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)

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.

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

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!

 

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...

HUGE 50% Off Art Studio MOVING SALE!

I'll be moving to my new Art Studio next week so it's time to sell some art...if you buy it, I don't have to move it! 

So...Mark your calendars for my HUGE STUDIO MOVING SALE: 50% Off Gallery Retail Prices this coming weekend at 2040 West Roscoe!

Friday, October 21 4-8pm
Saturday, October 22 11am-4pm
Sunday, October 23 11am-4pm

Preview Available Paintings at AnnesArt.com currently at 30% off!

Oyster Fest...yes, oysters, smack dab in the midwest!

It's that time of year again...Guiness Oyster Fest in Roscoe Village...yes, oysters, smack dab in the midwest. I'll be open Saturday from Noon-5pm...possibly later and I'm having a S A L E - so please stop in if you are in the neighborhood!

Vintage ALF Paintings for Sale at the Bucktown Arts Fest this weekend!

 
I'm very grateful to share that we sold our house in this impossible market...and I'm downsizing my life in a big way, so that means I'm ready to part with some vintage art works that I've made over the last 15 years. I'll have many at this weekend's Bucktown Arts Fest. This little show is still going strong and now, bigger than ever. I'll be selling lots of new works from the summer as well as vintage pieces from the late 90's...pieces I painted when I lived in the neighborhood. C'mon by...let's liven up your walls!

 BUCKTOWN ARTS FEST
Anne's Booth Location: #14
Northwest Corner of the Show on Belden
Dates & Times: Saturday, August 27th & Sunday August 28th
11:00 a.m. - Dusk

Round Trip Flight, 30x30 Acrylic on Canvas in Wood Frame: $500
This is the only large piece I have left from my "flying people" series...I did many of these before Izzy and other dogs came into my life...they were inspired by dreams of flying!
‎Day & Night, 28x30 Acrylic on Wood, Framed: $400
Strike 3, 25x49 Acrylic on Canvas w/wood frame: $600
This piece chronicles the traumatic gang problems we lived through in Bucktown back in the 90's. I still have the quarter brick that came through our window at 3am...our sweet salvation: we had just put in an order for new windows the week before!

Kick-off Party for Bucktown Arts Fest!

Time is flying and I'm exhausted after a week of moving...But I will update you on that another time...business first!  Tonight is the Kick-off Party for the Bucktown Arts Fest at the Jackson Junge Gallery in Wicker Park. I donated "Three Birds Flying" which I painted in my Bucktown studio several years ago...hope it finds a new home tonight and helps raise some funds for the Fest & neighborhood art programs!

Retro On Roscoe This Weekend...stop by and say hello!

If you're coming to Roscoe Village for Retro on Roscoe this weekend please stop in and see my new work from the Fields Project, lots of fun new things from Whirley Girl Designs and special guest Lily Sky Designs. We'll be open at Noon both Saturday and Sunday until 4pm, possibly later on Saturday....hope to see you!

...heading to my old stomping grounds for Art Fair on the Square!

I lived in Madison from the fall of 1985-1990 prior to moving to Chicago. I loved Madison and got my undergrad at the University. It's going to be a treat to visit and do the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art's 53rd Annual Art Fair on the Square this weekend. I only went once in college and actually didn't walk the fair but flipped burgers & chicken in a tent to help raise money for the art center...ah, the glamorous life of a college kid!

MMOCA Art Fair on the Square
Anne's Booth Location: #858
West side of Mifflin Street between State & Wisconsin Streets
Dates & Times:

Saturday, July 9th, 9am-6pm
Sunday, July 10th 10am-5pm

Canine Gargoyles and other photos from Wells Street...

With Kelly Velasco and her new painting 'Black Hair...Blue Mood'...
Sharon got the brand new "Black Cat" painting...

I was mesmerized by the canine-ish gargoyles at the old Grossinger Cadillac building on Wells Street...lots of construction going on, hope they don't tear this beauty down.

Wells Street Art Fair this weekend!

 
Looking forward to my first outdoor Chicago show of the summer: the Wells Street Art Festival...you'll find me in Booth #281 on the east side of Wells Street near Goethe. If I don't see you, I hope you have a fantastic weekend!

Eastern Iowa Life....

....I was excited to get some press after the Marion Art Fair last weekend inEastern Iowa Life. It felt great to get my tent out and do my first outdoor show of the season, the weather ended up cooperating and we had a good turn out crowd wise. Also enjoyed getting out on the road, so easy to get caught up in urban life, the open road stretching out before me is always a welcome sight.

new collectors!

...."A Woman and Her Dog"...

