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David El-Melky

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23.01.2022 Unveiled Soul Hyperrealism Oil Painting 500x600mm - (20"x24")

20.01.2022 Painting of the Mayor of Blacktown City Mr. Tony Bleasdale and his lovely wife Nina.

19.01.2022 Wow I'm a finalist at Blacktown City Art Centre The Life-Size Hyperrealism Oil Painting of the Mayor of Blacktown City and his lovely wife Nina. 420 hours of extreme detailing work - it's more like a hand made photograph.... It will be on display at The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre from 28 November 2020 to 28 January 2021. Thanks to Blacktown City Art Centre for the opportunity and all the best to the other contestants! Blacktown Arts, Mayor of Blacktown City, Parramatta Art Society, Castle Hill Art Society, Blacktown City Council,

19.01.2022 In loving memory of my friend Arthur. The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11 Realism Oil Painting (24x36) life-size... So many artists have painted the prodigal son as a lost young man in many ways but I wanted to show the agony, the feeling of despair and the loss of appetite in the eyes of the father. I had troubles finding the right face for it, then looking at my friend Arthur, somehow my eyes were opened I knew that he is the person for it, I then had to wait a few months for him to grow his beard so I could achieve my desired look. It took about 4 sittings and over 400 photos to achieve the look and lighting I had envisioned. At the end of it all, it was pleasure painting it.

17.01.2022 YEYYYY , WON PEOPLE'S CHOICE PRIZE at the Art of Sydney Exhibition Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour... Again, I can't thank enough @Lisak_photography for the lovely capture of Tenica Dora Panebianco the girl behind the painting. See more

17.01.2022 Hyperrealism Oil Painting of Roberto titled "Abstracted" by David El-Melky Over 200 hours of detailing work 500 x 600mm (20"x24")

17.01.2022 The Prodigal Son 1st Prize Winner City Of Ryde Art Society 59th ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION Many Thanks to all those who worked hard to make the event and the night possible, I do appreciate your hard work.... Congratulations to all artists. The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11 Realism Oil Painting (24x36) life-size So many artists have painted the prodigal son as a lost young man in many ways but I wanted to show the agony, the feeling of despair and the loss of appetite in the eyes of the father. I had troubles finding the right face for it, then looking at my friend Arthur, somehow my eyes were opened I knew that he is the person for it, I then had to wait a few months for him to grow his beard so I could achieve my desired look. It took about 4 sittings and over 400 photos to achieve the look and lighting I had envisioned. At the end of it all, it was pleasure painting it.

17.01.2022 Yearning For Youth (Hyperrealism Oil Painting) 1st Prize Winner Castle Hill Art Society 2019 Annual Art Awards Many Thanks to all that made that night possible, and to the judges that made the selection, and special thanks to the Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne & Clr Reena Jethi, for staying around and immersing themselves in our work.... words aren't enough to express the feeling and the appreciation that I have for you all in Castle Hill Art Society. Congratulations to all the winners and to all the artists. See more

16.01.2022 Yearning for Youth V2 Realism Oil Painting - Life-Size When we are young we don’t think of Time or Age.... we think we have all the time in the world, but then suddenly we see ourselves getting old and we feel that time was stolen from us and we ask ourselves, where did it all go? When did all that happen? Not knowing that our lives are like vapours; Appearing and disappearing so quickly. Although we would like to regain our youth, it remains but a wish.... This project was on my mind since early age, I decided to go ahead but had troubles finding the right face for it. After finding the person I then had to wait a few months for him to grow his beard so I could achieve my desired look. It took about 4 sittings and over 400 photos to achieve the look and lighting I had envisioned. At the end of it all, it was pleasure painting this second realism version, (The first original version is Hyperrealism).

14.01.2022 Thank you so much, very encouraging

10.01.2022 "Unveiled Soul" Hyperrealism Oil Painting 500x600mm (20"x24") Special thanks to Tenica Panebianco for the lovely face and eyes, and Lisa Kawase @Lisak_photography for capturing the photograph.

10.01.2022 1st Prize Yearning for Youth V2 Winner of first prize at the City of Parramatta Art Society Awards 2020 This is a Life-Size Realism Oil Painting, a second version of the original hyperrealism one, you can see it at Parramatta Art Society exhibition until 21st of November 2020... I want to thank all those who were involved in this event and the judges for choosing my painting to be a winner for this exhibition and congratulations to all the talented artists for the wonderful work this year.

07.01.2022 "Unveiled Soul" Hyperrealism Oil Painting by David El-Melky

06.01.2022 Painting of the Mayor of Blacktown City Mr. Tony Bleasdale and his lovely wife Nina. It's been my full time work during this lock-down, it's nearly finished you'll see it soon.