Anne Leuck Feldhaus Adventures & Art

Time to head back outside to sell some art!

I look forward to returning to Iowa tomorrow for my first outdoor show of the season: The Marion Arts Festival. Here's a peek at some new pieces I finished up this week:

My display is going to look a little different this year...I had to say goodbye to my big black carpeted panels (see bottom photo), as I traded in my dear old pick up last fall. My new mesh panels fold down nicely to fit into my little Element...Eloise! (yes, I named her!) ; )

The mesh will be cooler compared to solid walls...and my booth much brighter since the sidewalls will be white, I do have a black cover for the back wall. Did a test set up of the hardware in a local park to save time on site...my load of steel has increased by about 75 pounds!

Forgot to post before I left for the show...stay tuned for a recap!

Pop Up Shop Report

We had a fabulous turnout for the first ever Chicago Art Girls Pop Up Shop over the weekend! It was so good, we have plans for another show during the holidays...so stay tuned! Check out more photos from the event here.

The lovely and talented, Beth Laurin with her new art block!

It's almost time for the Pop Up!

Excited to be part of this awesome showing of local women artists in Chicago on Saturday!

The Chicago Art Girls Pop Up Shop
Saturday, May 12th 11AM - 5PM
Helium Gallery 4710 N. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, IL 60640
(Between Lawrence and Wilson)

Poulets Aux Deux

Poulets Aux Deux is shipping out to a new home with the lovely Limonciello Family in California!

Will I see you at the Wishbone...?

C'mon out to the Wishbone on Lincoln this Thursday, April 19th from 6-9pm to see some of my new paintings and prints. Enjoy Complimentary, fabulous, Southern Style Appetizers..... have a drink, or even stay for dinner. We'll be in the bar area from 6-9pm....I would love to see you!  3300 N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago.

My unconventional easter...

My unconventional Easter...you may have dyed eggs, I painted my foyer RED (calypso berry, if you must know). Love how it turned out! Really sets off the colors of my Susan Meredith Hinckley piece.

blues...

"She's Blue"

"All Blue in the Face"

Finishing up some new "blue" work to hang at a show at the Wishbone on Lincoln on Monday...

Bad Ass Art...

It was great fun to create this composition encompassing all the lovely animals at the "Bad Ass Sheep Farm". I had the pleasure of visiting the Hendricks Farm over the Holidays when I was visiting family and friends in Wisconsin and meeting all these adorable creatures. Very helpful to capture the spirit of this commission. In the painting: their chickens...(sorry I don't have names) Dogs: Joy and Bo, Jack (Sparro) the  kitty cat, Jacob Sheep Ewes: Rachel and Rebecca, Romney Sheep: 769 & Pitchfork and last, but not least, Penny..the (not so) bad ass! Oh...and the bees, they even make their own fabulous honey...from the Division of Angry Bees! Such lovely people and an idealic little farm, thanks Beth Ann & John!

Penny!

Jacob Sheep Ewes, Rachel and Rebecca...love their markings!
Raw Honey, brought to you by the Division of Angry Bees!

Joy...



Beth Ann getting ready to serve up a bad ass lunch!

Mark your calendar...Chicago Art Girls Pop Up Shop!

I've had the pleasure of showing with many of these women over the years here in Chicago at local art fairs. On May 12th, we host our own indoor show! So mark your calendars and come out for a fabulous day of shoppping and fun with some amazing artists and women!

WHAT:  The THE CHICAGO ART GIRLS POP UP SHOP

WHERE:  HELIUM GALLERY. LOCATED AT 4710 N. RAVENSWOOD AVE. CHICAGO, IL.

WHEN:  Saturday, May 12, 2012, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Artist summaries and product photos: https://www.facebook.com/events/346618668713517/  & www.chicagoartgirls.com

Sunday...

Another peek in to my sketchbook...

Teddy...a new Wheaten Pet Portrait

Teddy, aka Theodore P. Bear...an adorable Wheaten Terrier, who loves carrots!

 

Yesterday...

Forgive my lame mobile upload...just wanted to share yesterday's drawing. Inspired by taxes, indirectly...I snapped this photo in the west loop on the way to my accountant's office. Of course I never draw or paint anything exactly as I see it, it's always just my impression. So long February 2012, you did not disappoint.

This is your LIFE.

Fabulous illustrator, Holly De Wolf, posted this Holstee Manifesto Poster on her blog along with some other wonderful links, including 20 ways to Get Good Karma, by the Dalai Lama. Hope you find them as inspiring as I did! I hope to read this manifesto every morning before I start my day.

Personality Portrait...

This was a commissioned surprise birthday Gift...a "Personality Portrait" featuring all things "Steve".  A big idea man with a love of tennis, golf, travel, good tequila & Vegas! Click to see more Personality Portraits at AnnesArt.com.

