FAQ

  • are you a biologist?

    no!

    I am an artist who’s obsessed with the natural world.

  • you really use colored pencil for all your work?

    i do!

    the only digital work i do is clean-up/editing.

  • do you have employees?

    i do not!

    my partner helps print all the textiles, helps me with website design + optimization, helps immensely with show setup/teardown, and will help take packages to the post office. But it is quite literally just me who does all the planning, drawing, printing, package design, order processing, and probably lots of other things that i’ve missed. managing over 600 products is no joke!

  • do you sit out in your backyard to find all these species to draw?

    unfortunately, no.

    i use www.illinoiswildflowers.info for the majority of my species research and it provides a great jumping-off point for faunal associations.

  • why do you not capitalize species' names or italicize latin?

    ever since i was a teen, i’ve written/typed using all lowercase whenever possible and that has become my style. i mean absolutely no disrespect to science!

  • why do your birds not have legs?

    i have no idea! the first couple that i drew did not have legs and i just kept that tradition going. ha! (also, i mean no disrespect to birds.)

  • can i use one of your drawings for a tattoo?

    see the form here for image usage.

    also, i’m typically available to draw a custom design!

  • fulfillment policy

    All orders ship in 3-5 business days via UPS or USPS, typically. if i am out of town or there is a delay in when i can process orders, information will be posted at the top of the webpage. currently i only accept orders delivering to the US or canada.

  • return & cancellation policy

    with most items being print to order, i am unable to accept returns. if an item is lost or damaged in shipping please reach out to me directly at contact@melbryarts.com and i will make sure you are taken care of. i understand changing your mind and any order can be cancelled prior to shipping for a full refund.