About the Artist
Niagara-Based International Artist Melani Pyke
Art for the soul: Inspirational oil and acrylic paintings on windows, walls and canvas
Canadian artist Melani Pyke has been painting in oil and acrylic for over 30 years, with a passion for creating surrealist works that bring hope and joy. Collected worldwide, Melani has participated in juried gallery and museum exhibitions nationally and internationally. Many of Melani’s paintings are created before live audiences at community events, and she is also known for public mural projects. Additionally, Melani paints seasonal window artwork extensively throughout the Niagara and Greater Toronto areas, with over 100 locations completed annually.
Services offered:
- Custom window and wall murals: Melani has created hundreds of custom mural paintings ranging from window graphics for businesses to detailed fresco style decor in homes.
- Live performance paintings: Created on location at competitions, charity events, weddings and church services, each is a painting experience unique piece resulting in a meaningful work of art
- Paintings on canvas: Melani has created custom oil and acrylic paintings for clients all over the world, often portraits of loved ones who have passed away or of Bible stories with special meaning, which will be treasured for a lifetime and beyond.
- Prints and digital image licensing: Custom printed products or use of existing images for your own printing or web use.
- Paint parties and Teaching: Personalized in person or online drawing and painting classes, workshops, and kids' camps!
Please contact Melani Pyke for price quotes and booking information. Her paintings are created with oil and/or acrylic, and can be created on canvas or panel and shipped worldwide.
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RECENT GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2009-19, 2022-26 Red Ribbon Art Exhibition, Fort Erie Arts Council, Fort Erie, ON
2019-21, 24-5 Pelham Art Festival, Fonthill, ON
2016-18 Carmel Fine Art Festival, Niagara Falls, ON
2018-19, 2022 Circle of Art, Crystal Beach, ON
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2018-26 Feature artist of the month, Lakeside Books and Art, Ridgeway, ON
2020, 26 Crystal Ball Cafe, Crystal Beach, ON
2010 St. James Anglican Church, Dundas, ON
2010 Fort Erie Arts Council, Ridgeway ON
1998 Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum, Ancaster, ON
JURIED EXHIBITIONS
2026-27 "Current," City Hall, City of St. Catharines ON
2024 Water for Life International Art Exhibition, Niagara Falls History Museum, Niagara Falls ON
2022 Water for Life International Art Exhibition, Cancun, Mexico
2022 "Animalis," Federation Gallery, Vancouver BC
2022 Active Member Exhibition, online, Federation Gallery, Vancouver BC
2021 "Peace and Trust," Federation Gallery, Vancouver BC
2021 "Water," online exhibit, Federation Gallery, Vancouver BC
2021 Curated Collection, online exhibit, Federation Gallery,
Vancouver BC
2020-21 "Truth and Reconciliation," City Hall, City of St. Catharines, ON
2021 "HeArt of Healthcare," online exhibition, Canadian Healthcare Safety Institute, Ottawa, ON
2019 Water for Life International Art Exhibition, Cancun, Mexico
2018 Passion for Life International Art Exhibition, Toronto ON
AWARDS AND GRANTS
2025 Art Battle National Finalist, Toronto, ON
2025 Drawn to Niagara Winner, CFUW St. Catharines
2022 Exhibition Assistance Grant, Ontario Arts Council
2019-22 Active Member, Federation of Canadian Artists
2021 Purchase of painting included in juried exhibition for permanent art collection, City of St. Catharines, ON
2020 Short listed, public mural commission, Town of Collingwood, ON
2019 Exhibition Assistance Grant, Ontario Arts Council
2018 Exhibition Assistance Grant, Ontario Arts Council
2018 Art Battle Regional Winner and National Finalist, Toronto, ON
2018 Honorable Mention, Oakton Foundation Visual Arts Competition
SELECTED MURAL COMMISSIONS
2012-26 Window painting temporary installations on glass, now over 85 locations annually including hospitals, restaurants and storefronts throughout Niagara, Toronto, Hamilton, Brantford and Kitchener, ON
2025 "Welcome to Crystal Beach" mural at entrance to public beach, Crystal Beach, ON
2014-21 Animal murals & face hole boards, Safari Niagara,
Stevensville, ON
2020 Culture Days community participation mural, St. Catharines Downtown Association, St. Catharines, ON
2020 Window painting 12 storefronts, Niagara Falls Night(s) of Art, Niagara Falls Downtown BIA and the City of Niagara Falls, ON
2020 Waverly Beach history, Crafted 1885 Restaurant, Fort Erie, ON
2018-19 PlayPlayPlay public art project, 2 painted pianos,
City of Niagara Falls, ON
2014-18 Multiple murals, Calvary Christian School, St. Catharines ON
2014-16 Local history murals, 3 Tim Hortons restaurants, Fort Erie, ON
2016 2 “I Spy” interactive children’s murals, Niagara Health System Hospital, St. Catharines, ON
2015 2 multi-panelled student participation murals,
City of Welland, ON
2013-14 Multiple classroom murals, Calvary Church, St. Catharines, ON
EDUCATION
2017-21 Mentorship under Antoine Gaber, Niagara Falls, ON
2002 Completed diploma in Graphic Design Production,
Mohawk College, Brantford, ON
2001 Completed School of Illustration program,
University of the Nations, Kona, HI
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2009-26 Member and volunteer, Fort Erie Arts Council, Fort Erie ON
2012-26 Instructor, child and adult art classes, Fort Erie Arts Council
2017-21 Instructor, adult painting classes, Welland Community Wellness Complex, Welland, ON
2021, 2024 Member, Mural Routes, Toronto, ON
2021, 2024-26 Member, South Niagara Artists
TESTIMONIALS
Your painting has now been hanging in my living room for several months. Not a day goes by without my looking at it. It reminds me that Jesus is carrying me through all the hills and valleys in my life. Thank you for such a beautiful work of art! - Jodi
(Photo at top courtesy of Dave Johnson, multimedia journalist, Welland Tribune. @davejthertib )
