I’m a self-taught watercolour artist and surface designer, originally from Christchurch, New Zealand. In August 2025, my husband and I relocated to Ireland with our two children. I’m now based here, drawing endless inspiration from the beauty and quiet charm of the Irish countryside.

My love for creativity has been a lifelong journey inspired by everything from natures beauty to textiles, interior design or by reflecting my surroundings into my work.

MelanieRossDesigns started back In 2018, while my husband and I were juggling life with two young children and owning a CrossFit gym, I felt a strong pull to reconnect with my artistic roots and started experimenting with watercolour, painting bold botanical designs. I had my paintings printed onto 100% New Zealand Merino which I would sew into beanies and scarves for our kids to wear to preschool, this was to be my first taste of Surface Design.

I love that Surface design allows my paintings to live beyond the paper, to make artwork that not only connects with people but creates memories. I hope to bring warmth, colour, and personality into everyday life through each and every design.