January 26, 2025

"Please Don't Bug Me!" - a 3D Paper Sculpture

January 26, 2025

“Please Don’t Bug Me” is in the MASF 2025 International Miniature Art Exhibition. I am thrilled and honored to announce that my paper sculpture titled, "Please Don't Bug Me!" won the first place award in Sculpture and Scrimshaw! This 3D paper sculpture features a miniature praying mantis sitting on an oak branch amongst two acorns and leaves - all made from hand-cut paper and paint.

Melinda Fabian

October 15, 2024

Projects, Inspiration

Fun Leaf Collecting Activity for Kids — Great Reference for Artists

Melinda Fabian

October 15, 2024

Projects, Inspiration

Fun Leaf Collecting Activity for Kids — Great Reference for Artists

Looking for a fun activity that you can do with your children or grandchildren? You can enjoy an afternoon discovering nature and help them with their writing and researching skills!

Frank Fabian

February 26, 2024

"Baby Sea Turtle Adventures" - Highlighting the Life of Sea Turtles

Frank Fabian

February 26, 2024

"Baby Sea Turtle Adventures" - Highlighting the Life of Sea Turtles

“Turtle Adventures” is a paper sculpture highlighting the life of sea turtles.

Melinda Fabian

February 19, 2024

Sandcastle Surprise - Paper Sculpture by Melinda

Melinda Fabian

February 19, 2024

Sandcastle Surprise - Paper Sculpture by Melinda

Sandcastle Surprise is reminiscent of building sandcastles at the beach. What does evey sandcastle need? A seahorse of course!

Melinda Fabian

February 13, 2024

Capturing a World of Color

Melinda Fabian

February 13, 2024

A three-dimensional artwork that seamlessly combines hand-cut paper, watercolor, and gouache to create a visually stunning piece. The artwork features a cylindrical clear glass container resting on a vibrant sculptural base with intricate textures resembling coral and exotic plant life.

Melinda Fabian

January 8, 2024

Part Seven - Time to Make the Seashells!

Melinda Fabian

January 8, 2024

Part Seven - Time to Make the Seashells!

In Part Four - I describe making paper seashells, using real seashells as reference material.

Melinda Fabian

September 7, 2023

Part Three - Under the Sea Plants

Melinda Fabian

September 7, 2023

In this blog I briefly explain how I made the sea plants and sea-grasses using only paper and paint.

Melinda Fabian

August 7, 2023

Part Two - Under the Sea Paper Sculpture Series

Melinda Fabian

August 7, 2023

Part Two - Under the Sea Paper Sculpture Series

Making three-dimensional paper sculpted coral in a variety of colors will add beautiful colors to my under the sea aquariums.

Melinda Fabian

July 7, 2023

Starting a New Series

Melinda Fabian

July 7, 2023

Starting a new under the sea series.

Melinda Fabian

December 13, 2022

Artwork, Inspiration

Giving My Grandfather's Sprinkling Can New Life

Melinda Fabian

December 13, 2022

Artwork, Inspiration

Giving My Grandfather's Sprinkling Can New Life

This old sprinkling can has moved with me many times to different locations — to different states and from house to house.

Melinda Fabian

January 6, 2022

Artwork, Projects

Paper Sculpture: ‘Can You Find My Lucky Four Leaf Clover?’

Melinda Fabian

January 6, 2022

Artwork, Projects

Paper Sculpture: ‘Can You Find My Lucky Four Leaf Clover?’

I wanted to make a whimsical, three-dimensional paper sculpture. This sculpture has a lot of details all made out of paper and paint. I will show close up details of the sculpture as I explain the story behind this piece.

Melinda Fabian

December 9, 2021

Artwork, Inspiration

Miniature ‘Stars and Costars’ Under the Sea

Melinda Fabian

December 9, 2021

Artwork, Inspiration

Miniature ‘Stars and Costars’ Under the Sea

I enjoy collecting seashells and have many different varieties. Some of them are small enough that I can display them in old printer drawers. One of my recent paper sculpture illustrations was inspired by some of the shells I have collected over the years.

Melinda Fabian

October 21, 2021

Artwork, Projects

Teeny, Tiny, Little Miniature Things!

Melinda Fabian

October 21, 2021

Artwork, Projects

I’ve been making a large variety of teeny, tiny, little miniature things out of paper and paint. I am working on my next round of miniature art shows. Check out all the photos and you will get a glimpse into some of my upcoming miniature paper sculptures.

Melinda Fabian

September 23, 2021

Projects

Reflecting on My Art Studio, Old and New

Melinda Fabian

September 23, 2021

Projects

Reflecting on My Art Studio, Old and New

Each studio I’ve had over the years has been a very different space. They’ve all had their own unique features and characteristics as well as something I really liked.

Melinda Fabian

September 9, 2021

Projects

A ‘Window’ Into My Studio Renovations

Melinda Fabian

September 9, 2021

Projects

Renovations are still underway, and I wanted to share more about what I have planned as well as some things I learned about creating a workspace that is just right.

Melinda Fabian

August 12, 2021

Artwork

Settling Into a Brand-New Art Studio

Melinda Fabian

August 12, 2021

Artwork

Moving is usually a bit stressful. When you have a home-based business, such as an art studio, it adds additional stressors to the situation.

Melinda Fabian

July 15, 2021

Artwork

A Squirrel Takes to the 'Soapbox'

Melinda Fabian

July 15, 2021

Artwork

In this paper sculpture titled, “On My Soapbox,” I wanted to see if I could recreate a squirrel’s woodland scene in miniature using only paper and paint.

Melinda Fabian

March 4, 2021

Inspiration

Why I Wanted to Be an Artist

Melinda Fabian

March 4, 2021

Inspiration

I always knew I wanted to be an artist. I can’t imagine doing anything else.

Melinda Fabian

November 19, 2020

Artwork, Projects

How Viewers Perceived My Country Garden Retreat Installation

Melinda Fabian

November 19, 2020

Artwork, Projects

How Viewers Perceived My Country Garden Retreat Installation

With my “Charming Victorian Country Garden Retreat” exhibition, I hoped people viewing the art would take away feelings of contentment and peace.

Melinda Fabian

October 15, 2020

Artwork, Projects

20 Fun Facts About My Country Garden Paper Sculpture Installation

Melinda Fabian

October 15, 2020

Artwork, Projects

20 Fun Facts About My Country Garden Paper Sculpture Installation

This week, I thought I might share some fun facts about the installation, including how much paper it took, how many roses are in the installation and more.