Mel Sarbey

Deeply inspired by wildlife, nature and vast landscapes, each painting serves as an expression of Mel Sarbey's love for animals and the natural world. She aims to create a unique story within every piece, using painting as a medium to convey emotion and life’s powerful beauty. Art painted with feeling and the love of life.

The works are characterized by textured canvases with multiple layers, and the gallery-wrapped format eliminates the need for framing. Her award-winning art has been showcased in numerous galleries and museums across the United States.

2025 Exhibizone, Canada
“Skyward 2025” Juried Exhibition

2023 The Brinton Museum, WY
"Birds of the Rocky Mountain Region" Juried Competition

2021 311 Gallery, Raleigh NC
"All Abstract" Juried Exhibition

2020 bG Gallery
"Animal Behavior" Juried Exhibit

2020 River Arts Center, WI
“Wings & Water” Juried Exhibition
Won "Best in Show" Award

2019 Contemporary Art Gallery
"All Animal" Art Exhibition

2018 Black Earth Gallery, IA
"Bite Me" Juried Show

2017 AC Gallery, Miami, FL
Miami Art Week

2016 Annmarie Arts Center, MD
"SWARM: Invasion of the Insect"
Juried Exhibition

2013 Flamingo Gardens, FL
Juried Art Exhibition
Won "Best in Show" Award

2011 Flamingo Gardens, FL
Flamingo Art Exhibition

2005 Anne Kolb Nature Gallery, FL
"Artnaturally"
Everglades Artist's Exhibition

2002 Anne Kolb Nature Gallery, FL
Hollywood Art Guild Exhibition

2001 Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art
Birds in Art Tour

2001 Genesee Museum, NY
John L. Wehle Gallery of Wildlife
Exhibition

2000 Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum,WI
"Birds in Art" Juried Exhibition
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