Our artists
# Art is personal—so are the people who make it.
Our Artists
M. S. Miller and David Manzi, A Harmony in Contracting Style
Meet the Artists of 13Lemons
Art is personal—so are the people who make it. At 13Lemons, every piece begins with the eye, memory, and lived experience of the artists behind the work. These are artists who see the world differently, who translate light, landscape, and quiet human moments into images meant to anchor a room and stir something deeper.
Below, meet M.S. Miller and David Manzi—two artists whose practices complement each other while bringing distinct voices to the gallery.
M.S. Miller
Mediums: Oil Pastel, Watercolor Paint, Watercolor Pencil, Acrylic, Handmade Paper
Based In: Las Vegas, NV
M.S. Miller explores beauty, resilience, and wonder through layered color, mixed media, and intentional composition. Her work blends classical influence with contemporary sensibilities—think Baroque-inspired light, a modern triadic palette, and emotional storytelling grounded in real people, real memories, and real landscapes.
Many pieces draw from Michelle’s personal experiences: her daughter discovering tide pools, the quiet strength of desert flora, the sharp ache of injustice, and the everyday acts of perseverance from the communities around her. Whether photorealistic or expressive, each artwork asks the viewer to slow down and actually *feel* something—transcendence, curiosity, tenderness, or clarity.
Her process is hands-on and deeply intentional. Handmade paper, stitched elements, layered pastels, and dynamic symmetry guides shape the compositions, giving each piece its own gravity and presence. The result: artworks that are emotional without being sentimental, modern without losing warmth, and grounded while still reaching toward something bigger.
David Manzi
Medium: Fine Art Photography
Based In: The American West
David Manzi’s work is rooted in light—moonlight on sandstone, dusk settling between canyon walls, fleeting color shifts that most people never even notice. His landscapes are quiet, cinematic, and patient. He studies a place until it reveals its own rhythm, then captures the exact moment when everything aligns.
His style is defined by clarity, balanced composition, and an almost meditative stillness. These aren’t postcard landscapes—they’re intimate portraits of place. Subtle textures, tonal transitions, and atmospheric shifts draw the viewer in slowly, rewarding attention with depth and calm.
David prints all work to museum standards, focusing on tonal accuracy and archival longevity. Whether a sweeping vista or a minimalist desert moment, each photograph holds space beautifully in modern, contemporary, and transitional interiors.
Why Their Work Belongs in Your Space
Art from M.S. Miller and David Manzi holds its own in a room—whether it’s a clean modern living space, a warm Southwestern home, or a polished professional environment. Their combined strengths create a collection that feels cohesive yet varied:
- Emotional storytelling + atmospheric realism
- Southwest palettes, desert light, and natural forms
- Pieces that pair effortlessly with wood, linen, stone, metal, and neutral interiors
- Artwork that feels lived-in, personal, and timeless—not mass-produced
Every piece in the gallery comes with transparent details, accurate size guidance, room mockups on request, and an artist you can actually talk to. This is collecting made human.
