Friday, February 6, 2015

February Art Roundup: Princesses, Wombats, Robots, & More!

Time to dive back into some geeky art goodness!


I love the bold, bright colors of Genevieve Kay's princess prints:



And get this: these postcard prints are only $2 each! Lots more beauties to choose from, so head over to her Etsy shop to see the rest.


Ania Tomicka usually paints portraits of fantasy girls, like this:


But she just came out with a trio of watercolor animals that made me melt:

That's a slow loris and a wombat, and I am in love. (There's also a koala.) 

You can buy the originals here at her online store, but I don't see any prints available, so that makes me a sad panda. :(  Follow Ania on Facebook for more.


I've mentioned Sketch Dailies on Twitter before, and here's an especially delightful entry for "Imaginary Dinosaur" day:

Robots, cake, AND dinosaurs? Is this heaven?
I don't think Westin has an online store, but you can check out his blog here.


And one more dino from Guy Wolek:

Made me grin.

And from dinos to robot sculptures:




These are all by Jordan-Alexander Thomas, aka Space Boy Robot. Aren't they great? Follow him on Facebook for more.


Lisa Falzon's work has a soft, surreal beauty that I just love:





Prints start at just $10 over in her Etsy shop, Meluseena.



My friend Jason over at Red Rocket Farm is doing something new: he's using his art panels to tell full stories over on Facebook, releasing a new panel every few hours for a number of days at a time.

The story that's wrapping up this week, To Lumber Home, made John furious, but then by the very next panel (which came out the next day) he was crying happy tears - so I figure anything that sends John on that much of an emotional roller coaster needs a mention. Ha! You can read the whole story in order here on Jason's website.

And while you're there, also check out Jason's shop for paintings, t-shirts, and various goodies:

 The classic "SplatBot," which I've featured before.

 My new favorite. Yay rocket ships!

And this is the shirt John wears the most. Have I mentioned Jason's twisted sense of humor?

K, moving on...

While researching steampunk art for our new room I found this sweet set of carousal prints from The Filigree:

 The set of 2 5X7s is $14, or you can get larger sizes, too.

The shop also has several fabulous hot air balloon prints, which I think I've featured before:

 But this seahorse print is new to me!

Preeeeetty. And only $8!


Which reminds me: I've been meaning to watch Princess Jellyfish again (one of the sweetest shows ever, btw) and I got lost the other day on a rabbit trail of unsourced fan art. (So many pretties posted without credit! Ack!) Anyway, I managed to track this one down:


It's by a French artist named Mirayue, and she has a STUNNING style. Completely in love with this one:

  And this one:

Those colors! Go see the rest of her work over on DeviantArt.


And finally, just in time for Valentine's Day, Jerrod Maruyama debuted some adorable new Disney prints:

 [flail] Donald! SO CUTE.

You can usually only get Jerrod's Disney prints at the parks themselves, but he's doing a give-away for these on his blog right now. Plus, the last time I was at Downtown Disney I picked up this one for the give-away board:


And one more of Jerrod's, because Baymax in Mickey ears:


Love that retro poster design! 

There's so much more cute to see, so go check out Jerrod's site for the rest.

K, guys, that does it for this month! Now, as always, be sure to comment below for your chance to win your choice of free art from my Pinterest Art Give-Away Board! I add to the board every month, too, so take a looksie if you haven't been over there in a while.

I'll announce my randomly selected winner in a few days, and I'll ship anywhere, so internationals are welcome. Happy commenting!

UPDATE:

The give-away has ended, and my 3 winners are:
Swarztikoff
 Hilybee
and
 Beryon Clark!

Congrats, guys, and please e-mail me your mailing addresses & choice of prize from the give-away board!

593 comments:

  1. There are great!
    -CLM in NY

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  2. Love the Minnie/Mickey carousel print--especially for my 2-year-old daughter who's just learned how to say "Minnie Mouse" in her own way. You have a great eye, Jen!

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  3. So much awesomeness! I must have the carousel prints to go with my carousel collection. My sister-in-law has that Ollie shirt. Love it!

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  4. One of these months I will be a winner ... Keeping my fingers crossed.
    Sue L in the UK

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  5. I love the Baymax one and the Mickeys. Adorable.

    Also, that sloth. Who knew it could be so cute!?

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  6. It doesn't look like To Lumber Home is finished. I definitely shouldn't have read it at work though.

