ABOUT PAUL MELLIA
PA- MEUL LLIA
Now in his late 50s, Londoner Paul Mellia has established a reputation over the last 30 years as a super-realist artist, specializing in detailed illustrations of themes from popular culture – film stars, sports cars, comic book super-heroes. Paul's approach is almost sculptural; painting and peeling away layers, until the final un-masking of one of his new Originals. He immerses himself in the timeless meditation of creation, focusing on every intricate detail, a flicker of light here, a thread of hair there. After graduating with a fine art degree his first appointment was painting frescos and 16th Century images for the Baroness De Vail in Paris. There, he lived a Bohemian existence, basking in the inspiration of legendary painters and sculptors such as Rodin, Gauguin, Picasso and Dali. But it was Warhol’s Pop Art that resonated the deepest, subsequently fueling Paul to focus on what he loved most - images of Americana, gleaned from books given to him as a child. ‘From a very early age I was able to paint them in fine detail. I wanted to make them real and show a different side of them’. The hero’s journey that Paul lures us into, delves beyond the innocent domain of primary school kids. The Joker has a dark night of the soul; Catwoman is just daring you to say “No” and The Hulk is brooding, sinister... In 2010 Paul’s - Thomas the Tank Engine - was bought at a private auction by HIT Entertainment, and then presented by them to H.R.H Queen Elizabeth II. Paul was the first artist in 60 years allowed to recreate ‘Thomas the Tank & Friends’ as original works of art under HIT Entertainment’s Fine Art license.
ARTMOORHOUSE 120 LONDON WALL, LONDON EC2Y 5ET
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PRICE LIST
USING OIL AND ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
Yves Saint Lauren Seer-iously Chic Original 120 x 100 cm £ 25,000
John Galliano Rock and Roll Original 120x100 £ 25,000
Alexander McQeen Sheer Genius Original 120x120 £ 25,000
Ava Gardner Prints (APP15) 120x120 £ 1,995
Liz Original Prints (APP 15) £ 1,995
Gianni Versace Dazzing Star Original 120 x 100 cm £ 25,000
Grace Prints (APP 15) 120 x 100 cm £ 1,995
Catwoman Sexy cat Original 90 x 90 cm £ 25,000
Spiderman Classic Artist Proof 90 x 90 cm £ 6,500
Karl Legerfeld Class Act Original 120 x 100 cm £ 25,000
Frank Sinatra Young Blue Eyes Original 120 x 100 cm £ 12,000
Judge Dredd Stallone Original 100 x 140 cm £ 18,000
Superman Man of steel Original 100 x 100 cm £ 30,000
Jean Paul Gaultier Punk Warrior Original 120 x 100 cm £ 25,000
Elvis The Kings Original 60 x 40 cm £ 12,000
Marilyn Prints (APP 15) 70x100 £ 1,995
Hulk Artist Proof 90 x 90 cm £ 6,500
Spiderman Darkside Artist Proof 90 x 90 cm £ 6,500
Buzz Light Year Space Captin 120 x 150 cm £ 12,000
Snoops Who needs Charlie 80 x 80 cm £ 4,800
Fred Flintstone To the Pip Old Chap Original 100 x 100 cm £ 9,000
Snopy’s Come and Fly with me Original 80 x 80 cm £ 4,800
Tom and Jerry Keep you on your Toes Original 120 x 150 cm £ 14,000
Micky Rockstar Original 120 x 150 cm £ 14,000
Thomas at the Station Original 140 x 120 cm £ 20,000
Spencer Original 140 x120 cm £ 20,000
Bowie Icon Original 120 x 100 cm £ 20,000
Jimmy Hendrix Hendrix Original 120x100 £ 20,000
George Michael Original 120x100 £ 20,000