tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21885071885730519792020-12-27T02:41:10.503-05:00<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>Melody Lea Lambhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12160501195016712314noreply@blogger.comBlogger798125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-29938805237723758572016-01-07T14:14:00.000-05:002016-01-07T14:20:27.134-05:00

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"

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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

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 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

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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.

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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

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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

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As 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

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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

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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

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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 MA

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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 MA

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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

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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 is

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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

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As 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 in

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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

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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! The

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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.

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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 15th

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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

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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 email

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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 in

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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

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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

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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

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