7th Pencil
About the artist
7th Pencil, is best known for her oversized artworks brought to life through bold, complementary colour palettes. Hailing from rural Devon, Melanie draws deeply on the symbolism of nature as a source of healing, beauty, and freedom. Flowers appear throughout her work as metaphors for feminine beauty, social conformity, and damaging stereotypes. Paired with vivid portraits of real women, these symbols highlight the tension between how things appear and the often complex or contradictory emotions beneath the surface. Melanie’s work is rooted in strength, resilience, and optimism—qualities that have helped her navigate life and that echo powerfully through her art. 7th Pencil has been creating large scale street art for 15 years, working for brands including Heineken, The Body Shop, Magners and Kappa.