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Valentine listed – a busy year

Melia — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:53:56 +0000

The past year I have felt a bit overwhelmed at every turn. I think I might have taken on a bit too much. Valentine never got submitted to the show she was created for. But no loss, because now I can list her on etsy.
The new year means new projects. I have already started to work on my first painting for the new year. It is my submission for Enchanted Visions for this month. Yes, I am starting later than is usual for me. But there is so much coming up this year. I am going to finally learn to paint digitally – one way or another. I am also on a quest to get out more and see folks – which means conventions and art shows. And if I can’t make it, I will try and send my art anyway.
So far, this year’s schedule includes ConDFW in Febuary as a panelist and Octopodicon in October as a panelist or ummmm Vistiing Professor. I ended last year an started this one presenting art and crazy quilting at The Difference Engine in Ft. Worth.
Do you have a favorite convention that you would like to see me at, or maybe just get a chance to see my work in person?

Crazy Patch Update – Pearl Detail

Melia — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:49:27 +0000

Detail of Mercat Patch

I have been working on my mercat crazy quilt in between making steam punk jewelry. I used some of the Light Effects thread in white and pale pink on the tail and to outline the flower on the cat’s head. I used a green cotton over the seaweed and put in some little pearl beads over some of the pearl images. I am thinking of using the white light effects over some of the smaller pearls on the head piece. I am also starting to frame the patch with some light purple embroidery.

And when I am not working on my crazy quilting, I am doing things like :

steam punk busy bee pendant

Valentine, A Steam Punk Romance

Melia — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:59:36 +0000

I just had to share this painting, even though she is not yet for sale. She is a painting I am working on for a local exhibition that is happening early next year.
I was a bit obsessive and worked all night for a few nights. But I think the results are stunning. This just might be the best painting I have done to date. There are some lovely details in this one. I am particularly proud of the ribbons of pale colors that weave through the painting.
She is an 11×14″ watercolor and ink.

Steampunk Valentine

Melia — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:13:58 +0000

This is an inking of a painting I am working on for a local exhibition. I am at a loss for a title for her. If I was good with words, I would be a writer. But I am not.
She is supposed to a fixer of broken hearts. Part Goddess, part girl next door. The girl that is there for you when the bad girl breaks your heart and somewhere along the way you finally figure out that she was your soul mate all along, but you were blinded to it, because she was always a fixture in your life. And until you have that epiphany, you are clueless to the fact that she is really a goddess in disguise.
But how do I convey that with a title. Right now my working title is The Fixer. But my husband says that sounds more like a mob position.

Anabelle, A Steampunk Romance

Melia — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 06:05:56 +0000

I might be having way too much fun with my new web cam. Anyway, this is my latest steampunk painting.

Proverbs, Revised Art and Tags

Melia — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:33:42 +0000

Illustration Friday theme this week is – Proverbs. So I found a Darkovan Proverb about dragons “It is ill done to chain a dragon for roasting your meat.” This little guy is done with graphite on newsprint.
I have also been updating some of my previous work. These 2 prismacolor drawings were some basic pen and ink line drawings that I did last year. While moving the studio I unearthed my colored pencils and couldn’t wait to see if I could still remember how to use them. I think I just might have.
And in other news, you can now license my work for your personal digital creations at My Tag Art. This cool steam punk tag was made by Jenny at mytagart.com. I am enjoying the forums there and seeing what lovely creations all the creative folks are making.

Engineering Dragon – Illustration Friday – Equipment

Melia — Thu, 20 May 2010 04:43:48 +0000

This week’s illustration friday theme was “equipment”, which inspired this cute little steam punk dragon.

All-Con

Melia — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:23:17 +0000

All-Con 2010 was a lot of fun. I met some nifty guys that do some cool web comics such as Two Tokens Last Stop and my personal favorite – Tiki Coladas.
I learned a lot, got some painting done (see fairy cat with purple wings painting posted here), saw some really cool costumes and in general had a good time. My only wish is that I had gotten more rest before the con so I could have played more instead of wanting to take a nap in the middle of the afternoons. I am sad that I missed the roller derby, but J picked up a schedule so we can get some friends together and go sometime soon. I will admit that being surrounded by a bunch of web comic guys, I now have the urge to start a web comic. But sadly I am not a writer and have no clue about creating a story for such.

Steam Punk Belly Dancer in Watercolor

Melia — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:32:47 +0000

I finished this painting around 2am. I have been working on it as much as I could in between headaches since Friday. I think she might be the sexiest thing I have done yet. I think I might have finally grasped how to do flesh tones with watercolor paint. She is on etsy for now. But if she doesn’t have a home within the next week or so, I think she will have to go to a convention, just so folks can see her in person.

Gear Box – Steam Punk inspired watercolor

Melia — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:18:33 +0000

My latest watercolor. It took a lot longer than most of my paintings of this size (5 inch square), but I enjoyed working on it and it turned out beautiful. It was inspired by my love of steam punk and girl genius.

You might also have noted that I haven’t been posting links to where you can buy my most recent artwork. that is because it is getting mailed to science fiction and fantasy conventions as fast as I can get them painted. Of course if you see something you absolutely love, please convo me about it. If it hasn’t mailed yet I am happy to consider a sale. Also following me on twitter you can find out when and what conventions I am mailing to. Also my facebook fan page, I will try to keep more up to date what art is going to what conventions. Some months might be difficult due to the number of conventions I am trying to commit to.