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Portraits
Funny how one portrait can change everything. I still remember the first one I painted—it sparked something that led me to art class...
Mel Long
Apr 18, 20251 min read


The Hiatus.
During the Winter, I took a break from art and art class for three months to relocate and organise a new art space. All I painted during...
Mel Long
Oct 24, 20241 min read


First Attempt At A Glass Vase
Learning new blending skills in art class this term, including painting a glass jar with water which I would not have attempted at home...
Mel Long
Mar 11, 20241 min read


Art Market
With some spare time over the summer holidays I started preparing for the markets. This is new terrain to me but something that I've...
Mel Long
Jan 8, 20241 min read


Landscape Term.
I've never really painted landscapes before and a snowscape painting is totally new to me... I have really been enjoying this term at art...
Mel Long
Aug 31, 20231 min read


Convict Lake, USA.
In honour and memory of Matthew Eoff, for his beautiful wife and my friend Lee. It's landscape term at school and I wanted to make...
Mel Long
Aug 4, 20231 min read


The Raj.
Create a space to create you. I prefer to paint at home when I am feeling inspired. I have a family and art is time consuming and...
Mel Long
Jul 12, 20231 min read


Buddha.
You might notice a few Buddha artworks in my portfolio. I have a thing for Buddha. Not the religion itself but just the image/figure. I...
Mel Long
Jul 11, 20231 min read


Old Habits Die Hard.
Once upon time I wanted to be a tattoo artist. I never wanted a tattoo and I was certain I didn't want to draw ALL the time. I would have...
Mel Long
Jul 11, 20231 min read


Pet Portrait Commissions.
I am loving learning new techniques in art class. I've never had the space for a solo art studio so have not really dabbled in oil...
Mel Long
Jul 8, 20231 min read


Skullerful.
I started painting skulls as a subject almost 15 years ago. I'd painted for most of my life... but I noticed when I started painting...
Mel Long
Jul 8, 20231 min read


Handmade Gifts.
If you know me then you know i'm not much of a gift giver. 'Wings not things' - I prefer to give experiences, and if I have time then...
Mel Long
Jul 8, 20232 min read


Birds Of A Feather.
Commissioned work for Miss Lilly, a local fashion designer for a feather that could be used on fabric. I did one in both paint and pencil...
Mel Long
Jul 7, 20231 min read


The Tree House.
You know when you've found a "happy place." It has the same vibration as you. It's not for everyone, but it's right for you. A photo from...
Mel Long
Jul 7, 20231 min read


All The Beautiful Memories.
I love photography. Often when i'm looking at something I might be thinking that it would make a great painting. Some photos I know will...
Mel Long
Jul 7, 20231 min read


David Gulpilil AM.
This painting is quite significant to me. I don't think that I could ever part ways with it or put a value to it. Most work I can put a...
Mel Long
Jul 7, 20231 min read


My Kitchen Forest.
I don't have a garden, but I do have a kitchen forest. I wanted to capture my favourite window in our home. This sunny window sill has...
Mel Long
Jul 7, 20231 min read


Mr Piccalo.
'Mr Piccalo' the cat - a commission by my beauty therapist as he approaches his 9 lives. I recently started art classes to learn about...
Mel Long
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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