tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979Sun, 27 Dec 2020 07:41:10 +0000Melody Lea LambACEOAnimal Artwww.melodylealamb.comMiniature ArtArtistMelody LambColored PencilOriginal ArtBunny ArtPaintingsMouseACEO definedcharity artmouse artsmall affordable artFantasy ArtRealism ArtCharmingArt for Critterssmall artArt PrintsChildrens Book Illustrationsmall paintingCutesmall original artbirdbird artlittle paintingsBunnyMiniature paintingbunny rabbitCatsWildlifeanimal charityBookmarkChristmascute mouse artanimal rescuebookmark artWildlife ArtFairy Artbaby birdbookmark collectorsbookmarkersIllustrationBirdsChristmas ornamentsDuncans Magic GardenEasterfrog artBaby BunnyBlack Catblack bunnybook markerdog artall about ACEOsSquirrelChickadeeChristmas Tree OrnamentSummerfrog princegift for the bookmark collectorBunny CardSpringnew bookmark designoriginal animal artEaster bunnyFlowersHorse LoveMoonlight MemoirsOld Dog HavenchipmunkhorserabbitArtist on TwitterGiclee PrintsHalloweenEaster giftsHorse 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paintinggetting oldginger tabby catgoat art giftsgoat loversgraphic designgreenhappy new yearhelping children with losshigh school students start early collegeholiday guest bookhot summerhummingbirdin memory of momin sympathyivyivy on woodlarge art versus small artleukemia battlelittle works of artlive art showlive craft show in New Englandlocal magazinematted miniaturesminiature animal artmy old housenarcissusnecklaceneed help with abandoned dogsnew yearold dogold dog tileold houseold labrador dogold wooden frameoriginal ACEOoriginal bird artparrotpassing onpaying it forward with artperfect Easter giftpersonalize your holiday giftpet portraitspig artprint on demandpurplepurple cone flowerraccon on a jewelry boxraccoonraccoon artraceradio interviewraising a baby birdrandom acts of kindnessseasons greetingssmall white dog paintingsmall work of artsquirrel ornamentstill life with a rabbitstory about micestudiosummer heatthank you cardthree legged dogthrow pillowstile coaster with dog arttrash catturning 50videowhat is an ACEO?what's new?white mousewild holidaywildernesswin this cat paintingwin winwinter clearancewire wrapped art<p>I am ane artist who creates miniature paintings of animals and mythical beings which I sell on eBay, Etsy, and in Cafe Press.</p>http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)Blogger798125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-2993880523772375857Thu, 07 Jan 2016 19:14:00 +00002016-01-07T14:20:27.134-05:00Colored Pencilcolored pencil artdogdog artdog portraitsMelody LambMelody Lea Lambpet portraitssmall affordable artsmall paintingwww.melodylealamb.com I recently finished this small (5" x 7") India ink, colored pencil and acrylic portrait of my French Park Dog Park friend named Weston. Weston is a beautiful and rambunctious Golden Doodle who lights up the park when he makes his appearance. If you are interested in a little work of art such as this for your own beloved pet, please contact me. I would be honored to memorialize your "fur baby" http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2016/01/small-dog-portrait-in-colored-pencil.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-4579369048743372186Thu, 13 Aug 2015 14:13:00 +00002015-08-13T10:33:04.168-04:00American Goldfinchbirdbird artColored Pencilcolored pencil artMelody LambMelody Lea LambMiniature ArtNorthern Cardinalsmall artsmall paintingwww.melodylealamb.com I am always so inspired by the beautiful birds that frequent my backyard feeders! Especially here in the Berkshires of Massachusetts where the summer birds as well as feathered visitors that arrive in our deepest winters, spark my creativity. I am slowly creating a new series of small paintings (5" x 5" to 10"x 10") of our common backyard birds. I'm fascinated with the idea of recreating old http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2015/08/backyard-birds-of-berkshires-tiny-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-1727609083830735717Sat, 21 Mar 2015 18:11:00 +00002015-03-21T14:14:37.008-04:00ACEOanimal art printcolored pencil artlittle works of artmatted miniature artmatted miniaturesminiature animal artMother's Day giftperfect Easter giftsmall paintingsmall work of art  I have painted close to 500 unique little works of art known as ACEOs, (Art Cards, Editions, and Originals that measure 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches) over the last ten years. Each and every small painting I created lovingly in colored pencil and ink. Now I am offering my miniature animal art pre-framed and ready to hang with free shipping! Buy These Art Gems Here! Look for your perfect Easter http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2015/03/small-ready-to-hang-art-of-animals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-1059603651150596185Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:18:00 +00002015-02-12T13:27:42.846-05:00black and white miceblack mousecolored pencil artMelody LambMelody Lea LambMousemouse artsmall arttulipswhite mousewww.melodylealamb.com I just completed this little commissioned painting of a clients two beloved mice.  