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
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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
Landscapes
Inspiration for the landscapes that began in 2014; An ancient road existed across the Sierra Nevada Mountains east of the Central Valley long before the two highways that cross the SierraContinue readingLandscapes
Landscape Drawings
The following three sketches were done in Desolation Wilderness, about 7 miles from the nearest road, at Lake LeConte, 9-11-14, using silverpoint, pencil, Sharpie pen, and gesso on rag paper,Continue readingLandscape Drawings
Still-Lifes
Taste of Roma, 2014. Silver point on treated rag paper, 4″ x 5″. Airport Drink, 2013. Silver point on treated rag paper, 4″ x 5″. Airport Salt and Pepper, 2013. Silver point onContinue readingStill-Lifes
Summer Drawings 2013
“CanyonDeChelly01pencil_paper4.5x5MelSmothers2013” “CanyonDeChelly 01, Silverpoint on tinted rag paper 4.5×5 2013” “CanyonDeChelly02pencil_paper4.5x5MelSmothers2013” “CanyonDeChelly03pencil_paper4.5x5MelSmothers2013” “CanyonDeChelly04pencil_paper4.5x5MelSmothers2013” “CanyonDeChelly05pencil_paper4.5x5MelSmothers2013” “CanyonDeChelly06pencil_paper4.5x5MelSmothers2013” “CanyonDeChelly07pencil_paper4.5x5MelSmothers2013” “CanyonDeChelly08pencil_paper4.5x5MelSmothers2013” “Above Half Moon Lake pencil_paper4.5x5MelSmothers2013” “Above Timberline pencil_paper4.5x5MelSmothers2013” “Flag Pole Peak pencil_paper4.5x5MelSmothers2013” “HalfContinue readingSummer Drawings 2013
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