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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.

Tagged: paper sculpture, flowers, sprinkling can, memories

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.

Tagged: rabbit, miniature, Strathmore, paper sculpture, nature

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.

Tagged: shells, beach, paper, paper sculpture

Melinda Fabian
October 21, 2021
Artwork, Projects

Teeny, Tiny, Little Miniature Things!

Melinda Fabian
October 21, 2021
Artwork, Projects
Teeny, Tiny, Little Miniature Things!

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.

Tagged: paper, paper sculpture, miniature, artist

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.

Tagged: studio, artist, paper sculpture

Melinda Fabian
September 9, 2021
Projects

A ‘Window’ Into My Studio Renovations

Melinda Fabian
September 9, 2021
Projects
A ‘Window’ Into My Studio Renovations

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.

Tagged: studio, moving, paper, paper sculpture

Melinda Fabian
August 12, 2021
Artwork

Settling Into a Brand-New Art Studio

Melinda Fabian
August 12, 2021
Artwork
Settling Into a Brand-New Art Studio

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.

Tagged: renovations, studio, paper, paper sculpture

Melinda Fabian
July 15, 2021
Artwork

A Squirrel Takes to the 'Soapbox'

Melinda Fabian
July 15, 2021
Artwork
A Squirrel Takes to the 'Soapbox'

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.

Tagged: paper, paper sculpture, squirrel

Melinda Fabian
May 6, 2021
Inspiration, Artwork

Discovering a Moment in Time at an Online Art Gallery

Melinda Fabian
May 6, 2021
Inspiration, Artwork
Discovering a Moment in Time at an Online Art Gallery

Have you visited an online art gallery recently? It is wonderful that we have the ability now to visit museums in this way, in the comfort of our home during this time when we aren’t able to travel.

Tagged: national gallery of art, oil painting, inspiration

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

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