrylic paint. However, this was superseded in later years, with mentoring from New Zealand based artist Michael Mischewski, as she explored with oil paints, giving better depth of colour and flexibility in her work. 
​'I have an insatiable hunger for all things beautiful. My work reflects what I see in everyday living and I believe in sharing the love and deliciousness in what is truly magic.'
‘Pop Art’ and Realism have always influenced Melissa, interweaving her love of fashion, glamour and the female form. Her passion led her to a Diploma in Fashion, and this established a greater interest in fashion advertising, colour and structure.  
This amalgamation of ideas established Melissa as the ‘New Pop Realism’ artist, fusing the commercial constructs of Pop Art and Photo Realism together.Melissa then moved to England for five years, completing two exhibitions and winning ‘Most Popular Painting Award’ in 2002.
She also worked extensively on international commissions, before returning home to New Zealand on larger collections.
Since then, her reputation as one of New Zealand’s most talented female artists has flourished. She has featured in several high profile publications including Her Magazine, Homestyle Magazine and Nightline.

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ZEBRA ZEBRA
$129
A2 Archival Quality Limited Edition Paper Print 

SWALLOW 
$129
A2 Archival Quality Limited Edition Paper Print 

SPANISH MIX
$129
A2 Archival Quality Limited Edition Paper Print 

KINGFISHER GOLD
​$39
​21 x 21cm Paper Print 

BLUE KIWI
​$39
​21 x 21cm Paper Print