New Art- Polar Mountain

I completely forgot to introduce one of my new paintings for 2009, it's titled "Polar Mountain."
I don't really know what exactly inspired me in the design of this piece except that I have been wanting to create something with Polar Bears for awhile now. And I of course wanted to throw something out into the industry that was completely different than every other Polar Bear art I've seen.



I also wanted to add some a sort of old fashioned charm to it with my old school hiker, he is so cool when you get up close and check out his threads. And raindrops have been coming up in a lot of my paintings lately that they just came out in this one as well. So I guess you could say this painting shows a goofy hiker who definitely jumped off the fashion train a couple decades ago, a cool ice cap mountain, and my polar bears. The best part about this painting, if your into a not so matchy matchy, which I'm not, it goes with anything. Thanks for looking! Marnie V.

Spring Pics!

A few posts back I had mentioned that I would start showing bits and pieces of my home. So today I decided to take some pictures of my front garden. It's been a work in progress over the last couple of years and it's finally looking the way I had planned. And with Spring finally arriving here in Texas... my flowers are really starting to bloom.

This vine growing over the arch is Jasmine and their is a mother bird and her nest tucked inside.

The window above is my studio. I get really sidetracked sometimes watching the birds, rabbits, and squirrels that enter my yard....and the pretty flowers of course.
I hope you enjoyed the Pics! I'm also updating my Etsy shop all this week full of bright spring little paintings. And if you want something before Easter it must be ordered by Wednesday April 8th so I can ship it priority to you.
Back to work- Marnie V.

I'm Back! Finally.....

I'm finally showing my words again. And I'm sure you thought I was busy painting, creating invoices, and recovering from 2 trade shows. Well, your right! All-in-all considering this crazy economy....I opened up some new accounts and met some wonderful new people along the way. I also took a few days off to spend with my family(the boys) since my hubby has been out of town. Of course, spending time with my boys involves football practice, football games, swim practice, sleepovers( I did have one night to myself..it was fabulous!), and we did manage a few games of scrabble. Well, I'll be back tomorrow, but don't know when, and for now I'm off to UPS!

Photo above is of me in my current state with my boys. Oh ....and it was taken by Jason Munford, an amazing photographer!

Between Shows!

" The Raining Mister Elephant"
Size 20x20" x 1 1/2"
100% recycled canvas

So....I'm in between shows right now and my boys are on Spring Break, which I'm still adjusting to. I'm having a hard time getting invoicing done, painting, and other business needs due to football practice every night...thanks coaches! But, I thought I'd drop in to show all of you some new art that is being featured in LA, Ca. this week. I've been wanting to create a piece with an elephant for some time now but I just couldn't get it out of my brain. Well..as you can see, it finally came out. A cool lime lime green background with bright colorful rain drops landing on a cute little mouse...so fun. This painting along with others are available on my main site here.

I'm also doing a huge Etsy shop update Monday morning full of new art ready for Spring...so please check it out!

Well, I'm off to finish a commissioned piece before football practice and if your in LA, Ca. and you want to view some cool art by me, contact Brandi at THEA SHOWROOM.
Show- Los Angeles, CA.
Thea Showroom
March 20-24th

DALLAS MARKET SHOW THIS WEEK

Going to California!

Well, I'm not actually going, but my artwork is. I'm not going because my husband is going away on a male bonding trip with his family and I'm staying home to trek my boys to football practice.
Anyways....the Modern Owls above were created towards the end of last year and have been a great success. And along with 26 other pieces of art, they are going to LA. for a show at
THEA SHOWROOM. SHOW DATE- March 20th-24th
I've been packing art all day and will be all weekend, for my last boxes will ship Monday. I am so excited about this new partnership and to finally have my art in my old stomping grounds, since I'm originally from Orange County. I also have some great news about the Modern Owls set. They have been recently selected to appear in a major magazine later this year, but I'm not spilling the beans on which magazine just yet...I'll keep you posted.
Well...my boys are about to be home and nothing gets done after that....Have a great weekend!
Marnie V.

NEW ITEMS with a stitch autograph

*NEW Hawk door hangers*

*NEW Hawk soft pillow*

* Signed with orange embroidery floss*

*Silk Screened by Tailored Ink Graphics*

*One very soft dog to love*



I'm here...just getting ready for two trade shows one of which is next week. But, I could not resist in showing some new items that are in the shop. I did a small run, about 10 dogs in both sizes, to first try these out. I think they turned out so cute and would love to know what you think. I'm off. Marnie