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.

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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.

CUSTOM PORTRAIT
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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...

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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.

About MELA

Stories behind the art

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Multidimensional Art: redefined

  • Disguised in the Dance

    11 x 14 x 6

    Mixed media

  • The Face Behind the Music

    11 x 14 x 6

    Mixed Media
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Beneath the surface

Masks reveal more when you pause to look deeper. What is real and what is projected?

Dive Deeper

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

  • I absolutely LOVE it! It is amazing. You are so talented. Thank you for creating this lasting memory!

  • I gave these to my GF as a gift and she loves them!

    -Ed J.

  • That smile says it all... The most excited :)

    -Ryan I.

  • It turned out better than I expected, thank you!

    -Kevin I.

  • Love my tiger print! It worked perfect in my hanging frame.

    -Courtney C.

  • A HUGE thanks for my Mos Def painting!

    -Terrence J.

  • We love our fish canvas print! Thanks MELA!

    -Lexie W.

  • The words thank you don't even come close... so far beyond what I could have ever dreamed of / imagined.

    -Kim D.

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ANIMALS

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  • Crowned Beauty

    Acrylic on canvas

    Size 30" x 40"

    AVAILABLE

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  • Reflections

    Acrylic on canvas

    Size 30" x 40"

    AVAILABLE

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  • A Koi Moment

    Acrylic on canvas

    Size 33" x 36"

    AVAILABLE

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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

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Painted Puzzles

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