I do hope you have had some rest and are ready for all the promises a New Year can offer you. Pictured is #breathingspace an #acrylic painting available through #19karengallery #readdevine #peacefulart #freshair #promise #potential (at 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsMpCwllzgu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wm5slduktbji

So nice to be able to indulge in some experimentation. I wanted to create a cactus linocut a while back and I was inspired by the painting of French artist Fernand Léger- Modernist and a forerunner of Pop Art. (2 images shown at end) For the colour blocking I used an acrylic paint pochoir. #lovearthistory #fernandleger #fernandscactus #linocut #modernist #primarycolours #experimental #personaldevelopment #metime #pochoir (at Mellissa Read-Devine's Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsJom3ol21D/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4v6imvs8jvhn

Gee Merlin, good job I’m a painter and not a photographer. #photoforinspiration #photobomb #dalmation #notaphotographer #bush #landscape #landscapewithdog (at Sackville North, Sackville) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsIaR5-FQp9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=126f0g526pbg2

Here’s my own best of 2018 thanks to #instagramanalytics TreesRocks and Flowers and some else’s drawing. Have a lovely last day of the year everyone 🌸 #bestof2018 #topnine2018 #lookingforwardto2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/BsCsGfclGGo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r51vygmq183b

Got an early birthday present from me Mum today. Jackson Pollock inspired earrings by @nooshjewellery @saffcollective Love them @patricia.devine ❤️❤️🌸💕 https://www.instagram.com/p/BsCke7Dl8Cj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pzcyxg2w1gv6

A couple of small 9x5”works finished just before the year ends. That will make 77 paintings for the year - wow #9x5 #landscapepainting #mellissareaddevine #smallpainting #bushwalk #findinggold (at Sackville North) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsANcddlISN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15fgixwy76nw4

A Blissful 15degrees down here as opposed to 39 at home. Only downside was the walk back to the car park afterwards. #nowedidnotusetheladder #jenolancaves #lucascave #cave #limestone (at Jenolan Caves) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br9jqS8FPtL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l8zt54nb54yl

Since it’s relaxation time, thought I’d work on a limo cut for a change. #readdevine #linocut #workinprogress #carving #cactusprint #fernandscactus #printmaking #relaxation #wheresmyglasses #mightneedbandaids (at Sackville North) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br7UipBFfGi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9ux6ulnwd2ao

A Christmas Miracle. Thankyou @instagram for giving me back my account. Stay safe on your holidays everyone (including cyber safe 😅) #watchouthackersabout #myaccountisback #merrychristmas #linocutornament (at Sackville North) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br4FrurlkKD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1s30pxhoiv3w1

It’s that time of year again. Make your cat happy - get the tree, bring out the box of decorations. Cat bliss #catsandchristmas #catsofinstagram #pavlovathecat #tinsel #catinabox https://www.instagram.com/p/BrC0FWXF5wU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1x6bill33aeco

My ladies looking bright and colourful in good company #Repost @19karengallery with @get_repost ・・・ Mixing it up. As new works arrive and other works leave us we like to freshen up the gallery and move things around. New work from Joan Blond has arrived - there were three but one walked out the door before we even got a chance to hang it - and are now on display in Gallery 1. Works from the lovely Mellissa Read-Devine on the left and Joan on the right. #joanblond #readdevine #australianartists #collectible #investment #interiordesign #queenslandartgallery #19karen (at 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrCcUYSlcZb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hea1o6bxkikl

A very productive day @royalartnsw in my acrylics painting class. I can’t believe the school year is just about over. #mellissareaddevineteaches #acrylicpaintingclass #worksinprogress (at Royal Art Society of NSW) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq_960ilALj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ml6vc1d7cd65

One can never have enough flowers #Repost @rochfort_gallery_gift_shop with @get_repost ・・・ PAINTINGS • we have new Mellissa Read-Devine works in the Gallery Gift Shop! Garden 1 (right), Garden 2 (left) and Garden 3 (not pictured) illustrate nature’s wild beauty. Get in touch to find out more! . .#readdevine #floralpainting #floral #australianart #contemporaryart #rochfortgallerygiftshop #giftstobuy #uniquegifts #colourinyourlife (at Rochfort Gallery Gift Shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq8njBPFQpl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=157y1z1cert87

Here’s a shot from a private function held @19karengallery last night. My painting #ondisplay looks right at home at the party- don’t think she’ll have any hors d'oeuvres though. Painting available through 19 karen. Link on my profile #partygirl #fashionplate #bluelady #privatefunction (at 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq3YzMeFjr0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dnibfhaftwfp

Calmed my nerves by starting a couple of studio landscapes in the safety of my studio. #worksinprogress #underpainting #acrylicpainting (at Mellissa Read-Devine's Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq1DHoKl2_D/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v6bn00luzeks

Watch out Sydneysiders Funnelwebs about. One very much like this (I was too involved in destroying not photographing) was just hanging out by my shoes inside my wardrobe!!!! #ineedanewwardrobe #funnelweb #poisonous #nervous (at Sackville North) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq0p4t2lSAG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=szq28ko3synv

Here we are at the Royal Art Society’s Christmas Exhibition. Caught up with lots of lovely artist friends. And my goodness such beautiful works! Lots of small treasures at very reasonable prices. Most definitely worth a visit. #lavenderbay #walkerstreet #royalartsocietynsw #artexhibition #christmasartsale #famousartists (at Royal Art Society of NSW) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqzW4tclmcz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ghfrn6s7yzly