Pilar: Too Many Blooms
Bella Pilar illustrated the cover of Scholastic's newly released title, Too Many Blooms, by Catherine Daly. The book, intended for children ages 8 and up, is the first in the Petal Pushers series which follows four sisters - Delphinium, Rose, Aster and Poppy - on a string of adventures after their grandparents leave them and their scatterbrained parents in charge of their flower shop. Keep an eye out for other soon to be released titles in the series, also featuring Bella's whimsical illustrations.
Twelve Months of Fleur
Italian beauty retailer La Gardenia is celebrating the new year with twelve months of Fleur. Their 2011 desk calendar, illustrated by Bella Pilar, features the lovely Miss Fleur in a dozen of her favorite ensembles for 2011 and is a gift-with-purchase at participating La Gardenia stores.
Pilar Featured in Vogue Mexico
Bella Pilar is thrilled to be featured in the current issues of both Vogue Mexico and Vogue Latin America. The 4-page article includes an interview with Bella and a sampling of some of her recent and best-loved work. Also in the same issue is a whopping 20-page story on Vogue's Shopping Experience event which took place back in November. The event was held on trendy Masaryk Avenue, one of Mexico’s most luxurious neighborhoods, and featured Bella's illustrations prominently in it's advertising. Thanks go out to everyone at Vogue - it's a huge honor!
Pilar SkinIt's Featured Artist
Bella Pilar is currently the Featured Artist on SkinIt.com. SkinIt is an industry leader in individual personalization for electronic devices. With thousands of designs – including top brands in sports, entertainment and art – available for a wide range of devices, SkinIt invites you to transform your ordinary device and Make it Yours™.
Pilar for Skirt Magazine
Check out Bella Pilar's January cover for Charleston's Skirt magazine!
Pilar's Papyrus Cards Go Couture
Project Runway alum, Rami Kashou, collaborated with Papyrus in creating this awesomely beautiful origami couture gown made entirely out of Papyrus greeting cards and paper goods. The event was part of Fashion's Night Out in Los Angeles, CA and if you look closely, you can spot several of Bella's cards woven in there!
Photos courtesy of Giovanna and Rami Kashou.
Pilar for Vogue Mexico's Shopping Experience
Bella Pilar illustrated for Vogue Mexico's Shopping Experience in Polanco, Mexico City. The one-day shopping event takes place on Masaryk Avenue, one of Mexico's most luxurious neighborhoods. Guests are invited to explore the area's chic boutiques, with participating retailers offering exclusive promotions and activities. It takes place on Thursday, November 11th, 2010.
Bella's fashionable femmes can be seen in advertorials in the Mexican editions of Vogue, Glamour and AD magazine, as well as on various promotional materials, including these cute t-shirts and tote bags. The proceeds from the sale of these items will be donated to charity. Click here for more information.
Pilar's Girly Girls for Studio E
Bella Pilar's debut line of fabric is now available from Studio E as part of their Winter 2010 line. The appropriately named Girly Girl collection consists of eighteen 100% cotton fabrics, including tosses, ditsy prints, washes and a great panel repeat.
Visit the Studio E website to download their free Glamour Girls quilting project, using fabrics exclusively from the Girly Girl collection. The collection is available at most fabric stores and online at River City Quilts.
Pilar's Fleur for Italian Vanity Fair
Bella Pilar’s illustrated character, Fleur, is the spokeswoman for Italian beauty retailer La Gardenia. She recently made an appearance in Italian Vanity Fair to promote one of her favorite beauty brands - Lancôme.
Pilar's Prints for Little Lanya
Pilar for Mudpuppy
Bella Pilar illustrated a set of high school themed magnetic dress-up dolls for Mudpuppy. The kit includes two double-sided backgrounds and three sheets of clothes and accessories that allow you to take your doll from the classroom to the playing field to the high-school dance. The kit is intended for children ages 6 and up and is printed with non-toxic inks.
Carrie On, Fleur!
Italian beauty retailer La Gardenia is celebrating the release of Sex and the City 2 with an animated spot by Bella Pilar that follows Fleur, their illustrated spokeswoman, as she embarks on her own fashionable Dubai getaway. The spot airs in movie theaters across Italy at showings of the anticipated movie. Click here to see the ad.
Magnet Reps at SURTEX 2010
Magnet Reps will debut new artists and more than 50 new lines at SURTEX 2010 in New York City (Javits Convention Center, Booth 341-343) May 16-18.
Returning with Bella Pilar's successful line, Magnet Reps will launch two new artists and collections spanning everyday, holiday, bridal and kids from ankle-biter through tween and teen. The new artists add sizzle to the agency with Hennie Haworth’s prettily quirky art and Nate Williams' frisky, folky looks.
The agency unites their work with the art licensing needs of respected companies large and small, matching art with product and creating unique solutions for clients in industries such as apparel, social expression, publishing, gift and toys. As a special bonus, Bella Pilar will be attending SURTEX and participating in promotions each day of the show. If you'd like to make an appointment, please contact us at art@magnetreps.com.
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Pilar: Buon Compleanno Fleur!
Bella Pilar illustrated for Italian beauty brand La Gardenia. This month La Gardenia is celebrating their spokeswoman Fleur's birthday with a new ad campaign that includes several 2-minute telepromotions that can be seen throughout Italy. Buon Compleanno girlfriend!
The tv spots can be seen here, here, here and here!
Pilar Skates Into the Holidays
Bella Pilar illustrated for San Francisco's Union Square Ice Rink. Last year the outdoor rink, which is operated by Willy Bietak Productions and surrounds the Macy's holiday tree, attracted 55 000 skaters over the holiday period. Bella's illustrations could be seen on outdoor signage surrounding the rink, as well as on the building that houses the zamboni.
Pilar for Savoir Flair
Bella Pilar has done five more illustrations for the online magazine Savoir Flair. The magazine showcases the hottest must-haves and coolest trends in fashion and beauty and is a perfect fit for Bella's savvy, sweet and sexy girls. Each illustration coincides with a section of the magazine - clothing, bags, shoes, accessories and beauty. Click here to check it out.
Pilar's Love Letters
Bella Pilar illustrated for Galison's Love Letters diary. The diary is 192 pages, printed with non-toxic inks and comes with a hot pink lock. It is recommended for ages 4 and up and is available now.
Pilar's Fleur Comes to Life
Bella Pilar's illustrated character, Fleur, made her television debut in two animated spots airing in Italy during this holiday season. The character is the centerpiece of Italian cosmetic retailer La Gardenia's new brand effort, Fleur. The line debuted in Milan last month. The campaign also includes print ads in Italy's top magazines, such as Vanity Fair, La Repubblica delle Donne, Io Donna and Anna, among others. Click here to watch the ads.
Pilar for PIN
Bella Pilar will be part of the fourth annual Power In Numbers show at Nucleus Gallery in Alhambra, CA. This year's show had 100 international and local artists create 5 x 7 inch art in the medium and theme of their choosing. Each piece is priced at $100 and a selection of artworks will be auctioned with a portion of the night’s sales benefiting the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles and their efforts in aiding California wildfire victims. The show runs until Monday, December 28th, 2009.
Opening reception: Saturday, December 12th, 2009 7-10pm
Nucleus Gallery 210 E. Main St., Alhambra CA
