Mel Sundby - Large Wall Face Plaque Local “Derbyshire’s John Constable

“Derbyshire’s John Constable

“The undersigned declares that this picture has been painted by himself Gerard Portielje 1895 Antwerp” (on the reverse) along with the artist’s seal

Silver Cascade

Unknown Glass Factory but possibly Whitney Glass Works

The viewer has no choice but to wonder what the character is reading

Mel Sundby - Large Wall Face Plaque Local “Derbyshire’s John ConstableMel Sundby (Fall Creek, Eau Claire County, WI) Large Wall Face Plaque Mel is a retired college art professor who now has a working studio and gallery located north of Fall Creek, WI. Manyfires Studio has been a dream of his for most of his career. Mel generally works in clay, mostly in the Raku method, but also with his new wood fired kiln. His work often incorporates the human condition and portrait. Mel is also a painter, using acrylics and