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Hi, I’m Mel.

If art inspired by the West sounds like your jam, you are in the right place!

I am a mixed-media artist living in Durango, Colorado. I create landscapes & illustrations in my high desert home, nestled next to the rugged San Juan Mountains.

Introducing my latest collection of work inspired by the Wild West…

COWGIRLS & BANDITS

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I can’t wait to paint in the mountains again this summer! TBH I’m pretty terrible at painting plein air, but maybe that has something to do with the fact that I hardly ever do it? 🤔 I’m determined to go more frequently and get be
Durango is finally greening up, though I don’t think anything can compare to the green that carpeted the hills and mesas last year! Painted this little “window” landscape last year and it’s still one of my faves 💚🌱 #mount
If cowgirlcore isn’t a thing, can we make it one? #westerncolorado #southwesternstyle #westerncore #watercolorillustration #westernartist #westernwallart #westernillustration #durangoart #durangoartist #coloradoartist #coloradoartists #colora
This Bandit is bringing the vibes today bc Monday morning has got me feeling like I need an extra cup of coffee 🥱 #westerncolorado #southwesternstyle #cowboyart #watercolorillustration #westernartist #westernwallart #westernillustration #durangoart