NEW ORIGINAL WORK - TOUCH OF SPRING
Here's "Queen with Chevrons", an original mixed media piece.
My latest - a paper and acrylic on board painting. Features an aqua hand-cut silhouette of Queen Elizabeth 2 on an pink, orange and white chevron-patterned background. Great graphic quality! Measures 12x12 inches with a 2 inch profile that is painted with a pink wash, gallery style. Complete with protective finish and wire and groove on back for hanging. Signed and dated by artist on back. A great piece to banish the Winter doldrums and brighten your room or office - more photos and price here.
FAMILY HEIRLOOM
One of the things I love most about my job is the opportunities I have to be in on surprising loved ones with special gifts. This settee was commissioned by a client in Houston as a gift for her sister. She sent me the scan of an old polaroid and asked that I immortalize this delicate family piece. How's that for a thoughtful sister? I'd love to collaborate with you on a special surprise for someone - please contact me here for details and pricing.
SOUTHERN TRADITION
A client from Raleigh, North Carolina commissioned this home portrait and I fell in love with the traditional American facade and beautiful landscape. I would love to capture your home as well - contact me here for details.
DOMESTIC BLISS CAN BE YOURS!
Believe it or not, it's actually cold here in Florida, although I have nothing to complain about, knowing that 3/4 of you have it much colder than I do! I have even been forced to wear closed-toe shoes this week. I know - unheard of for me. I have been staying in and cooking up a few new things in the studio.
This print is my first new release of 2010. This quote print features a rich geranium pink background with white text. Perfect to add a punch of color to your walls anytime, BUT it also makes a great Valentine's Day gift as well (hmmm, wishlist, anyone?) You can find it in my shop. Stay warm and have a great day!
ANNECHOVIE IN "IT'S COMPLICATED"
It was a thrill to see my "Orange Chair Silhouette on Aqua" print featured in the new Nancy Meyers film "It's Complicated". It appears in the INFAMOUS guest bathroom scene that took place at Lauren and Harley's cottage during the graduation party.
Last March I received a message from someone identifying themselves as a set designer for an "untitled" Nancy Meyers film that was in production. They wanted to purchase 2 prints from my Etsy shop that had been specifically requested by Nancy Meyers herself and have them overnighted in time for Nancy's final walk through on the set before filming. Honestly, at first, I thought someone was trying to scam me! Turns out, after emailing back and forth, it was the REAL deal and I sent the prints off to Universal Studios in Brooklyn and they forwarded me the legal release forms to sign, etc.
I have been a fan of Nancy's work for years and remember my borderline obsessive study of the interiors in "Father of the Bride" back in the 90's when I was still a teenager. The fact that she would request any of my work for one of her films was a real honor, to say the least. I was excited, but know from past experience how these things can go, so didn't really think my print(s) would make it into the actual final cut. After 9 months and having almost forgotten about it, I was contacted a week or so ago by a lifestyle editor friend in Washington DC who didn't know anything about me sending in my prints. She had seen the film and thought she recognized my work on the set. This email was followed by several others from various people and so I thought it was time I should see for myself. Sure enough, it did end up in the second half of the movie in the infamous bathroom scene involving, ahem, some reefers and a few people stuffed into a very small space (it appears directly behind Meryl Streep in the scene). This is one instance where giving someone the benefit of the doubt and cooperating certainly paid off in a big way! I want to thank Nancy and her production team for including my work as a tiny part of one of her signature "beyond fabulous" sets. You can buy the exact same print here.
I'd like to wish you a safe, joy-filled, prosperous and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
NEW PRINT - COURTNEY'S CHAIR II
Brand new release today, "Courtney's Chair II". This gouache/ink painting was originally commissioned by reknowned Style Court blogger Courtney Barnes and is featured in her new blog banner designed by me. It's available now in my shop in an 8x10 giclee print (11x14 also available by special request - convo me for details).
Have a fabulous week!!
SHANDELL'S AND ANNECHOVIE
I was delighted a couple of months ago when fellow blogger and talented artist Susan Schneider approached me about collaborating together on some projects for the Holidays. Susan is always turning out uniquely beautiful pieces from her quaint shop and workshop, Shandell's, in Millerton, NY. She has incorporated 5 of my chair designs into a beautiful tissue box cover and has also taken 2 of my chinoiserie vase images to use on matchboxes. These limited edition pieces are available now in her shop, both online and in Millerton, NY. Go here to check them out!
ANNECHOVIE IN SOUTHERN LIVING
I would like to extend a sincere and hearty thank-you to Jennifer Berno and all of the editors at Southern Living magazine for featuring my note cards in their "Editor's Picks" section of the December issue. I certainly appreciate the mention!
(all photos courtesy of Southern Living)
CYBER MONDAY AT ANNECHOVIE
I hope that everyone had a great weekend! I had a wonderful time celebrating Thanksgiving with family and loved ones. After a little break, I am all revved up and ready for the start of the Holiday Season!!