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  7. Oooooh,drooling over all this gorgeous artwork!

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  8. I love the ollie shirt. I would wear it all the time. I also love the Princess Jellyfish art those are just wonderful.

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  9. The princess prints you listed at the beginning -- thanks for posting those! Will show to my daughters later today.

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  10. So many pretties, so little wall space... But my 4 year-old loves dragons, so I'm sure we'd find space for Toothless or the Blue Dragon in her room if they were to arrive in the mail. She's even decided that I will be her pet dragon at our next con: she'll be (steampunk) Elsa, and I'll be Ice-Icer-than-Ice, which is obviously what Elsa's dragon's name is. Roar! Thank you for inspiring me to dress up for cons. It's so much fun!

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  11. Love these art roundups as always! :)

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  12. Great stuff as always. Have you ever played the game-with-cards (not really a card game) Dixit? A lot of your picks this month would fit in really well with the art in that game.

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  13. Always an amazing array of artists who may not ever be noticed otherwise.. My favorite though, is the robot sculpture of the strong man- too freaking cute!! Yay for the Art Roundup!

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  15. Baymax in Mickey ears is adorable! Love it!

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  16. Such cute robots! Perfect for the nursery we are putting together!

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  17. There is sooooo much to chose from! I love all of it lol

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  18. The Genevieve Kay Etsy shop is sooo bright and colorful. One of everything please!! I love when you do your art roundups. I've been introduced to so many new and talented people!

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  19. Jen, I just love that you feature so many artists on here! I don't buy much art (ok...I don't buy any), but some day I hope to start. I just wish I was as creative as you in knowing just HOW to use art around the house!!! <3 you!

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  20. SO many beautiful features!! So happy to see an art roundup (I'm a relatively new follower!) - not the most common thing and I adore finding new artists to watch! Thanks!

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  21. These art roundups always lift my spirits. Thank you for doing them!

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  22. I always love your art roundups, Jen! You find the best prints! Thanks!

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  23. Haha, Baymax in Mickey ears is adorable! I think I'm gonna have to pick up some of those Disney princess postcards. I'm developing a huge collection of postcards I want to display...now I just have to figure out HOW to display them.

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  24. Thanks for another fantastic selection of art! The steampunk carousel prints are especially amazing!

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  25. I love. love. love the retro Guardians poster!

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  26. you always pick out such awesome art. love that mickey & minnie print, so sweet

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  27. I'm not sure my last comment went through, so sorry for the duplicate, but I NEED to win Mickey and Minnie.

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  28. Also having commenting issues- hopefully one goes through!

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  29. I just ordered 4 of the postcard prints from Genevieve Kay's store! Thanks so much for all of these links; so much amazing art out there.

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  30. I love the Disney stuff! And the wombat, too cute!!

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  31. Some great stuff this month Jen! I particularly like the dinosaurs. :-)

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  32. Ack! Donald and Daisy made me squeal! Thanks for that! :)

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  33. Oh my, octopus robot...gonna have to head over to that site right now...

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  34. Awesome stuff yet again. Thanks for sharing!

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  35. You always find such beautiful and interesting stuff! Thanks for doing this!

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  36. baymax in mickey ears... finally watched big hero 6 last night... need!

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  37. You find the best art! And I still want the Believe TARDIS piece from the giveaway board!

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  38. I am a random commenter! I also went and read To Lumber Home and SOBBED MY HEART OUT at my desk, thank you for that. Rollercoaster is RIGHT!

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  39. Doctor Who is first on my list, but that little Toothless reminds me of my five month old grandson -- anything would be delightful.

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  40. Art is always a welcome addition to my drab dorm! :D

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  41. Oh man, I am drooling over the Princess Jellyfish and steampunk carousel art!
    Princess Jellyfish is definitely one of my favorite animes. I just get such a kick out of Kuranosuke!!

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  42. So much arty goodness! However that Jarrod Maruyama Mickey & Minnie print is fabulous. I love his style and was fortunate to get ahold of his Haunted Mansion print last year. I would love to add this one to my collection. :)

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  43. Love your taste in art! Seahorses!

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  44. Love the carousel prints and of course, Toothless!

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  45. The octopus carousel print is beautiful. And I love John's favorite shirt too!

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  46. Oooh, such pretty work this time!

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  47. Love the Mickeys! So cute!

