Beginnings

Posted on June 2, 2012 by

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A couple of weeks ago, Mama Cardinal built her nest in the yaupon beyond the kitchen window. While she was away, I sneaked a picture. Can you see the 2 light blue specked eggs? Yesterday, they hatched! I’ll get a picture when I can.

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Flat Coral

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

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I spied this flattened coral snake on my walk this morning. Beautiful colors. Wished it had made it across the road. Too bad they get such a bad rap. They are good snakes.

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Another Deadline Met

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

I’ve spent the last two days completing information deadlines for the upcoming Western Visions Original Prints Show & Sale and the Society of Animal Artists, Art and the Animal – 52nd Annual Exhibition. Lots of paperwork, but I think I got it all done. I’ll get the art prepared for shipping in a few weeks. More on the shows later. Time to get back to packing work going out to galleries. I feel so fortunate to be busy!

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

Memorial Day! Finally, a day off after many weeks of constant work towards the 3 shows I did in May! Many thanks to all the collectors who supported me. And most important, many thanks to those who have fought to keep us free.

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SEWE in Charleston, SC

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

I’m in Charleston this weekend for the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition .  It’s the largest wildlife art show in the country.  I thought I’d give you a peek at my booth.

If you’re in Charleston this weekend, I hope you’ll stop by SEWE!  If you can’t make it to the show, stop by my website and check out the new work.  www.melaneifain.com

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Nice bird sighting

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

I just spotted, and identified a pair of Black-throated Green Warblers.  I’d seen them in June, but couldn’t get a good enough look to positively identify them.  This is their migratory route, so they are more than likely heading south for the winter.

Photo by Marie Read

Black-throated Green Warbler - photo by Marie Read

Here’s a good link from the folks at Cornell University.

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Shoot!

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

I have been sharpening up my shooting skills at the San Antonio Gun Club.  I’m shooting skeet in a women’s league.  Because some of you will want to know, here’s what I’m shooting:  

  • Winchester 101, 20 ga over & under shotgun
  • Model 12, 20 ga pump gun

The model 12 is a great gun and I love the way it shoots, but I prefer the over & under to shoot skeet with.  However, the over & under has left its mark.

Melanie Fain

And that bruise came AFTER I had the stock worked on.

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Sneak-peek day 4

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Here’s a fine fellow for your Thursday. A long-necked crane.

long-necked crane etching by artist Melanie Fain

Long-necked Crane

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Day 3 of the special sneak peek week.

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

Here’s my Chinese Nightingale

Chinese Nightingale etching by artist Melanie Fain

Chinese Nightingale etching by Melanie Fain

And though it’s unrelated to this project, here’s Hans Christian Anderson’s tale of  The Chinese Nightingale.

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Orange Blossom & Bee

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Another piece in this special project. Here is the Orange Blossom with Bee etching

orange with bee etching, uncolored, Melanie Fain Artist

Orange Blossom with bee

The finished piece

orange with bee, etching, artist Melanie Fain

I’ve been really enjoying working on this project

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