Anne Leuck Feldhaus Adventures & Art

The Axnick Pups

Todd and Linda came by recently to pick up the super fun, custom Narrative Pet Portrait Painting of their five beloved pups...they even brought two of them, Dublin and Pink! Such a fun project and such sweet, beautiful dogs...I love my job!

Dublin w/his portrait!

see detai shots below.

Dublin the "Dock Diver"

Tully...the "Food Hound"...who loves treats!

Madigan: "Shoe Stealer" & obsessed with squirrels...they find their shoes in their yard!

Cait loves tennis balls! She carries around 2 at a time!

Pink, who never wants to be left behind...loves to go along in the car!

It's Pop Up Time!

It's Finally Here!
Chicago Art Girls Spring Pop Up Shop
Just in time for Mother's Day!

Saturday, May 11th
11am-5pm

Ravenswood Event Center
Industrial Ballroom
4011 N Ravenswood Ave (map)
Chicago, IL 60640

* My Booth is in the LOUNGE adjacent to the Main Ballroom *

Bring your friends and family to shop from 37 local female artists!

Please note, our venue has changed from previous Pop-Ups.  The new location is Ravenswood Event Center, 4011 N. Ravenswood (just north of Irving Park).

We are also having a fun raffle this year during the show!  Participating artists will have a raffle item on display in their booth, with a jar and red balloon sitting next to it.  Here are the details:

CHICAGO ART GIRLS RAFFLE!

Receive one free raffle ticket per item purchased at any participating artist's booth. The more you buy, the better your chance of winning!

Additional raffle tickets can be purchased from participating artists for just $2 each, or 3 for $5.

HOW CAN I WIN?

Fill out each raffle ticket with your contact info.

Place tickets into the jars of items you would like to win by 4pm.

You can put as many tickets into as many jars as you would like.

Names will be drawn at 4pm (an hour before show close). Winners will be contacted by the artists and arrangements for pick-up will be made.

Recent Commissions: Granddaughters!

I recently completed some really fun digitally illustrated Portraits of four lovely young ladies in Chicago, for their Grandparents. These were made into ready to hang laminated Box Frame Prints..they turned out great! They also ordered pendant necklaces for each of the girls to wear...fun gifts all around and extra prints were ordered to give to each of the girls' parents. A fun project for a wonderful family.



*Custom necklaces are only available if you order a 12x12 custom portrait.

After the rain...

Outside my studio door: a beautiful new Floodwall! Hopefully it will prevent future flooding in my studio!

You probably heard about the crazy amount of rain we had in Chicago, recently. This little ledge was my first floodwall, it worked for a few hours. Sure wasn't a pretty sight when I arrived the next morning:

Luckily I had moved a lot of stuff in anticipation, but the water went much further than it ever had before (this is my 3rd flood in 10 months). So I did lose all of my rugs and, and then there was the clean up time. I was so grateful for the help of the janitor on this one...let's hope that new floodwall, outside my door does the trick!

Shrine:

In the weeks since she has been gone, I seem to have amassed a 'shrine' to Alice: her clay paw print, an envelope with clippings of her fur, her collar, her food bowl, the bone photo/frame: a gift from Laura Nugent years ago, (she and Alice became fast friends after a week long slumber party in our living room, when she stayed with us for a show), a beautiful copper enamel heart condolence gift from Mary Laskey, and the photo I took of us mounted on a resin frame, a suprise gift from another artist friend, Juana Ryan. Oh, and that little pewter dog, I picked that up years ago, it just represents her silly spirit. I still can't bear to put away her dog bed, so that remains in my little living room and I step around it twice a day when I open and close the blinds. Her leash and harness still hang on the hook by the door. I can't put the key in the door without thinking, she's not there waiting for me. I'm really doing okay, but grief has a way of sneaking up on you when you least expect it. Yep, I really miss her...hug your doggies, if you have'm!

New Magnets: 'Candid Canines'

Check out my fun new Magnet Collection "Candid Canines". Soon to be available in my Etsy Store...until then, Just 'LIKE' the Give Away post on my Facebook Fan Page...There will be 3 winners drawn on Friday at 4pm!

Oh...and don't miss the kitties, better order some cards for these felines!

Illustration Friday = Train

My Illustration Friday Submission for TRAIN...Can you find the CTA elevated car?

Check out my art in the electric blue hallway at the Wishbone!

