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Melanie Gale

Mel Gale is a multimedia artist, illustrator and printmaker based in Wiltshire. Working across both traditional and digital techniques, she creates distinctive illustrations that draw on a rich mix of influences, including architecture, folklore, gardens, plants and everyday objects, often with a playful nod to cats.


Her work is shaped by an interest in psychogeography, liminal spaces and a touch of the surreal, resulting in pieces that feel imaginative, detailed and quietly intriguing. She also produces popular prints of Bradford on Avon and the Wiltshire white horses, capturing a strong sense of place alongside her more whimsical work.


Alongside her illustrations, Mel creates a wide range of smaller works and gifts, including prints, cards and postcards.


Mel’s creative practice is rooted in curiosity and experimentation, and her work reflects both a love of materials and a deeply personal engagement with image making.