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.to
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Artist: Mel Davis
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
[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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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
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
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
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
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Oil, Panel, Canvas
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
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
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Still Life Blue Wash 2 - bright, colorful, still life, oil on canvas on panel
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This abstract oil composition by Montreal born Mel Davis takes a traditional theme—the still life—fruit on a table, draped in a white cloth and imaginatively re-interprets it in a fr...
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Portrait - rich, dark, expressive, figurative abstract, oil on linen
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Located in Bloomfield, ON
As William Shakespeare is reputed to have said, ‘The eyes are the windows to your soul.” In this classic portrait, Montreal born artist Mel Davis has captured dark eyes framed by dar...
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Fruit Bowl - rich, colourful, abstracted still life, oil on canvas over panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
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