A big thank you to everyone who came to my New Years private view to see my new collection of paintings from the last 3 months. If you weren't able to come please visit my gallery.

Melanie Max in front of her winning painting

This painting, that I am standing in front of, was voted the best painting in the collection. The photo was taken by Richard Mudhar who shot it under very poor lighting conditions and still managed to take a great picture.


Amongst the guests at the private view, who won't mind me mentioning them, were Jon Harris, Neil Warmsley, Martha Winter, Neil Adcock and Dave Houghton. Unfortunatley some friends couldn't make it and were missed - Christophe Gordon-Brown , Mark van Heygen and Anne O'brien.


I will be showing my work in the Cambridge Open Studios in July but until then please visit again to see new work as it is added to the gallery or contact me to arrange an appointment.


I would like to thank every one who has encouraged me in my painting and helped me out with the private view especially Joanne Brannan, who at the last minute, pulled a roll of picture wire out of her hand bag like magic.


Melanie Max