Anne Leuck Feldhaus Adventures & Art

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!:

...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!

Lots of hugs & a few happy collectors in Madison...

It was great to visit Madison last weekend for Art Fair on the Square....reconnected with so many old friends and even got to see my Mom, lots of hugs!

I don't think she planned her outfit...but my Mother sure complements my artwork!
This little guy was thrilled about his new painting acquisition.
Such a wonderful surprise to run into my old dorm mates from 1985, Brian & Karen Natoli, and their lovely daughter, Grace.

....and dear friend, Mary, who I so need to catch up with.

....and Kathy Mauer of Katcando, I designed a logo for her jewelry business several years ago, we finally got to meet in person! A lovely, lady and her work is gorgeous..check it out! 

Dear friend, Jolene (Wangen) Huber, her beautiful girls & little Zoe, the dog.
Brilliant bike rental kiosk in Madison....turns out we have some here in Chicago, too. Love the idea of this!

And Lizzie Oz! A fabulous artist and a fabulous lady...I have a few pieces of her work that I adore.
Last, but not least...Amanda Shell of Whirley Girl Designs (my new studio mate) who came along to help out. Thanks again, Amanda!

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.

Anne's Pet Portrait Debut on 190 North....Watch the Live Podcast!

Check out our fun feature from ABC Channel 7's 190 North Television Show! It turned out great thanks to the wonderful interviews with my customers  and their pets (Cris & Kaaren & Tango and Sarah & Bear), and all the great folks and camera crew at 190 North, thank you Janet & Holly!! Sadly, Bear, the sweet Bernese Mountain Dog in the segment passed away a few weeks ago...so honored to have created his portrait and that he's also immortalized on film. He was beloved by everyone in the neighborhood.

Please contact me if you are ready to order a Pet Portrait!

The other wonderful part of this feature, it aired the night before my 44th birthday...a lovely gift!

4 Legged visitors to the studio...lead to exciting news!

This little cutie is Jack, he came to the studio back in January with Susan who brought her dog Tuesday's portrait in to be featured in the 190 North tv shoot which will air this Sunday!

I also got to meet Barkley whose portrait I did back in December, his owner Tom brought his piece in to be featured as well.
We did part of the shoot at Tango's house in Bucktown: Unfortunately I don't have any other photos from the day of the shoot...but it was great fun! I'm nervous but very excited to see how it all turned out...tune in to 190 North at 10:35pm on Sunday on ABC Channel 7 in Chicago!

Author Stephanie Calmenson...her dog, Harry & my art, on Skype!

Meet Stephanie and Harry! She had the winning bid on the painting hanging behind her (Black Dog + Stripes) at the Barkin Arts Fundraiser in NYC in 2006. She contacted me shortly after and expressed an interest in having me illustrate one of her future books (which I would love to do!). Stay tuned on that....
In the mean time, more about Stephanie: she has written several nonfiction dogs books and does on-line chats with schools (all age groups) as well as rescue organizations and other animal advocate groups. It warms my heart to know that my dog painting hangs in the background during these chats! Stephanie also presents at teacher and librarian conferences where she uses her books to talk about the writing process. For more information about her online chats see the "For Grown-ups" page of her web site: www.stephaniecalmenson.com 

Her adorable dog, Harry, (in the Skype photo) is also the star of her book, May I Pet Your Dog? How fun is that?!

 

Holiday Pet Portrait Review...

Now that the gifts have been given, I can start sharing all the fun holiday Pet Portrait orders I did. My favorite of the season...Portuguese Water Dogs: Barkley & Scout:

This is the largest Narrative Pet Portait Print that I've had made, measuring 30x40 - it turned out beautifully! It is a laminated float back print, created from my digital painting.

Winterfest a success...and the Holiday Sale Continues!

Below are photos of some happy new collectors from last weekend's Winterfest Sale...and few other paintings I said farewell to...Good News! The HOLIDAY OPEN STUDIO SALE continues this weekend and next:

Saturday & Sunday: December 11-12 Noon-5pm
Saturday & Sunday: December 18-19 Noon-5pm
Anne's Studio 2040 W. Roscoe Avenue, Chicago, IL

My Gift to You: 20-50% Off on Original Paintings!
(On-line shoppers contact me to inquire about Sale Pricing on any Painting in my Web Gallery)

Please join us for wine. cider, cookies and holiday cheer. Shop for great Holiday Gifts featuring Anne's Art: Mugs, Coasters, Ornaments, Magnets, Cards, Paintings and Prints! Variety of Prices Ranges and Sizes...something for everyone on your list...or treat yourself to that One  of a Kind Anne Leuck Feldhaus painting you've had your eye on!

*HOliday Weekday Studio Visits are Welcome by Appointment Anytime! Just Call Anne at 773.772.1085

Mr. Gilmore with his beautiful new "Teal Night Scape" painting.

Artist & Architect Sharon Sears with her new "Urban Thoroughfare" painting!
This one went home with one of the 190 North Producers!

And this little sweet heart I'll miss: 'More Round Bales'...made at the Fields Project in 2003.

