
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.
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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.)
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Commissioned Art
One-of-a-kind works to your specifications are available : paintings, illuminations, bronze sculpture, mosaics, and more.
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Capsule Collection Exhibitions
Mel Ahlborn's work is available for gallery exhibition and representation.
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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.
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