Poppy Melia

13/05/2026

He’s the man of the moment, celebrating his landmark 100th birthday this weekend, and although world renowned conservationist and broadcaster David Attenborough has experienced nature and art at an…

13/05/2026

08/05/2026

I’m posting my painting ‘White Tailed Eagle & Perch’ because the wonderful Sir David Attenborough gave me one of the most impactful compliments I have ever received as an artist. He wrote that it was “a spectacular painting.”

Happy 100th Birthday, you are extraordinary human being. A heartfelt thank you for everything you have done for our planet.

My two boys are lucky enough to be attending his 100th Birthday Celebration tonight.
They spent a few days fossil hunting in Lyme Regis before heading up to London for the celebration. Have a wonderful time, boys! 🎉

24/04/2026

Delighted to have contributed three small paintings to help the Jack and Jill Children Foundation Incognito !
I was honoured to be invited to celebrate the launch of this year’s collection!

The incognito 2026 collection is ready to view. Only €75 for each painting!!
Check out this year’s stunning collection -

https://jackandjillstore.ie/collections/incognito-2026

I wonder if you can you recognise my three?! 😁

What amazing coverage there has been across TV, print, and online!
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05/04/2026

Happy Easter to you all! And welcome to all my new followers! I’m not sure how it happened but so many have followed over the last few weeks. Thank you so much!

‘Dragon Flies & Kingcups’
So uplifting to see the vibrant yellow kingcups on the lake shore and by our pond at the moment.

15/03/2026

Precious moments with beautiful Mama, just one month before she died. Walking around the garden of the wonderful palliative care in Tralee. They got Mummy to a stage where she could come home for her last month. I miss her so much.

13/03/2026

Proud to have my Puffins limited edition print above their bed!

10/02/2026

Mist hung in the valleys & over the lake. Above, in a clear inky sky the waning moon was setting. It was dry & still.
When we got down to the kayaks the sun had just risen above the hills. Thin layers of mist clung to contours and wisps flowed above the lake, down to the sea. An egret took off as we pulled our kayaks to shore.
We headed up the lake, back into shadow. Gently rippled water was punctuated by large still mirror like pools. Goats scrambled up the rocks. A few remaining tiny clouds of mist suspended above us like fuzzy dandelion heads. Flocks of mallards rose up & a lone cormorant flew past. The native oak wood & its intricate branches looked like a huge cushion shaped perfectly over years by the prevailing winds. On the shore, lichen covered sally trunks bent right into the water. Hazel nut trees with light green catkins heralded the first sign of spring growth coming.
Back in the warm sun, we got close to two swans. They flew up, beating the water, honking.
We continued on through withered reeds at the mouth of the river.
Scots pines flanked one side. The river water was like glass. We felt transported to a completely different world. A male mallard’s iridescent green neck shone brightly as it flew up from a tiny tributary. Conor said quietly “your left” - a giant bird flew up out of nowhere, so close we could see the varying shades of brown & cream feathers on its back, then it skirted the tree tops. The first of three white tailed eagles we saw roosting in the Scott’s pines. A heron flew up the centre of the river, sunlight catching its long, elegant wing span, flashing & disappearing with every beat. We sat a while by the rapids that flow under the bridge, watching the water rush into the stillness of the pool.
Back down the river, the swans flew exhilaratingly low over our heads. The eagles surprised us again with their stealth.
The air was full of bird song. When the eagles flew back we heard warning screeches.
We lay back in our kayaks & floated for a while.
Out onto the lake again, we made our way to a little peninsula for a picnic.
Just one boat passed on the lake. We exchanged a wave and a call “STUNNING DAY!”
8/2/26

30/01/2026

SOMEONE HAS ALREADY DONATED AND SECURED THIS PRINT ❤️

While all this upsetting craziness is going on in America and taking center stage in the news, people are still cold and starving in Palestine.
There are so many upsetting things going on in the world, sometimes it feels overwhelming and just far too much to process. We haven’t evolved to take so much on board.
My ‘Magnolia & Butterflies’ print is usually €460 but if someone would like this print as a reminder of beauty in the world and is willing to donate €400 to the World Food Program PALESTINE
EMERGENCY APPEAL
just let me know. Message me first for instructions and to make sure it’s still available.
It would be great if you could please share!

27/01/2026

I hope you’re having a good start to 2026. I had a lovely ski holiday with old school friends, my husband being one of them! Lots of us have a big birthday this year! I’m ready for a great year!
Back in my studio this painting ‘Swan Landing’ makes me feel peaceful and calm in this crazy world. It’s available on my website as a limited edition print, see bio for link to all available prints.

07/01/2026

Happy New Year to you all! May it be filled with Peace, Health, Happiness and Success!