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Mel Davis Paintings

American, b. 1973
To great effect, Mel Davis uses colour, shape and patterns to convey emotion in this abstract composition. The palette is dramatic—rich tones of blues, green, orange and burgundy. “My paintings investigate iconic themes in art such as landscape, the portrait, the interior. I am interested in how we as makers and viewers can find endless modes of description and emotional connection in these classical representations.” Mel Davis She was born in Montreal and graduated from Concordia University with a BFA in 1998. A short study trip at the Slade School of Art in London was followed by a move to California where she acquired her MFA at the San Francisco Institute of Art. Davis still lives in the Bay area. Her work has been shown in both solo and group shows in Canada and the U.S.
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Artist: Mel Davis
Still Life (Study Of Leaves) - contemporary, still life, oil on canvas on panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary, still life, oil on canvas, on panel is by artist Mel Davis. In a style reminiscent of the French master Matisse, Montreal-born Mel Davis reinvents the traditional ...
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2010s Abstract Mel Davis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Panel, Graphite

Still Life With Dresser - contemporary, abstracted still life, oil on canvas
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The Still Life paintings created by Mel Davis are a masterful melange of bright colors and expressive, dynamic forms. The Montreal-born artist’s contemporary work is inspired by natu...
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2010s Abstract Mel Davis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Yellow Bowl - contemporary, abstracted still life, oil on canvas
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary, abstracted still life, oil on canvas is by artist Mel Davis. The distinctive contemporary paintings of Mel Davis have been admired by collectors throughout North ...
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2010s Contemporary Mel Davis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

[Don't You Remember] 1 - bold, rich, colorful, abstract, oil on canvas on panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
To great effect, Mel Davis uses colour, shape and patterns to convey emotion in this abstract composition. The palette is dramatic—rich tones of blues, green, orange and burgundy. ...
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2010s Abstract Mel Davis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

Skyscape - blue, pink, green, contemporary, abstract, oil on linen
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The contemporary paintings of Mel Davis are known for their fresh and distinctive perspective—their visionary aesthetic. The Montreal-born artist is often inspired by the natural wor...
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2010s Contemporary Mel Davis Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Waiting - contemporary, portrait, figurative abstract, oil on linen
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This romantic portrait of a young woman is by Canadian artist Mel Davis. The Canadian artist has developed a unique visual style that is reminiscent of the French masters of the last...
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2010s Contemporary Mel Davis Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Citrus With Bowl - contemporary, abstracted still life, oil on canvas
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A traditional still life is re-imagined in this delightful painting by Mel Davis. The Montreal-born artist creates abstract artwork that re-imagines traditionally familiar themes in ...
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2010s Abstract Mel Davis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Snow Doesn't Give A Soft White Damn - abstract, oil on canvas over panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this lyrical abstract work by Montreal born Mel Davis organic shapes intersect in a playful composition. Using form and colour--blue, yellow, blush pink, black and snow-white Davi...
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2010s Contemporary Mel Davis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

Stil Life (With Red Tablecloth 2) - colorful, abstract, oil on canvas on panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this charming abstract composition by Montreal born Mel Davis, a riot of bright colours in orange, yellow, deep blue, and mauve pop against the background of a red tablecloth...
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2010s Contemporary Mel Davis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

Speed - rich, expressive, floral, still life abstract, oil on linen on panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Montreal born Mel Davis creates beautiful abstract compositions using traditional themes. In this piece, a harmonious use of colour—bright white, burgundy, yellow and green appear in...
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2010s Contemporary Mel Davis Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Strong Feelings Lilies - lush, abstracted still life, oil on canvas over panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Flowers—rendered in simple shapes and soft colours—rosy pink, sky blue, pale yellow and deep green fill the canvas in this abstract painting by Mel Davis. The Montreal born artist wa...
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2010s Abstract Mel Davis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Panel, Graphite

Citrus With Drapery - colourful, abstracted still life, oil on canvas over panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Colour--bold and bright juicy shades of orange, yellow, purple and green play off a pale blue backdrop in this delightful still life by Montreal born artist Mel Davis. She creates ab...
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2010s Abstract Mel Davis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

Rish and Foses 1 - expressive, colourful, abstract, oil on canvas over panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this lyrical abstract work by Mel Davis organic shapes and fluid lines intersect in a playful horizontal composition. Using form and colour-bright blue, red and black contrast wit...
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2010s Abstract Mel Davis Paintings

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Oil, Panel, Canvas

Among The Worst, Something Left - colourful, abstract, oil on canvas on panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this vibrant abstract painting, Mel Davis appears to be commenting on the crisis of climate change. Organic shapes and an eclectic, masterful use of colour—bright green, orange, b...
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2010s Abstract Mel Davis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

Mirrors 1 - dark, dramatic, expressive, abstract, oil on canvas over panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this dramatic abstract painting by Montreal born Mel Davis, a blur of outdoor images is reflected in a mirror. The palette for this piece is black, gray, a touch of yellow and pal...
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2010s Abstract Mel Davis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

Mirrors (Black) - dark, expressive, abstract, oil on canvas over panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this dramatic abstract painting by Montreal born Mel Davis, a blur of outdoor images is reflected in a mirror. The palette for this piece is black, gray, a touch of yellow and pal...
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2010s Abstract Mel Davis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

Saucer Of Larks 3 - rich, expressive, colourful, abstract, oil on canvas
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Mel Davis is often inspired by nature to create expressive and colourful abstract compositions. This piece uses gestural markings in black to suggest birds in flight against a deep b...
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2010s Contemporary Mel Davis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mirror (Gray) - rich, expressive, colourful, abstract, oil on canvas over panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this compelling abstract painting Mel Davis uses colour and gestural markings to represent images reflected in a mirror. The palette for this piece—gray with bold black lines cont...
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2010s Abstract Mel Davis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

Sculpture - rich, dark, expressive, figurative abstract, oil on linen on panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this striking portrait, Mel Davis has captured a classic image--the torso of an ancient sculpture, clothed in robes. In art school, Davis studied and was influenced by the Europea...
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2010s Contemporary Mel Davis Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Mirror 1 - rich, muted colours, contemporary, abstract, oil on linen over panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A bathroom mirror reflects images from the outdoors in this abstract oil by Mel Davis. The Montreal born artist often re-imagines everyday objects in a contemporary way using colour,...
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2010s Abstract Mel Davis Paintings

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Oil, Panel, Linen

Rish and Foses 2 - expressive, colourful, abstract, oil on canvas over panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this lyrical abstract work by Mel Davis organic shapes and fluid lines intersect in a playful horizontal composition. Using form and colour-bright blue, red and black contrast wit...
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2010s Contemporary Mel Davis Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Canvas

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Eyes - expressive, colourful, contemporary, abstract, oil on canvas over panel
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Still Life (Citrus With Drapery) - colorful, abstract, oil on canvas on panel
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Citrus With Tablecloth 4 - lush, abstracted still life, oil on canvas over panel
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Still Life Blue Wash 2 - bright, colorful, still life, oil on canvas on panel
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Mel Davis paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Mel Davis paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Mel Davis in fabric, oil paint, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Mel Davis paintings, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of David A. Dreyer, Sarah Alexander, and Linda Jacobson. Mel Davis paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,200 and tops out at $13,500, while the average work can sell for $4,000.

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