I was raised outside of a small town in Northeast Texas and I was inspired by the wide-open space that surrounded me. That connection to space is the ...catalyst for my work.
My paintings reflect an interest in the landscape and the inhabitants and mythologies that accompany it. They give me the opportunity to explore representational and abstract subjects.
I begin with a dark underpainting and define the form by applying layers using lighter tonal values, to achieve a representation of light defining form.
I live and work in Taos, NM.
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Ray-Mel CorneliusNew Years Day30 by 24 inches, acrylic on canvas Ro2 Art, Dallas, TX© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusLonghorn 230 by 40 in, acrylic on canvas Jane Hamilton Fine Art, Tucson, AZ© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusLonghorn 130 by 40 inches, acrylic on canvas Jane Hamilton Fine Art, Tucson, AZ© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusMoonflower with Haiku48 by 36 inches acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusDragonfly with Haiku18 by 36 inches acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusCactus Flower with Haiku48 by 48 inches acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusSnail with Haiku16 by 20 inches acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusHummingbird with Haiku24 by 30 inches acrylic on canvas Ro2 Art Dallas, TX© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusWildflower in the Breeze18 by 24 inches acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusLarge Animal on a Small Canvas 18 by 10 inches acrylic on canvas Ro2 Art Dallas, TX© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusLarge Animal on a Small Canvas 28 by 10 inches acrylic on canvas Ro2 Art Dallas, TX© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusSmall Coastal Landscape8 by 10 inches acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusSmall Seaside Landscape8 by 10 inches acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusState Bird: CA5 by 7 inches acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusWanderers Creek16 by 16 inches acrylic on canvas David Anthony Fine Art Taos, NM© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusMountain Bluejay20 by 16 acrylic on canvas Copper Moon Gallery Taos, NM© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusMockingbird with Haiku30 by 40 inches, acrylic on canvas David Anthony Fine Art Taos, NM© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusHowling Moon20 by 10 inches, acrylic on canvas David Anthony Fine Art Taos, NM© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusCactus Jackrabbit20 by 16 inches, acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusCardinal with Haiku24 by 30 inches, acrylic on canvas David Anthony Fine Art Taos, NM© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusAtmosphere with Windmills30 by 40 inches, acrylic on canvas Ro2 Art Dallas, TX© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusAtmosphere with Diner Sign18 by 24 inches, acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusCactus Bloom24 by 24 inches, acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusAtmosphere with Mountain Man24 by 18 inches, acrylic on canvas Collection of Mercedes Benz© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusReinhardt Elementary MuralA special project, this mural was created digitally, printed on Dibond aluminum and attached to the walls at the Reinhardt Elementary School in Dallas, TX. Overall size: Left - 12 by 32 ft. Right - 12 by 24 ft.© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusAtmosphere with Collinwood20 by 16 inches, acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusAtmospheric Flying Machine I8 by 10 inches, acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusAtmospheric Flying Machine8 by 10 inches, acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusAtmospheric Flying Machine III8 by 10 inches, acrylic on canvas Ro2 Art, Dallas, TX© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusAtmospheric Flying Machine IV8 by 10 inches, acrylic on canvas Ro2 Art, Dallas, TX© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusAtmospheric Flying Machine II8 by 10 inches, acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusAtmospheric Flying Machine V8 by 10 inches, acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusWild Iris24 by 18 inches, acrylic on canvas David Anthony Fine Art, Taos, NM© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusShapes in the Clouds9 by 12 inches, acrylic on canvas Ro2 Art, Dallas, TX© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusJackrabbit, Rocks and Hollyhocks18 by 14 inches, acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusAtmosphere with Dog Walker14 by 11 inches, acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusAtmosphere with Pool and Fireflies14 by 11 inches, acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusAtmosphere with Painted Sails14 by 11 inches, acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusBlack Bear with Apricot Tree18 by 14 inches, acrylic on canvas Private collection© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusSnow Bear18 by 14 inches, acrylic on canvas David Anthony Fine Art Taos, NM© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusJackrabbit with Tumbleweeds16 by 20 inches, acrylic on canvas David Anthony Fine Art Taos, NM© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusHalf Moon Bison24 by 24 inches, acrylic on canvas© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusFlying Machine Over A Floral Landscape12 by 9 inches, acrylic on canvas© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusJackrabbit Rex30 by 24 inches, acrylic on canvas© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusFlying Machine Over Abiquiu12 by 9 inches, acrylic on canvas© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusMockingbird with Scattered Clouds9 by 12 inches, acrylic on canvas© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusVeedon Sheep14 by 11 inches, acrylic on canvas Jane Hamilton Fine Art Tucson, AZ© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius
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Ray-Mel CorneliusSaguaro Jackrabbit16 by 16 inches, acrylic on canvas Jane Hamilton Fine Art Tucson, AZ© 2024 Ray-Mel Cornelius