Melanie Grandidge
- Work
- Biography
I am an illustrator and artist from Lancashire, now living in Edinburgh after graduating with a BA (Hons) in Illustration at Edinburgh College of Art. I create illustrations because the process brings me joy and I want to bring a smile to the faces of those who see and buy my work. I sell illustrated products, such as prints and greeting cards on my Etsy shop, IllustrationByMel, and I also do commissions on demand.
My illustrative practice involves a mixture of lighthearted illustrated storytelling and observational plein-air landscape paintings. I usually work traditionally with watercolour, gouache, pencil and crayon. I love going on drawing trips with my sketchbook and watercolour palette. This allows me to capture the energy and atmosphere of a scene using my loose painterly style. I also love storytelling with my illustrations and creating picture books. I have a very playful imagination and this pairs perfectly with my colourful art style.
Please note that I currently work full-time in marketing but work on my art in the evenings and on weekends.
My illustrative practice involves a mixture of lighthearted illustrated storytelling and observational plein-air landscape paintings. I usually work traditionally with watercolour, gouache, pencil and crayon. I love going on drawing trips with my sketchbook and watercolour palette. This allows me to capture the energy and atmosphere of a scene using my loose painterly style. I also love storytelling with my illustrations and creating picture books. I have a very playful imagination and this pairs perfectly with my colourful art style.
Please note that I currently work full-time in marketing but work on my art in the evenings and on weekends.
Education:
The University of Edinburgh
BA (Hons) Illustration
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Client Work and Exhibitions:
Sep 2022 - Nov 2022
Climate 75 - University of Edinburgh
Illustrator for a communications project in partnership with the University of Edinburgh’s office for Sustainability and Social Responsibility. The project, titled Climate 75, is a list of 75 members of the university’s alumni who are tackling climate change. It is a diverse mix of scientists, journalists, activists, and founders, with the aim to highlight, inspire, and demystify. (https://www.ed.ac.uk/c/climate-75)
1st July - 29th August 2022
Giraffe About Town - Wild in Art
Artist for a Wild in Art trail in partnership with Edinburgh Zoo and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. Sponsored by Cala Homes.
Jan 2022 - May 2022
Illustrator and Graphic Designer - University of Strathclyde
Co-illustrated and designed a 16-page zine based on the stories of Scotland’s young islanders regarding climate change. It was distributed around community centres and youth groups on the islands. It provided accessible introductory information on the Scottish Government’s Carbon Neutral Islands project in English and Gaelic.
September 2019
Artist for WW100 Scotland - What Do We Learn From All Th1s? - Exhibited at the Scottish Parliament (http://ww100scotland.com/)
August 2019
Art Workshop Leader - Edinburgh International Book Festival
Designed, planned and ran a free drop-in arts & crafts workshop for children of all ages based on the theme of ‘Citizen’ called ‘Make a Passport to the Universe’.
The University of Edinburgh
BA (Hons) Illustration
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Client Work and Exhibitions:
Sep 2022 - Nov 2022
Climate 75 - University of Edinburgh
Illustrator for a communications project in partnership with the University of Edinburgh’s office for Sustainability and Social Responsibility. The project, titled Climate 75, is a list of 75 members of the university’s alumni who are tackling climate change. It is a diverse mix of scientists, journalists, activists, and founders, with the aim to highlight, inspire, and demystify. (https://www.ed.ac.uk/c/climate-75)
1st July - 29th August 2022
Giraffe About Town - Wild in Art
Artist for a Wild in Art trail in partnership with Edinburgh Zoo and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. Sponsored by Cala Homes.
Jan 2022 - May 2022
Illustrator and Graphic Designer - University of Strathclyde
Co-illustrated and designed a 16-page zine based on the stories of Scotland’s young islanders regarding climate change. It was distributed around community centres and youth groups on the islands. It provided accessible introductory information on the Scottish Government’s Carbon Neutral Islands project in English and Gaelic.
September 2019
Artist for WW100 Scotland - What Do We Learn From All Th1s? - Exhibited at the Scottish Parliament (http://ww100scotland.com/)
August 2019
Art Workshop Leader - Edinburgh International Book Festival
Designed, planned and ran a free drop-in arts & crafts workshop for children of all ages based on the theme of ‘Citizen’ called ‘Make a Passport to the Universe’.
- Melanie Grandidge
- Isle of Skye
- Watercolour
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