Mell, Ed (1942-2024)

Modernist Western artist Ed Mell has been celebrated by collectors for fifty years for his distinctive take on the American West. Although he achieved success in commercial art in New York City early in his career, after 10 years in Manhattan, Mell was ready to return to his home state of Arizona to create fine art depicting the land he loved. Notable public and private collections feature Mell’s work, including The Forbes Collection, Tucson Museum of Art, Diane Keaton, Mountain Bell in Denver, U-Haul Corporation, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Coors, Tri-Star Pictures, and Phoenix Art Museum.

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Ed Mell • One Man Show 2022

Ed Mell • One Man Show 2022

Ed Mell - New Works 2020

Ed Mell - New Works 2020

Ed Mell: Celebrated Arizona Artist (Part One) - Epi. 152, Host Dr. Mark Sublette

Ed Mell: Celebrated Arizona Artist (Part One) - Epi. 152, Host Dr. Mark Sublette

Ed Mell came by the studio today and I was thrilled to be able to record a 2-part podcast with him. The first hour (Epi. 152) is kind of an origin story for Ed. How he got to become an artist and how he found his way in the world. From sculpture to flowers, to figurative works, this is one that everyone needs to listen to.

Ed Mell: Celebrated Arizona Artist (Part Two) - Epi. 153, Host Dr. Mark Sublette

Ed Mell: Celebrated Arizona Artist (Part Two) - Epi. 153, Host Dr. Mark Sublette

In the second part (Epi. 153), we go into a bit more detail about the people that influenced him and the types of things he's doing these days. From sculpture to flowers, to figurative works, this is one that everyone needs to listen to.