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Melwell
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Artist, musician, writer, smartass. #ND
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"Taos Horse Pasture," oil on canvas by Melwell, 17x17 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200
A colorful, stylized landscape painting of a mountain valley by artist Melwell. The composition features bold, angular brushstrokes and rich, contrasting colors. In the background, layers of blue-green mountains rise under a pale sky, their ridgelines outlined with red accents. Below them lies a patchwork of farmland, divided by reddish fence lines. Small white houses peek through clusters of golden-yellow and green trees that line the middle ground. In the foreground, a green pasture with grazing white horses (or sheep) is framed by geometric patches of fields in shades of ochre, olive, and gold. The artist’s signature, “Melwell,” appears at the lower left corner. The painting conveys a warm, rhythmic sense of the New Mexico landscape, with a balance between abstraction and natural harmony.
November 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Every time I open up LinkedIn, I see a new post about toxic bosses and workplaces, and I get re-traumatized from shit from 30 years ago (I'd name names but why?), and I wish I could let that shit go.
yeet the yoke
November 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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"Orchard," oil on panel by Melwell, 8x10 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at 1-575-737-9200
A colorful, semi-abstract landscape painting by Melwell Romancito showing a stylized orchard and village beneath gentle blue mountains. Rows of rounded green trees dotted with red fruit line the middle ground, while small white houses with red roofs peek through the foliage. Rolling yellow and lavender fields flow toward the viewer, bordered by curved lines and rhythmic red outlines that define hills, fences, and paths. On the right, clustered trees with thick green canopies stand against a pale sky streaked with red contour lines. The composition feels vibrant and dreamlike, evoking harmony between land, cultivation, and home.
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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"Over the High Desert Trail," oil on canvas by Melwell, 24x18 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200
An expressive oil painting by Melwell depicting a vivid Southwestern desert landscape beneath a dynamic sky. Broad, painterly brushstrokes in cool blues and greens capture distant mountains under swirling white clouds that seem to dance across the sky. The foreground features sculpted hills in warm ochres and siennas, punctuated by clusters of rounded green desert shrubs illuminated with touches of yellow. The composition draws the eye inward along a winding path through the terrain, balancing earth and sky with rhythmic energy and movement. The artist’s signature, “Melwell,” appears in red near the lower left.
November 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Know anyone you think might be going hungry? Don't ask, just do.
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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My favorite band just dropped new ones. BOK BOK BOKKOFF!
November 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Have you ever danced with the Devil?

"(It Was a) Wild Night at La Pepita," oil on canvas by Melwell, 24x36 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200
An expressive painting by Melwell Romancito shows a lively bar scene inside a cantina called “Pepita de Oro.” At the center, a woman in a bright blue dress gestures animatedly toward a man with a mustache wearing a white shirt, blue necktie, and dark pants, as if they are mid-argument or intense dance. The warm-toned room is filled with people — some seated at tables in conversation, others near the bar with colorful bottles lined on shelves behind them. A checkered floor and ceiling fans add depth and rhythm to the composition. The atmosphere feels charged with music, tension, and storytelling — capturing a “wild night” full of personality and emotion.
November 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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"Vecinos," oil on panel by Melwell, 16x12 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200
An expressive oil painting by Melwell depicts a small adobe house with blue doors and windows set in a colorful New Mexico landscape. Two silhouetted figures stand near the doorway beneath golden autumn trees whose foliage glows against the earth-toned foreground of pinks, ochres, and greens. Behind the scene rise dark green hills and a dramatic sky streaked with swirling gray and white clouds, evoking an approaching storm. The composition is lively with bold outlines and rhythmic brushwork, capturing both the warmth of community and the shifting moods of the high desert.
November 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Sachets
November 6, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, star anis, allspice, and cloves.

Beautiful textures and smells.

Here come the winter holidays.
November 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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"Abundant Table," oil on canvas by Melwell, 20x16 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200

This painting is the November selected artwork for prints and other items, on demand from Printify.

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An abstract painting dominated by cool blue tones, accented with vivid pops of yellow, orange, red, and green. The composition features overlapping circular and rectangular shapes that seem to float and interact across a pale blue background, evoking a sense of movement and buoyancy. Transparent, layered brushstrokes give depth and texture, with some forms outlined in soft greens or violets. The overall effect is playful yet contemplative—suggesting an arrangement of forms that might resemble flowers, bubbles, or an abundant tabletop seen through a dreamy, painterly lens. The artist’s signature, “Melwell,” appears faintly at the bottom left.
November 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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How 'bout that Full Moon, aye?

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Cant Stand The Moonlight
Collaboration with singer-songwriter Daniel McBrearty.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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"Autumn Valley," oil on panel by Melwell, 5x7 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200
An abstract landscape painting depicts a golden valley bordered by turquoise mountains beneath a pale, cloud-streaked sky. Rounded yellow and orange hills form a rhythmic line across the middle ground, their warm tones edged with bold red outlines. Bright green rectangular shapes suggest clusters of trees or shrubs scattered among the hills. The foreground consists of ochre and tan fields divided by vivid red paths or furrows, adding a sense of structure and movement. The painter’s initials, “M,” appear in the lower right corner, anchoring the composition. The color palette radiates warmth and energy, blending expressionist and Southwestern influences.
November 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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"Storm on the Mesa," oil on canvas by Melwell, 11x14 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200
An expressive landscape painting by Melwell depicts a stylized desert mesa beneath a vast, colorful sky. Dominating the scene is a towering purple cloud formation edged with glowing orange light, suggesting a storm or sunset. Broad horizontal bands of violet and lavender streak across the sky, echoing the mesa’s layered cliffs in the middle distance. The land below features curving tan paths and rounded green shrubs outlined in dark brown. The composition feels both geometric and fluid, with bold outlines and contrasting warm–cool tones creating a sense of rhythm and movement across the scene.
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Fun fact: I always keep one little peppercorn in my silverware drawer to keep me frosty.

IYKYK: mice
A White plastic silverware drawer organizer filled with silverware, with one peppercorn masquerading as rodent poop.
November 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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If you're a woman of a certain age ... youtube.com/shorts/TQMwF...
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YouTube video by Romancito House Media
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November 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Trump builds his palace as Americans face going hungry.

From The Guardian 11/2/25
November 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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"Frank's Album Cover," markers on paper by Melwell, 12x9 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200
Abstract ink and marker drawing featuring interconnected organic shapes outlined in fine black lines that weave and tangle like a neural web. Within the network, irregular rounded cells are filled with vivid colors—deep red, orange, and violet—distributed in loose clusters. The red and orange forms dominate the upper and central areas, while the lower region transitions into purples and magentas. The overall effect suggests a dynamic flow of energy or communication between cells, like a biological or cosmic network pulsing with color against a white textured background.
November 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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I'm making sachets and potpourris for the holidays. Right now, at my desk, I have a sachet of lavender, cinnamon, clove, allspice, and cedar oil. I can't wait to get the cedar shavings I ordered, along with other aromatic herbs and spices. My office smells delicious.
dried lavender flowers in a wooden bowl
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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In the past month, a serial child rapist has murdered 100 people in the Caribbean, destroyed the East Wing of the White House, neutralized our Congress, & stolen food from 20% of American children.

We pay him, house him, drive him, fly him, and pay for his bodyguards.

Call your reps
202-224-3121
November 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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"Never Enough Flowers," oil on linen panel by Melwell, 16x12 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200
An abstract oil painting titled Never Enough Flowers by Melwell Romancito. The composition is dominated by swirling, textured brushstrokes in shades of warm orange, beige, cream, and white, with bursts of blue, yellow, and red. Circular and petal-like forms emerge across the canvas, suggesting a bouquet of flowers in a vase. The paint is applied thickly, creating visible ridges and impasto texture. At the bottom center, a rounded white vase anchors the composition. The overall feeling is lively and expressive, blending structure and spontaneity to evoke both movement and warmth.
November 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Walking music for the Dead.

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All Souls at Twilight
An ambient stroll through the haunted streets of Taos, New Mexico on All Souls. visit http://ghostsoftaos.com
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November 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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"San Miguel," painted linocut print on paper by Melwell, 12 x 9 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200
A painting features a stylized depiction of Saint Michael slaying a dragon, rendered in bold, stained-glass-like lines. The central figure, an angelic warrior with a serene expression, wears a white robe and a golden halo. He grips a sword raised high, its blade gleaming against a bright blue sky. Beneath him, a green dragon twists with its head subdued under Saint Michael’s firm hand. Radiant yellow light emanates from the corners, symbolizing divine power or sunrise. The small, framed image stands out vividly against a flat, deep red background, signed “Melwell” and titled “San Miguel” beneath the scene.
November 1, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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"Everyone Had Something to Say," oil on canvas by Melwell, 11x14 – Call Parsons Gallery of the West at +1-575-737-9200
An oil painting by Melwell depicting a surreal domestic scene inside a bedroom. A couple lies sleeping under a thick red blanket, with a small white cat curled up at their feet. The woman has blonde hair and rests her arm over the man. Around the bed, a large group of somber, ghostlike figures gathers, all watching the sleepers silently. One bespectacled man in a suit stands near the bedside, while others fill the space by the dresser and window. The walls are decorated with framed landscapes, a tilted red clock, and a shelf of vases and figurines. Outside the window, a full moon glows over rolling hills. The color palette is warm but muted, with pinks, browns, and blues giving a dreamlike, uneasy stillness to the scene.
October 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Going through a weird phase: No enthusiasm for food. Barely remembering to eat. Meh. I am down to racing weight but the joke’s on me. No one wants to chase me. :-)
October 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM