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Melinda Fabian

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Melinda Fabian
March 4, 2021
Inspiration

Why I Wanted to Be an Artist

Melinda Fabian
March 4, 2021
Inspiration
Why I Wanted to Be an Artist

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

Tagged: paper sculpture, inspiration, behind the scenes, artist, illustration

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.

Tagged: paper, paper works, paper sculpture, nature, Country Garden Retreat, Strathmore

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.

Tagged: paper, paper sculpture, paper works, Strathmore

Melinda Fabian
October 8, 2020
Artwork, Projects

‘Charming Victorian Country Garden Retreat’: Frequently Asked Questions

Melinda Fabian
October 8, 2020
Artwork, Projects
‘Charming Victorian Country Garden Retreat’: Frequently Asked Questions

From how much paper I used to my inspiration for the paper sculpture, here are answers to 12 of my most frequently asked questions.

Tagged: paper, paper works, paper sculpture, Strathmore

Melinda Fabian
October 1, 2020
Artwork, Projects

Capturing a Moment in Time

Melinda Fabian
October 1, 2020
Artwork, Projects
Capturing a Moment in Time

When I was thinking through what I wanted to create for my large-scale paper sculpture exhibit for the Mansion at Strathmore, I felt I had to take a step back and first think about the guests that will view my art.

Tagged: paper, paper works, paper sculpture, Strathmore

Melinda Fabian
September 22, 2020
Projects, Artwork

Critters Are Moving to the Mansion at Strathmore

Melinda Fabian
September 22, 2020
Projects, Artwork
Critters Are Moving to the Mansion at Strathmore

Because my paper sculpture animals are more fragile than many of the other pieces going into my large-scale installation, I wanted to take them separately.

Tagged: paper, paper works, paper sculpture, Strathmore, cat, dog, rabbit

Melinda Fabian
September 15, 2020
Artwork, Projects

On My Way to the Mansion at Strathmore

Melinda Fabian
September 15, 2020
Artwork, Projects
On My Way to the Mansion at Strathmore

Today’s story begins near the end of my process. The work in my studio is completed, and my installation is about to leave my studio and make its way to the Mansion at Strathmore.

Tagged: paper works, paper sculpture, Strathmore, installation

Melinda Fabian
September 8, 2020
Artwork, Projects

Opening Day for ‘Charming Victorian Country Garden Retreat’

Melinda Fabian
September 8, 2020
Artwork, Projects
Opening Day for ‘Charming Victorian Country Garden Retreat’

This is the moment I’ve been waiting for, Sept. 8 2020! Today is opening day of the show “Paper Works: The Art of Paper” at the Mansion at Strathmore in Bethesda, Maryland.

Tagged: paper works, paper, paper sculpture, Strathmore, Country Garden Retreat

Melinda Fabian
September 7, 2020
Artwork, Projects

For Immediate Release

Melinda Fabian
September 7, 2020
Artwork, Projects
For Immediate Release

Melinda Fabian’s 18-foot piece will be the focal point of Paper Works: The Art of Paper at the Mansion at Strathmore.

Tagged: paper works, paper sculpture, paper, Strathmore

Melinda Fabian
August 29, 2020
Artwork

Get a Studio Sneak Peek in Strathmore Art Talks

Melinda Fabian
August 29, 2020
Artwork
Get a Studio Sneak Peek in Strathmore Art Talks

In June, I had the opportunity to sit down with Strathmore exhibition coordinator Gabrielle Tillenburg to give viewers a little insight into my upcoming paper sculpture installation at the Paper Works show at the Mansion at Strathmore

Tagged: Strathmore, paper, paper works, paper sculpture, art talks

Melinda Fabian
June 25, 2020
Projects, Artwork

Supersize Painting for Paper Sculpture Leaves

Melinda Fabian
June 25, 2020
Projects, Artwork
Supersize Painting for Paper Sculpture Leaves

One of the pieces I am making is a large wreath for the front door of my “Charming Victorian Country Garden Retreat.”

Tagged: paper, paper works, Strathmore, wreath

Melinda Fabian
June 11, 2020
Inspiration, Artwork

Blooming Paper Sculpture Irises

Melinda Fabian
June 11, 2020
Inspiration, Artwork
Blooming Paper Sculpture Irises

Flowers are a fun thing to make out of paper, especially because there are so many varieties to choose from.

Tagged: iris, flower, paper works, paper sculpture, paper, watercolor, Strathmore

Melinda Fabian
May 7, 2020
Artwork

Paper-Sculpting a Robin, the First Sign of Spring

Melinda Fabian
May 7, 2020
Artwork
Paper-Sculpting a Robin, the First Sign of Spring

The paper sculpture robin, pictured here, was framed in a shadowbox frame.

Tagged: paper works, paper, paper sculpture, melinda fabian, Strathmore, robin, bir

Melinda Fabian
April 23, 2020
Projects, Artwork

Creating a Full-Color Can You Find?® Seahorse

Melinda Fabian
April 23, 2020
Projects, Artwork
Creating a Full-Color Can You Find?® Seahorse

When creating a Can You Find? hidden object picture in full color, hiding objects is similar to hiding them in a black-and-white drawing.

Tagged: can you find, illustration, seahorse

Melinda Fabian
April 16, 2020
Projects, Inspiration, Artwork

The Real Cat Supermodels Who Inspire My Work

Melinda Fabian
April 16, 2020
Projects, Inspiration, Artwork
The Real Cat Supermodels Who Inspire My Work

Here’s just a few of the illustrations and paper sculptures where my supermodels were the inspiration. See if you can match the illustration to the cat!

Tagged: paper sculpture, Strathmore, cat

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Melinda Fabian
April 2, 2020
Artwork, Projects

Hiding Objects in a Can You Find? Hidden Objects Illustration

Melinda Fabian
April 2, 2020
Artwork, Projects
Hiding Objects in a Can You Find? Hidden Objects Illustration

Ever wonder how artists hide secret objects in their illustration work?

Tagged: can you find, illustration, squirrel

Melinda Fabian
March 19, 2020
Artwork, Projects

Behind-the-Scenes of Creating a Hidden Objects Illustration

Melinda Fabian
March 19, 2020
Artwork, Projects
Behind-the-Scenes of Creating a Hidden Objects Illustration

I have hidden literally thousands of tiny objects in my illustrations.

Tagged: illustration, can you find, hidden objects, invisibles

Melinda Fabian
March 5, 2020
Projects, Artwork

How It's Made: Can You Find?® In Black and White

Melinda Fabian
March 5, 2020
Projects, Artwork
How It's Made: Can You Find?® In Black and White

Hopefully this will give you a small insight as to how I go about drawing up one of my Can You Find? illustrations.

Tagged: can you find, hidden objects, illustration

Melinda Fabian
February 27, 2020
Projects, Artwork

Adding a Wicker Table to Make a Paper Sculpture Set

Melinda Fabian
February 27, 2020
Projects, Artwork
Adding a Wicker Table to Make a Paper Sculpture Set

It’s no good having a wicker chair without a table, so I also need a table to go along with my “wicker” chair (all made out of paper).

Tagged: paper works, wicker, strathmore

Melinda Fabian
February 20, 2020
Projects, Artwork

Adding the Final Touches to the Wicker Chair

Melinda Fabian
February 20, 2020
Projects, Artwork
Adding the Final Touches to the Wicker Chair

Then it was time to hand-cut narrow strips of white paper for hand-weaving a wicker pattern effect for the chair.

Tagged: paper works, strathmore, wicker

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