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Melissa Washburn
@mwashburnart.bsky.social
Illustrator, Arts Administrator, Traveler and Curmudgeon.
Y is for yellowthroat. Working on the coloring book again after a long hiatus…
October 2, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Work in progress. And big news, I’m drawing again. Have promised myself I’ll pick up the bird coloring book project with the goal of finishing it by the end of the year
September 29, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Busy friend in our native plant garden this morning. #spider #pollinatorgarden #naturalist
September 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
April 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
April 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I DID NOT KNOW CLARK’S NUTCRACKERS WERE SO BIG! Lifer for me, seen along with some stunning magpies in Centennial, WY on Sunday
March 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I know we are all living in a dystopian nightmare right now, but I still have some pretty things for sale; I've rebooted my website and Etsy shop: www.melissawashburn.com and mwashburnart.etsy.com
#art #artist #illustration #natureart
February 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Spent some time fiddling in the studio for the first time in probably 6 months on Monday… no idea where this is heading but that’s kind of the point #raven #birdart #studiotime
February 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
And why was my weekend terrible? I mean, aside from All the Terrible? We lost this sweet girl and I had to watch my kid’s heart breaking on top of my own heart breaking.
November 5, 2024 at 10:09 PM
I know, it's a scary day/week. After a terrible/exhausting weekend. But I'm still trying to clear out the rest of my inventory; my online shop will be closing December 1. In the meantime, you can save 20% off orders over $10 with coupon code FALLFALL. Stay strong, friends.
www.melissawashburn.com
November 5, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Additional evidence
August 24, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Squirrels have decided to decorate our back patio area: a photo essay.
August 24, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Got these beauties framed at @ancillaerie recently and am so pleased with how they turned out! I will have prints available soon, but if you're interested in the framed originals, just send me an email or dm. #gouachepainting #insectart #originalart #cicada #leopardmoth
July 25, 2024 at 8:52 PM
July 22, 2024 at 12:23 PM
I finished a VERY tiny edition of these bee and butterfly linocuts last week! A couple of each on masa rice paper and a couple on a beautiful grey-toned Stonehenge paper. #printmaking #bumblebee #endangeredspecies

melissawashburn.com/product-category/block-prints/
July 1, 2024 at 7:13 PM
Working on the last few drawings for The Bird Alphabet Coloring Book! Kickstarter is live through 6/15!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mwa...

#birds #birdart #coloringbooks #kickstarter
May 23, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Color-your-own bird totes have been added to the Kickstarter rewards for my coloring book project! Check it out at www.kickstarter.com/projects/mwa...
#birdart #coloringbook #illustration
May 17, 2024 at 4:11 PM
More sketches for the bird coloring book… kickstarter coming soon, so make sure you’re signed up for my newsletter if you want to be notified about the launch!
March 24, 2024 at 2:03 AM
Picked up a paintbrush for the first time this year.
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#illustration #birdart #botanicalart #natureillustration #watercolor
January 29, 2024 at 8:34 PM
We are on #3! Such wonderful weirdos!
December 22, 2023 at 10:38 PM
Raven prints… printed! They will briefly be available in my shop at the end of the week before I take a holiday break thru 1/1. #printmaking #raven #birdart.
December 12, 2023 at 11:53 AM
Test print of the raven yesterday. Almost done! #birds #birdart #raven #printmaking
November 28, 2023 at 12:18 AM
Apologies, but a November newsletter is not happening. Giving myself some grace and space this month. Rest assured I have calendars, greeting cards, etc for your holiday needs (shop link in profile)! Last day to order for the holidays will be Dec. 15
#2024calendar #birdart #holidaycards
November 9, 2023 at 2:38 PM
Today! 9-4 at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster! It’s the @humaneindianawildlife Festival of Owls!
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See live animal ambassadors, learn cool stuff about owls, and shop some great vendors/artists, including me, @kimvandervinne and @kristinaknowskiarts !
November 4, 2023 at 11:11 AM
I almost completely forgot about this pumpkin I drew 2 years ago. Some atypical whimsy from me… Happy Halloween Y’all!

#artlicensing #pumpkin #fall #halloween #tricksandtreats
October 31, 2023 at 1:25 PM