Melanie has worked in multiple capacities within the arts industry. She is a talented artist, curator and arts manager and has a keen interest in the botanic world around us. Melanie enjoys creating finely detailed oil paintings as well as large-scale exterior murals. Growing up in Leongatha, Melanie moved away because she felt that something was missing. After some time overseas she has returned to South Gippsland where she has established a studio and has rediscovered a passion for the local area.