 

Don't miss my Art Reception at the Wishbone on Lincoln on Thursday, April 11th! I recently hung a show in their electric blue hallway. Come peruse the art, enjoy a drink, and some wonderful southern appetizers. Check out my latest paintings and prints hanging for the month of April. We'll be in the bar area from 6-8pm....I would love to see you! 

Wishbone Art Reception
Thursday, April 11th
6pm - 8pm

3300 N. Lincoln Avenue

Buy it now prints on Fine Art America!

one life...

My Sweet Alice

2004-2013

One life...a gazillion photos, countless drawings and paintings, boundless love and joy. So sad to tell you that Alice is no longer with me, but so grateful for having had her lovely spirit in my life. She brought a smile to the face of every person that had the good fortune to meet her!

Alice arrived at our front door on September 4, 2004 in the arms of a volunteer from Chicago Canine Rescue. Her whole litter had been found in an alley next to a dumpster...we had been talking about getting a 2nd dog and decided maybe a foster would be a good way to test it out. Izzy (10 at the time) was certainly not thrilled with this little gal that turned our house upside down, stole all of her toys and the attention - but in the end she was Izzy's ears and constant companion. 

August 2011, Alice and I, the first night in our tiny new apartment. She was by my side through one of the biggest transitions of my life...can't imagine having gone through it, without her!

 

Christmas 2012 at Mom's up in Wisconsin. Alice had so much fun and she loved snow!

 

I took these last 3 photos with my phone a week before she died, she was so adorable and peaceful sleeping in my bed. I had no idea they would be the last ones of us together. By now, I'm sure she's busy tearing it up in doggy heaven...so I won't say rest in peace, just run and play, my sweet, silly Alice!

Celebrating 70 years and a lifetime of love...

My dear Irish mother is 70 today...that doesn't seem possible, nor the fact that I'm now 46! I made this bowl around Valentine's Day...it seems most fitting to give it to Mom, the woman who taught me how to love. She has always been a shining example of goodness and compassion and has taught me so much over the years. I am so grateful to still have her healthy and happy, and still such a support, in my life. This is your *bonus* gift I will hand deliver it April...I love you Mom...Happy, Happy Birthday!

Red Bowls...2012 & Freshly Fired in 2013

These are porcelain, hand formed bowls that I've been making at Lill Street. The pieces on white are 'footed' and the ones on black have no feet. Shipping & Tax (in ILLINOIS) will apply to each sale. Just call or email if you would like to purchase, I can send you a paypal invoice, you can mail me a check or call with a credit card.

Happy Heart Day!

2 more sweet ways to warm your heat or someone else's!

#1. ANGEL FOOD BAKERY VALENTINE'S TRUNK SHOW
 
Need a treat for your sweet? Stop by
Angel Food Bakery
1636 West Montrose, Chicago

Tuesday, February 12th
6:00-8:00pm

We've got candies!
We've cupcakes!
We've got jewelry!
We've got handmade REAL. soaps!
We've got artwork!
We've even got ceramic anatomical hearts
by Catherine Schwalbe!!!

So come to the bakery and let us help you love someone:)

#2. CHICAGO ART GIRLS VALENTINE SALE!

Use code LOVECAG13 through February 14th to
Save 15% in all the on-line shops of the amazing
Chicago Art Girls listed below!

This code works in both Anne's Art Etsy Shop
and in Anne's Art Blocks Etsy Shop

CHICAGO ART GIRL'S ON-LINE SHOPS:

*Amy Taylor Jewelry www.amytaylorjewelry.com
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*Daisy Bags http://www.etsy.com/shop/daisybags
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*Kinaloon www.kinaloon.com
*Marstinia www.marstinia.etsy.com
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*Michele A Friedman http://www.etsy.com/people/MicheleAFriedman
*Nancy Gardner Ceramics http://www.etsy.com/shop/nancyandburt
*Necessary Jewelry http://www.etsy.com/shop/NecessaryJewelry
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Valentines Pet Portrait Special!

Please visit http://annesart.com/AnnesPetPortraits.html  and note PUPPYLOVE10 on your order form to redeem the 10% discount. I will mail or email a Gift Certificate for you to present to your loved one on Valentine's Day! 

Belated 2012 Holiday Show Wrap Up!

December was crazy busy...3 back to back shows. It was exhausting but also, so much fun. I love doing shows and connecting directly with the people who buy and live with my work! So grateful for all the business. I'll skip the additional  commentary and just share these photos with you. Enjoy!

 

Now you can wear Anne's Art around your neck!

via www.etsy.com

I'm excited to share my new necklaces with you, they were a real hit at the One of a Kind Show last week! Now you can order them on Etsy. $25 each or 2 for $40 + free shipping!

