
New Release
Warrior Spirit
My newest, boldest, fiercest painting yet! Now's your chance to see this original painting IN PERSON at Jef Bond's famous Art Party X in Pensacola, FL on March 22, 2025.

Custom Art
Layered Warrior
Imagine owning a timeless piece that resonates not only with your soul but also with your shadow, your inner warrior, and connects you to the journey that has brought you to this very moment.



Shadow Portraits
Ideas began flowing, stirring me awake in the early hours of the morning as my mind played with the possibilities. A question emerged...

Darkness & Light
You can't have one without the other. The polarity makes the whole.

You know that feeling you get...
when you connect with the perfect painting, as if it was created just for you. It speaks not just to what you see but to what you feel, capturing fleeting emotions and unspoken truths. In that moment the painting becomes more than art; it becomes a part of YOU.

Hi, I'm MELA
Welcome to my creative corner of the internet! I am glad you are here to join me on this beautiful journey of creativity and discovery.
Art, after all, isn’t just something to look at—it’s something to feel. So take your time, dive in, and discover what speaks to you.
Stories behind the art
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Suspended Dimensions
"Suspended Dimensions" Acrylic on canvassize 30 x 40original available Experience the captivating...
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Colorful Koi
"Colorful Koi" Acrylic on canvas size 24 x 30 original available The...
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Tiger Trance
"Tiger Trance" Acrylic on canvassize 36 x 36original available The tiger is...
I'd love for you to join me on this creative adventure!
Multidimensional Art: redefined
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Disguised in the Dance
11 x 14 x 6
Mixed media
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The Face Behind the Music
11 x 14 x 6
Mixed Media

Beneath the surface
Masks reveal more when you pause to look deeper. What is real and what is projected?
If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." - Wayne Dyer
FAMOUS FACES
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Layers, layers, layers
I’m drawn to contrast—the brilliance of whites against deep, dark backgrounds and the vibrant energy of bold colors. Lines also captivate me, from the sharp clarity of crisp edges to the softness of gradients that shape rounded forms, bringing life and dimension to the work.
My goal is to create work that not only captures the eye but also resonates with the heart, offering a connection that feels uniquely personal.

Happy Clients
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I absolutely LOVE it! It is amazing. You are so talented. Thank you for creating this lasting memory!
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I gave these to my GF as a gift and she loves them!
-Ed J.
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That smile says it all... The most excited :)
-Ryan I.
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It turned out better than I expected, thank you!
-Kevin I.
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Love my tiger print! It worked perfect in my hanging frame.
-Courtney C.
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A HUGE thanks for my Mos Def painting!
-Terrence J.
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We love our fish canvas print! Thanks MELA!
-Lexie W.
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The words thank you don't even come close... so far beyond what I could have ever dreamed of / imagined.
-Kim D.
Artwork on Display

GALLERY SHOWINGS
Springville Art Museum, Springville, Utah
New Amsterdam Art Exchange, Park City, Utah
South County Art Association, Kingstown, Rhode Island
Art League RI, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
URI Feinstein Providence Campus, Providence, Rhode Island
RI Watercolor Society, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Krikorian Gallery, Worcester, Massachusetts
Cultural Center of Cape Cod, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
EuropArtFair, Gashouder Westergas, Amsterdam Netherlands
Contact MELA
Painted Puzzles
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Tentacle Connection Puzzle
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Dancing with Jellyfish Puzzle
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Crowned Beauty Puzzle
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Bob Marley Puzzle
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Eye of the Tiger Puzzle
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Prince Puzzle
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Reflections Puzzle
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Feeding Time Puzzle
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Night Owl Puzzle
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Into the Depths Puzzle
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Something Fishy Puzzle
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Jim Morrison Puzzle
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