Brown Earth, Blue Morning

This painting began the way many of my paintings do — by standing at the end of my driveway and looking out at the land that

Mantis

When I began Mantis, I wasn’t sure whether I was painting a creature, a presence, or a state of mind. The image grew out of

North and South Sides of the Village

North Side and South Side are companion pieces inspired by the architecture and living traditions of Taos Pueblo, one of the o

Over the High Desert Trail

“Over the High Desert Trail,” oil on canvas by Melwell, 28×24 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-

Veil of Rain

A Meditation on Weather, Memory, and the Sacred Southwest In this oil painting, Veil of Rain, I explore the sacred dialogue be

Neighborhood in Glory

There are times when the sun is setting and the sky is just so and the angling rays catch the golden autumn leaves and youR

A new large piece

Lately, I’ve been permitting myself to work on large pieces. Being able to stretch out and work on brush strokes and com

Such a dramatic break

I logged onto my art website for the first time in ages. It’s not that I have a short attention span, it’s because

Featured in “Western Art Collector” Magazine

I’m beside myself with excitement and may have to make some chamomile tea! Western Art Collector Magazine has featured m

Big Summer Show coming up

SATURDAY AUGUST 3 5-8 p.m. Parsons Gallery of the West at 122 Kit Carson Road in Taos, New Mexico Featuring the works of Amery