Krystii Melaine (Australian, Washington, born 1963). Krystii Melaine is a figurative and portrait artist on a journey of artistic exploration of the people and animals of the American West. Classically trained in the realist tradition of the Old Masters, Krystii's goal is to capture the essence of each personality or creature and provides the viewer with a glimpse into their lives, using the richness and subtlety of oil paints on linen to tell their stories.
Born in the Australian town of Bairnsdale, Victoria, Krystii Melaine was a quiet child who carefully observed the people and wildlife encountered in her life. Announcing at the age of four that she was going to be an artist, Krystii won her first art competition at seven. Constantly drawing and painting, she was selling paintings and accepting commissions by the age of fourteen. Following university studies in painting, drawing and graphic design, Krystii established her own fashion design company.
By her early twenties she had developed it into one of the largest bridal and evening-wear companies in Australia. Employing 50 staff and showing her designs around the world gave her great insight into human nature. Through the process of designing and fitting elaborate gowns for individual clients, Krystii gained an intimate understanding of the human form and the structure of clothing, and this knowledge informs her portraiture and figurative paintings today.
A burning desire to return to painting led Krystii to five years of study in traditional tonal realism with Australian artist, Graham Moore. Drawing on Moore's 80 years of artistic experience provided her with a strong background in portraiture, figurative and still life painting.
A trip to the USA in 1998 rekindled her fascination with the American West and was the catalyst for her ongoing quest to develop an artistic interpretation within the Western Art genre. Krystii paints to capture the many individuals encountered on her travels, recording moments in their contemporary lives, or re-creating the lives of their ancestors who shaped the history of America. Horses are an integral part of this rich tapestry of Western life, whether as the working partner of cowboys or an essential element of survival and culture for Native Americans. The distinctive wildlife of this region is another facet of Krystii's repertoire, rounding out her telling of the stories of the West.
In 2010, Krystii moved with her husband, author and historian Michael K. Cecil, from Australia to Spokane, Washington, to be closer to her favorite region and its people. In-depth research and hands-on experience informs her paintings, including making and beading the clothing and equipment for her Native American portraits. Once all the elements and details of a painting have been thoroughly researched and planned, Krystii sketches the composition in a loose wash of color and tone on a linen panel to establish the basic concept. Then painting alla prima, she begins at the focal point and completes each area as she works, paying careful attention to all of the myriad elements. She works to bring her subjects to life on the canvas, allowing viewers to personally connect with each person or animal and feel we know them.
KRYSTII MELAINE (AMERICAN, BORN 1963) Encircled Green Heron 2000 oil on paper signed lower right: Krystii Melanie 39.5 x 70cm OTHER NOTES Krystii Melaine is a highly acclaimed artist whose paintings are housed in prestigious private and museum collections around the world. For more information visit https://krystiimelaine.com/
KRYSTII MELAINE (AMERICAN, BORN 1963) Dusty Moorhen oil on paper signed lower right: Krystii Melanie 47 x 43cm OTHER NOTES Krystii Melaine is a highly acclaimed artist whose paintings are housed in prestigious private and museum collections around the world. For more information visit https://krystiimelaine.com/
KRYSTII MELAINE (AMERICAN, BORN 1963) Greater Flamingos 1999 oil on paper signed lower right: Krystii Melanie 60 x 44.5cm OTHER NOTES Krystii Melaine is a highly acclaimed artist whose paintings are housed in prestigious private and museum collections around the world. For more information visit https://krystiimelaine.com/
Krystii Melaine (Australian American, born 1963). An original oil painting on canvas board. Titled, "Steady Gaze: Tiger," produced 2004. A realist work in the Photorealism style depicting a recumbent tiger great cat depicted with a landscape background. Artist signed and dated 2004 in Roman numerals to lower right. Presented in a gilt wood frame. Certificate of authenticity affixed to back. Work Size: 12.25 x 18.25 in. Dimensions: 17.25 X 23.5 X 2 in. Condition: Good overall condition having mild surface wear. Frame having mild to moderate wear to edges and corner. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $95 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Krystii Melaine (Australian/American, b. 1963) Flat Creek Duet, 2006 oil on board signed Krystii Melaine (lower left) 20 x 32 inches Property from the Collection of Robert P. Hunter, Jr. and Barbara Hunter, Alpharetta, Georgia
Krystii Melaine (Australian/American, b. 1963) Eagles oil on board signed Krystii Melaine (lower left) 40 x 30 inches Property from the Collection of Robert P. Hunter, Jr. and Barbara Hunter, Alpharetta, Georgia
Krystii Melaine Ever Watchful 2011 oil on canvas 8 h x 10 w in (20 x 25 cm) Signed to lower left 'Krystii Melaine'. Provenance: Ron Kobli's Decoys & Wildlife Gallery, Frenchtown, NJ | Acquired from the previous in 2012 by the present owner This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Krystii Melaine (Australian, b. 1963) Lair of the Cat - Leopard , 2005 oil on canvas signed Krystii Melaine (lower right) 19 x 39 inches Property from the Collection of Robert P. Hunter, Jr. and Barbara Hunter, Alpharetta, Georgia
