{Hootbot Illustration Print 8×10: $25}
I recently listed a ton of new artwork in my Etsy shop, including prints and originals, so be sure to check it out!
{Conquered by Colonel Sanders Illustration Print 8×10: $25}
{B-a-a-a Runner Original Artwork $300}
{Red-billed Leiothrix Original Drawing $20}
{Yes Please Original Artwork $35}
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My goat illustration (bottom right) recently got some Etsy front page love, which always makes me flail with delight! I am looking forward to creating some new pieces to expand the “say hello to my little friends” series even further. The exhibition is currently on display at the Philadelphia International Airport in Terminal B. If all goes according to plan the show will be making a reappearance at Cafe Estelle, my favorite brunch spot in Philadelphia, from December through January.
I will be adding a few farmyard friends to the mix—a cow, duck, and chicken…basically the animals that are on the menu at the cafe (don’t judge me, I realize it’s fairly morbid!). I’ve been working on painting and decorating a children’s school desk that will hold my prints and other items for sale at the show, which has been a lot of fun but very time consuming. I’ll be sure to post a few photos soon to show you a bit of the process, but to give you a visual, it involves me watching Hoarders marathons and my arse going numb from drawing at a desk that is meant for 6-year-olds. I’ll be sure to keep you posted, but for now please mark Friday, December 3rd on your calendar if you’d like to check out my critters for their final show since I will be starting my new dream series come the new year.
Any last-minute critters you’d like to request be a part of the “say hello to my little friends” series of exotic pet drawings?
Tags: Art, Cafe Estelle, Etsy, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Airport
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Hello everyone! I just wanted to make a few announcements about my Etsy shop. Button and mirror packs are now available, featuring my critter illustrations!
Due to the fact that the hubby’s transmission just died and is going to cost nearly $2,000 to fix (goodbye honeymoon savings!), I have been inspired to offer custom pet portraits in several sizes.
If you or anyone you know would like a commissioned drawing of their adorable pet, I’m your gal! I am crossing my fingers I’ll be able to help raise money to pay for the car repair so we can have the honeymoon we’ve always dreamed of. Also, the originals from my “say hello to my little friends” series are for sale in my shop, so be sure to check it out! Remember, all PSPCA members will receive 10% off any item!
My next illustration series will focus on rescue/shelter dogs, and I will be posting the first drawing of the bunch sometime next week. I would like to eventually write a children’s book that includes my illustrations of dogs from local shelters, to help educate children about the benefits of adopting or fostering a pet. Ideally, proceeds would be donated to the PSPCA and other local shelters if all goes well!
I’m trying to remain positive despite having quite the depressing week so far (starting the week off with a way-too-early gyno appointment, having the hub’s car die, the dog peeing in our bed at midnight last night, etc.). My prints seem to be selling like hotcakes on Shana Logic (they have already sold out!), which makes me as happy as a little lamb.
Thank goodness a long weekend is ahead of us and we have a visit to the beach in store for us (my parents just moved close to Rehoboth Beach, yay)! I hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend!
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I have some exciting news to announce! The Director of Exhibitions at the Philadelphia International Airport saw my show at Cafe Estelle last week and immediately offered me the opportunity to show a selection of similar work at Terminal B in the airport from May through November 2010.
Eva Wylie’s previous exhibition at Terminal B 
Randy Bolton’s previous exhibition at Terminal B
In other happy critter news, I am officially a partner of the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals! All members of the PSPCA will receive a 10% discount on any item in my Etsy shop after presenting a valid 2009 membership card. Pretty sweet deal, if I do say so myself! I’ll get a fancy schmancy “PSPCA Partner” window cling and everything! Once I create a logo, my information will be up at the PSPCA membership page.
I’ve been trying to get my work in a lot more retail shops, both online and out there in the real world. For those New Yorkers who frequent the Chelsea area, keep an eye out at Nest Interiors NY, where they will soon be selling prints of my entire “say hello to my little friends” series. Also, be sure to stop by Shana Logic by the end of the month, where my fine art prints will be for sale in the company of some incredibly talented artists. Wallets and passport cases featuring my illustrations are now available at the Tinymeat shop, so be sure to check those out as well!
I’d also like to mention that my main squeeze, the lovely Miss Laura Kicey, will be exploring Iceland this summer and is currently accepting sponsors for her trip. In return for donating $30, $50 or $100 toward her trip (or any other amount of their choice), the sponsor will receive a 8×12, 11×17 or 16×20 photo of their choice (depending on the amount spent) from her Icelandic adventures. She is an amazing talent and I can’t wait to see the result of her long journey to the land o’ not-so-icy-ice. I know what I’ll be doing with my birthday money (I’m crossing my fingers that she’ll find a field of obnoxiously cute Icelandic horses).
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Thanks to the lovely Andrea of Fly for the sweet write-up on her blog! It was so nice to finally meet her at my show opening, along with many others who I had never spoken with in person prior to that evening. Also, thank you to Design Milk for featuring my work last week! I was incredibly flattered to see my work gracing their fabulous blog.
Here are a few more shots from my show opening, courtesy of Melanie!
Dresses with pockets=one of my favorite things in the world. Another one of my favorite things in the world? My bald-headed brother
Melanie & I!In other artsy news, my wallet and passport case designs have been printed and will soon be available at the Tinymeat shop! They’re ridiculously bright & perfect for sunshiny Spring weather!
Be sure to keep an eye out for cute new pocket mirrors and buttons at my Etsy shop within the next week or so! Also, prints and buttons are available of all of my critters at my solo show, “say hello to my little friends,” which will be on display at Cafe Estelle through April.
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