Farmer's Market Poster Wins Honors

Exciting news on the local front! Several springs ago I was commissioned to paint the artwork for the McMinnville Farmer's Market poster. Recently, the Oregon Farmer's Market Association held a state-wide contest for the best farmer's market poster. McMinnville chose to send in mine for their entry. Guess what? Mine won first place!

The prize money went to the McMinnville Downtown Association (they DID commission and produce the poster, after all), but I get to bask in the glory and rest on my laurels!


The poster is no longer available for sale, however, you will find THE ARTWORK ON Aa large selection of giftware and apparel that features this artwork in my Cafepress online shop, available with or without text:

FARM FRESH ROOSTER

GARDEN ROOSTER

Introducing WILD IRIS Gifts and Apparel

In anticipation of Spring, I'm excited to announce a brand new line of apparel and gift items featuring my "Wild Iris" watercolor art! Here is a small sampling of the items included in this collection:

Most items are available with either the caption "Garden Goddess" or with just the artwork only.


GARDEN GODDESS TOTE or BOOK BAG

Our 100% cotton canvas tote bags have plenty of room to carry everything you need when you are on the go. They include a bottom gusset and extra long handles for easy carrying.

• 10 oz heavyweight natural canvas fabric
• Full side and bottom gusset
• 22" reinforced self-fabric handles
• Machine washable
• Measures 15" x 18" x 6"

BEACH TOTE

This rugged beach tote is the perfect bag for trips to the surf, soccer game or picnic. Roomy, it features side panels for extra support and an inside lining for water resistance and simple cleaning. With durable straps (and pockets on the outside and inside), it's the only bag you'll need for that fun-filled day trip.

• 100% cotton (14 oz.) canvas
• Dimensions: 12" x 16" x 5¾"
• Outside pocket with Velcro® closure
• Inside pocket with flap
• Available in 3 colors

CERAMIC TILE COASTER

Liven up any room with these ceramic tile coasters, measuring 4.25” x 4.25” and 1/6-inch thick. Four felt pads protect your furniture from scratches. Dishwasher safe. Not for use with abrasive cups and mugs.










WOMEN'S CAP SLEEVE RAGLAN

Looks great on the go or in the garden. Made of 100% combed ring-spun cotton that gets even softer with each washing.

• 6.1 oz 100% combed ring-spun cotton 1x1 rib
• Shaped fit, side seamed
• Contrast color cap sleeves and single-needle bound collar

GARDEN GODDESS ORGANIC FITTED TEE

This women's organic t-shirt is earth-friendly and fashion conscious. This form flattering American Apparel fitted tee has a soft and smooth silhouette that keeps you stylish and reduces your carbon footprint.

• 100% organic cotton jersey
• 4.3 oz. 100% ultra-fine combed organic ring-spun jersey
• Fitted for a fashionable look
• Made in the USA, by American Apparel
• Size-up for a looser fit

GARDEN LOVER CERAMIC MUG

The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew. Large, easy-grip handle. Treat yourself or give as a gift to someone special.

• Measures 3.75" tall, 3" diameter
• Dishwasher and microwave safe

GARDEN JOURNAL or BLANK BOOK

This Wire-O bound, 160-page journal has your choice of papers and measures 5" x 8", a handy on-the-go size to fit in your backpack. Get creative and let the muse flow.

• Back cover made of thin black flexible textured plastic, measures 16/1000" thick
• Front cover made of 12pt glossy paper, laminated for durability
• Filled with your choice of 60lb bookweight (24 lb bond) paper -- blank, dot grid, lined college-ruled, or a task journal.

GARDEN GODDESS APRON

Made of high-quality cotton twill, this durable apron is deal for gardening, cooking, or crafting. One size fits all--simply slip the apron over your head and pull the waist-level drawstring to tighten it around your neck and waist. Two generous pockets hold utensils and more.

• 31" long & 29" wide
• 100% heavy cotton twill
• Machine washable

BLANK NOTECARDS (box of 10)

A personal note on a beautiful card will make a lasting impression and a touching keepsake.

• Available in your choice of paper stock
• High quality, chlorine and acid free matte paper consisting of 30% post consumer waste and 50% total recycled fiber
• Twelve point, one-sided glossy paper
• Ten cards per package/envelopes included
• Measures 4.25" X 5.5"

Look here for additional items, including keepsake boxes, home decor, refrigerator magnets, tank tops, sweatshirts, and more:

WILD IRIS (No Text)


GARDEN GODDESS

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Illustration Friday: Celebrate!

I've just learned about a wonderful artist participation site called "Illustration Friday". Each week, on Friday, they post a topic and give artists a chance to interpret that theme in an illustration.

This week's theme is Celebrate, so I'm throwing my (party) hat into the ring!

