Oooh! Nice pairing!

My shadow on the ground. I am holding a pre-rolled joint. no.

Went cold turkey off audio social media. It’s been hard but I have gotten so much done it’s kind of scary.

Stylized painting of a black, mask-like figure with large circular orange-and-red eyes and a small white nose. Snake-like forms, striped green with red bands, extend outward like arms or tendrils. Bright orange circular shapes float around the figure, suggesting suns or orbs. The background is a textured pale blue, with small abstract accents in red, yellow, and green.

"Juggling 3 Suns," oil on panel by Melwell, 6x6 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200

Steam cleaned my range and kitchen counters after a long while - no cam, no evidence except for that steamed smell that lingers like someone else’s perfume.

Black cat with gold eyes

Ms Cleo

xpressionist-style landscape painting featuring a wide, rolling green hill under a pale, textured sky. A band of blue sits along the top of the hill like a stylized ridge or distant water. In the foreground, abstract black silhouettes—tall, slender, and a silhouetted family stands across a golden strip of land, including one figure and a triangular plow form nearby. Below, the earth is depicted in layered reds, browns, and ochres with scattered square marks, suggesting soil, roots, or buried fragments. The composition blends organic shapes with geometric textures, creating a dreamlike, symbolic terrain.

"Through Thick and Thin," oil on panel by Melwell, 16x20 - Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200

It is! Just call me Donkey!

Windy, sound on for gasping and spitting from elm discs

Was just told I am looking dapper today. Do you agree?

Instagram is wasting my time, not allowing me to share my work, so today, you will find me in my studio, pouting.

Bluesky was doing its best 2008 Twitter impression last night

Artist’s workspace with a wooden easel holding a bright red canvas under two metal lamps, casting strong light. A cluttered table beside it is covered in a paint-splattered cloth, holding jars, brushes in containers, a palette with mixed colors, and small tools. In the background, a vibrant abstract painting hangs on the wall, echoing the lively, colorful energy of the studio.

Studio view

Abstract expressionist painting with thick, textured brushstrokes in white, cream, black, and earthy tones. Scattered across the canvas are rounded, flower-like forms in warm browns, ochres, and rust, outlined in dark lines, suggesting sliced branches or organic cross-sections. Energetic, layered strokes sweep across and partially obscure these shapes, creating a sense of movement and tension between structure and spontaneity.

"Dried Arrangement," oil on panel by Melwell 16x12 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200

Soft, expressionist-style still life of rounded floral forms clustered in a vase, rendered in vivid oranges, pinks, and yellows. Loose, sketch-like lines in dark blue and purple define the shapes, while pastel textures and blended colors create a glowing, almost sunlit effect against a warm, abstract background.

"Hot Colors, Still Life," pastels on board by Melwell, 6x8 - Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200

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Expressionist-style painting of a large purple iris in full bloom, its ruffled petals layered in rich shades of violet and lavender with bright yellow accents at the center. The flower fills most of the frame, surrounded by tall, blade-like green leaves, all set against a textured, pale background that emphasizes the bold color and sculptural form of the blossom.

Watch out! They're on the way ... all those outrageous bearded iris.

"Big Purple Iris," oil on canvas by Melwell, 20x16 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200

Expressionist-style painting of three black and white birds flying over a vibrant cornfield, with twisting green stalks and golden tassels bending in the wind under a textured blue sky. The dynamic brushstrokes and bold colors evoke a sense of motion and energy in nature.

"Wind in the Corn," oil on canvas by Melwell, 48x60 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200

Remember, remember the Turd in November.

WHCD’s Trump-Era Accessories Journalists plan to make a subtle but pointed statement with their attire at the annual gala, Status has learned, as Donald Trump prepares to attend for the first time.

Pocket squares? To protest Trump? Instead of making them printed, just make them white. All the better to wave in surrender.

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Bring them down.

A stylized painting of a small, rustic house with a reddish roof and pale tan walls sits in a dry, grassy landscape. A simple wooden fence angles across the foreground, with a narrow path leading to the house’s dark blue door. Behind the house, leafy green trees rise up, and beyond them a deep blue body of water stretches toward distant hills or mountains. The sky is filled with layered, soft gray and white clouds, giving the scene a calm, slightly moody atmosphere. The brushwork is loose and expressive, with visible strokes and simplified shapes.

"Another Fixer-Upper," oil on panel by Melwell, 16x12 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200

A textured painting of a desert landscape with layered mesas rising in the distance under a bright blue sky streaked with white clouds. The central mesa is dark and angular, with warm tones of rust, tan, and shadowed purple. In the foreground, rounded green cactus pads with hints of red and white marks cluster across sandy terrain painted in ochre and brown. Thick, visible brushstrokes give the scene a tactile, sculpted quality, emphasizing the rugged forms and shifting light of the desert.

"Distant Bluffs," oil on panel by Melwell, 12x12 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200

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Abstract painting with a mosaic-like structure of irregular, cell-shaped forms outlined in dark purple. A central black shape anchors the composition, surrounded by vibrant blocks of yellow, orange, red, and bright blue. Within the dark center, curved and looped lines suggest stylized, mask-like or face-like elements, though not clearly defined. The background is a pale, cool blue, creating contrast with the warm, saturated colors. The overall effect resembles stained glass or a network of organic cells enclosing layered, symbolic shapes.

"The Ventriloquist," oil on canvas by Melwell, 12x9 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200

Trump is learning quickly that Iran puts up a bigger fight than a 13-year-old girl.

Because the one circulating here won't share on Instagram because of its dimensions, I made a fresh one.

They are un-groomable, I hear.

Artist wearing a wide straw hat, sunglasses, and a bandana paints on a small orange canvas mounted inside a portable case, standing on a hillside overlooking a rural valley with scattered houses and snow-capped mountains in the distance.

We might have to take a plein air trip soon. The subtle spring colors are at their peak, and after the rain, green will be popping.

Expressive landscape painting of snow-covered mountains with bold blue shadows rising above a row of adobe houses, set against a warm red earth foreground.

"Mud Season," oil on panel by Melwell, 8x10 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200