MELODY LEA LAMB ACEO QUALITY PRINT CAT

My miniatures usually follow the same steps in technique. I start each piece with a very detailed ink drawing using India ink and a technical pen. Then I add a rich ink wash in the background. I begin layer after layer of colored pencil (which is wax based) over the ink drawing. Since the colored pencil is translucent, the ink drawing shows through very slightly. Finally I scratch through in some areas to highlight the texture of fur or hair. The very last step is to add some white acrylic and a bit of ink to strengthen lights and darks. You can see every new painting’s step by step on my blog http://melodylamb.blogspot.com/ or on my website www.melodylealamb.com . ************************************************************************ Artists Statement: “When I begin a miniature painting of a particular animal, landscape, or woodland being, I find myself becoming slowly and completely enamored with God’s/Nature’s perfect creation. With each stroke I am more in awe of this spirit and throw myself into capturing what inspires me. It's a process filled with heart and my hope is that I can convey at least some of this feeling in each painting I create.”