MY WEBSITE IS CHANGING

Please visit my linktree page for where to buy prints and cards going forward.

Due to changes in my personal circumstances I will be disabling the check out function and moving this domain off of shopify late autumn 2023. As soon as the domain host has been updated mjhodgeart.co.uk will return as an easier to navigate and easier for me to manage one-page wonder.

Thank you for your patience during this change over.

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Reverse Oil Paintings by Melanie Hodge

I am an American-born, British-based artist living in West Sussex. I paint in oils on glass in a reverse technique I was introduced to while living in Croatia. I balance my art practice with caring for my two children, one of whom has Autism. My work fits within naïve, outsider, and folk art traditions. I became a member of the Association of British Naïve Artists in 2016 and in 2018 joined Outside In. My art plays an essential role in maintaining my mental wellbeing, it is both my escape from the world and my strength within it. 

News & Updates

Dec 2022 Shop Quilts For the last 2 years I’ve been making quilts. View current quilts for sale in one easy to browse place by clicking on the link 

Nov 2022 Interview with Leslie Tate: The Slow Art of Melanie Hodge An exploration of changes to my practice following a diagnosis of Menieres Disease

Sept 2022 New Work IN TEXTILES: Amma Amplexa Solara A look at my newest work launched on my Outside In gallery

Jun 2022 Outside In Ambassadors awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service I’m proud to be an Outside In Ambassador since 2019 

Jun 2021 Interview: The Healing Heartistry Podcast  I speak to the podcast's founder Nasrin Golden about my art practice

Jun 2021 Relaunching: Creative Carers Inspired by my own experiences I offer support to other creative carers

Pre-Covid Vlog / Still a WIP Goddess Transformations, work in progress 

E-Gift Certificates and Payment Plans Available Contact me to discuss your art and gift buying ideas 

Post-Covid / Post-Brexit Changes Online workshops added, updating stock, and no more free shipping. For more details please scroll to the bottom of the page ... or skip straight to the browsing and come back for more details later.  

Read my latest newsletter here 

Workshops

I now offer online options for all my usual events (workshops, talks, etc) and will restart some in-person workshops early Summer 2021. Please visit my Workshops Page, look me up on Art Experiences, or contact me directly for more information.  

 

Covid Times and Post Brexit Updates

Stocking the Shopify Shelves

Some stock items are running low, however online inventories are kept up to date so items listed in stock will be fulfilled though it may take a day or two longer for me to get to the post office. And if I'm out of stock of anything you're interested in, drop me an email. I'll be sure to make your order my next priority.

Shipping to Europe

My art is inspired by a European tradition and post-Brexit I continue to ship orders abroad. Please note charges on arrival (ie import or customs fees applied by the destination country) are at the buyer's cost and will vary according to country and value of your order. 

Changes to ALL Shipping Costs

Sadly I am no longer be able to offer free shipping as postage was costing me more than my sales profit. I am now operating a choice of flat standard or express (tracked and signed for) postage at check out based on my average package weight and size and the destination postal address.

Please note that if offered PayPal Express Check Out your postage costs will be calculated after you’ve authorised payment. I suggest working through your order and only choosing your method of payment at the very end when all costs are clear.

I contiue to offer free quotes for shipping original art marked ‘Please Enquire.’ I have successfully shipped world-wide so please get in touch if anything catches your eye.