It's a Capybara world after all

or is it?

Some would say it's a Dog Eat Dog world, but I wouldn't worry about these guys.

Speaking of dogs,

Doggy Bag and most products & prints in my Society6 Shop are shipped FREE this week!

Lotta Buns, Gingham Bear, Hello Love and Doggy bags, available in several sizes

Hello Love pillows and covers, available in several sizes 

Little Darlings is available as a print, bag or pillow, comes in several sizes

Nice catch, Cat! art print available in several sizes - Venice Gustavo gondolier series

One of the loveliest girls I know turns 11 tomorrow, her party was Saturday. 

Zex and baby Mirabelle

Time sure flies!

In Venice last month with her mom

*Happy* *Birthday* *Mirabelle*

May you experience many wonderful adventures in life! Travel is a great start :) 

It's Monday. There's no telling how the week will unfold.

I hope there are some nice surprises in store for us all!

:::

See more illustration work, browse some products or see more pics on Instagram

why not?

xo, A

To all the Beach Bunnies

These bags are for YOU! 

Bun Bunnies is available in several sizes as a bag,  pillow & art print in my Society 6 shop.

It would have been nice to have these guys ready for Easter, but there's no time like the present.

May is very possibly my favorite month and these buns agree :)

One is a little grumpy as he goes off to work, but otherwise this is a gleeful bunch!

I love this little bun. She started as a tiny sketch -

 with a few embellishments

I like the pencil lines, but for my products I went for the more painterly look.

She makes a sweet friend and would look quite lovely in a nursery or a young child's room.

She's available as a print.

as stationery

and also iphone skins and cases.

I have a dozen bags from which to choose in my shop.

They really do work well at the beach :)

See my illustrations and custom paintings & murals @ AllynHoward dot com

:: It's almost the weekend ::

Have a great one! 

xo, A

Four Furry Friends

Little fella delivers the mail with his best friend, Ella.

His nickname suits him since he's not very big. Plus, few can remember his name,

besides Ella, she calls him ___________ . (Fill in the Blank)

Visit Artwork by Allyn on Facebook if you'd like to guess and/or suggest 

little fella's real name :)

:: Animals at Work and Play ::

He was just added to my online shop

to join Belinda & Blue, Toby & Sue and Claude Cat & Lou

and several others.

I'd like to design a set of playing cards, 

maybe these could be a start!

For now, you can purchase these as prints in a variety of sizes 

at Society6.com/AllynHoward

Hope your week is off to a good start!

xo, A

Summer: Art for Kids, Gifts for Me

Meet the Ramblings 

The Rambling Raccoons share a love of adventure, dance, swimming and 

a taste for salty treats, they're living ! la dolce vita ! 

I want to see them on fabrics, wallpaper, gift wrap, tableware, and more.

I think there could be some cute story lines for these characters, too.

Meet Caramel

Claude

Little Rocco

Sammy

Lizbet

Mr Rambling and Sally

Chip

This is Dogs, mostly... I think this pattern would make fun gift wrap or pet bedding :)

Both designs were just added to my Society 6 Shop as prints

* Take a look *

Plus, if you buy something by midnight tonight, the Shipping is FREE!

Caitlin Wicker

Last Sunday I went to the Renegade Craft Fair,

now held in East River State Park in Williamsburg. 

I didn't spend as much time browsing as I have in years past, but 

I wanted to mention some favorites. 

Caitlin Wicker creates these precious one-of-a-kind stuffed animals.

My photos do not do justice to the fine craftsmanship and 

charm of each animal. For that, you should visit Caitlin's site.

I bought these 2 hats from Phil & Sara of Rocks and Salt

Their etsy shop has many designs from which to choose & in different sizes.

When my friend saw me in this red one, she went back for one herself :)

I would pose in it, but it looks good on bear.

I love the Viva Zapata bags and wallets designed by

Tania Carol-Lugones! Each one is made from the same vinyl used 

on bus seat covers in Buenos Aires, the colectivos. 

Tania couldn't have been more fun & charming to chat with and

by coincidence, she is good friends with one of the

coolest women I know, Ximena Diego :)

Above, is the bag I chose. I love love love it!

I also bought some cute fabric from Jumping Birds.

Granted, my enthusiasm outweighs my ability to sew, but ya never know.

My other faves at the fair included charms & necklaces by Oceanne, 

notebooks by MyZoetrope (i bought "Spiffy" the fox)

stuffy historical figures by Late Greats

Can you guess who these greats are?

and pillows & custom pet pillows by Broderpress *a must see for pet owners!

My friend, Robin took this picture of me with my painted door at If I Were A Toy store

in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.

Stop by this awesome shop for great toys, games, puzzles, gifts & kids' cuts.

Make sure to say Arghhhhh to Pirate Bear and his buddies in search of hidden treasure!

:::

Have a great week!

xo, A

Sunday : Art Prints : Free Shipping

Jump for Joy!

because it's not too late

Free Shipping on Art Prints for Nurseries and Kids' Rooms

in my Society 6 Shop

until Midnight Tonight, Sunday April 14th.

Here are the recently added pieces, including a few from my animal portrait series 

with Ollie Owlet, Monkey face, Snowball & Sydney Songbird

The baby birds are chirping for spring!

Dudley Scooter Dog is still zipping in & out of the boroughs!

Yoga Bun is now sold with 4 poses per print, in addition

to being offered as one pose per print with

yoga-rific mantras!

I love dancing animals, so I gotta push for these two favorites, 

Boogie Woogie & Dancin' Dogs & One Bun on Subway.

Don't be afraid to take a look!

Society 6 is chock full of work by many fine artists & illustrators,

I just hope you like mine best ;)

:::

Have a great week!

xo, A