I post a holder for dryer lint for the birds to use in their nests. Today, I saw a hummer picking out some fluff to use for her nest. My first sighting of the year. Now to try and follow her to see what else I can discover!
Isn't Spring wonderful! Here's one of my new etchings of a hummer nest.
Wonderful news today...... my watercolor, "Gleaning the Shallows", was accepted into Birds in Art 2008. Birds in Art is an international avian art competition that has been around for over 30 years. What an honor. I'm so jazzed. Here's the painting.
There are two fledgling cardinals having dinner outside the studio.
Very cool.
Melanie Fain and Greg Davis at the Fiesta Art Fair in San Antonio.
Gorgeous weather, wonderful art, what could be better? The Fiesta Art Fair is this weekend at the Southwest School of Art and Craft in San Antonio.
Stop by my booth - #71 - and say, "Hello!"
Melanie
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Melanie Fain
www.melaniefain.com
Wildlife Art Blog
I spent the morning chipping cedar branches for mulch. I've had a lot of work done on the property and it is really looking good.
Now it is back to the art work...
Melanie
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Melanie Fain
Watercolors and Etchings of Wildlife and the Natural World
www.melaniefain.com
Artist John Strutt, III and his lovely wife Peggy, dropped by on their way to Arizona.
John and I are pals from the NatureWorks show in Tulsa. He is a great artist and I love counting John and Peggy as friends!
Melanie
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Melanie Fain Wildlife Art
www.melaniefain.com
I spent yesterday afternoon taking classes at the Apple Store. Here's Karl explaining some of the finer points of my computer. These One-to-One classes are great - you get individualized help in a relaxed atmosphere.
There is a lot of new art on the horizon. I'll be posting images here, and sending out a newsletter soon.
Melanie
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Melanie Fain Studio
A Window to the Natural World
www.MelanieFain.com
Wildlife Art Blog
I saw two male hummingbirds this morning. One hummy was chasing bigger birds through the oak tree - and another was having a drink at the feeder. It seems a bit early for their return, but maybe it is just time passing so quickly. I am looking forward to a long season of watching their feisty antics.
Melanie
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Melanie Fain Studio
Here is the latest watercolor - It is available through Giacobbe-Fritz in Santa Fe
Melanie
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Melanie Fain Studio
Wildlife Art Blog
