Paul Mellor was born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire. He feels lucky to have been brought up in Yorkshire during the 1960s and 70s as he feels that there was an innocence to life and in general people were more genuine.
Computers, CD’s and mobile phones were something in science fiction comics and children spent all their spare time playing outdoors and exploring the countryside.
It was in these early days that he developed a love for horses and a fascination for old buildings. After a short spell in the RAF as a fireman, Paul spent most of his working life as a lorry driver but in 1992 he saw a book about drawing traditional buildings and decided to give it a try, with some success, but he wanted to explore other mediums.
It was admiring the work of an American artist, Lesley Harrison, and the detail in her pastels that gave him what he was looking for.
He had been around horses for over twenty years, they would be the perfect subjects for his new challenge.

Being self taught it was never an easy journey but Paul is now reaping the rewards for years of hard work and self discipline as his original work is now eagerly sought after by collectors.
He always looks for an unusual angle to paint as it is that, which catches the viewer’s eye. Paul’s equestrian work is noted for it’s almost lifelike appearance and people often comment on the incredible detail.
As an artist he is a private person and loves the personal space of his home studio where he quietly paints whilst listening to rock music or the blues. He does however like meeting the public at his shows and is only too happy to discuss his work. He does count himself very fortunate that he is now able to do something he loves and can also make a living along the way.
Of his fellow artists he admires the work of equestrian artists Heather St Clair Davis, Daniel Crane and Katy Sodeau and wildlife artists David Shepherd, Simon Combes and John Seerey-Lester.