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Yes..I've said it!
FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed
on
J.AUSTINRyan .com
I'm giving back to my customers with FREE SHIPPING from now until Dec. 18th!
Now not only am I delivering fabulous affordable ORIGINAL artwork, I've included the shipping for FREE.
please feel free to contact me with any questions.
marnie@jaustinryan.com

Summer....Summer

This Summer I think has to be my all time busiest yet...and i didn't even go on vacation. My boys have gotten older which means sports camps all summer long, birthday parties, and summer evenings with friends. I also took it easy on a little work and business. Well, I mean...I ran my business, filled orders, but in more of a summer leisure fashion I should say. My orders have been steady all Summer long which was great and you know me..just fitting it in to driving around to sports camps every day.

I'm sooo ready for the rest of this year! I'm creating new art for my stores...so excited. And I'm also going to be adding NEW MODERN abstract paintings to my Home Decor section on my website:). The best part is that they will be within a low price range of $40-$75 for sizes ranging in 8x10"s and up! And I'm giving FREE SHIPPING in the US only for the rest of this year off my site starting AUGUST 9th!
New changes are coming to my website as well...so stay tuned. And in the mix of all of this...I'm still illustrating a book. Oh MY! Look at the time. I'm off to football practice this morning!

Marnie V.

Sneak Peak for page 1

I'm showing a little tiny piece of page 1 of the book I'm illustrating right now for a lovely family in Virginia. I don't dare show the entire picture, for that's between the author(family) and I. I don't need any steeling going on like what happened to me off my own website last year. i thought this sweet little rabbit would be perfect! Well...it's Monday night and my evening is full of illustrating...of course after my motherly duties are over.
Marnie V.

Busy is the WoRd!

Hello again.....I'm back. Not that I meant to be gone anyway, but I've been devoting my time to massive orders of painting and I'm illustrating a children's book. Above is the storyboard for it. And I've also been just busy with life in general. I honestly think this has been my busiest year between my kids and my work. I guess that truly means my business is growing :). This is the last week of school with my kiddos and I can't wait for the stress relief. As your kids get older...it's true, you stress more and about everything. My oldest is going into High School next year and just the thought of college right now makes my stomach turn. My boys are very good students, and in advanced classes...I stress success a lot to them. I actually fed that into there brains at an early age...and it shows. I'll be back in a couple of days to post again...I promise...lots to share. Have a great day-Marnie V.

I Hate Computer problems.....

Wow! It's February and March is around the corner. We've had the worst winter here in Texas and we all know how my computer loves cold winter weather and don't forget thunder storms in the spring. I've had the worst computers problems lately. That's pretty much why I've been a little absent to this blog.
My day consists of when the computer works..I can get shipping labels printed, email customers, and try to upload photos. I can't wait for summer!
I've included some recent work that was sold to a client that has a Westie terrier. She loves my work and wanted her dog included. They turned out great....Thanks again Kathy!

Have a great day! Marnie V.

1st Hawk Art for 2010

" My Mouse House"
size- 5x7x1/4"
100% recycled canvas board

So here is the first painting of Hawk for 2010 which is available still in the shop...for now.
Klause the mouse is a busy body that knows just about everything that goes on in the house where Hawk lives. His mouse house is located in the back mudroom of the house where new critters that enter get questioned. Hawk visits him daily to get the house news. Super cute!

Below are a few more paintings that are available to buy at ART251.
Send them an email if you are interested.

"Little Camper"
6x6x1 1/2"
Acrylic on canvas

"Hawk Soars Over Eagle Forest"
18x18x3 /4" ( perfect to frame)
Acrylic on canvas

Welcome 2010!

*SOLD*
"Camp Out Marshmallow"
Original Painting 24x24x1 1/2"
Acrylic on Canvas

"Yellow Bear"
6x6x1 1/2"
Acrylic on Canvas

"Hawk the Dog"
6x6x1 1/2"
Acrylic on Canvas

I'm welcoming myself onto this blog actually. I've been so busy...honestly...I think the end of 2009 was my busiest of the entire year. And with Christmas thrown into the mix, made it even crazier. I didn't even have time this year to bake for neighbors and friends for the holiday and who knows what they thought about that. I've made treats for people every year and this season it didn't happen.
I also had a solo art Hawk show at a local modern art gallery in my town. I've actually sold quite a few pieces but there are still more left. Above are some that are still available. If anything interests you you can contact ART251 for prices and they will ship in the US. They have more, which I'll post tomorrow. I have another show(gallery walk) that's going on in a couple of weeks also so that should be pretty busy as well. I've been painting a lot of Hawk.

I also made the decision to close down my Dallas showroom due to the fact of the economy and the buyers for stores just aren't attending shows due to the economic status. It hasn't affected everyone, just for some reason me in Dallas. I'm not saying I won't return but for now my Los Angeles showroom Thea is booming :) Thanks to my fabulous rep Brandi! So if your a store and your looking for my art a show contact brandi@theashowroom.com
She can give you show dates for the entire year of 2010.

So what will be coming in 2010..I know your wondering....
Here's a sneak speech!

New galleries that will be showing Hawk art!

New paintings of Hawk and friends on Bamboo wood panels:) 100% eco Love that!

NEW updated J.AUSTINRyan website- thanks to my fabulous web girl Melanie at Grapevine Creative.

Oh...and my 1st ever book deal to illustrate a children's book :)....I get chills every time I think about how exciting this is...hard work...but sooo excited! I can't wait!

Well, I'll be back tomorrow to post the first Hawk painting for 2010.
It involves wallpaper, a mouse, a little door, and of course Hawk himself!

Toodles! Marnie V.