Kitten Cabin---need-want-oh-my

oh
my
goodness

I need want love this.
Zooey would rock a kitten cabin, and i would totally color all over it like this one. Found via: Canteen on Loyal Luxe

TeePee Party Up North

It's a TeePee Party. See it up on Society 6 and it's getting framed to go down to the Brooklyn Collective

Teacups Growing Tea Leaves

A fancy pack of teacup cards

oh so pretty. I illustrated and designed these cards when I was in college, and my Aunt requested a set (which I had completely forgotten about) so after making some tweaks and printing a bundle for her, I thought I'd make a few extras for you lovely people. I have 4 sets listed on Etsy, and I am out of greeting card stock (oh my!) so that's it for a little bit. Each pack is tied up with green and white nylon string and comes with one of each of the illustrations

And....this is a 6 color hand pulled screenprint "Tea Leaves" that I did along the same theme. They're 9x11 inches on white, heavyweight, acid free, printmaking paper. Signed and numbered edition of 11. I have a small few left, they are also newly posted in my etsy.
It's the perfect weather for a cup of tea...bundle up.
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Oh and the giveaway is still going on through Sunday in the post below!

In the spirit of giving...a GIVEAWAY!

"Ghost Indian Bird Hunt" Small Tote Bag

"Girl Brings Universe" Tote Bag

Lucky for you, it's tote bag misprint giveaway day. I'm thinking of making it a holiday. Here's the deal, I hand printed these lovely totes, and with all things hand done there is a window for error. I have a few bags that are almost perfect, but not quite. SO...it's giveaway time.

The Goods: One of each tote will go to one lovely reader, the "ghost indian" tote has a wee flying indian who is missing her right arm--ink fail; and the "universe" tote has a few spots that are not quite inky enough but still filled in--think vintage.

To Enter: Just leave a lovely comment below between now and Sunday evening (Dec 13, 8PM EST) I'll use a random number generator and pick one lucky person to send some holiday cheer! (Be sure to leave your email so I can get your mailing address!)

If you are interested in getting one of the impeccably printed shop worthy totes, check them out here and here

Brooklyn Collective Show Opening Dec 11th

Paintings and Drawings all set up for the opening!

And a table full of my wares!

I am part of a killer group show at the Brooklyn Collective in RedHook Brooklyn. Our show opens Friday Dec 11th. I am showing a series of framed original illustrations, paintings, and smaller illustration wares including I Heart the Arctic mini books, Arctic Heart ornaments, and newly printed totes! It should be a good time, if you're in the NYC area, please stop by and come find me.

Here's the event info:

Presented by Brooklyn Collective and General Nightmare Antiques

Friday, December 11th 2009

7pm-Midnight

196 Columbia Street

(between Sackett and Degraw)

Featuring 20 Artists + Designers

Claudia Pearson / grow house grow! / Jacqueline Bos

Emily Falco / warpeDesign / Design And Labor

Jess Yam / AshiDashi / Tattoo Girl Lingerie

Fort Pottery / Happy Clay / Rachel Goldberg

elle s'appelle / Lewis Henry Nicholas / LanVy

Alexandra Batsford / Species By The Thousands / Nathan Gelgud

Niccole Ugay / Sean Mahan / Courtney P. Hewitt

Wine and refreshments will be served throughout the evening.

Plus! A special live performance by The Static Jacks

For further info please visit

www.brooklyncollective.com

www.generalnightmare.com

Kirra Jamison

I recently came across Kirra Jamison's work on All the Mountains Blog. It is out of this world amazing, this is what painting should be like. Check out more of her work on her site http://kirrajamison.wordpress.com/
Breathtaking.

Rhino Pillows, Sewn and Herded

Rhino Pillows are Sewn and Herded up into the shop

Front pattern design, from the "Rhinos Smell Roses" Illustration

Back pattern, oodles of roses

The fabric is custom printed on 100% cotton and hand sewn and stuffed by me.
They are approximately 8 x 11.5" (they each vary a wee bit as I am not the greatest at measuring properly) Shop for one here

Rhinos and Workspaces

I made some new mini mirrors over the weekend from the "Rhinos Smell Roses Too" Illustration.

That's the original up on my wall. It's hanging out for safekeeping or rather keeping it cat hair free until it gets packed up for an upcoming show (save Dec 11th if you're in NYC!). I've got a little clip system to-do list set up on the wall, it's working pretty well so far.

On a non-related note, today is the last day for "cyber monday" free Arctic Heart Ornaments in my etsy. Get yourself some stocking stuffers!

