Let the Beauty We Love Be How We Live

For over 30 years, Mel Ahlborn’s Illumination Studio has served museums, film companies, academic institutions and private clients. A painter, sculptor and illuminator, Mel Ahlborn brings symbols and texts from anthropology and history to work side by side with direct observation.

  • Ready to Hang Art

    Quick-ship art can arrive at your home or office in as little as 5 days with expedited* shipping. (*Additional charges may apply.)

  • Commissioned Art

    One-of-a-kind works to your specifications are available : paintings, illuminations, bronze sculpture, mosaics, and more.

  • Capsule Collection Exhibitions

    Mel Ahlborn's work is available for gallery exhibition and representation.

  • Since 1989

    Mel Ahlborn has worked as an artist and art consultant since 1989.

Seeing Is Believing

At Illumination Studio Carmel, we specialize in exceptional craftsmanship using Old World techniques - gilding, fine art portraiture, manuscript illumination, mosaic, bookbinding, bespoke design. We invite you to plan your visit - let us know when you'll be in town and we'll set up a private tour for you.

Let's Make A Date!