Artist profile
Melissa Speed is a pastel artist specialising in portraiture. She has experience in televised events, community work, arts and heritage talks, and commissions.
Having appeared on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year, Melissa has since project managed and produced the artwork for We Are All Derbyshire, a county-wide portrait collection celebrating the good in mankind. Nominations were received for people who do small things which make a big difference, from which 15 people were chosen to have their portraits painted and included in the collection. With thanks to Derbyshire County Libraries and County Council newsletters, the project gained traction so that as many people as possible could engage with it.
Having appeared several times on BBC Radio Derby, Melissa has also been featured in a number of printed and digital media and has been longlisted for a variety of art competitions. Exhibitions, including Melissa’s work, have taken place in several parts of northern England.
Based in Cressbrook, Buxton, she is available for commissions and collaborations.
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