3 You know you want a commissioned portrait of your pet hermit crab....

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!

You know you want a commissioned portrait of your pet hermit crab....

6 News, Glorious News!

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

The exhibition will basically be an expansion of my "say hello to my little friends" show, with many more new items included and an installation element as well. This will by far be my biggest show to date, so I am definitely looking forward to it.

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 8x12, 11x17 or 16x20 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).

true north, photo by Laura Kicey

News, Glorious News!

1 Weekend Update!

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.

Weekend Update!

0 Welcome DailyCandy Readers!

Monkey Trouble

I'd like to thank DailyCandy in advance for giving me some sugahhh on their website tomorrow!! I am so thankful for the amazing opportunity to share the screen with so many other fabulous artists. I have my girl Rakia to thank for introducing me to the lovely Meredith of DailyCandy Philadelphia. I'd also like to give some lovin' to Hana at Supah Cute for the sweet write-up about my critter art!

I have twenty more days to finish five more pieces for my solo show at Cafe Estelle, which should be interesting to try to accomplish considering my weekdays and nights are eaten up by my job. Speaking of eating, the next three weekends will be dedicated to drawing on the couch while eating an abundance of cookies (why did the Girl Scout cookie season have to end!? whyyyyyy!?!).

I've added prints of all of my critters to my Etsy shop in the following sizes: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, but if anyone has any special requests for different sizes or finishes, let me know!

Welcome DailyCandy Readers!

3 Chock Full O' Critter News!

There is nothing I enjoy more than having a lazy snow day with the hubby while drawing fetching, fuzzy pets and sipping hot chocolate. Speaking of cute critters, I'm no longer working from home so I am really starting to miss being surrounded by our apartment full of rambunctious animals. I feel like a guilt stricken mom who has to drop her kids off at day care before work. Seriously, I am going through major adorable animal withdrawal. I suppose that's what Cute Overload is for.

Anywho, here are the most recent critters from my say hello to my little friends series! The last animals of the series will be a monkey, prairie dog, short-tailed opposum, skinny pig and degu. Hopefully I'll have 20 of these suckers by April 3rd when my opening reception at Café Estelle rolls around.

Pepé Le Poo

The Year of the Splinter

I've been mailing my promotional postcards for the past week, but if I've forgotten anyone, feel free to leave a comment and I'll send one your way!

Be on the lookout for my new line of tinymeat artist accessories within the next month! I don't want to spoil anything, but there might be a bunnytastic wallet and squirrely passport case available in the near future. Ok, so maybe I did want to spoil it. I couldn't be more thrilled to be involved with these guys!

For those of you who are local to the Philadelphia area, tonight is Mew Gallery's 3rd annual "Pay the Rent" auction & raffle event, which I have donated a few of my prints to, so be sure to check it out and show your support!

I've also snagged a summer group show at Steel City Coffee House in Phoenixville, where a few of my exotic pets will be on display from May through July. After completing my exotic pet project, I'll be working on a series of birds drawn on wood, which will be unveiled at my next solo show at Philadelphia's Studio 27.28 in February 2010, which seems like forever from now, but I'm sure it will be here before you know it!

As always, thanks for reading & enjoy your week (is anyone else excited as heck for the release of Watchmen?)

Chock Full O' Critter News!

1 (Yes, I'm up at 3:26 A.M. on a weekday)

Sorry for being so quiet lately, I've been working my critter-loving butt off trying to get some more illustrations under my belt. I'd like to have at least twenty of these by the time my show opens on April 3rd, and as of right now I only have twelve. Prints of all of my exotic pets are now for sale at my Etsy shop in various sizes. I'd be happy to take any exotic pet requests or suggestions! I'm trying to keep the pets furry & cute for now, but I am not opposed to a little Reptilia lovin'.

Chompin' BroccoliAlpacas are Just Llamas With Bangs

Pig Supreme
Putting the Goat in Goatee

In other artsy news, I'm in the middle of designing a wallet and passport cover with Tinymeat for their Etsy shop, which I am really excited about because I love their artist series products. Plus, they've had over 8,000 Etsy sales in three years, which is insanity to me considering I've only had 18 (baby steps, I suppose!). Hopefully there will be more exciting news to come soon, but until then, please bear with my critter-induced silence!

(Yes, I'm up at 3:26 A.M. on a weekday)

2 It's a new day...

I hope everyone had an excellent holiday & an even better new year. Check out a Q&A with yours truly at The Little Red Suitcase, where I was interviewed by the super fabulous Patty!

In other news, I finished another critter for my solo show, "say hello to my little friends," coming up in April at Cafe Estelle.

President Coolidge was Cool With a Capital C

Rebecca, the pet raccoon of President Coolidge, was exceptionally cool. True story.

While we're on the subject of Cafe Estelle, I'd like to mention my main squeeze, Laura Kicey, who will be having the opening of her solo show, "Living Rooms" this Friday. Be sure to join us in the celebration of her awesomeness. Plus, there will be snacks. Just sayin'.

It's a new day...

3 "The time has come," the walrus said, "to talk of many things..."

I must admit, I'm quite partial to the walrustastic treasury on Etsy that includes my "Walruses Can't Skateboard" painting! I especially love the piece with the person that has a walrus on their head. I would definitely wear a walrus as a hair accessory if given the opportunity. I've had my Etsy shop for nearly a year, and today marks the day that over 100 people have added me as a favorite. I know it's not much, but it makes me happy that +100 people have indicated that they like my work by clicking a wee heart icon.

Speaking of "Walruses Can't Skateboard," I've opened up a Zazzle clothing store, thanks to Brooke's awesome suggestion! I haven't had much time to play around with it and create products, but feel free to browse what I have in my shop so far! The American Apparel shirts are especially comfy and have a flattering fit for all figures (infomercial, much?).

"The time has come," the walrus said, "to talk of many things..."

1 Tis the season to be thankful!

Celestial by Linda Plaisted

I've sold four prints from my Etsy shop this week, which made me do a happy dance all four times, especially since two of those prints were sold to the lovely Linda Plaisted, whose artwork I've admired for quite some time. Her artwork is so magical and always lifts my spirits. It's really nice to know that my bird drawings will be going to such a happy home. Once my wallet is a bit more full, I plan to return the favor and purchase one (or more!) of Linda's gorgeous prints. Hopefully my neon-painted walls will do it justice!

Tis the season to be thankful!