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Also Sunday from 1PM-7PM...you can continue Shopping across the street at the Village Tap (2055 West Roscoe) at: Come Eat, Drink, Shop Unique! With a select Group of Chicago Artisans setting up shop in the beer garden, all sorts of incredible handmade goods - everything from graphic apparel, exotic scarves, jewelry, bags and wallets to art prints, hand painted items, candles, chocolates and more! Stay for lunch or dinner an enjoy 20% off food & beverages when you purchase an item at the Holiday Market.

Wells Street Wrap Up Part I

Happy new collectors at the Wells Street Art Fair: The Mickelson's with one of my newest paintings "Outbound to O'Hare"...

My booth was very blue and green this time around especially with my new work. All my 'pink' paintings are hanging at the Poison Cup through the end of June.

It's always interesting to see that many people who are attracted to my work wear the colors of my palette...

Stay tuned for Part II tomorrow...'the Greyhounds'.

Yellow Dog + Swirly Sky Finds a new home...

A bit behind on my blog posts these days, well a bit behind on everything, I guess. Adjusting to new realities which I will address next week. This is a happy new collector with her friend, from the Broadripple Art Fair in Indianapolis last month. I tried out a new booth configuration there...really only moving a wall a few feet, but it completely changes the space that I occupy in the booth, the key here being that I am visibly 'in' the booth not sitting behind the wall. I like it and am looking forward to trying it again at this weekend's Wells Street Art Festival here in Chicago, from 10am-dusk Saturday & Sunday:

 

Wishing you all a beautiful and joyful weekend!

Young At Heart...

This is Ginger, she was our guest of honor on Saturday for the Young At Heart Pet Rescue Adoption Event...

As you can see, she is a very sweet, laid back 10 year old Jack Russell Terrier Mix, just right for a family with older kids or senior citizens'. Her owner got sick and was no longer able to care for her, this is the plight of many dogs and cats that the Young At Heart Pet Rescue volunteers take into their homes to foster until new permanent homes can be found. Please visit www.yahpetrescue.com if you would like more information about Ginger or to see more dogs and cats available for adoption from YAH.

Noelle, a great customer and supporter of animal adoption...doing a little Holiday Shopping for her family!

With the wonderful crew of volunteers from YAH. Left to right, Matt Jans, Arlene Burkhardt, Dawn Kemper and Irene Tague and of course Ginger!

YAH Executive Director, Dawn Kemper, prepares for the Raffle Drawing...and below, Jay Hirt, one of our Raffle Winners! And Flipper! Jay's wonderful German Shepherd who is among the very first Pet Portraits in my Portfolio. I did his painting way back in 2000, it's called "Flipper's Full Moon".
If you would like to learn about YAH or to make a donation to YAH, please visit www.yahpetrescue.com

Good N Plenty Pups!

Kim Frieders and Kelly Velasco...with Kelly's newest addition to her collection: Good N Plenty Pups! They came by for our adoption event after a day of shopping at the DIY Show... I would have loved a chance to get over there and see all the handmade goods. I love visiting with these gals, they always brighten my day. Kim has a new art studio in Dundee...hope to get out there after the holidays for a visit.

A happy new collector!

Last weekend I got to meet Shellie Olson, who came to the studio with my pal and amazing artist, Cathi Bouzide, or as I call her the "Corn Lady". Cathi gave this Pink Poodle Print to her sister Shellie as a gift..because she is a fan of the color pink and dogs of course!

Pink on Pink...

My art fair pal Jill Miller of Hooey Batiks tagged me (facebook) in this great photo of her dogs, Emma in the foreground and Fausto...I was confused and then noticed a painting I did MANY years ago up on the shelf behind them. She said it's titled "red trees and pink sky" dated 2000. It's pink on pink on with red...haven't done that in a awhile..I'm inspired! Check out Jill's beautiful batik work on Etsy, here's a sample:

Birthday Surprise Pet Portrait!

Sarah said it was the best birthday gift ever! Michael surprised his wife by secretly ordering a Pet Portrait Box Frame Print of their dog Hedley a few weeks ago, they stopped in tonight (unbeknown to her to pick it up)...she was very surprised - it was a wonderful moment!

Contact me if you would like to order one of these for yourself, a friend or family member. It's about a 2-3 week turnaround time from the moment you sign off on my final sketch so give yourself plenty of time if you need it by a certain date...and really, it's not too early to start thinking about the holidays...wouldn't it be nice to have the shopping done early this year?!

Collectors & Friends

I've had visits from a few of my collectors this week, coming to see the new studio space for the first time. James & Rosemary Sharp own several of my paintings and just purchased "Man-imal" to add to their collection: this painting was inspired by a sgraffito tile I created at Lill Street a few years back:

  

Today Linnea Blomgren (Board Member at Harmony House for Cats) came to visit with her newly adopted dog from PAWS Chicago, Molly:

It was a lovely afternoon here in Roscoe Village, lots of of new people came in today. The studio/shop felt just how I imagined and hoped it would be on a typical Saturday. Feeling grateful!