Mel Davenport, a 28 year veteran of the Nashville Fire Department, is a self-taught artist who resides in rural Cottontown, TN, in Sumner County.

“I usually prefer to eliminate backgrounds in my work, and use only black and white, or a few solid colors, to enhance and accentuate my subjects.  The Art Deco movement of the 1930’s, and the sleek and modern styles of the Fabulous Fifties are my favorite inspirations.  I firmly believe in the maxim “less is more.”

For me, simple and bold is the way to go!