Visual Journeys - In the Light of Shadows no.37 (#VISUAL_J_04)About: Melanie Maxs semi abstract original landscape paintings are inspired by the British coast and wetlands. I think of my paintings as found landscapes and as visual journeys. They evolve on the canvas and the focus of the painting gradually comes into view. I make visual journeys in paint to find the landscapes where I feel most at home. I find the landscape I need after a journey into my minds eye, making sense of the marks and colours on the