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  48. I love how Jerrod's work reminds me of the new Mickey cartoons that I'm so ga ga for! Thanks for introducing me to both. Now I just need to make my way to Florida so I can pick up some of his work for my Disney room. (Yes, I am putting together a room devoted entirely to Disney. I am even making quilts for it and have a Disney-themed Christmas tree.)

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  49. Those princess prints are phenomenal! The COLORS!! Got my fingers crossed that I get picked this round so I can get my hands on that darling BatB print by Michael Duron. :D

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  50. So many awesome artists out there - thank you for introducing us to these artists and for your generous giveaways!

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  51. Old-timey Mickey and Minnie are overflowing with adorableness. I wish I lived closer to the parks... Damn ocean for keeping us apart!

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  52. Hooray Baymax! Thanks for feeding my art addiction in the fastest way possible! I got lost on Deviant art one time for 3 hours!!

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  53. Agree with Jenniffer - thanks for showing us these artists' work and giving such great art away, so generous of you!

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  54. Disney, Doctor Who and dragons ... delightful!

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  55. It doesn't get much better than retro Disney! Thanks for sharing!

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  56. Awww! The new Disney print is sooooo sweet!

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  57. Baymax! I have yet to see that movie, but you have reminded me that I desperately need to.

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  58. I always love art round up. Many new favorites.

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  59. I adore Jordan-Alexander Thomas's robots!!

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  60. My daughter would love the bright princess cards. I'm still in search of a Rapunzel print with short brown hair though.

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  61. Awesome collection! :)

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  62. Baymax! My husband has been quoting that movie since *before* it came out...

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  63. I love your art choices so much!!

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  64. The steampunk carousel prints are so sweet! As always, I'm amazed by the talent that is out there.

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  65. I'm planning a copper and turquoise sea themed bathroom with whales and seahorses. That seahorse print would fit right in! So gorgeous and amazingly inexpensive. Thanks for always finding the best stuff!

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  66. Oh, I love all the new art this month!!!! And the Mickey and Minnie with the carousel is *adorable*!!

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  67. I love little Donald and Daisy!! I wish you could buy his prints online! (though for my pocketbooks sake its probably better I can't)

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  68. My Dragon-loving son would adore the Toothless print. The new stuff is super-cute!

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  69. It's fun to see the comments come out of the woodwork on these blog posts :D
    I would love the copy of "Walking Your Octopus" and, as always, the Jack Skellington if he's still there (Pinterest wouldn't let me see the whole board without logging in first).

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  70. Loving those princess art pieces. So pretty! And those robots are so cool! Sigh, if only I was rich and had unlimited space to display all the goodies.

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  71. Perhaps this will finally be my month!

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  72. Art Round Up posts are great because they introduce many of us to art pieces we might never have known about. There are so many great artists out there!

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  73. Oh em gee! Those prints by Genevieve Kay! GORGEOUS!!
    That seahorse is perfect, but Mickey and Minnie take the win. :) Love them all.
    Haven't been to your Pinterest giveaway board in awhile, but I still have my favorites on there. Guess I should go update my want list.
    Have a great weekend, Jen (and John).

    --Piper P from Washington State

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  74. OMG Baymax is so CUTE in his ears!!

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  75. Once again, so much cuteness, so much awesomeness! :-D

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  76. Baymax!!! Love him and the robot wearing, chocolate cake eating dinosaur!

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  77. Baymax and Jerrod's prints are adorable!!

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  78. I love how you've introduced me to such cool art.

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  79. My office walls are slowly filling up with art and prints I first found here!
    Julie L.

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  80. That made my gloomy Friday much brighter!

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  81. I love those beautiful hot air balloons!

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  82. Fabulous, as always! I think I'm split between the Toothless and Batman prints, myself :)

    Thanks for sharing (and for feeding my Pinterest addiction)!

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  83. So much of that I want now,although that's how I feel every month with the art roundups.

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  84. Awww..Mickey & Minnie! Fingers crossed!

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  85. The pirate robot is so cool! Thanks for sharing such fab art.

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  86. So much beautiful art. Thanks for the pick-me-up on a rough day in a rough week.

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  87. I love the Disney Valentine prints - so cute! And those robots are awesome!
    -RK from NC

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  88. Your art roundup posts are my favorite thing on the internet.

