New Charity Painting Miniature "Fairy Mouse"

"Mouse Fairy" #66 of 2008
ACEO 2.5 " by 3.5"
India Ink, some White Acrylic, and Colored Pencil
Benefits Old Dog Haven Rescue.

"Eyore"
9 x 12 inch Acrylic by Ingrid
eBay ID: fjord_and_friesian
Benefits Old Dog Haven Rescue. (H4TH)

Eyore is a Chihuahua/Chinese Crested mix little fellow, probably 8-10 years old, who was found "stray" and taken to a big shelter. After dental work and regaining his weight, he is looking for a forever home where he can snuggle under the covers and get lots of lap time. Since he is mostly hairless, he needs a bit of a wardrobe to keep him warm.



This month Art for Critters is hosting a special project titled Home for the Holidays. The participating members of Art for Critters feature a homeless animal or an animal in need of permanent refuge from one of our charities. We then paint something inspired by that animal, put it up for auction on eBay to raise awareness and funds for that critter We use both pictures of the special animal and their stories to inspire us. The art will then be auctioned with a portion of the proceeds donated to the charity where the animal resides. H4TH will run through the end of the year.

Old Labrador "Dawson" Miniature Painting

Here is my miniature for the special Art for Critters Home for the Holidays Project. You can read more about Dawson and H4TH here or scroll down to the previous posting. Click on his image to bid on "Old Dog Dawson"



"Old Dog Dawson" #65 of 2008
ACEO 2.5 " by 3.5"
India Ink, some White Acrylic, and Colored Pencil
Benefits Old Dog Haven Rescue. (H4TH)

Art for Critters Special Home for the Holidays Project

We are a worldwide group of artists (I am now co-leader of this outstanding group) who donate a portion of our art sales to animal charity. We have raised over $39,048.54 since 2006! This month we are hosting a special project titled Home for the Holidays. The participating members of Art for Critters feature a homeless animal or an animal in need of permanent refuge from one of our charities. We then paint something inspired by that animal, put it up for auction on eBay to raise awareness and funds for that critter We use both pictures of the special animal and their stories to inspire us. The art will then be auctioned with a portion of the proceeds donated to the charity where the animal resides. H4TH will run through the end of the year.


My special critter is an old dog named Dawson (right) and the special charity is Old Dog Haven. Here is what Judith at Old Dog Haven writes about Dawson:
"Dawson came into a big shelter as a "stray" but we guess he was put outside when he wasn't wanted anymore - he has obviously been well cared or and used to being part of the family. He didn't move from his bed at the shelter for 5 days, didn't get a vet exam or behavior assessment and they thought he was too old and crippled to move. That made him an ODH candidate, but he pranced out of the shelter and into the volunteer's car with great relief. He's very healthy for his advanced age, though he has arthritis in his back and hips that limits his activity, but he's completely deaf and has that "old dog bark" when he wants to communicate. Dawson clearly is drawn to gentle school-age kids, will slowly march alongside with his head under their hand and a big smile on his face. We would love for him to have a "job" being a child's best friend but he is most welcome here for the rest of his life."

I have a really unique piece on my table for Dawson and ODHN. The moment it is completely I will post the miniature here!


Thanks so much!

The 2009 Art for Critters Calendar is in!!

Art for Critters member Golders has organized and created our 2009 calendar!
Click on the image below to purchase our calendar and help some critters in need.

New Prints on Art by Us for A4C

I spent most of Saturday setting up a virtual gallery on Art by Us! Just put "Melody Lea Lamb" in Art by Us search to find all the pieces I have for sale.

ALL the work I sell on ABU will help benefit Art for Critters animal charities!

Many, many more Giclee prints of fairies, woodland animals, cats, birds, mice and more yet to come...so check back often.
Enjoy.

New Miniature Painting ACEO Bunny Fairy

"Fairy Bunny" #64 of 2008
ACEO 2.5 " by 3.5"
India Ink, some White Acrylic, and Colored Pencil
Benefits Old Dog Haven Rescue.

New Charity - Miniature Painting "Winter Bunny"

"Winter White Bunny" #63 of 2008
ACEO 2.5 " by 3.5"
India Ink, some White Acrylic, and Colored Pencil
Benefits Old Dog Haven Rescue.

New Charity Painting Miniature "Tabby Cat and Fairy

"Tabby Cat and Fairy" #62 of 2008
ACEO 2.5 " by 3.5"
India Ink, some White Acrylic, and Colored Pencil
Benefits Field Haven Feline Rescue.