You get to pick from over 50 designs! These mini prints are mounted on Scrabble Tiles..another reason to love Scrabble. I'm a big fan! Each pendant is printed on Glossy High Quality paper. The pendant is sealed with a protective glossy resin and comes with an 18" Alumimum Ball Chain.

 

On-LIne PREVIEW SALE!

You can't make my Holiday Open Studio (BIG) Sale? No Worries...you can still take advantage of Fabulous Savings On-Line!

50% Off ON-LINE PREVIEW SALE! 

Good News! I just listed some of my Sale Paintings on Etsy...so if you aren't local, you can still take advantage of a few great deals! Sale Prices will be posted on Friday (11/30) through 5pm and Saturday (12/1) from 8pm through Sunday (12/2) at Midnight. **My Etsy Shop will be CLOSED during my Open Studio Sale.

Here's the LINK...Go pick your favorites and have fun shopping, tomorrow!

***Items purchased between November 30-December 9th may take an extra week to ship. Local pick-up is encouraged.

To my Local Chicago Area Friends & Customers: There are way too many items to list on Etsy, so those of you coming to my Open Studio Sale will certainly reap the benefits and of course enjoy local pick-up for anything you buy in the Pre-Sale on-line! See you soon!!

Holiday Open Studio Sale...the BIG Sale!

End of the year Sale...many Paintings 50% off & More!!
You Don't Want to Miss This One

Wine & Tasty Treats will be served..Come toast the Season!

*Large Paintings up to 50% Off!
*Older Prints & Paintings in $5 & $10 Bins
*New One of a Kind Carved Porcelain Ornaments
*New Porcelain Bowls & Tiles
 

Holiday Open Studio (BIG) Sale

 

5014 N. Hermitage, Unit WS

Look for the Sign & Balloons
Enter through the northern most gate of the building and ring the bell 

(it looks like a side entrance)

Friday, November 30th: 5-9pm

Saturday, December 1st: NOON-7pm

 BONUS:
Several of my Talented Friends in the neighborhood are also hosting Open Studios  during the same hours, including: Anastasia Mak, Amy Taylor, Rapt in Maille, Ladysmith Jewelry, and Deana Rose Studio. Map of all locations below:

30THANKS sale!

Surprise! We're having a
BLACK FRIDAY Sale in our Etsy Shop!

Friday, November 23rd

TAKE 30% OFF EVERYTHING IN THE ETSY SHOP
+ ENJOY FREE SHIPPING!

Use these Codes at Check-out:

30THANKS

FREE SHIPPING

Remembering Brodie...

This Narrative Pet Portrait celebrates Brodies life, his love of the beach, play time, snoozing in his chair, which he had a 'paw' in altering...notice the duct tape! Such a fun, happy memory piece for Jonathan and Jennifer.

Recent Sale on Fine Art America

Just wanted to remind you about the great prints I have available via Fine Art America. There are many framing options, prints on stretched canvas, and even cards. All starting as low as $22 for an 8x8 print (see sample pricing below). And you can't go wrong with their full Money Back Guarantee on all Purchases. What are you waiting for? Go Shopping! ;)

Hooray, a Sale! Save 20% on Holiday Pet Portrait Orders!

This was such a hit last year, I'm doing it again...this way you can give a Custom Portrait and I have some wiggle room for Final Delivery of the Finished Piece!

HOLIDAY PRE-ORDER SALE!
Enjoy *20% Savings on Custom Pet Portrait Orders Received by December 12th
Face Portraits = $50 Savings and Up & Narrative Portraits = $100 Savings and Up

 *In exchange for the 20% Discount, I guarantee deliveryof a Glossy Color Sketch/Illustration for you to presentto your loved one by December 22nd, and you agree to final completion ordelivery of the actual Ready to Hang Laminated Print or Acrylic Painting AFTER the Holidays.

*** Orders Received by November 30th *** are Guaranteed Holiday Delivery!

Questions, want more details? CLICK!

Illustration Friday: TREE

Five Trees ©Anne Leuck Feldhaus
14"x21" /Acrylic on Recycled Wood Panel
Illustration Friday Special Sale Price: $200 (Retail $400)
Email Anne to purchase!

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Riggley!

Had so much fun with this new Pet Portrait Composition...Riggley is adorable and was a very inspiring subject! Comments from Michele: he loves to play with garden gloves, sticks, balls, chew on shoes and steal Laurie's clay tools!

Color studies during the design process: