My fishing journal began in 2004 when I moved my art studio to New York City. I went from flyfishing the trout streams of the West to the unknown. IContinue readingFishing 2016-2017
Author: Mel Smothers
Mel Smothers is the American artist behind the Andy Dialogs, Islands, Mountain Lake, El Bote, After Dorothea Lange paintings and The Climes Are a Changin sculpture series.
Painting Noir…recent landscapes
Painting Noir…recent landscapes. My paintings are priced for emerging collectors while looking for gallery representation, please click here to ask for info. “Mountain Lake #16 54″ x 54”,Continue readingPainting Noir…recent landscapes
Studio Visits and Critiques
Private art critiques for seasoned professionals looking for new inspiration, or anyone just sorting out the mystery of color and form. NYC to SF. Text Mel Smothers, 5302048008. keep meContinue readingStudio Visits and Critiques
Lake Tahoe, Summer 2015
Summer Lake Tahoe Fishing Journal 2015 Unless noted, all fish are caught and released, using a 4 wt sage rod and Ross Evolution 2 reel. 10-11-15: 2 Lahontan Cutthroats 19-21″, usingContinue readingLake Tahoe, Summer 2015
Comic Opera Davis, California
Iolanthe Gilbert and Sullivan Opera set for the Davis Comic Opera Company, Fall 2004.
Rail Station, Sacramento, California
Sacramento Regional Transit Rail Station, 21st Street and Broadway, Sacramento, California Installed Summer 2002 Mural 80” x 192” Acrylic/epoxy on acrylic panel and 24- 48” x 48” digital reproduction ofContinue readingRail Station, Sacramento, California
5 Minute Tour of Mel’s Islamorada Studio.
5 Minute Tour of Mel’s Islamorada Studio, February 2015. keep me informed of new work and exhibits…and more images by request……please click
Early Paintings
When I found these 1st grade paintings I was in my 40’s. Somewhere in the back of my brain, I recalled both the narrative, execution, but most important the joyContinue readingEarly Paintings
Flying Lessons 2000-2003
Flying Lessons series. keep me informed of new work and exhibits…and more images by request……please click Based on images of the Whopping Crane’s reintroduction to the western flyway. It becameContinue readingFlying Lessons 2000-2003
Saint Dominic’s Preview 2002
Saint Dominic’ Previews are inspired by the lyrics of Van Morrison. I used 3D color theory so these keep me informed of new work and exhibits…and more images by request……pleaseContinue readingSaint Dominic’s Preview 2002