tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:18:40 +0000<p>I am a freelance 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)Blogger587125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-7536524476458789743Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:28:00 +00002009-11-23T11:00:37.690-05:00Miniature Artwww.melodylealamb.comWinter BirdMelody Lea LambTitmousesmall affordable artDuncans Magic Gardensmall original artMelody Lambsmall paintingChildrens Book IllustrationI am in California caring for my elderly mom and anticipating a wonderful Thanksgiving/ family reunion in a few days. I brought a "bare bones" assortment of art supplies and am hoping to create at least one new miniature piece of art while I am here. Over the next few weeks, between sessions on my new children's book; Duncan's Magic Garden, I envision a series of 5"x5" paintings which depict http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/11/new-miniature-art-titmouse-bird-series.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-6294511899262545015Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:32:00 +00002009-11-20T15:47:24.682-05:00www.melodylealamb.commomMelody Lea Lambelderly parentsMelody LambI am headed out to California again tomorrow morning (at 2:00 AM!) to care for my elderly mother. Most of you know that my siblings and I have been taking turns flying into Bakersfield California from all corners of the continent. We have been caring for mom (who has been confined to bed since she broke her hip two years ago), making it possible for her to stay in her wonderful little house http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-journey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-7943901854762016972Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:57:00 +00002009-11-19T07:14:59.856-05:00winter wonderlanddogwww.melodylealamb.comMelody Lea LambCatsMelody Lambpetspet loveThere is often a sliver of time when my family is bundled out the door to work and school...when my studio fills with brilliant-frosty edged morning sunshine. When its frigid outside but the fire is burning bright and warm inside and the day is full of possibilities. My animal family all settle in, relishing the warmth, sunshine, and quiet. These moments are like little gifts to me, they are a http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/11/winter-mornings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-3820170141084943140Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:17:00 +00002009-11-18T19:41:43.231-05:00Miniature Artwww.melodylealamb.comMelody Lea LambMelody Lamb<!-- BEGIN: Constant Contact Standard Email List Button -->I am sending out my monthly newsletter in a few days. If you are interested in receiving it, you can sign up here: Get My Monthly Newsletter<!-- END: Constant Contact Standard Email List Button -->http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/11/newsletter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-1842045938470943693Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:47:00 +00002009-11-17T15:59:37.627-05:00Miniature Artmouse artACEOMelody Lea LambColored PencilAnimal ArtWhats the Matter With Henry?Melody LambMoonlight Memoirsall about ACEOslittle paintings"Henry Meets the Mice"ACEO (3.5" by 2.5")India ink and colored pencilwith some white AcrylicRead all about Henry the amazing three legged cat here! Check out the step be step of this little miniature work of art below:What a pleasure it was to work on this special little ACEO (2.5 " by 3.5" miniature painting) to help promote Henry, the amazing three legged cat and his new mouse friends from our http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/11/new-miniature-aceo-finished.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-4547827633029188961Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:32:00 +00002009-11-16T16:40:46.539-05:00mouse artMelody Lea LambACEO definedMoonlight MemoirsCatlittle paintingsMiniature Artcute mouse artFantasy Artwww.melodylealamb.comACEOMouseMelody LambWork in progress five (above)Previous steps (below) click on the thumbnails to enlarge.I am coming into the home stretch on this special little ACEO (2.5 " by 3.5" miniature painting) to help promote Henry, the amazing three legged cat and his new mouse friends from our children's book: Moonlight Memoirs You can read all about Henry, see more steps of the painting, and learn about this project http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/11/new-miniature-aceo-nearly-done.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-1836458118261588028Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:58:00 +00002009-11-16T07:42:49.443-05:00cute mouse artwww.melodylealamb.comACEOMelody Lea LambAnimal ArtACEO definedWhats the Matter With Henry?Melody LambMoonlight MemoirsWork in progress four (above)Work in progress three (above)I am working on a special little ACEO (2.5 " by 3.5" miniature painting) to help promote Henry the amazing three legged cat and his new mouse friends from our children's book: Moonlight Memoirs You can read all about Henry, see more steps of the painting, and learn about this project here.http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/11/little-further-on-new-miniature.