Melanie Fain lives in the Texas Hill Country on seven wooded acres. In this beautiful landscape, she is inspired by the wildlife she sees every day. Melanie offers her patrons an intimate view of the natural world, with emphasis on birds, botanicals, and insects. She translates her sensitive perceptions into elegant, watercolors and hand-colored etchings, which find broad appeal among naturalists and sportsmen alike.

Melanie designs her compositions using the 'less is more' philosophy of her mentor, Thomas Quinn, giving her work an Asian feel. This beautiful simplicity has invited the description, 'visual haiku', a compliment she treasures. Since beginning her art career in 1982, Melanie's work has garnered top awards throughout the United States. Her work has also juried into prestigious national and international competitions.