Some places stay with us.
This body of work began with memories from childhood summers on the east coast of South Africa, getting lost for hours shaping the sand with my hands.
Between Tides is a collection of original paintings that brings something of that feeling into the places we live.
Sand. Light.
Layers of Memory.
I work with sand, resin and mica, building each painting by hand. Matte surfaces meet passages of reflection. Texture catches the light as you move.
There is something familiar in these surfaces, a shoreline, a trace in the sand, light moving across water.
THE ARTIST BEHIND THE WORK
Meet Melissa
I'm Melissa, a South African artist now working from my studio in Bedfordshire, UK.
I'm drawn to the little details in nature - shifting light, weathered surfaces and the way colours change with the seasons.
These observations find their way into my paintings through texture, layers and a lot of experimenting.
Here is where I share what comes of that curiosity.
A personal connection,
from my studio to your everyday life.
SIGNED & AUTHENTICATED
Each painting is original and one-of-a-kind, signed on the reverse and accompanied by its own certificate of authenticity.
For advice on caring for your painting see my Care Instructions guide.
READY TO HANG
Gallery-wrapped canvas with finished edges and fitted with hanging hardware.
CAREFULLY PACKAGED & DELIVERED
Your painting is securely packed and dispatched within 3-5 business days.
For shipping details, rates and return information, please see Shipping & Returns.
Drawn to a piece, but unsure about the size or finish? I'd love to help you get a better feel for it.
Email me at studio@melissagoodenough.com
Letters from the studio.
FIRST LOOK. FIRST CHOICE.
Be the first to discover and collect new paintings before they're shared publicly, alongside inspiration and glimpses of life in the studio.
