Some Works from 2014
What am I up to?
In January I started my mural projects in the schools and finished the last school at the end of May. This year I travelled to Rimouski and Gaspé, Quebec for projects. See This Year's Murals at the bottom of this page or all of my murals on my Mural Homepage.
I have my studio open for visitors during the Pontiac Artists' Studio Tour on June 7, 8 and 14, 15.
I had an exhibition "Dreamer (Rêveur)" at Art Brulant and Impressions Gallery in Shawville, Quebec from June 21 until July 16.
I once again opened my studio August 2, 3 and 4 for "1 Weekend in August".
Femme Watteau March 29, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Le chapeau des fleurs March 28, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Tunnel March 24, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Rocher March 23, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Fleurs et semences March 10, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Arche March 10, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Trapéziste March 9, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Plateforme March 8, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Pont March 4, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Équilibriste March 3, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Tente March 2, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Canot March 2, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Plongeur March 1, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Moonlight Dreamers February 28, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Fox and Falling Star February 28, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Good Morning Garbo February 23, 2014
Acrylic and watercolour on paper / Acrylique et aquarelle sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Dreamer February 22, 2014
Acrylic and watercolour on paper / Acrylique et aquarelle sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Présence February 21, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Les amis nocturnes February 20, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
La danse February 18, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Giant February 2, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Traverser January 28, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Romance January 25, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
Deer Nature January 23, 2014
Acrylic on paper / Acrylique sur papier 12" × 12" (30 cm × 30 cm)
2014 Murals
"Achieve, Belong, Believe"
Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario July 18, 2014
On July 16, 17 and 18 I worked on a mural project at the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario.
The theme of this project was "Achieve, Belong, Believe". This project was supported by the City of Ottawa and the group for Crime Prevention Ottawa. They aimed to encourage positive art expressions within the youth groups.This mural is highly visible in a outside wall of the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa.
The result is wonderful!
Bravo to all the participants!!
Marcio Melo
"Aquatic Life"
Belle Anse School, St-George-de-Malbaie, Québec May 21, 2014
On May 19, 20 and 21 I worked on a mural project at Belle Anse School in St-George-de-Malbaie, Quebec.
The theme of this project was "Aquatic Life" which is perfectly approppriate considering they have a view of the Atlantic Ocean right outside their windows.I created a background that contains local birds, a lighthouse and Percé Rock which can also be seen from there.
The students created a series of imaginative fish and other sea creatures for this mural.
The result is wonderful!
Bravo to all the participants!!
Marcio Melo
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Gaspe Elementary School
"Let Nature Inspire you"
Gaspe Elementary School, Gaspe, Québec April 11, 2014
On May 19, 20 and 21 I worked in a mural project at Gaspe Elementary School in Gaspe, Quebec.
It was my first time visiting this region and it was a truly inspiring experience.The project took place in a starcaise and I created a background of spaces surrounded by birds and flowers.
The students added a series of both domestic and wild animals to these spaces.
The result is a beautiful mural where their love for Nature truly shines!
Bravo to all the participants!
Marcio Melo
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"Totem Pole"
Dr. Wilbert Keon School, Chapeau, Québec May 9, 2014
On May 7, 8 and 9 I worked in a mural project at Dr. Wilbert Keon School in Chapeau, lÎsle aux Allumettes, Quebec.
The theme of the project was Totem Pole and we worked on three sheets of plywood.
Once finished, the 24 foot high Totem Pole is to be installed in the Gym where all the schools students will be able to enjoy it.
Each student chose a traditional animal to draw and paint. The result is amazing!!
Bravo to all the participants!!Marcio Melo
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"On s'en fish"
École lAquarelle, Rimouski, Québec 25 avril 2014
Les 23, 24 et 25 avril j'ai travaillé sur un projet de peinture murale a Rimouski.
J'ai eu la collaboration de l'enseignante Helene Begin pour ce projet.
Le thème était les poissons de la Mer. Les élèves participants on bien réussi a leur donner des caractéristiques assez propres en créant une série ou l'imagination est très présente.
Bravo aux élèves pour cette belle murale !Marcio Melo
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"Underwater"
Carlyle Elementary School, Montréal, Québec April 11, 2014
It's always a pleasure to come back to Carlyle Elementary and work with Miss Borselino and Miss Emma.
This mural was made in a large corridor leaving the Cafeteria.
The theme was underwater life. The background includes sea waves and gigantic flowers.
The students created a series of amazing sea creatures and when you walk though this corridor you do feel as if you're under the sea.
Bravo to all the participants for their incredible work !!!
Marcio Melo
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Parkview Elementary School
"Into the Blue Sea"
Parkview Elementary School, Granby, Québec April 4, 2014
On April 1, 2, 3 and 4th I worked on a mural project at Parkview Elementary School in Granby, Quebec.
