Evening Structure 24" x 12" oil on panel
Evening Structure
24" x 12" oil on panel
Elevated 10" x 8" oil on panel
Elevated 10" x 8" oil on panel
Taos Plateau 36” x 12” encaustic, oil on panel
Taos Plateau
36” x 12” encaustic, oil on panel
By the Gorge 36” x 12” encaustic, oil on panel
By the Gorge
36” x 12” encaustic, oil on panel
Lifted 10" x 8" oil on panel
Lifted
10" x 8" oil on panel
What A Cluster 10" x 8" oil on canvas with frame
What A Cluster
10" x 8" oil on canvas with frame
Western Skies 10" x 8" encaustic, oil on panel
Western Skies 10" x 8" encaustic, oil on panel
Coordinates 24" x 12" oil on panel
Coordinates
24" x 12" oil on panel
Opaline I 36 x 12 encaustic, oil on panel
Opaline I
36 x 12 encaustic, oil on panel
Light Years 10" x 8" oil on panel
Light Years 10" x 8" oil on panel
Opaline II 36 x 12 encaustic, oil on panel
Opaline II
36 x 12 encaustic, oil on panel

Shannon Mello

 

Artist Statement

 

Shannon Mello’s intentions of bringing new perspectives of earth and its elements into view are evident in her paintings. From the use of raw materials such as charcoal, rust, gold leafing and
pigments, her passion for the outdoors helps guide her creative endeavors. Her affection for the natural decomposition of elements and visual tension with human made materials began as a child. Often exploring in the woods, creeks, lakes, and then in the mountains, there was always an attachment to the contrast of human made objects and their surroundings.

Born in Michigan, now living in the West, inspiration from both regions can be found in her work, often including expansive skies and dappled water reflections. Shannon exhibits regularly in New Mexico, Colorado and the surrounding region. Shannon has been painting her whole life and now paints full time.