'When I arrived in Mottisfont for the first time, I was immediately struck by the beauty of the building and the stone and brickwork and the wonderful organic ruins in front of the house. I was then seduced by the ancient trees and as we were shown around the gardens, everywhere I looked was beauty, even on a cold February day. The snow drops were coming out and with a glow of sunshine, I felt very inspired, but thought I should go with my first incredible attraction to the stones and bricks and magnificent house itself, and begun this small detailed painting. About three weeks later I went there again and was so honoured to see my paintings as part of an exhibition there, and spring was beginning to burst out. I joyfully continued with my small portrait of Mottisfont house, finishing it in a third session a few days later.'
Melissa Scott-Miller, July 2026
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