La Mia Casa

Today I share with you, my humble abode - my live and work space in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.

Above, is where I work on my computer and store most of my paintings and paper products.

My living room, where I store my giant cat.

Yes, Lena has been overeating. I'm under there, somewhere.

That is a Stereo/CD player and I still use it!

My kitchen/studio is one of my favorite spaces. 

It gets plenty of sunshine, which makes me quite happy.

Progress Pic Alert -

Gustavo Dog Gondolier and his pal, Mick in Venice, Italy.

Below, is the 2nd version of a crustacean inspired, crabby plate design I made for 

last month's MATS bootcamp. You can see the ones I submitted in the gallery.

I like the top version, particularly as a possible fabric pattern. I think I'll start creating more 

multiples, a minimal version along with the more colorful painterly versions, I typically make.

And oh yea, there are still a few of these flower pouches left in my etsy shop - Blip Blop Shop

I've added some new work to my website and rearranged a few things.

Feel free to take a look. I welcome your feedback.

Thanks for stopping by! I always appreciate it.

Lena, looking a little less bloated ;)

Enjoy the rest of your week!

xo, A

Shop Allyn Howard- Society 6

I recently added some new things to my Society 6 shop.

Above, Lotta Buns in blue on orange background, inspired by fellow scenic, Will Valentin.

Certain designs are easy to customize and sometimes come out better than the original! 

Admiring Frederick Douglass, w/bunny bag, at the NY Historical Society

Well, I like both the pink and orange and I added some bunnies on green, too :)

Browse prints, pillows, bags and more in my Shop - Society6.com/AllynHoward

Salon style animal portraits are new to my shop, too!

Most of you Blipadee followers have probably seen baby Birds, they remain a favorite of mine :)

These two were just added today - Bunny Seascape and below, Bear moves on ...

Originals painted with acrylics on unprimed wood.

Drum roll, please ...

photo courtesy Melissa Zexter, decoration by me

Come see my lovey friend, Kristine Lombardi, read her new book Lovey Bunny

at my neighborhood bookstore, Book Court - Saturday April 4th 11am

I can't wait!

and just in time for Easter! 

detail - it's almost here! Easter illustration 

Have a lovely weekend!

xo, A

Ollie owlet sketches

Ollie will stay here a little while longer ...

:: enjoy your weekend ::

xo, A

almost Thanksgiving 2014

: Thomasina Turkey hosts a Vegetarian Thanksgiving :

Thomasina blew outta Brooklyn on her scooter

back in 2010, after learning just what was in store for her!

She's since lived in the woods with her family and friends.

I painted this several years ago for If I Were A Toy store.

Most of you know that I painted monthly custom scenes 

on this store's front door since 2010. 

They closed shop earlier this year, but my doors live on here :)

I share this one every year because I like it.

Hope you have much to feel thankful for this year.

I do.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

xo, A

Can I share my lunch with you?

Happy Friday! Hello fall. 

It's been blissfully mild so far and the trees look beautiful with their multi colored leaves.

I hope it remains a friendly season :)

:::

Here's a gift for you 

It's true, the holidays are around the corner. 

I'll add some Christmas & holiday cards to my Etsy shop next week, 

but for the next few days (thru Sun Nov 9th) 

Receive $5 OFF ALL of my products in my Society6 Shop, pillows, bags, art prints, 

everything ... plus Free Delivery. Just click - AllynHoward to grab your deal

* This is a small sampling of what's in my shop *

It's probably obvious that much of my work is inspired by springtime, 

the colors, flowers blossoming, birds singing 

... that kind of thing. 

However, I do love fall and even wintertime (sometimes). 

New York City is especially magical during the holiday season.

 I'm happy, just as long as I have on enough layers to stay warm.

bags

mugs, rather mug (double sided- see who's on the other side)

clocks

art prints 

cards and more, yes more :)

Thanks for stopping by!

I really appreciate you guys visiting Blipadee to read my posts 

and those of you who just take a peek to see what I'm up to each week.

It means a lot to me. Enjoy your weekend.

xo, A