Italian Ad Campaign for Pilar

Bella Pilar's illustrations are the centerpiece of Italian cosmetic retailer La Gardenia's new brand effort, Fleur. Bella's illustrated character embodies the essence of Fleur - a woman who is chic, confident, and aware of herself and her femininity.

La Gardenia flew Bella to Milan for the launch of the campaign, which includes television spots and print ads in Italy's top magazines, including Vanity Fair, La Repubblica delle Donne, Io Donna and Anna, among others. The press were introduced to Fleur by an invitation to her 'home,' a suite entirely decked out a la Fleur, which looks quite a la Bella to us!

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Pilar's Wanderlust

Bella Pilar joins Ali Gallagher, Danielle DeFoe and Rebecca Friedman for Wanderlust. This group show opens on Saturday, December 12th and a portion of all proceeds goes to benefit Inner-City Arts.

Inner-City Arts is widely regarded as one of the nation's most effective arts education providers and is an oasis of learning, achievement and creativity in the heart of Los Angeles' Skid Row. Click here to find out more about Inner-City Arts and what they do.

Opening reception: Saturday, December 12th, 2009 7-11pm Goodform Salon 725 N.Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles CA

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Bella Pilar in Illusive 3

Magnet Reps is happy to announce that Bella Pilar has artwork in Illusive 3 (Gestalten Verlag). The book features over 200 illustrators scouted from around the globe and includes everything from fashion illustration to figurative painting, material application and deconstruction and collage.

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Pilar's Sparkly Sweethearts

Papyrus has just released four adorable figurines inspired by Bella Pilar's best-loved Papyrus cards. Each limited edition figurine is hand-numbered, covered in glitter and comes in it's own coordinating gift box. They're only available in Papyrus stores so click here to find a location.

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Pilar's Animal Instinct

Bella Pilar is contributing artwork to Animal Instinct at The ARTery Gallery in Costa Mesa, CA.  The show will feature work from over 25 artists and will include illustration, paintings, prints (including etching & letterpress), graffiti-influenced work, sculpture, crochet, photography, plush and more. Eighty percent of all proceeds go to the Humane Society of the United States. Fittingly, all pieces will include at least one animal.

The opening reception takes place on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 and will feature a live painting demonstration by Yuki Miyazaki, prizes from Urban Decay and Humanitaire and a photobooth from Visual Adhesive.

Opening reception: Saturday, November 7th, 2009 7-11pm

The ARTery Gallery @ The LAB 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA

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Pilar for the Junior League of New York

Bella Pilar contributed an elegant illustration for the Junior League of the City of New York's 15th Annual Fall House Tour invitation. This self-guided tour offers a glimpse into some of Manhattan's most stylish homes, it includes breakfast, a luncheon and a cocktail reception. Since 1901 the Junior League has trained volunteers to provide support to families, seniors and children. Proceeds from this event will go to local New York charities.

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Pilar Prints for Sale

Bella Pilar is now selling limited-edition giclee prints through her website. They are printed with pigment inks on 8.5 x 11 inch acid free archival grade Hahnemuhle paper, signed and numbered. Each print arrives carefully packaged and unframed, and usually within 5-10 business days of payment being received. Remember to check back regularly as images will rotate as new prints become available.

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Pilar for Savoir Flair

Bella Pilar illustrated for newly launched online magazine Savoir Flair. This free magazine showcases the hottest must-haves and coolest trends in fashion and beauty. Articles are published daily, Monday through Friday, making it the ultimate style resource for youthful sophisticates. Readers can also subscribe for their free daily e-mail for even more insider tips. Check it out!

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Bella at Papyrus NYC

Bella Pilar's event at the Papyrus store in Grand Central Terminal in New York City was a huge success! Exclusive limited edition prints were available at the event and Bella was even on hand to sign everyone's favorite Bella Pilar product. The store was decorated with Bella Pilar posters and as an added bonus, those who spent $50 or more on Bella Pilar products were entered in a draw to win an original signed painting by Bella. Thanks to everyone that came out and the wonderful people at Papyrus for making the event such a great success!

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Magnet Artists at SURTEX 2009

Magnet Reps invites you to join 6000 of the industry's top buyers and licensees at SURTEX 2009 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. SURTEX is a dynamic market boasting over 300 exhibitors from around the world selling the most diverse art and design for manufacturers and retailers of all product categories.

Magnet Reps will debut a Surtex newcomer with a proven licensing track-record, Bella Pilar, and more than 20 new lines at SURTEX 2009. Hundreds of repeat patterns, single images, icons and borders will be available for license in holiday, bridal, everyday, florals and juvenile, among other directions.

Visit us in Hall 3A, BOOTH 263 - 265. If you'd like to book an appointment, please contact us at: art@magnetreps.com.

SURTEX runs May 17th through 19th, 9am to 6pm daily.

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W. 34th St., NYC

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Meet Bella at Papyrus this Saturday!

Bella Pilar will be at the Papyrus store in Century City Mall in Los Angeles, CA this Saturday, April 18th between noon and 3pm. Exclusive limited edition prints will be available at the event and Bella will be on hand to sign your favorite Bella Pilar product. The store will be decorated with Bella Pilar posters and there will even be five Bella Girls circulating the store. As an added bonus, when you spend $50 or more on Bella Pilar products you will be entered in a draw to win an original signed painting by Bella. Not in the L.A. area? Don't worry, there is a second event planned for the Grand Central Terminal location in New York City in May. We'll keep you posted!

Saturday, April 18th, 2009 NOON to 3:00pm

Century City Mall, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

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Pilar for Viactiv

Bella Pilar's illustrations can be seen in Viactiv's new 'Because Every Day' ad campaign. The ads in Parade Magazine and on Viactiv's website boast the benefits of starting every day with Viactiv supplements, as well as announce their yearlong partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer.

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Bella Pilar 'Make Someone Smile'

Bella is following the success of her rose dress and puppy love Valentine's Day cards with her first Bella Pilar branded promotion at Papyrus stores nationwide.

The store windows, interior displays and web home page launched Feb. 15th and feature a large 'Make Someone Smile' banner illustrated by Bella. The Spring promotion features exclusively Bella Pilar greeting cards and other products, all of which are new releases. All featured merchandise was created exclusively for Papyrus and can be found in Papyrus stores as well a Papyrus partnerships at Target, Barnes & Noble and Whole Foods.

www.papyrusonline.com

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Pilar's Victorian Dress Up Dolls

Bella Pilar's illustrated Victorian Couture Magnetic Dress Up Dolls by Mudpuppy are now available in stores and to order online. The mix and match Victorian outfits come in a tin box that includes 3 sheets of magnets- including a doll, clothes, accessories and four different background scenes.

More information and pictures are available on the Mudpuppy website at www.galison.com

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Pilar for Papyrus

Bella Pilar's newest series of cards and gift bags for Papyrus are now out. The items feature glitter embellishments and are available in stores now!

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Pilar in Selvedge magazine

Bella Pilar's work was featured in the current issue of Selvedge magazine. Her illustration is part of Drawn In, an article about the new developments in fashion illustration. Selvedge magazine is a 100-page full color magazine that is published 6 times a year. It covers fine textiles in every context with illustrated features on fine art, fashion, interiors, ethnographic textiles, important collections, travel and shopping.

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Pilar for My Vintage Baby

One of Bella Pilar's illustrations was licensed as a t-shirt graphic in My Vintage Baby's Fall 2008 line. My Vintage Baby was started in Texas in 2003 by Jessica Wiswall. The line seeks to "brighten the individuality of little girls and bring attention to her uniqueness" and is available in 600 stores nationwide.

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