The theme of this mural was suggested by grade 6 teacher Charlotte Coles.
She used to dream of one of the staircases turned into an Undersea Aquarium. I created a background of sea waves and aquatic plants for this mural. The students completed the project by drawing sea creatures of incredible variety.
The result is amazing. I·m very proud of all the participants !!
Marcio Melo
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Nesbitt School
"Playful Nature"
Nesbitt School, Montréal, Québec March 20, 2014
On March 18, 19 and 20th I worked on a mural project at Nesbitt School in Montreal.
We decided on the theme "Playful Nature" and the students created a series of drawings where animals and people would be interacting in a positive environment.
I created a series of retangular shapes in perspective where these drawings were placed and surrounded them with animals and flowers.
I'm very happy with the final result and the work of the students!!
Marcio Melo
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Parkdale School
"The Essence of Parkdale"
Parkdale School, Montréal, Québec March 14, 2014
On March 12, 13 and 14th I worked on a mural project at Parkdale School in Montreal.
I worked in collaboration with grade 6 teacher Karolyn Liverman.
We decided on the theme "The Essence of Parkdale" and the students created a series of images highlighting what made the school a special place for them.
I created a background of flowers to frame all these wonderful images.
I'm very pleased with the result and think the students did really well.
Bravo to all the participants!!
Marcio Melo
Symmes Junior High School
"The Magic of Dragons"
Symmes Junior High School, Gatineau (Aylmer), Quebec February 26, 2014
On February 24, 25 and 26, 2014 I returned to Symmes Junior High School for a mural project.
I've worked at Symmes several times, collaborating with art teacher Sylvia Bretzloff and its always a wonderful experience.
The theme this year was "The Magic of Dragons". I created a background of exotic flowers and plants in which parts of the dragon figure could be seen. The more I drew and became familiarized with the theme, full dragons started appearing.
The students completed the project creating a series of dragons on the spaces reserved for them. These paintings turned out to be very diverse in their interpretation of the theme and each of them stands out for its uniqueness and distinctive style.
Im very proud of their accomplishment although not surprised considering the fact that Sylvia prepares them thoroughly before I arrived.
Its always a great pleasure to return to Symmes Junior High.
Bravo to all the participants.Marcio Melo
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Dr. S. E. McDowell School
"The Four Pillars of UnBullying"
Dr. S. E. McDowell School, Shawville, Quebec February 14, 2014
On February 12, 13 and 14, 2014, I worked on a mural project at Dr. S. E McDowell School in Shawville, Quebec.The theme was "The Four Pillars of UnBullying" and was divided into four sections of drawings such as:
We Ask For Help
We Don't Bully
We Include
We Tell An AdultThe content of these drawings reflected the sub-themes and were filled with images of children and adults in a variety of situations.
\They are essentially drawings of people and they possess a beauty that only students of grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 are capable of expressing.
The song "Happy" was suggested by one of the teachers and works perfectly with the choreography done by the students.
I think it is a beautiful video with a very important message.
I'm very proud of all the participants!!
Marcio Melo
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L'école Sacré-Coeur
"Au Tour du Monde"
L'école Sacré-Coeur, Plaisance, Quebec January 31, 2014
January 29, 30 and 31, 2014, I worked on a mural project at L'école Sacré-Coeur in Plaisance.The theme of the project was "Au Tour du Monde".
Pupils throughout the school have created a series of images that reflected the cities, animals and peoples of different cultures on the planet.
I chose the song Suavemente by Elvis Crespo for the video. This is a perfect example of world music and in my opinion the students danced to the rhythm and energy of this beautiful song.
Bravo artists!
Marcio Melo
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Souvenir Elementary School
"Our Personal Heroes"
Souvenir Elementary School, Laval, Quebec January 16, 2014
On January 14, 15 and 16, 2014 I returned for a fourth time to Souvenir Elementary to work on a mural project.This was a very special project. The theme of the mural was "Our Personal Heroes".
The students were asked to draw and dedicate their images to their loved ones and the result is very touching.
I created a background of flowers and birds to frame their beautiful drawings.
The result is amazing!! Bravo to all the participants and many thanks to Mrs. Sacco and Mrs. Marchitello for inviting back to the school this year.
Marcio Melo
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Michelangelo International School
"We love to read, We read to learn"
Michelangelo International School, Montreal, Quebec January 10, 2014
On January 8 ,9 and 10, 2014, I worked on a mural project at Michelangelo International School in Montreal.
The theme was "We love to read, We read to learn".
The students created drawings that would evoke reading, many of them having a book as the central image.
The mural was located at the Schools library which a perfect location for the chosen theme.
I'm very pleased with the result. It was a great group of artists to work with.
Enjoy the video !!
Marcio Melo
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