Paper Sculpture Inspired by a Blank Canvas and It's Endless Possibilities
The inspiration behind “Let the Fun Begin” came from reflecting on that unique moment when an artist stands before a blank, white canvas—a clean slate full of potential. It is a space of endless choices and creative freedom, where nothing has been decided and everything is possible.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.”
Blooming Paper Sculpture Irises
Flowers are a fun thing to make out of paper, especially because there are so many varieties to choose from.
Paper-Sculpting a Robin, the First Sign of Spring
The paper sculpture robin, pictured here, was framed in a shadowbox frame.
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.