Krystii Melaine (Australian, b. 1963) The Weathered Fence , 1999 oil on board signed Krystii Melaine (lower right) 26 x 18 inches Property from the Collection of Robert P. Hunter, Jr. and Barbara Hunter, Alpharetta, Georgia
ARTIST: Krystii Melaine (Australian, Washington, born 1963) NAME: Lean On Me YEAR: 2018 MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 9 x 12 inches / 23 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 17 x 20 inches / 42 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: Lower left PROVENANCE: from artist's gallery Colbert, WA (has original gallery labels on verso) SIMILAR ARTISTS: Joffa Kerr, Charles Ringer, John Gawne, Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey, Carrie L Fogwell Ballantyne, Tim Shinabarger, Karen Vance, Steven Lang, Laurie Lee, Karmel Timmons, Blake Neubert, Fred Fellows, Dave McGary, Bob Barlow, Donna Howell-Sickles, Pati Stajcar CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 116057 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $60 + insurance. Krystii Melaine (Australian, Washington, born 1963) Krystii Melaine is a figurative and portrait artist on a journey of artistic exploration of the people and animals of the American West. Classically trained in the realist tradition of the Old Masters, Krystii's goal is to capture the essence of each personality or creature and provides the viewer with a glimpse into their lives, using the richness and subtlety of oil paints on linen to tell their stories. Born in the Australian town of Bairnsdale, Victoria, Krystii Melaine was a quiet child who carefully observed the people and wildlife encountered in her life. Announcing at the age of four that she was going to be an artist, Krystii won her first art competition at seven. Constantly drawing and painting, she was selling paintings and accepting commissions by the age of fourteen. Following university studies in painting, drawing and graphic design, Krystii established her own fashion design company. By her early twenties she had developed it into one of the largest bridal and evening-wear companies in Australia. Employing 50 staff and showing her designs around the world gave her great insight into human nature. Through the process of designing and fitting elaborate gowns for individual clients, Krystii gained an intimate understanding of the human form and the structure of clothing, and this knowledge informs her portraiture and figurative paintings today. A burning desire to return to painting led Krystii to five years of study in traditional tonal realism with Australian artist, Graham Moore. Drawing on Moore's 80 years of artistic experience provided her with a strong background in portraiture, figurative and still life painting. A trip to the USA in 1998 rekindled her fascination with the American West and was the catalyst for her ongoing quest to develop an artistic interpretation within the Western Art genre. Krystii paints to capture the many individuals encountered on her travels, recording moments in their contemporary lives, or re-creating the lives of their ancestors who shaped the history of America. Horses are an integral part of this rich tapestry of Western life, whether as the working partner of cowboys or an essential element of survival and culture for Native Americans. The distinctive wildlife of this region is another facet of Krystii's repertoire, rounding out her telling of the stories of the West. In 2010, Krystii moved with her husband, author and historian Michael K. Cecil, from Australia to Spokane, Washington, to be closer to her favorite region and its people. In-depth research and hands-on experience informs her paintings, including making and beading the clothing and equipment for her Native American portraits. Once all the elements and details of a painting have been thoroughly researched and planned, Krystii sketches the composition in a loose wash of color and tone on a linen panel to establish the basic concept. Then painting alla prima, she begins at the focal point and completes each area as she works, paying careful attention to all of the myriad elements. She works to bring her subjects to life on the canvas, allowing viewers to personally connect with each person or animal and feel we know them. Krystii's fine art is exhibited in museum exhibitions including Masters of the American West at the Autry National Center, Quest For The West at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, The Russell at the CM Russell Museum, Cowgirl Up! at the Desert Cabaleros Western Museum, The Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Western Visions at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, and Night of Artists at the Briscoe Western Art Museum. Her awards include Best of Show 2D twice at Cowgirl Up! and once at Heart of the West, The Artist's Choice Award at Cowgirl Up!, The Painting Award at the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale, the Western Award at the Scottsdale Salon, Best of Show at NatureWorks in Oklahoma four times, and many from the Wildlife Art Society of Australasia. Articles about her work have appeared in numerous magazines, and she has been featured in several books. Krystii has 18 paintings in permanent museum collections in the USA and Australia. Krystii Melaine's compelling oil paintings document her personal journey of discovery in the American West, capturing the varied personalities and telling their stories with all the skills of a master artist.
