Today 10% off and free shipping at Society6

'for the love of reading ...' tote bag 

This weekend I have added a few more images to my Society6 shop, one of them being the long awaited books illustration, which I have called, 'for the love of reading ...'

click here to go to my Society6 shop

Also this weekend they are having a 10% off everything sale so I thought I'd share some of the links!!

For those who haven't heard of Society6 it is a site where artists can upload their artwork and then the customers can order the artwork on a variety of products, such as mugs, towels, iPhone cases, etc.... then the artist gets a percentage of all sales with their artwork.(I have posted their official description of the site below.)

One of the aspects I love about this site is that the products are only produced when ordered!! (to me it feels like there is less waste?!?)

Also since 'opening' my shop I have ordered a number of the products to check the quality of the product as well as the caliber of the reproduction of the art, and I must say that I have been very happy with both! One of my personal favorites is their beach towels!!! I ordered the 'pink flower power' design and I was blown away by the size and boldness of the colors!! and it is a great weight and it is so soft!!! I have been using it more as a throw blanket than a towel :)

So check out Society6 and take advantage of today's sale. I would LOVE to hear what you think of the site, if you are as happy with the quality as I am and/or if you had a bad experience!!  I am still learning and would love all feedback!! 

Also besides the 10% off and free shipping sale, supposely if you use this link you will get $10. off your order as well.

https://share.society6.com/x/Occ9fk

some of the designs available on tote bags 

thank you and peace

EVERY PURCHASE PAYS AN ARTIST

Society6 is home to hundreds of thousands of artists from around the globe, uploading and selling their original works as 30+ premium consumer goods from Art Prints to Throw Blankets. They create, we produce and fulfill, and every purchase pays an artist. Simple, but huge. 

Further, we’ve been humbled by the opportunity to foster an international community of incredibly talented creatives. Whether you’re an artist or not, we hope you’ll rally around the same flag we do. Join us in empowering independent artists worldwide.

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#wip wednesday: bring on spring!!!

'flowerpower:blue' ©2015

'flowerpower: love' ©2015

What has been occupying me these past days is the wonderful opportunity to be featured in the 

window of Uni-T and the Natick Collection. And watch out as 'flower power . . .' struts her stuff accompanied by a new series of paintings!!!!

 

This is a #wip (work in progress) because there is more to come!! More paintings and prints (fingers-crossed) of the paintings, and Eujin and I decided that I will continue to draw more flowers all around the window with her awesome white marker.  ( see photo below of me drawing some flowers, it is hard to capture these drawings with a camera but it looks so cool in person!!!! ) 

I have happily worked with Uni-T for years; I was featured in the window last summer - they carry many of my dressproject products and the owner, Eujin Kim Neilan  is such a dream to work with and an accomplished artist and illustrator herself.

paintings in progress in my studio

Eugene's book, The Rabbit and the Dragon King

'flowerpower: green' ©2015

white marker on the window

'bloom . . . ' ©2015

 and along with the window installation I finished my submission to Curlypops' #breathingtoanewbeat coloring book.

@virginiafitzgerald 2015

peace, va

the girls are out and about...

Last Friday I had the honor of installing Provocative (the Rope Dress) in the window of Shafer O'Neil Interior Design in Wellesley, MA. Last summer Red Alert Cocktail dress and the VCR tape dress graced their window. This summer along with the earthy, organic Provocative, Judy O'Neil Labins and I have filled the window with many of the photos of the beach dresses. During the installation we decided to hang 'Beach Warrior' next to Provocative and I was amazed on how these pieces complimented each other! I am very happy with the way this window has come together.
After installing these pieces in Wellesley I returned to my oddly empty studio. It was then that I realized that many of my girls are out ~ besides Provocative, I have 7 large sculptures out in the world at this time. This will be ending tomorrow, but for now 8 of my babes are out of the nest.

Two of my girls are coming home tomorrow ~ Flower Power and In Memory of... have been residing at the Cultural Arts Alliance of Hopkinton since my lecture. I am hoping that there have been many strings of beads made so that i can continue to add to Flower Power. :)

Another dress returning home this week is the Dress of Etiquette (Emily) because the Cambridge Art Association's Northeast Prize Show is ending on June 23rd.

The Poetry Dress, the VCR tape dress and Packing Tape Party Dress have been part of Bead & Fiber's The Practical, Impractical & Artrageous: 2nd annual wearable art show which will be ending June 26nd.



Lastly Treacherous is making her window debut in downtown Natick in the windows of One80 Visual, 19 south Main St. The folks at One80 have been so generous with their windows since I left my store front studio. It is always nice to have a place to showcase different pieces & their windows are always a feast for the eyes. Besides my pieces they are featuring the wood working of Carl Staley and the work of Karin Stanley ~ definitely worth a look!!!


So it has been an exciting few months for my girls but it time to gather my brood and get them ready for the nest things to come!!!!

Happy Solstice to all & peace!!!

Come play!!! Summer is here!!!!!

VIRGINIA FITZGERALD AND DAVID LANG

ARE HAVING AN OPEN STUDIO PARTY ON THURSDAY

7:00 – 9:00 PM JULY 16TH

in conjunction with Natick July ARTWALK

Joining us will be Flute Maker and Composer
DAVID WILLIAMS

25 WASHINGTON AVENUE, at the corner of COCHITUATE STREET

Hope to see you there ~

peace

Send me your flower power!!!

With warmer weather hopefully around the corner, the next dress I want to put in the window of One80 is Flower Power. This dress will usher in Spring with color, spirit and the passion of peace. Another stellar element of this dress is that it is an ongoing collaborative project – all the strings of beads have been made by other people and I am still collecting. I am hoping for a big, beautiful, full skirt of beads & color.

So with the upcoming appearance of Flower Power I hope to get some more strings of beads. Anyone who wants to add their personal touch can send me a string of beads. It is easy – there is no wrong way to do this – any beads, any length, whatever you want. Just put the strand into an envelope and send it to me~

Dress Project .

25 Washington Ave.
Natick, MA 01760.
Threading beads can be a wonderfully creative and meditative activity. I look forward to seeing your creation.

Thank you & peace !