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-1184913841367590881Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:47:00 +00002009-11-14T07:23:16.704-05:00mouse artColored PencilMelody Lea LambACEO definedMiniature Artwww.melodylealamb.comACEOMouseCatsAnimal ArtMelody LambChildrens Book IllustrationMaggie Mei LewisI am taking a brief intermission from my new children's book illustrations to create a special little ACEO (2.5 " by 3.5" miniature painting) This little painting is intended to help promote Henry (right) and his new mouse friends from our children's book: Moonlight MemoirsHenry, (as in What's The Matter With Henry?) has just met the two main character from our recently published story, Moonlighthttp://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/11/henry-meets-mice-wip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-498083617760287217Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:47:00 +00002009-11-11T14:52:52.945-05:00dogwww.melodylealamb.comMelody Lea LambCatswinterold catorange tabbyMelody Lambpetspet loveold friendshttp://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/11/wordless-wednesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-5007512829643306130Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:02:00 +00002009-11-10T17:11:15.696-05:00Win a Christmas ornamentwww.melodylealamb.comChristmas ornamentsMelody Lea Lambporcelain ornamentsMelody LambornamentsChristmas Tree OrnamentAND THE WINNER IS:Sue NCongratulations Sue!At 5:00 Eastern Time today, my little birdie friend (above) will help me pull a name for my hat and give one of my over 200 Porcelain Art Christmas Ornaments away to the lucky-ducky winner! All you have to do to enter is leave a comment HEREGood luck!http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/11/five-hours-left-to-win-art-ornament.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-8500496541720873448Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:15:00 +00002009-11-09T14:21:16.623-05:00www.melodylealamb.comFantasy ArtMelody Lea LambMelody LambMoonlight MemoirsMaggie Mei LewisBid On The Book!Moonlight MemoirsA limited edition (10 copies) of my new children's book Moonlight Memoirs are available with the signatures of both the author; Maggie Mei Lewis and myself. Click on the button above right.http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/11/childrens-book-double-signed-up-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-2447312174156940817Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:50:00 +00002009-11-05T18:12:27.682-05:00Original Artwww.melodylealamb.combunny rabbitBunny ArtACEOMelody Lea LambDuncans Magic GardenAnimal ArtMelody Lambblack bunnyChildrens Book IllustrationClick on the image to zoom in. Remember to use the magnifying tool as wellI am moving along on my latest little painting. This is an 8"x10" mixed media - India ink, colored pencil, and watercolor, for the children's book I am illustrating:"Duncans Magic Garden". The final painting will include this ornate border and will frame the oh so adorable, shiny black bunny; Duncan. Duncan and his bunny http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/11/more-on-duncans-magic-garden_05.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-7961027368733622815Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:39:00 +00002009-11-08T08:28:16.142-05:00Win a Christmas ornamentChristmas ornamentsMelody Lea LambMelody Lambbunny rabbit ornamentChristmasChristmas Tree OrnamentFREE porcelain Christmas ornament of your choice! I have built up a collection of two hundred "uber cute" porcelain Christmas ornaments with images of my little paintings over the last four years. In fact, I even built a special display/feature/highlight blog just for my little "ornies". Leave a comment here on this post, I'll collect all the names, put them in a top hat (as shown above right) http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/11/win-porcelain-art-ornament.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-1804685684191726244Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:01:00 +00002009-11-02T15:29:42.955-05:00bunny rabbitBunny ArtMelody Lea LambACEO definedMiniature ArtFantasy Artwww.melodylealamb.comACEObirthdayAnimal Artblack bunnyMelody LambIllustration(Click on the close up to see the whole painting so far)I am moving slowly along on my latest little painting. An 8"x10" mixed media - India ink, colored pencil, and watercolor, for the new children's book that I am illustrating:"Duncans Magic Garden". The above image is a close up of the piece and the final painting will include an ornate border which will frame our leading man, er...bunny. I http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/11/more-on-duncans-magic-garden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-4202628256035641275Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:08:00 +00002009-10-31T22:19:54.724-04:00www.melodylealamb.comFantasy ArtBunny ArtMelody Lea LambCoffee Cup ArtBaby DuckMelody LambCute Squirrel MugCharming Lil Ducklling MugBunny MugHow about a couple of fun coffee cups with my miniature paintings on them (you could keep all the extra candy from tonight's Trick or Treating in one) to collect or give as a gift.Hope you Halloween was a happy one!http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/10/couple-of-cups.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-1241872905071421061Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:42:00 +00002009-10-29T15:14:55.843-04:00Miniature Artwww.melodylealamb.combunny rabbitBunny ArtACEOMelody Lea LambAutumnDuncans Magic GardenMelody Lambblack bunnyChildrens Book IllustrationArt PrintsClick on the image below and use your magnifying tool for a closer look.I am moving slowly forward on my latest little painting; an 8"x10" mixed media - India ink, colored pencil, and watercolor, for the new children's book that I am illustrating:"Duncans Magic Garden". The above image is a close up of the piece.To the right is a recent painting of Master Duncan, (Duncan Alexander will be the http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/10/more-on-duncans-magic-garden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-760398777601824822Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:14:00 +00002009-10-28T09:24:00.355-04:00Berkshire Mountainshorse back ridingwww.melodylealamb.comMy Little HorseHorse PalFallHorse LoveMelody Lea LambAutumnMelody LambFall colorsRocky Medow FarmMy sweet horse "Little Bit" (above)Above, my riding buddy