Detailed monochrome acrylic painting of an elephant by Leeds artist Melanie Hughes.

Artist based in Leeds

Melanie Hughes

Expressive acrylic artwork, original paintings and personal commissions.

Original artwork, commissions and exhibition enquiries.

Selected artwork

Selected Work

A selection of detailed wildlife, figurative and expressive work created by Melanie Hughes in Leeds.

Melanie Hughes working on a painting in her Leeds studio.

About the artist

About Melanie

Melanie Hughes is a self taught artist based in Leeds. Working mainly with acrylic paint, she creates detailed wildlife, portrait and figurative pieces that explore emotion, identity and personal experience.

Her work often captures feelings and challenges that are difficult to express through words. Alongside painting, Melanie continues to experiment with different mediums and is developing her skills within tattoo art.

Melanie has exhibited her work in Leeds and welcomes conversations about original artwork, commissions, exhibitions and creative collaborations.

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Original artwork in Leeds

Commissions and Original Work

Melanie accepts selected commissions and enquiries about available original artwork.

Whether you have a personal idea, a meaningful subject or a space that needs a distinctive piece of art, you can contact Melanie to discuss the concept, preferred size and timescale.

Original artwork

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Personal commissions

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Exhibitions and collaborations

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Past exhibition

Freedom Mills, Leeds

Melanie has previously exhibited work at Freedom Mills in Leeds. This past exhibition is part of her ongoing connection with the city's independent creative scene.

Past exhibition display at Freedom Mills in Leeds featuring artwork by Melanie Hughes.

Art commissions in Leeds

Contact Melanie

For original artwork, commissions, exhibitions or creative collaborations, email Melanie directly.

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