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  89. I'm new to Epbot but now a dedicated follower - you are so talented! And you find the greatest art! I'm off to check TheFiligree right now...Thanks for keeping up the great posts. = )

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  90. LOVE those carousel prints!! And the dinosaur lifting weights kind of reminds me of the dinosaur from We're Back :) The Baymax print is adorable, and not just because that's my new favorite animated movie...

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  91. Ahh, so much awesome art! Love the robot statues :)

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  92. Oh, man. Once again I'm jealous of you living so close to WDW; I have a mighty need for that Baymax print.

    Excellent choices in the giveaway board as always, too. (Yes, I'm hoping some flattery will increase my odds. ;) )

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  93. Beautiful Danaerys portrait. And those robot sculptures are fantastic. Awesome finds, as always.

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  94. I love the Art you find, I would love a chance to have the Harley & Joker or the Sailor Moon print :)

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  95. How do you find such amazing stuff all the time? Wow :)

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  96. Oh wow, you've added some great stuff lately. Pick meeee! :D

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  97. Love Baymax and the seashorse! My favorites!

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  98. Every once in a while, I have to stop and remind myself that somebody MADE this stuff. Someone's beautiful mind thought it up, and was able to express it so others can enjoy it. I have just about zero artistic skill, (actually, I can make almost anything out of cake and its edible accompaniments, just can't do anything that would be traditionally called art) :o) but these people amaze me with their skill!! Also, I'm off to check out that rocket ship. I have the perfect spot for it.

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  99. AAAAHHH! The Merida print is amazing. Always such a rabbit hole with you. THANKS!

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  100. Lovely, lovely choices. That Rocket Ship is calling to me.

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  101. The Mickey and Minnie flying the kite is so cute!

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  102. PS - I just finished reading Lumber Home from the Red Rocket Farm website. I am bawling in my office. Traumatized I tell you!

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  103. Great finds, as usual! Love, love looove the seahorse :D

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  104. Love the Jerrod Maruyama one and the Wookie the Chew! Eep!

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  105. Oh I LOVE the Donald and Daisy print! How cute. Great stuff again :)

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  106. Wow. "If I'm selected, I don't know how I'll ever choose!" Such yummy offerings this time!

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  107. The T-rex doing curls is great.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  108. You have such great taste in art! I love it all (and would gladly take any of it!). ;)

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  109. That dinosaur with the cake is so freaking adorable!

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  110. Love all the artwork! I seriously wish I was half as talented as these artists! I am going through a divorce and redecorating my bedroom to be all me. I am having a hard time deciding where to start with the artwork and not sure I have enough wall space!

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  111. The Baymax is so cute! I like the Toothless by Nathan Szerdy on your Pinterest board, too.

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  112. Ollie Loves the Ocean is my favorite!

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  113. You always find the coolest art to show us! I can't believe the Wall-E print is still available. I'd really, really love to win it. I need to swap my daughter's bed room with my "crafting" room and this print would have a place of honour. I use air quotes, because very little crafting has taken place there lately!

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  114. Thank you so much for sharing the story of Pilot and Zipper. Just beautiful. As you say...all the feels! Hope John is fully recovered from his surgery!

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  115. I love the colours on those princess pieces. Gorgeous works and great picks as usual from you!

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  116. there is so much I would love to look at every day, but I think my husband would confiscate my credit card, as it would delay our planned trip to Prague. You always find the best stuff, so thank you for saving me the time.

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  117. I love that T-shirt!! Ollie loves the ocean!! So great. The slow loris is friggin adorable as well!! so much to Squee over!!

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  118. I love everything as usual!

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  119. Still in love with the DC Derby Babes!!!

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  120. So many pretties, not enough wall space for them all!

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  121. Beautiful - I wish I had your ability to find such beautiful pieces!

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  122. I love the colors on the pieces this time! So many, but so balanced!

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  123. Those hot air balloons.
    And I have been crying for almost 2 weeks straight because of HONY, so those Disney valentines are making me weep.

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  124. Oh gosh, I just had to go stalk that princess shop! (AND THE BABY GROOT ART BY BIANCA. OHMIGOSH HOW DID I NOT SEE THIS BEFORE? I love love love love love it! Might be a new favorite!

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  125. Oh, my GOSH, you've done it again! LOVE all the things!!

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  126. I was just thinking the walls in my house needed more art (I've been using your blog to find most of the prints already here!) and those carousel prints are so perfect!!!