The painting is done in colored pencil and ink and measures 5" x 5".  I have prints of this little painting available here on Etsy. http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2015/02/new-spring-painting-of-cute-black-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-776498173171247959Fri, 31 Oct 2014 19:40:00 +00002014-11-06T13:51:52.511-05:00ACEOACEO definedcute mouse artFallFall colorsMelody LambMelody Lea LambMiniature ArtMiniature paintingpen and inksmall artsmall original artwww.melodylealamb.com Introducing a new (and possibly my last for a while) miniature painting also known as an ACEO* . "Fall Mouse 2014" is a ink, watercolor and colored pencil painting that measures 2.5" by 3.5". "Fall Mouse 2014"  ACEO 2.5" x 3.5" SOLD! Prints are available here. Step by step of this small painting. *What is an ACEO?   The unique little art form known as ACEO (Art http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2014/10/first-steps-of-last-miniature-animal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-6996084208016680364Thu, 08 May 2014 11:14:00 +00002014-05-08T07:14:33.780-04:00Animal ArtBerkshire MountainsBunnyBunny Artbunny rabbitColored Pencilcolored pencil artEaster bunnyEaster giftsMelody LambMelody Lea LambRealism ArtSpringstill life with a rabbittulips This is my most recent colored pencil painting. "Spring Bunny 2014" is a small, 8" x 7" India ink and colored pencil painting. The inspiration for "Spring Bunny 2014" came from the beautiful burst of Spring color in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. Winters are long here, so when those first bright tulips open in the early sunshine, we all rejoice! In my art, I've begun experimenting http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2014/05/bunny-rabbit-and-flowers-painting-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-3967349859667958803Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:07:00 +00002014-03-26T08:08:10.036-04:00ACEOACEO definedAnimal ArtCrocusgreenMelody LambMelody Lea LambMousepurplesmall affordable artsmall artSpringwhat is an ACEO?woodland creatureAs Winter begins to wind down here in the Berkshire Mountains, I am dreaming of Spring. This is a tiny work of art I created which embraces the delicate colors of Spring. I'm including a step by step of this little ACEO for you to enjoy. What is an ACEO? The unique little art form known as ACEO (Art Cards Editions and Originals) is a small work of art done in the standard trading card size of http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2014/03/animal-art-small-enough-to-hold-in-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-8517917496601140580Sun, 10 Nov 2013 12:22:00 +00002013-12-16T08:43:51.539-05:00Berkshire Animal DreamsBlack Catfree artfree paintingMelody LambMelody Lea Lambsmall artsmall original artsmall paintingwin this cat paintingwww.melodylealamb.com The winner is Jeff Dill! Jeff won this painting  5 " x 7" colored pencil portrait of the sweet cat named "Beauty" who lives at Berkshire Animal D.R.E.A.M.S. 5" x 7" Colored Pencil and India Ink on Illustration Board Beauty is a special lady who needs that extra special kind of love. She came to Animal DREAMS with a traumatic brain injury, having been shot by a Bee Bee Gun. She has been http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2013/11/win-this-original-art-cat-painting-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-8136637222465682488Fri, 20 Sep 2013 22:10:00 +00002013-09-28T09:51:43.743-04:00AutumnBunnyFallMelody LambMelody Lea Lambrabbitsmall affordable artsmall original artsmall paintingwww.melodylealamb.com Below is my latest small (5x7") painting done in ink and colored pencil. I've also included the story I wrote for my newest painting. Enjoy! One recent morning as I was out jogging along the charming country roads of the Berkshire mountains, I glanced down to see a soft cottontail rabbit sitting quietly in the brambles. I stopped in my tracks. The bunny was so still and seemed unfazed http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2013/09/new-fall-bunny-rabbit-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-8139018600777258722Fri, 02 Aug 2013 18:26:00 +00002013-08-02T14:31:03.954-04:00Animal ArtBerkshire Animal DreamsCatcat rescuecharitycharity artfeline charitymeet Melody lea LambMelody Lambwww.melodylealamb.com Come and enjoy! I've been invited to do a second month of showing my art at the cat rescue and the opening night is tonight. The show is up through August if you miss opening night. Remember, 20% benefits Animal D.R.E.A.M.S., a feline rescue group in the Berkshires of MAhttp://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2013/08/art-show-at-animal-rescue-round-two.