I’m Andreia Melo. I make art that breaks the quiet.
My work is a deliberate act of attention: a deep, patient rebellion against the surface glance. It’s not about recreating nature; it’s about decoding its hidden narratives, the emotions that hum beneath the leaves and behind an animal’s gaze. This search for the unseen story is often guided by my accomplice, Shycap, the character through which my own memories take visual form.
I approach my materials with a mix of instinct and craft. I choose the medium that the story demands: the resonant depth of oils, the bold clarity of acrylics, the fluid transparency of watercolor, the velvety presence of gouache, and the decisive line of ink.
Authorial & Commissioned Work
I craft original paintings and visual stories where nature is a character, not a backdrop. This includes illustrating the published children’s ebook “Poliniza e o Jardim Mágico” (2025).
Teaching & Creative Mentorship
I am available to lead private lessons and workshops for those ready to claim their own creative voice. This commitment to empowering others fuels my role as Community Manager for the Make Art With Confidence course, where I help artists build resilient, authentic practices.
The Niutrik Project
As the founder and designer behind Niutrik, I translate illustration into the language of daily life, creating pet accessories that carry a spark of playful defiance and joy.
My work has stepped out into the world to start its own conversations:
Seasons of Color | Solo Exhibition – Maiashopping, Maia (Sep 2025 - Jan 2026)
4º Moreira com Arte | Collective Exhibition, Maia – October 2024
3º Moreira com Arte | Collective Exhibition, Maia – November 2023
Yet the true evolution remains in the studio, a space dedicated to curiosity, devotion to detail, and the unwavering pursuit of an authentic mark.
Vision
To reignite a fundamental, felt connection with the natural world. To use art not as decoration, but as a doorway back to presence, empathy, and quiet wonder.
Mission
To create illustrations and visual stories that celebrate the intricate, untamed heart of nature. To collaborate with individuals and brands who seek to honour that depth, not just depict it.
Values
Rooted Wildness: Nature is my anchor and my compass.
Uncompromising Authenticity: Work that speaks from a place of honest observation and emotion.
Fierce Kindness: A belief that support, in teaching and collaboration, is a creative superpower.
Defiant Respect: For the process, our planet, and the unique path of every creator.
If you are drawn to art with a narrative pulse, nature portrayed with soul, or the journey of building a creative life on your own terms, welcome! You’ve found your place.