Hennie Haworth contributed art to The One Ton Show at the East End Arts Club in London. Artists were asked to create a piece inspired by a song of their choice, the only rule being that the song had to be about London. Hennie's piece was inspired by You're the One for Me, Fatty by Morrisey.
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.
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.
Graham Roumieu illustrated the cover of The Dreaded Feast: Writers on Enduring the Holidays (Harry N. Abrams). The book "deflates the notion of the 'perfect' holiday season, and allows the reader to commiserate and bask in the glow of a little dark, neurotic, and unflinchingly honest humor" from the likes of Charles Bukowski, David Sedaris, Hunter S. Thompson and John Waters. Just in time for the holidays, it's available now.
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
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.
Graham Roumieu illustrated for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada's Early Bloomers website. The website uses humor and Graham's amusing illustrations to encourage people to be an 'early bloomer' by mentoring a child though the Big Brothers Big Sisters In-School Mentoring program.
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.
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!
Graham Roumieu is featured in Marketing Illustration: New Venues, New Styles, New Methods by Steven Heller and Marshall Arisman. The book, which was published my Allworth Press, in association with the School of Visual Arts, offers a comprehensive look at the realities of illustration today. Fifty working illustrators, including Graham, Christoph Niemann, Alex Murawski, Jashar Awan, Yuko Shimuzo and Tomer Hanuka share their insight into what works now and how illustrators can do to survive and thrive in this changing industry.
Bella Pilar illustrated a t-shirt for My Vintage Baby's Fall/Winter 2009 collection. This is the second time Bella has illustrated for the line of clothing for boys and girls, having also illustrated for their Spring/Summer collection. The line in available in 600 stores nationwide.
Graham Roumieu is featured in the premier issue of G's, The Gutenberg's Quarterly Concern on Illustration and Surroundings. The magazine, which has it's headquarters in Spain, is "focused on illustration and illustrators, showing their ways of life, studios, workspaces, pets, meals, and, of course, their work." It is run by The Gutenberg Collective with art direction and design by Picnic Design. The first issue also features Toronto's Team Macho, Seoul's Esther Lee, London's Jean Jullien and Blue Q Books.
Graham Roumieu had work selected to appear in the American Illustration 28 annual. To appear in the annual, an illustrator must receive a majority vote or better from the jury. They must receive at least two votes to appear on TRIBUTE. AI28 will be printed in full color and distributed world-wide in hard-cover immediately after The Party on November 12th, 2009. TRIBUTE will also go live at that time. Congratulations!
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!
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
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
Graham Roumieu illustrated for the cover of the March/April issue of the Columbia Journalism Review. The illustration ran with the timely cover article 'Do or Die', which covered what journalism outlets are having to do to adapt and survive in today's challenging economy.
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.