and I out on the trail, (Little Bit was trying HARD to steal some corn!)The Berkshire Mountains in Late Fall (above)My horse and I (above)Sweet New England Fall fading into winter (above)http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/10/nearly-wordless-wednesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-8714783749684114744Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:41:00 +00002009-10-26T17:20:26.705-04:00www.melodylealamb.comFallBunny ArtACEOMelody Lea LambHalloweenAnimal ArtMelody LambPumpkin BunnyArt Prints"Punkin' Bunny"ACEO (3.5" by 2.5")Originally done in Colored Pencil and India InkThe first five people who left comments here on my blog WON a print of this cute Jack O Lantern Bunny, congratulations! (That was fun, wasn't it?) Trick-Or-Treat everyone!! Hoppy Halloween.I'll offer this little print for $4.99 with free shipping for a while, just for the spooky season.http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/10/free-print-punkin-bunny-trick-or-treat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-1487485847308938706Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:49:00 +00002009-10-25T19:02:06.672-04:00Bunnywww.melodylealamb.comBunny ArtMelody Lea LambAutumnDuncans Magic GardenMelody Lambblack bunnyAfter a glorious...I mean glorious day spent with my nephew who visited form New York City, I was able to work a little more on illustrations for "Duncan's Magic Garden". My nephew and I went for a brisk and beautiful jog, then a spectacular trail ride that looked like the above photograph (wow, so beautiful)After such an inspiring day I am still glowing from the good company and fresh air!Here http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/10/little-further-on-duncans-magic-garden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-8298212716017293351Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:52:00 +00002009-10-24T20:39:06.195-04:00www.melodylealamb.comGarneningmomin my mothers gardenMelody Lea LambMelody LambThis was written by my sweet sis Mickey Revenaugh.There’s always been a backyard garden at 321 Oleander, from the day we moved there in 1968 and our Mom planted Swiss chard along the brick wall where the previous tenants had created a bed for decorative shrubs that never took root. Perhaps they got discouraged by the intense arid heat of the Central California summers, but that never stopped Mom.http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/10/garden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-4292717475033157452Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:45:00 +00002009-10-24T08:58:21.959-04:00Miniature Artwww.melodylealamb.combunny rabbitBunny ArtMelody Lea LambDuncans Magic GardenMelody LambIllustrationAbove is the newest little painting I am working on. Its a much larger work (for me) at a whopping 8x10 inches! This mixed media (right now in India ink) painting is for the new children's book that I have the joy and privileged of illustrating:"Duncans Magic Garden". I will be doing several ornate and intricate borders, with the main character inside. Duncan (who is, of course our main http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/10/first-few-steps-for-new-bunny-book.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-2393306719526840793Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:16:00 +00002009-10-23T21:42:40.176-04:00Bunnywww.melodylealamb.combunny rabbitBunny ArtACEOMelody Lea Lambanimal rescueAnimal ArtMelody Lambanimal charitySometimes I just can't get enough bunny joy.This morning my "Bunny In A Victorian Lace Collar" miniature painting (below) sold to an acquaintance of mine who is also a bit bunny-crazed. The charming logos at the top of this post are from my friend Jayne's Bunny Chic Boutique. I have always loved the design of Jayne's shop...I could hop around in it for hours and it never fails to make me hoppy, http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/10/bunnies-bunnies-bunnies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-1479268292232106289Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:01:00 +00002009-10-21T15:56:44.177-04:00Berkshire Mountainswww.melodylealamb.combeautiful fall leavesFallMelody Lea LambAutumnorange tabbyMelody LambFall colorshttp://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/10/wordless-wednesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-4565463608826436793Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:37:00 +00002009-10-20T15:53:15.938-04:00personalize your holiday giftbunny rabbitMelody Lea Lambcustomize a jewelry boxMelody Lambjewelry boxMaybe this year a unique and original art gift with a customized message would be the perfect thing to give! Above is one of the sweet little jewelry art boxes I offer in my shop. Its printed with the image of my winter white bunny painting and then I've added a unique message that makes it extra special and personal. The hardwood box frames a ceramic tile. Spring-loaded hinged lid stays open http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/10/customize-your-art-gifts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2188507188573051979.post-6649363386255587384Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:23:00 +00002009-10-19T14:21:30.510-04:00Advanced Dementiawww.melodylealamb.commomMelody Lea Lambelderly parentsMelody LambI want to share with you some thoughts from my oldest sister about the experience we all have had caring for our elderly mom.Pictured right is my mom, Thursa Revenaugh, typing fervently in 1948 at Adrian college, Michigan, and a few months ago (pictured below) when I was in California caring for her.By Adrian Eve Revenaugh:"Referring to my Mom's challenges as age related brain shrinkage.The http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/2009/10/caring-for-my-elderly-mom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melody Lea Lamb)3