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-1468249973764989123Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:58:00 +00002013-07-03T08:03:20.138-04:00animal rescueart showBerkshire Animal Dreamscat rescuemeet Melody lea LambMelody LambMelody Lea LambMiniature Art Come and enjoy! The show is up for a month if you miss opening night. Remember, 20% benefits Animal D.R.E.A.M.S., a feline rescue group in the Berkshires of MAhttp://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2013/06/art-show-at-animal-shelter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-3295419545320193669Thu, 09 May 2013 11:57:00 +00002013-06-08T19:05:42.210-04:00boy and chickenchickenchildren bookChildrens Book IllustrationIllustrationmeet Melody lea LambMelody LambMelody Lea LambThomas and Autumnwww.melodylealamb.com Finally! After three years, we have published this adorable children's book. Thomas and Autumn is the sweet story of a little boy named Thomas who has a very special relationship with a very special chicken, Autumn. Thomas raises and shows chickens. He sells eggs. Thomas works hard in the barn. It takes him a while, but finally his egg sales earn him enough money to buy his very own chicken, a http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2013/05/childrens-book-published.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-7873370579637033116Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:48:00 +00002013-04-23T14:50:54.099-04:00Baby BunnyBunnyBunny ArtFlowersMelody LambMelody Lea LambMother's Daysmall affordable artsmall original artSnow DropsSpring The inspiration for "Baby Bunny 2013" came during one of my morning jogs. Recently when I was out jogging in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, I spotted a patch of Snow Drops. These are tiny white flowers that herald the very early Spring here in New England. Winter seemed so long this year, and just as I was about to feel anxious about the season dragging on...I see Snow Drops! This ishttp://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2013/04/new-bunny-and-flowers-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-5864643519566938286Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:52:00 +00002013-03-11T17:53:05.956-04:00chipmunkchipmunk artColored PencilMelody LambMelody Lea Lambpen and inksmall artsmall original artWatercolorwoodland creature I am thinking Spring! Even though there are still vast snow drifts covering the landscape out my studio window and there is little sign of that delightful season, I know it's there waiting to emerge. I have Spring and Easter on the brain! Baby chicks, soft sweet bunnies, pastel Easter eggs......well...maybe just beyond the next early Spring storm.  With Spring on my mind, I was http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2013/03/thinking-of-spring-new-chipmunk-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-607556344831682901Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:02:00 +00002013-02-21T09:03:07.821-05:00ACEOACEO definedCrocusflowers and mousemeet Melody lea LambMelody LambMousesmall artsmall paintingSpringwww.melodylealamb.comAs Winter begins to (hopefully) wind down here in the Berkshire Mountains, I am dreaming of early Spring. This is a tiny work of art I recently created that embraces the delicate colors and delight of Spring. I'm including a step by step of this little ACEO for you to enjoy. What is an ACEO? The unique little art form known as ACEO (Art Cards Editions and Originals) is a small work of art done inhttp://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2013/02/tiny-art-spring-dreams.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-3324900427202575507Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:21:00 +00002013-01-31T18:24:32.055-05:00chipmunkchippy and Valentine HeartMelody LambMelody Lea LambMiniature ArtMiniature paintingsmall artValentineValentines Cardwww.melodylealamb.com From today through February 28th, please enjoy a thirty percent discount on ALL my art. Browse through my miniature art, greeting cards, necklaces and more just in time for a unique Valentine's Day gift! Shop here on my website or here in my Etsy shop. USE CODE: 4LOVE http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2013/01/valentines-day-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-9020906928910658274Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:27:00 +00002012-12-17T07:36:34.931-05:00aceo mattedAnimal Artbird artbuy miniature artChickadeematted miniature artMelody LambMelody Lea LambMiniature ArtMiniature paintingsmall affordable artsmall artwww.melodylealamb.com Enjoy my tiny art perfectly framed in a bright white archival mat. These are matted archival prints of my ACEOs -Art Cards Editions and Originals which measure 3.5" by 2.5". I have a wide selection of charming animal art here to chose from, and if you find an image in the 400 ACEO prints that you would like to see matted, let me know and I will gladly create a matted mini just for you! Thehttp://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2012/12/featured-miniature-animal-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-4769224181557228480Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:28:00 +00002012-12-14T07:41:47.004-05:00Animal Artartart storylocal magazineMelody LambMelody Lea LambMiniature ArtOur Berkshire Timeswww.melodylealamb.com I'm featured as the cover story in "Our BerkshireTimes" Magazine! What an honor and a thrill to be highlighted in this classy and colorful magazine.  