Meet The Artist

Alice Melo was born and raised in Kingston, Ontario to Portuguese parents and grew up in a loving and inspirational family. Always creative, she loved painting and losing herself in art but it was not until her mid-twenties that she became more involved in advancing the development of her passion to paint and teach herself fine art skills. Alice would often spend her free time practicing her art,  fostering her creativity and skills.  You can find her at the TETT Centre in her Studio 214A creating or organizing her many workshops. She is realistic acrylic painter and art educator who loves to inspire and give back to the community. 

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"​My paintings are often born out of memories and inspired by the beauty that surrounds us. I am a realistic painter, who loves all the fussy details. l enjoy creating soft, backgrounds to add warmth and depth in my work . I also enjoy creating with a  variety of mediums, watercolours, gouache, charcoal, coloured pencils and oils, but my favourite and most used in my work is acrylics. Using luxurious colours, creamy consistencies, l love the way the paints spread on the canvas and how they blend to make every brush stroke life like. The possibilities are endless and I often feel a great sense of anticipation when l know that l will get to spend time in my studio transpiring my emotions and imagination onto the canvas. Art makes everything seem simple in my life, l don`t require grammar or words to express who l am, it is a way l love to connect and inspire." - Alice Melo

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Art Exhibitions
  
Dec 2020
Corner Stone Canadian Art Gallery - Kingston, ON
“Featured Artist”
 
November 2020
The Tett Centre - Kingston, ON
“Pandemic Virtual Group Show
 
May 2020
Corner Stone Canadian Art Gallery – Kingston, ON
“Featured Artist” 
 
November 2019
The Tett Centre - Kingston, ON
“Small Works” Group Show

January 2019 – December 2019
Legislative Assembly of Ontario – Toronto, ON
“Art a la Carte” Group Exhibition
 
July 2018 – December 2018
Legislative Assembly of Ontario – Toronto, ON
“Art in Camera” Group Exhibition
 
August 2016
Martello Alley – Kingston, ON
“Painting from the Heart” Solo Show

  Teaching
 
The Tett Centre – Kingston, ON
November 2019 – Present
Acrylic, watercolour and coloured pencil Instructor,
in person and virtual workshops
 
Open House Studios - Kingston, ON
November 2018 – July 2018
In-House acrylic and watercolour Instructor
 
Michaels – Kingston, ON
August 2016 - April 2019
Certified Grumbacher Fine Art Instructor
Acrylic and Watercolour