Mr. Kilo...an adorable Shih tzu!

I'm the first to admit, smaller dogs are more of a challenge for me - but I love how this Pet Portrait Print of Mr. Kilo turned out, and especially the color scheme of this piece (my client's idea). He is an adorable little Shih Tzu.

Hudson & Holly...Kentucky Goldens

I just shipped this completed Pet Portrait of Golden Retrievers, Hudson & Holly, to their owners in Kentucky. Another Christmas Gift order completed and crossed off my list, my client gave them the preliminary sketch as the gift and they gave me final edits, it was a welcomed gift. Beautiful pups!

New Lhaso Apso Portrait...Aldovas!

Happy new collectors with their new Custom Pet Portrait Print of their Lhaso Apso, Aldovas!

These are some of the fun produts available to you, once the portrait is done:

Happy Sunday!

Illustration Friday Submission: SUSPENCE

My Illustration Friday submission for the word SUSPENSE...turns out I had documented a little in my sketchbook this morning.

Some belated fun pics from my Holiday Open Studio:

Eva May made sure all the ladies left in style!

My pal and very talented artist Anastasia Mak with her husband, Kurt.

Happy customers with their new art & fashions!

Dennis & Merrill picking up all their custom made holiday gifts for family.
Better late than never...I'm going to see if I can make up for some lost time and share a bit more from 2011. This means no more Facebook at the studio, unless it's business related. Even then I will limit the time and schedule it for the end of the day or I do it at home...please help keep me accountable!

 

A lovey little feature from Chicago Canine Concierge:

I was honored to have my work featured and be interviewed by Chicago Canine Concierge...a wonderful Chicago area Pet Service Referral Business that is also very active in supporting pet adoption and animal welfare causes. You can read the full interview here.

And I know...I've been a horrible blogger, I had grand plans for catching up in January and look at the date! Hopefully February will be that 'catch up' month!

Illustration Friday Submission: GROUNDED

It's been a year or more, since I've submitted to this nifty illustration site...hope to do it more in 2012! Visit Illustration Friday to see a plethora of other images translated from the word GROUNDED. This 4x4 Block is a mixed media piece: pencil, sharpie & acrylics on poplar...and it can be yours for only $32!

Annual Holiday Open Studio Sale this Weekend!

I think this marks 9 years of Holiday Open Studios for me. I invited you to the first one at my home studio in Bucktown back in 2002 and since that time have also welcomed you to my home on Washtenaw and my Roscoe Village Storefront, this year it's my new lofty art studio in Ravenswood...I love it here and can't wait to show it to you! Here are the details:

Please Join us for the Annual Holiday Open Studio Sale...come and Toast the Season, Enjoy some Treats and Shop for Some Last Minute Gifts including some new Hand-painted Ornaments and Art Blocks! 

 

Anne's Annual Holiday Open Studio Sale!

5215 North Ravenswood, Suite 312
December 16,17,18 

 Opening Party: Friday 5-9pm
Open Studio: Sat Noon-5pm, Sun Noon-4pm   

 

My Special Guest: Eva May Designs!
Fabulous Hand-made Hats, Bags & T's for Gals & Guys!  

And an Added Shopping Bonus:  

 Rapt in Maille Jewelry
in Suite 204 will also be Hosting an Open Studio with Special Guests:
Versed Apparel, Weener Ware & Strong Wear

 

One of a Kind Pics!

So one of the reasons I don't blog much these days is time. The time required to write a post to go with the photos. So you are missing lots of fun photos...I may start just photo journaling to get this thing going again...that's why the Facebook Fan Page is so easy to update, not much commentary required. In any case, here are a few photos form last week's fabulous One of a Kind Show & Sale..can't believe I forgot to photograph my fabulous neighbors, but it was one of the busiest shows I can remember!:

600 artists for 4 days under 1 roof...

...you don't want to miss this show!

I set up my Booth for the 2011 One of a Kind Show & Sale Chicago yesterday...it starts at Noon on Thursday, December 1st! I've had a 2 year hiatus and am excited to be showing again, I'll be offering Incentives on Pet Portrait orders received at the show and I have lots of great Gifts at a variety of price points, even small $32 original ART BLOCK PAINTINGS...perfect for Gift Giving!

Follow this LINK and save $12 with a FREE PASS...

...more than 25 paintings, I didn't have to move!

...well I did have to ship a few ; ) The Studio Moving Sale was a great success! If you missed out and are still interested, I've got most of the remaining painting inventory in my Etsy Store 30% off through the end of the month...that's Monday/Halloween! Here are a few happy collectors (who happen to be lovely human beings) with their new paintings:

The big move was yesterday...I LOVE my new studio! Will be sharing pics soon...still getting things set up. Hope you're having a fantastic weekend!