If you would like a copy of the magazine, just leave me a comment and I'll see that you get one. http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2012/11/cover-art-story-in-local-magazine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-152417937267927407Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:56:00 +00002012-11-24T08:58:53.255-05:00art showbuy miniature artHoliday Art Showlive art showlive craft show in New Englandmeet Melody lea LambMiniature Art At The Magic Fluke Company, Sheffield Mass Meet Melody Lea Lamb, buy her miniature art and handmade gifts, and enjoy the holiday season at The Magic Fluke Company, 292 South Main Street, Sheffield, Mass. from 10:00- 3:00 on December 8th and 15thhttp://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2012/11/meet-melody-lea-lamb-buy-miniature-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-7614507672300244979Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:29:00 +00002012-11-21T12:30:57.526-05:00backyard birdsbird Christmas cardChickadeegreeting cardsholiday artMelody LambMelody Lea LambNorthern Cardinalwww.melodylealamb.com Handmade Holiday Greeting Cards  As an artist I am inspired by the beautiful backyard birds that frequent my feeders. Especially the avian visitors who arrive in our deepest winters. New England winters can be quite severe...wind chills dipping to 40 degrees below zero and thick icicles covering our windows.For the month of November, enjoy 20% off ALL Handmade Greeting Cards by using the http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2012/11/holiday-greeting-card-special.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-6178871463139533583Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:16:00 +00002012-10-16T10:24:18.706-04:00Black Cat for HalloweenBunnyCrowcute mouse artHalloweenJack-o-LanternMelody LambMelody Lea LambMiceWin Halloween Art I've gathered up my most spooky, charming and sweet as candy-corn art for you to collect this season. 20% Off All Art  Use Code: TRICKORTREAT here From now through Halloween enjoy this coupon discount on your art purchases from my website and Etsy.  PLUS... Win This Collection of Halloween Art! Just "Like" me on Facebook, "Follow" me on Twitter and then be sure to emailhttp://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2012/10/win-halloween-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-2510209555354729760Sun, 30 Sep 2012 20:26:00 +00002013-03-15T06:54:32.283-04:00Animal Artartart pendantcute mouse artflowers and mouseMelody LambMelody Lea Lambnecklacewww.melodylealamb.com This little mouse was my most recent miniature painting (ACEO 2.5" by 3.5").  I thought you might enjoy seeing how I create these little wearable works of art. Step one in crafting my original art pendant is to make an archival print of little mouse, trim it to 1" by 2" and then adhere a glass dome over the image:  Now I let that dry overnight and begin sanding.  The second step inhttp://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2012/09/step-by-step-art-pendant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-2658061007475521831Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:54:00 +00002012-09-27T19:58:40.332-04:00Animal Artboy and chickenchickenchildren bookChildrens Book IllustrationMelody LambMelody Lea LambThomas and Autumnwww.melodylealamb.com We are getting close to finishing our children's book "Thomas and Autumn" (yeah!) so I've decided to offer you a sneak peek of the illustrations. Thomas and Autumn is the sweet story of a little boy named Thomas who has a very special relationship with a very special chicken, Autumn. Thomas raises and shows chickens. He sells eggs. Thomas works hard in the barn. It takes him a while, but http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2012/09/sneak-peek-at-new-book-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-5788759491947017569Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:32:00 +00002012-09-07T19:39:34.846-04:00art for kids to colorflowers and mouseFree Art printFree printMousemouse art I am offering this cute little mouse for you to download, print and use free! He will be perfect for the kids to color, (but please do not use him on items you plan to sell). Below are the instructions you'll need to get your free art coloring page. Step one: Click on the image below to open the large version (this is to avoid a very slow page load here on my blog). Step two: Right http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2012/09/free-mouse-coloring-page.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-2735973247389943780Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:09:00 +00002012-09-14T17:33:10.166-04:00animal rescueChihuahuadogDog Loversdog rescuehound dogMelody LambMelody Lea Lambold dogOld Dog Havenold labrador dogrescue dogs I am extending a challenge to help rescue old abandoned dogs and support the charity Old Dog Haven. The Challenge is to raise $500 for Old Dog Haven in the month of Sept. by donating 30% of all the art sold on my website.  Below is a "Quick Click" button so that we can reach our goal even more quickly! In addition to helping the old dogs at ODH, I will give away one of my unique art http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2012/08/help-abandoned-old-dogs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0