I did some power painting prior to the show including lots of new mini art blocks:
do you like my new 'skelly's" ...inpsired by my most recent pet portrait commission of medi & tula! Just $32 each!

Iowa has the most beautiful rest stops of any state I've seen, they all seem to incorporate original art work into their design and on the grounds...this one 30+ miles west of Davenport.

Making my debut in Iowa this weekend!

 
Looking forward to my first outdoor show of the season and my first show,ever, in Iowa this weekend at the prestigious Marion Arts Festival. If you live in the area, I hope you'll come by to say hello and to see all my new work...I had a prolific week, and for that I am relieved, thought I'd lost my mojo! This piece above is painted on a cabinet door: "Still Life with Black Dog".

What: Marion Arts Festival
Where: City Square Park
When: Saturday May 21st
Hours: 9am-5pm

Pendants & Portraits for PAWS Chicago Pups!

Join us for shopping and drinks and fun Wedneday night at the studio of Deana Rose at Pendants & Portraits for PAWS Chicago Pups!

PAWS Chicago is committed to guaranteeing life to all animals, regardless of their medical needs. Your support will help PAWS Chicago save more sick & injured animals. 15% of all Sales will go to PAWS!

When: Wednesday, May 11 from 6-9 p.m.
Where: Deana Rose Jewelry Studios – 3856 N. Oakley
Cost: $10 admission (cocktails and apps provided)

*Can't make it? Shop on-line at DeanaRose.com and 15% of your purchase will benefit PAWS.

painting the birdbath...part 1: chalk and black paint

The weekend before last, I finally started putting some art on the crazy fiberglass bird bath! I started by drawing on the composition with purple chalk - I had started with a title of "Canines'n Blooms" and a brief color rendering, but couldn't really figure it out until I was working full scale. Chalk is great, easy to erase.

I then went in with black paint and it suddenly started coming to life... 
This is great fun, I know I don't look thrilled here...but I was! ; )

I've captured most of it on video so stay tuned for the high speed painting synapses! Do you like my bike seat laptop video tripod?

And the underside...which few will see, was going to do bones, then all leaves, but settled for the swirl...I think it's a good solution: Almost forgot to show you my rendering...inspired by my 'dog park debacle' series of paintings:

Stay tuned for part 2: color!

Lovely ladies + my art...

I had a wonderful morning on Saturday at the Deer Path Art League Gallery. I had a surprise visit from some past customers and met some new ones, as well as other artists and students there taking classes in the building.In the photo: Vicki Marasco, Gallery Director (on the right) and Lydia Backer, Gallery Coordinator (on the left) who hung a beautiful show...I also met the lovely lady in orange who complemented every one of my paintings with her ensemble (not to mention she made her beautiful sweater)! 

Also really enjoyed seeing the work of all the *other artists in the show:   *Kristin Gereau/Wearable Fiber, Lezlie Lenz/Painting, Eugenia Meltzer/Ceramics, Cady Watson/Painting, Nio Tavlos/Painting, James Wilbat/Glass

You still have time to see the show, it runs through February 24th: Open Monday through Friday: 10am-4pm. Saturdays by appointment only.

Southern Style Cookin' & My Art...

Don't miss my Art Reception at the Wishbone on Lincoln next Thursday, February 17th...with Complimentary, fabulous, Southern Style Appetizers. Come by to see my latest paintings and prints hanging for the month of February and have a drink...then stay for dinner, or at the very least, have a cup of their amazing Seafood Chowder. We'll be in the bar area from 6-9pm....I would love to see you!  3300 N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago....c'mon out, I promise you will warm up once you taste this food and see my art!

'Artist' talk at the Deer Path Gallery this Saturday...

 
If you live near Lake Forest, I hope you can come by The Deer Path Art League Gallery this Saturday, February 12th from 10:00-2:00. They have some wonderful gifts for your special Valentine!

I will be giving a brief talk at 10:30am about my art business, commission work, my passion for animals and art. I hope you can come join us and enjoy some complimentary Valentine treats!

Deer Path Art League & Gallery
♥ 400 E. Illinois Rd.  2nd Floor ♥ Lake Forest ♥ 847.234.3743

Whimsical...first exhibition of 2011

The Whimsical Show at the Deer Path Art League's Gallery in Lake Forest opens this Friday, January 7th from 5-8pm. The gallery is located at: 400 E. Illinois Rd., (2nd floor) Lake Forest, IL 60045   847-234-3743. Several of my paintings and prints will be on display and available for purchase through February 25th. I'm looking forward to this and many other exhibit opportunities in the coming year!

PS Whether it's a poster, billboard, book or postcard...can't deny I'm always thrilled when I get to be the cover girl!