ARTIST: Krystii Melaine (Australian, Washington, born 1963) NAME: Rewind YEAR: 2014 MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. Minor wear to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 12 x 9 inches / 30 x 23 cm FRAME SIZE: 20 x 18 inches / 50 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: Lower right PROVENANCE: from artist's gallery Colbert, WA (has original gallery labels on verso) SIMILAR ARTISTS: Joffa Kerr, Charles Ringer, John Gawne, Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey, Carrie L Fogwell Ballantyne, Tim Shinabarger, Karen Vance, Steven Lang, Laurie Lee, Karmel Timmons, Blake Neubert, Fred Fellows, Dave McGary, Bob Barlow, Donna Howell-Sickles, Pati Stajcar CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 116056 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $60 + insurance. Krystii Melaine (Australian, Washington, born 1963) Krystii Melaine is a figurative and portrait artist on a journey of artistic exploration of the people and animals of the American West. Classically trained in the realist tradition of the Old Masters, Krystii's goal is to capture the essence of each personality or creature and provides the viewer with a glimpse into their lives, using the richness and subtlety of oil paints on linen to tell their stories. Born in the Australian town of Bairnsdale, Victoria, Krystii Melaine was a quiet child who carefully observed the people and wildlife encountered in her life. Announcing at the age of four that she was going to be an artist, Krystii won her first art competition at seven. Constantly drawing and painting, she was selling paintings and accepting commissions by the age of fourteen. Following university studies in painting, drawing and graphic design, Krystii established her own fashion design company. By her early twenties she had developed it into one of the largest bridal and evening-wear companies in Australia. Employing 50 staff and showing her designs around the world gave her great insight into human nature. Through the process of designing and fitting elaborate gowns for individual clients, Krystii gained an intimate understanding of the human form and the structure of clothing, and this knowledge informs her portraiture and figurative paintings today. A burning desire to return to painting led Krystii to five years of study in traditional tonal realism with Australian artist, Graham Moore. Drawing on Moore's 80 years of artistic experience provided her with a strong background in portraiture, figurative and still life painting. A trip to the USA in 1998 rekindled her fascination with the American West and was the catalyst for her ongoing quest to develop an artistic interpretation within the Western Art genre. Krystii paints to capture the many individuals encountered on her travels, recording moments in their contemporary lives, or re-creating the lives of their ancestors who shaped the history of America. Horses are an integral part of this rich tapestry of Western life, whether as the working partner of cowboys or an essential element of survival and culture for Native Americans. The distinctive wildlife of this region is another facet of Krystii's repertoire, rounding out her telling of the stories of the West. In 2010, Krystii moved with her husband, author and historian Michael K. Cecil, from Australia to Spokane, Washington, to be closer to her favorite region and its people. In-depth research and hands-on experience informs her paintings, including making and beading the clothing and equipment for her Native American portraits. Once all the elements and details of a painting have been thoroughly researched and planned, Krystii sketches the composition in a loose wash of color and tone on a linen panel to establish the basic concept. Then painting alla prima, she begins at the focal point and completes each area as she works, paying careful attention to all of the myriad elements. She works to bring her subjects to life on the canvas, allowing viewers to personally connect with each person or animal and feel we know them. Krystii's fine art is exhibited in museum exhibitions including Masters of the American West at the Autry National Center, Quest For The West at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, The Russell at the CM Russell Museum, Cowgirl Up! at the Desert Cabaleros Western Museum, The Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Western Visions at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, and Night of Artists at the Briscoe Western Art Museum. Her awards include Best of Show 2D twice at Cowgirl Up! and once at Heart of the West, The Artist's Choice Award at Cowgirl Up!, The Painting Award at the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale, the Western Award at the Scottsdale Salon, Best of Show at NatureWorks in Oklahoma four times, and many from the Wildlife Art Society of Australasia. Articles about her work have appeared in numerous magazines, and she has been featured in several books. Krystii has 18 paintings in permanent museum collections in the USA and Australia. Krystii Melaine's compelling oil paintings document her personal journey of discovery in the American West, capturing the varied personalities and telling their stories with all the skills of a master artist. AWARDS Cowgirl Up!, Desert Caballeros Western Museum - First Prize Two-Dimensional on Canvas 2012 Cowgirl Up!, Desert Caballeros Western Museum - Artist's Choice Award 2012 Portrait Society of America - Honorable Mention, Members Only Competition-Outside the Box, & Best Portfolio 2012 Masters of the American West, Autry National Center - Award of Merit 2011 ?Scottsdale Salon, Legacy Galleries - Western Award 2011 Cowgirl Up!, Desert Caballeros Western Museum - First Prize 2 Dimensional 2009 Heart of the West, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame - Best of Show 2008 Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale - Painting Award 2004 Arts For The Parks - Award Of Merit: Bird 2002 NatureWorks Wildlife Art Show - Best of Show 2011, 06, 02, 01, Miniature Award & Best Body of Work 2000 Annual Wildlife Art Exhibition - Eltham Wiregrass Gallery - Most Popular Exhibit 2001, 00, 99, 98 Wildlife Art Society of Australasia - Best Australian Native Wildlife 1999, Highly Commended 2001, 98, 95 Wildlife Art Society of Australasia - Best Exhibit- runner up 1998, Best Oil 1997, Geoff Douglas Award 1994 Wildlife Art Society of Australasia - Peoples Choice - Most Popular Exhibit- 2000, 97, second 99, 98 Wildlife Art Society of Australasia - Peoples Choice - Most Popular Artist 1998, 97 Wildlife Art Society of Australasia - Artists Choice - Most Popular Artist- 1997, 96, second 99, 98 Wildlife Art Society of Australasia - Artists Choice - Most Popular Exhibit-1997, second 98 Alice Bale Art Award for Oil - Winner 1996, Finalist 99, 97, 95, Travelling Scholarship Finalist 1997 Toorak College Art Exhibition - Best Oil 1997
Krystii Melaine [ 1947 - American ]. Title "Perfect Loop". Subject matter features a cowboy on horseback, ready to lasso livestock, against a warm yellow skyline. Original oil painting on board. Signed lower left. Board measures 18" x 14". Frame measures 25" x 20 7/8". Condition: Good to very good condition, Estate fresh to market. Frame having mild storage related wear. Guaranteed Authentic. Hill Auction Gallery In house continental USA domestic shipping $150 USD plus insurance. INV (110)
"Even the toughest cowboys can have a sensitive side, and this one is as tough as they come. But his old red shirt has faded to pink, and he has matched it with some fancy chaps. His palomino horse is pretty tough too, but a long mane can get in the way when working, so taking the time to braid it is a practical move. At the end of a long day, the setting sun casts a warm glow that allowed me to explore rich colors. I love to capture unexpected combinations of appearance and character like this, and to preserve them so that others can enjoy them with me." -K.M.
On a large Montana ranch, a huge herd of horses was being moved from winter to summer pastures. Controlling the herd took many cowboys strategically placed along the route. This one was waiting for the herd to appear over the hills, and his horse could already sense the arrival of many old friends. As they waited in the peaceful Montana morning, the cowboy said gently to his horse, "Can you see 'em, buddy?" This quiet moment of anticipation, with distant birdsong drifting on the morning air, was soon replaced with thundering hooves, dust and action. But I loved painting the connection between cowboy and horse as they both look forward to what is coming. For Bozeman?
Powerful symbols give this beautiful horse superior strength. Lightning flashes from his eyes, hail-stones strike from his shoulders, and split feathers in his mane give him the speed of a hawk. Two white hands show that his rider has touched the enemy in battle, deeds of bravery that are highly respected. The power of this beautiful stallion is irresistible and I love expressing his exuberance in my paintings. -K.M.
Krystii Melaine, (20th/21st century), "The Night Ahead" Grey Wolf, oil on canvas panel coated with liquin. Painted November 2006-January 2007 . Signed and copyrighted lower right. Dimensions - 14" X 24" ,frame 20" X 29.5"
Krystii Melaine (20th/21st century) "Out of Texas" oil on canvas panel. Panel: 15"H x 30"W; Frame: 23.75"H x 38.75"W. Signed lower left, "Krystii Melaine". Krystii exhibits in many prestigious shows including the Masters of the American West Exhibition & Sale; the Buffalo Bill Art Show; Arts for the Parks Show; and Birds in Art Exhibition & Show. In 2008, she won the Best of Show Award at the Heart of the West Exhibition, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, Ft. Worth, Texas.
Krystii Melaine (20th/21st century), "For Honor and Glory" 2010 oil on canvasboard. Canvasboard: 16"H x 20"W; Frame: 26"H x 30"W. Signed lower right, "Krystii Melaine". Dated on verso.
