I'm Andreia Melo, and I paint the stories we carry inside.

My work

Nature is a character, not a backdrop.

Gentle, even when it starts somewhere difficult

My work grows from a slow process of getting to know myself. I go back to personal memories tied to nature, some light and playful, others quietly heavy, and I turn them into paintings and illustrations that mix close observation, imagination and storytelling.

I paint mostly in oils, on canvas and wood panels, and use watercolour and gouache on paper. My images are symbolic rather than literal, so you can bring your own feelings and history to them.

I hope each piece works as a small reflective space, one that leaves you a little calmer and in a slightly better mood.

Meet Shycap

A character who carries my memories.

Shycap is the character I created to give shape to my inner landscape. She loves mushrooms, she is shy, and the big cap on her head is a shelter: shy plus cap.

Alongside commissioned projects, she and her forest are the world I keep coming back to in my own work.

Editorial & publishing

Children's book illustration for publishers and authors.

I work as a freelance illustrator, giving pictures to stories written for young readers.

• O homem que queria ser Árvore
  Children's book, 2026, published by Mandrak Books
• Poliniza e o Jardim Mágico
  Children's ebook, 2025

The Niutrik brand project

Where my love of art meets my love of dogs.

Niutrik is my line of accessories for dogs. It turns my illustrations into colourful, practical things you use every day, with a lot of personality.

Have a story you'd like painted?

I take on a few commissions and illustration projects at a time.

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