Black Friday, Arctic Heart Grab-bag

In honor of the post-turkey-day consumer frenzy that's going on, I'm signing my Etsy shop up for the madness. Get a set of 3 Scandinavian Arctic Heart Ornaments with any purchase over $30 (before shipping) from 12:01pm 11/27 to 11:59pm on 11/29 (all EST)
write "hearts" in the message section with your order!

Also, the 2nd printing of "I Heart the Arctic" is officially out of pre-sell stage, and is printed! Grab a copy before they're gone again. And thank you so much to all of you for such an overwhelming display of support.

Happy Holidays!

ELLE girl Korea Feature (!)

A couple weeks back I was contacted by ELLEgirl Korea about an interview for their holiday issue, and here it is! In flipping through the magazine, I have to say this is one of the best designed publications I've seen in a while. It's edgy and fun, plus the images and features are awesome..I really wish I could read Korean right about now.

I Heart the Arctic, Second Printing

Due to an overwhelming response, I Heart the Arctic, is already in it's second printing. The first printing sold out in under 10 days (thank you all!) I have sourced new paper for the 2nd run, it's slightly different interior papers, but still with the icy grey cover, vellum insets and a variety of white and off white textured interior pages. I have set up a Pre-Order in my Etsy. All Pre-Orders will ship before December 1st, well in time for the holidays.
The second printing will be an edition of 100, a good deal of which have already been spoken for (again thank you guys!)

I've also just finished sewing a large batch of Scandinavian Arctic Heart Ornaments which are also up in my Etsy.

(above is the 1st printing, I've reversed the heart to white on black for the 2nd printing)
Have a wonderful day!

Work For Free Magazine Issue 2

(note: those awesome animal letters, I did not do, though I wish I did, I believe that is Paul Wagenblast's handywork?)

These are 2 spreads I did for "Work For Free Magazine" a new venture from 2 amazing artists in the UK. WFFM is curated and designed by Paul Wagenblast and Aidan Koch
These two spreads are based on fashion design shown in the Spring Summer 09 shows

Here's my cut and paste in progress work

And my crazy messy workspace in the midst of the project
Work For Free Mag

Collaborations with MaryAnn Puls

Recently I've been working on a series of collaborative pieces (via AirMail) with MaryAnn Puls, a Portland based printmaker and painter. We've been mailing each phase back to the other person to work on, these are just a few of the things we came up with. Check out MaryAnn's work on her site, she is incredibly talented, and a pleasure to work with.

Scandinavian Arctic Hearts

(bckg image is from Issue 1 of OKAY zine)

Scandinavian Arctic Hearts, these are all 2 sided, with prints from the "I Heart the Arctic" book, and are inspired by Scandinavian decorations we used to have in our home growing up. They're each tied with red and white striped bakers twine.

in progress....sewing in the studio

in progress pile

I've posted them in sets of 5 on my etsy

These would make perfect ornaments, or home decorations, and a lovely gift for someone you think is sweet as pie!

***I Heart the Arctic mini-book LAUNCH!***

"I Heart the Arctic" has finally launched!

all 50 of these books were hand made and assembled by me!

"I Heart the Arctic" is a mini book inspired by stories of the arctic, Inuit myths, arctic cultures, icy landscapes and the infinite possibilities of the Aurora Borealis. I created this illustrated mini book after completing a year long illustration series on Inuit myths and extensive readings about arctic cultures. I Heart the Arctic is a lighthearted illustrated book full of whimsical drawings and plays on the term “arctic circle”.

Each book is 20 pages, full color, and made from different paper stocks. It has a light grey heavyweight cover, vellum insets, and a variety of textured icy white sheets. Each book has a hand sewn spine, and is numbered in a limited edition of 50. They are available along with sewn arctic items in the I Heart the Arctic Shop which is conveniently also my Etsy Shop

An official press release is on the site, if you would like a PDF please send me an email.

Sweet Sweet Life Blog

Amy over at Sweet Sweet Life has written a little piece about me. It is the nicest thing I've ever had written about my work, I might have teared up a little bit. Go read it here! and Check out her flickr page as well.

Plush Sewn Arctic Circles

These pretty little things are now up in my etsy
I designed and printed the fabric based on one of the
"arctic circle" patterns from the "I Heart the Arctic" mini book
which is launching hopefully next week!

In the meantime head over to www.iheartthearctic.com
and sign up for the email list if you'd like to receive info when we launch!

KIND BOUTIQUE GRAND OPENING

I've been working with KIND Boutique for the past few weeks. They are a wonderful new boutique that stocks hand picked pieces from eco-friendly fashion designers, and also vintage finds. The new site is up and running! Go on over and check out the site and do some fall shopping.