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Record Paintings Are Here!

Hello Citizens of The Blogosphere,

You asked for them, now they’re here! An assortment of record paintings is now available in our online store! Each painting is one of a kind, so if you see one you like, be sure to get it before someone else does! Visit shop.annotatedaudrey.com to shop. Each piece is an acrylic painting on an upcycled vinyl record that we rescued from a trip to the landfill.…

Indigo Days: An Interactive Marketplace in Tucson, AZ

Hello Citizens of The Blogosphere,

If you are looking for something fun to do in Tucson this weekend, we’ve got you covered! We are participating in Indigo Days hosted by the workshop and event studio, Creative Tribe Workshop.

This weekend long event will feature an interactive marketplace where makers across the southwest will come together to showcase their products and host activities so that…

Today I’d like to share my new art collection, Desert Pop!. This collection combines current color trends in fashion and interior design with the beauty of the desert in the spring.

  The Desert Pop! Collection is a modern take on everything that reminds me of springtime in the desert. To me, spring is all about succulents, rabbits, birds and of course, tons of blooming cactus. To add an extra special pop to this collection Larry, our resident graphic designer and creative services lead, used his mad skills to add luscious pastel backgrounds to each piece.

Post Modern Cacti by Audrey De La Cruz. (© 2018 Annotated Audrey Art)

Desert Rabbit and The Succulent Bowl by Audrey De La Cruz. (© 2018 Annotated Audrey Art)

Cute Blooming Saguaro by Audrey De La Cruz. (© 2018 Annotated Audrey Art)

Bloomin Barrel by Audrey De La Cruz. (© 2018 Annotated Audrey Art)

Vibrant Roadrunner by Audrey De La Cruz. (© 2018 Annotated Audrey Art)

Roadrunner in Motion by Audrey De La Cruz. (© 2018 Annotated Audrey Art)

Cactus Love by Audrey De La Cruz. (© 2018 Annotated Audrey Art)

So, what are you waiting for? Add a pop of color to your space and welcome the spring in style. Shop the entire collection by visiting our online store… or by coming to one of our events. (Events Calendar)

If you are a stationary addict like I am, we’ve got you covered! The Desert Pop! Collection is also available in A2 cards.

Its been over a year now since my husband (Larry) and I left our city life in Los Angeles, California to pursue our passions in Tucson, Arizona. Larry and I gave up a lot to be here. We left our full-time jobs, and even more difficult, I left my family. We wanted to live a different life and be our own bosses. To live as artists in the desert, embracing each moment and living our dreams. It has been an intense year, but an extremely rewarding one as well. I am often brought to tears by the overwhelming support I’ve received from people in the community who appreciate my art.

When I was given the opportunity to have my very own solo art show, I was over the moon. I decided to call the show, “Desert Dreams” to celebrate my artistic journey & to feature pieces that I made during my first full year of living as an artist. The pieces in the show are snapshots of a moment in time that I will always treasure and I’m happy to have the opportunity to share them.

If you’ll be in Tucson this Friday night, I’d love for you to come to the opening reception of my very first solo art show! Come see some of my art in person, chat for a bit, color and celebrate this moment with me.

Opening Reception:

When: Friday, December 8, 2017 (6-8 pm)

Where: YWCA GALLERIA- 525 N. Bonita Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85745

Details:

Over 20 original pieces of art will be for sale for $200 or less.

An Audrey event would be nothing without coloring. I’m bringing coloring pages and supplies so we can color together! If you are interested in purchasing any of my coloring books, they will also be available for sale. 

Free goodie bags for the first 25 guests.

Live DJ + Refreshments

A selection of some of my favorite art prints will also be for sale.

Here is a link to the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/137007546943606/

AND, here’s a photo album with the work that will be on display at the show. Desert Dreams Photo Album. 

All original artwork will be framed or affixed with a wire and will be priced at $200 and under, with most illustrations priced at $125. (AND 40% of the proceeds are going to the YWCA, an organization aimed at eliminating racism and empowering women.)

I hope to see you there!

Big news! We’ve finally launched our brand new online store. In this post, I’ll share a bit of information about each of the products we are offering in the store, along with some insight into how they are made.

http://shop.annotatedaudrey.com/

Art Prints 

I couldn’t talk about art prints without mentioning my business partner (and partner IRL), Larry. There’s a lot that goes into translating an original piece of art into a print. Larry processes each piece to ensure that it is print ready. This includes scanning (or photographing), digital color correction and general clean up. We use UV resistant inks on archival quality matte photo paper. Each print is signed and packaged individually (usually by me) in an acid-free cellophane sleeve with a card backer featuring information about me and a signed certificate of authenticity. (Prices: $8 for 5×7, $12 for 8×10 and $20 for 11 x 14)

Cassi Redux Art Print by Audrey De La Cruz | Annotated Audrey

Cards

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you probably already know that I’m crazy about cards. I love designing them, making them and sending them. Each colorful card is hand-folded and features a glossy, UV-resistant photo print of my artwork. Cards are blank inside, come with an envelope and are sealed in an acid-free cellophane sleeve. (Cards are $3 each.)

Cards by Audrey De La Cruz | Annotated Audrey Art

Books

Of course, I am offering the products that started it all… my coloring books. Both coloring books contain 50 of my original illustrations. Feminine Florals features lovely feminine portraits and floral patterns. Desert Dames and Doodles features fierce females, desert plants, and animals. (Coloring books are $12 each)

  Pin Back Buttons, Magnets and Pocket Mirrors

Most of our button and mirror designs are collaborative. The pocket mirror pictured below is one of our best sellers and it is a great example of how Larry and I collaborate to create art together. Larry created the mountain in the background digitally and I created the original watercolor cacti that he layered on top. After buttons are designed, they are cut using a special circle cutter and then hand pressed (usually by me) using one of our two button machines. (Stay tuned for future posts about pin back buttons.) (Prices range from $1 – $5.)

Hand Painted Signs

Using acrylic paint, paint pens and markers, I turn ordinary wood slices into bright and delightful decor for your home, garden, or office. Each completed sign is varnished to protect the art. (Prices range from $10 -$20.)

Desert Vibes (Aqua) by Audrey De La Cruz | Annotated Audrey Art

Original Art

Slowly, but surely, I am starting to offer my original artwork. Currently, I have a few small paintings and illustrations up in the shop, but in the future… I hope to offer larger paintings as well.  (Prices range from $30-$60).

SUCCULENT FRIDA by Audrey De La Cruz | Annotated Audrey Art

So… those are all the things that we have available in the shop at the moment.  I hope you enjoyed this behind the scenes look at what goes into our products.  If you’d like to receive email notifications about shop updates, coupon codes and other artsy goodness, sign up for my newsletter.

Ready to shop? You can shop now by visiting shop.annotatedaudrey.com. Use the coupon code ANNOTATEDBLOG to get 10% off your entire purchase.