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  127. I'm absolutely in love with Big Hero 6, so of course I fangirled over that Baymax print. So cute!!

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  128. So many cute new ones added. :)

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  129. I love that Ollie loves the ocean shirt - my dd would wear that every day!

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  130. Belle! And I love the Baymax in Mickey ears. I love retro art.

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  131. How sweet is that retro Guardians poster?! I'd have to have that...my husband is collecting movie posters for his future man cave :)

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  132. So many pretty pieces! Biased as ever toward the Disney Princesses, their personalities really seem to shine through. :)

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  133. With a 4 yo's room AND a baby's room to decorate I could seriously use a piece of that wonderful art you have! Thanks for the opportunity!!!

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  134. I love all of Jerrod's Disney stuff! So cute!!!

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  135. Supercute Wombat! And those eyes of khaleesi are amazing!
    I need to check etsy very soon.

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  136. I've still got my eye on:

    - Walking Your Octopus
    - Sherlock & Watson by Marta Wit
    - Doctor Who Silhouette by Alex Asfour
    - Wedge on the Ledge

    Thanks! :)

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  137. Awww, splatbot. :) I love that art you find. I hope I can win one!

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  138. Gosh, Lisa Falzon's stuff is just lovely. I keep telling myself that I need to frame/display the prints I already have before I buy anything new though...

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  139. I love the wombat and the weightlifting T-Rex! <3

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  140. sooooo many great things in this roundup! Can I have one of everything? :)

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  141. So much great stuff on the give-away board! I still love the James Hance. And all the Groots. Oh and the Brian Kesinger.

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  142. I love Ania Tomicka's animal prints and all of the prints by The Filigree

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  143. I just read "To Lumber Home" *sniff* But...it won't go past Heck turning white...IS THERE MORE????????

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  144. Just what's needed at the end of a long week - A Jen Art Round-Up!
    And now I want that Ollie the Octopus shirt, John clearly has good taste :)
    Loved the Story Town tale, heartbreaking though it was for a while there...
    And you've added a whole new selection to the board since I saw it last... So many more beautiful pieces! :D
    Also I want that carousel to be real because I really want a go on that amazing octopus!

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  145. Perfectly romantic styles for Valentine's Day. I agree with some of my fellow commenters: may I please have one of each?

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  146. That slow loris is just perfect.

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  147. You have such awesome taste. As always

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  148. Can't believe Chewie & C3PO, original watercolor ACEO by Katie Cook is still up! It's waiting for meeee!

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  149. love love love the steampunk carousel prints, they make me want to go to the circus.....with steam.

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  150. I love the Groot art on your board. And everything else. We still look for art for our daughter's room. Some of these would be perfect! Thanks!

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  151. Wow, I *love* the colors in the art by Mirayue! Thanks so much for the introduction, so to speak!

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  152. Wow, I think this is my favourite roundup so far, I love everything! And I'm glad for the nudge back over to your pinterest board, I haven't looked in a while. I adore Rocket to the Moon.

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  153. I'm absolutely in love with Lisa Falzon's art! It's colorful and gosh-darn cute!

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  154. I love your art roundups. And your reading roundups. And your projects. Basically, would it just be ok if I followed you around all day for a few days? (Y'know, but it's not stalkery. Because I asked! :) )

    And want to throw in my hat for a chance at the Toothless print!

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  155. Really like the newest editions! I think DH would love the TMNT or really any of the TARDIS posters

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  156. You find the best art! I love the art round-ups.

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  157. Love the Ollie tshirt and the Art Board gets better and better! I still love the TARDIS Believe print and the Fairy Den.

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  158. Oh, God! Pilot the bear made me CRY. I need some new arts to make me feel better :)

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  159. the wombat and slow loris are TOO CUTE!

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  160. You find the most amazing artwork! I'd love a chance at that Walking your Octopus book, Rocket to the Moon or the Victorian Era Blue Box print :D

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  161. So many pretties! How can I pick just one?

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  162. OH MY GOSH! THAT BAYMAX. Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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  163. Wow, Mirayue's stuff is so amazing!

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  164. I would love the Rocket to the Moon. That piece is so beautiful and every time I see it I go look up what NASA is up to.

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  165. I'm loving all of the dinosaurs and robots in the art roundup this month!

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  166. Such pretties this month!

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