Meet the Artist

Alice Melo is a Resident Artist at Kingston's Tett Centre for creativity and learning.  She can be found there, in her studio on Lake Ontario, capturing her love of animals in acrylic on canvas with as much personality as her endearing subjects themselves. Drawing from her roots in the Azores and following in the creative footsteps of her grandfather, she brings a unique viewpoint, respect and faith in nature.
Self-taught in realism, Alice shows her dedication through the detail in her work but also shows a high level of intuition by capturing the spirit of her subject.  There is a warmth and empathy that leaps into the hearts of the viewers. An important message that she's relaying on behalf of the animals that might not be in the spotlight otherwise: "the world is a better place because of them." 

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"​My paintings are often inspired by the beauty that surrounds us. I am a realistic acrylic painter, who loves all the fussy details. Creating dreamlike backgrounds, compliments and adds warmth and depth to help capture the spirit of my subjects. 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. 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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Exhibitions

Solo Shows
Dec 2020 Corner Stone Canadian Art Gallery - Kingston, ON
“Featured Artist”
May 2020 Corner Stone Canadian Art Gallery – Kingston, ON
“Featured Artist” 
 
Group Shows
2022 KSOA Window Gallery Juried Show - Kingston, ON
2022 Kingston Square Foot Juried Show - Kingston, ON
​2022 Tett Centre Annual Resident Exhibition- Kingston, ON
2021 Tett Centre Annual Resident Exhibition- Kingston, ON
2021 Kingston Square Foot Show - Kingston, ON
2020 Tett Centre Pandemic Virtual Group Show - Kingston, ON
2019 The Tett Centre Small Works - Kingston, ON
Jan 2019-Dec 2019 Legislative Assembly of Ontario - Toronto, ON 
“Art a la Carte” Group Exhibition"
July 2018-Dec 2018 Legislative Assembly of Ontario - Toronto, ON 
“Art in Camera” Group Exhibition"

Awards

2021 Winner of Kingston's Square Foot Show People's Choice Award

​Teaching

Cline House Gallery/Studio – Cornwall, ON
 June & August 2022
Acrylic Workshops

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
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 2016 Certified Grumbacher Fine Art Instructor 
Michaels – Kingston, ON
August 2016 - April 2019
Acrylic and Watercolour​

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