Some Things Really Are Better Less Than 6"

I gotta be honest with ya. Until now, the only miniature paintings I've ever seen are exquisite pieces done by village artisans in rural India (of course brought to the big city for sale). Just incredible. The beauty and intricacy of these tiny pieces is mind-blowing. Never thought I'd see that anywhere else.

Enter my friend Melody Lamb - did I mention she uses India ink? Good segue way. Seriously, you have to check out this very talented artist - she is blessed with a crazy steady hand to carve out beautiful paintings in the form of ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions, & Originals about the size of a hockey card) - yeah, I just learned what that meant too. Wonderful renditions of fawna and fantasy. This lady's got a blog, a website, an iphone app, a twitter profile, a book she's illustrated, magnets, ornaments, OH MY! Hey who knows, if you come up with another great idea, she might even load that up too! ssssshhh, don't tell her I said this, but maybe you can ask if she takes requests - you know like for special occasions or special people...

Yes she is an extremely talented artist, but what impresses me most is the kind of person she is. She's a hard working stay at home mom, a giving human being, and a truly supportive friend to many. Check out this great miniature artist and spread the word!

We are back!

Sorry it's been this long since our last post. It has been a busy few weeks. We are often asked about the artisans on and soon-to-be-on the site and thought it would be a nice idea to tell their stories every so often. So here's the first...her artisan name is Asha.

She is simple, creative, and peaceful. Her art flows from the heart and is boundless. She makes jewelry that resembles visions she sees in her dreams and her reflections. Each piece of jewelry is made one at a time, handcrafted with care and precision. She sees each creation as a new birth and dedicates her craft to the birth of every child, calf, seedling, idea, star, friendship, and beyond. She is truly blessed to be a witness to the magic that unfolds before her. And thus she is inspired. Asha is delightful and she is real.

The magic that comes from within each artisan is so amazing. We salute and respect each and every one.