I am offering a special today on all of my quote prints - including the new "Keep Calm and Carry On" prints. All quote prints are 40% off the regular price - marked down from $25 to $15 a piece. The offer ends tonight at midnight EST, so don't let the opportunity pass you by! These make great gifts, so why don't you click this link and check out the selection for yourself?
NEW MUG DESIGNS AND SALE ON NOW!!
KEEP CALM and CARRY ON MUG - AQUA by Annechovie
All of my mugs are on sale now, including this and other brand-new designs! Check them all out here AND HAVE A TERRIFIC WEEKEND!
DOGGONE MONDAY
Meet Reesie, one of my recent subjects captured here in gouache and ink and commissioned as a birthday gift for a client's mother-in-law. Pet portraits make a wonderful gift for birthdays and holidays. Contact me here for details - let's work together.
BY POPULAR DEMAND
After numerous requests, I finally decided to create my own version of the "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster popular in England during World War II. It's available in my Etsy shop in aqua, chocolate, pink and china blue. I am also able to create custom colors, so feel free to convo me if you're interested.
NEW CHRISTMAS CARDS
I started a holiday tradition last year of debuting at least one new set of Christmas cards a year. My new "Merry Christmas" cards are available now in my store. The new card features a classic French chest topped with a marble bust, rose bouquet and gift packages. Above it, an old-fashioned banner reads "Merry Christmas".
They come blank inside, but custom printed messages are available for an additional fee. Contact me here for details.
Also available is last year's design that remains a classic Annechovie favorite. Both are available here.
I'd also like to thank my friend and fellow blogger, the ever-gracious Courtney Barnes for her mention and post last Friday.
THANK YOU, HOUSE BEAUTIFUL!
A BIG thanks to the editors at House Beautiful for featuring my Chair Collection Note Cards in their Holiday Gift Guide. They are available here.
I hope everyone had a good weekend! We were having record highs - even for Florida - in the mid 90's, but my weekend was enjoyable and productive. I got a chance to clean out/organize my closet. I was operating by the adage "if you haven't used it, lose it". Cleaning and organizing get me high. Sounds strange, I know, but it's cheap and harmless, at least. How was your weekend?
EVER FEEL THIS WAY?
Enough said. Sometimes in life there are, shall we say, "very difficult" people who might benefit from a friendly "reminder" tinged with humor. Art can be a way of expressing emotions in a healthy context, no?
Just sayin'.......
This is another addition to my dessert quote posters that features my painting of an English Trifle with the pun "Do Not Trifle With Me". Also available in a greeting card set of 4(above)
OR
on a mug as well (wink, wink).
OR
on a mug as well (wink, wink).
You can find the print and cards here OR click on link directly above for mug.
Thanks to all of my great readers and customers who brighten my days. I hope you all have a great weekend and don't let the "mean cats" in your life get you down!
Thanks to all of my great readers and customers who brighten my days. I hope you all have a great weekend and don't let the "mean cats" in your life get you down!
VINTAGE PINK MINI
NEW QUOTE POSTER MUG AVAILABLE!
YOU MAKE MY LIFE SWEET MUG by Annechovie
The companion to my latest quote poster is now available on my Zazzle site. Features my painting of a Laduree pastry, the St. Honore. Makes a terrific gift for someone special, even if that's yourself! Have a wonderful first weekend of Fall (or Autumn, depending on where you are from!)
MONDAY SWEET TOOTH
(Click image to see detail)
Here's the latest new addition to my Etsy shop. This is the first in a new series of quote posters I have created that pair my dessert paintings with a quote. Combines two of my favorite things - painting and language! This features a painting I did a couple of years ago of a Laduree - Paris St. Honore pastry and the quote "You Make My Life Incredibly Sweet". Look for more to come soon and get this one right now here.
THE LATEST ADDITIONS....
I have now added 2 new sets of notecards to my Etsy store. Both feature my Blue and White Ginger Jar painting on 8 cards/envelopes. There are the bordered, folded note cards (above) and the flat scalloped note cards below.
Both make great hostess gifts or, even thinking ahead, stocking stuffers! You can find them here. Have a wonderful weekend!
ANNA SPIRO'S CHAIR
New "Anna Spiro's Chair" scalloped note cards, as well as chair prints, are available now in my Etsy shop!
The first time I saw this chair in Anna's home, I was smitten.......(photos via Absolutely Beautiful Things)
I had to paint it - and I did. I sent it to Anna and she was kind enough to post on it yesterday, along with photos of it on some more beautiful upholstered pieces in her shop. I adore Anna's bright, cheerful style and celebration of color. She is definitely one of those "kindred spirits" you meet in life and, more specifically, through blogging. Thank you, Anna!!
I had to paint it - and I did. I sent it to Anna and she was kind enough to post on it yesterday, along with photos of it on some more beautiful upholstered pieces in her shop. I adore Anna's bright, cheerful style and celebration of color. She is definitely one of those "kindred spirits" you meet in life and, more specifically, through blogging. Thank you, Anna!! Prints and note cards of Anna's chair are now available on my Etsy site.