Nell Melcher, world traveler, teacher and local artist whose work was shown in more than 50 galleries, featured by Kenwood Vineyards, and honored by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, died May 20 in Point Reyes Station after struggles with a long illness. She was 84.
A life-long seeker of beauty and meaning, Ms. Melcher prided herself on always being able to support herself through her artwork alone. Born to artistic parents Bernice and…