In the mean time, if you like this illustration of a Cat Lady and her feline fella, you'll find plenty more at my daily blog: www.365catladies.blogspot.com. I'm always looking for great cat lady stories to include, so if you have one, let me know in the comments section of either of my blogs.

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LET IT SNOW!

It's SNOWING! The Great Pacific Northwest has been blanketed in a beautiful layer of fluffy white snow; children are sledding down the hill near Lamson Park, and the rest of us are staying warm and cozy inside.

To celebrate the fast approaching Winter Solstice, I have designed six new "LET IT SNOW DESIGNS", featuring Cat Ladies and their Feline Friends, snuggled up in their winter coats

The original artwork is in the form of miniature watercolor paintings in the ACEO (art trading cards) format. These are currently for sale at www.SusanFaye.Etsy.com.

You'll also find these designs on a variety of t-shirts, mugs, tote bags, note cards, and more at www.CafePress.com/SusanFaye.

Enjoy your Winter Wonderland, wherever you might be. Thanks for visiting!

TUXEDO CAT Treasury on Etsy

I'm very pleased to have been included in a special Treasury on Etsy which you can view for the next few days at: HOLIDAY TUXEDO CATS.

It features the creations of 12 different Etsy artists who have interpreted the "Tuxedo" Cat (also called Cow Cats, Holstein Cats, and Oreo Cats) in many whimsical and festive ways...

The collection was put together by a wonderful jewelry artist on Etsy who I daresay must also be a cat lover; to see her creations, click this link: WINDANCER JEWELRY

I am currently working on a number of "Custom Cat Lady" portraits--one is going all the way overseas to Great Britain! They make a great gift for any Crazy Cat Lady or Lad (I don't discriminate-- I also do portraits of Men and their pets...). For examples and pricing, please visit my Etsy website at: www.SusanFaye.Etsy.com

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Featured Gift Item...TOTE BAGS

A great way to save green (as in bucks, dinero, moolah) this holiday season, is to give earth-friendly tote bags to family and friends. At $15.99 each, these versatile and roomy totes are budget-friendly and can be used for shopping bags, book bags, or gardening totes. I have over 150 designs to choose from at www.CafePress.com/SusanFaye

OTHER REASONS TO USE RE-USABLE TOTE BAGS:

Plastic bags don’t biodegrade, they photodegrade—breaking down into smaller and smaller toxic bits contaminating soil and waterways and entering the food web when animals accidentally ingest.

Bags are made from oil: it takes about 430,000 gallons of oil to produce 100 million plastic bags, and the U.S. goes through 380 billion of them a year.

Hundreds of thousands of sea turtles, whales and other marine mammals die every year from eating discarded plastic bags mistaken for food.

So please consider adding our 100% cotton tote bags to your daily routine AND your gift list this year! Thanks for visiting!

NEW! Garden Cat Ladies

My newest series of Cat Ladies is called "Garden Cats". These were painted last week on the deck of Jim and Gretchen's yurt in the beautiful rolling hills of Sonoma County. Gretchen's beautiful garden is still producing a fine array of late season flowers and vegetables which are transformed into wonderful meals throughout the day. Gretchen's delightful artwork can be seen at www.GretchenButler.com.

My new Garden Cat Lady images are now available as ACEO miniature paintings on www.SusanFaye.etsy.com and are also available on wonderful gift ideas for your favorite Garden Goddess or Feline Fanatic at: www.CafePress.com/SusanFaye, including t-shirts, magnets, tote bags, mugs, and more for birthday or holiday giving.

NEW! Custom Cat Lady Portraits for Holiday Giving

The PURRfect gift for any Cat Lover! I will paint an original, whimsical CUSTOM watercolor painting of your favorite Cat Lady and one or more cats or kittens of your choice! There are several sizes and formats available including ACEO miniature portraits, and 16" x 20" matted paintings, ready for framing.

Here's how it works:

Visit www.susanfaye.etsy.com and select the size and type of portrait you would like. Then send an email with custom details including: cat lady's hair color and style, skin tone (ie ivory, cinnamon, deep brown), description of each cat or kitten(color, markings, short or long hair, etc). If you'd like, send me several good, clear photos of both subjects. Also let me know your favorite colors for the background and the cat lady's shirt.

When the painting is completed, I will send you an image for your approval. If there need to be any changes, let me know. Once you approve and item is paid for in full, I will ship your item via Priority Mail. Average turnaround time is two to three weeks.

You will be the owner of an original watercolor painting, however, please keep in mind that I retain the copyright and reproduction rights to all of the images I create. It may not be reproduced in any form without express written permission from me. I reserve the right to use the image on my line of Cat Lady giftware which is available on www.CafePress.com/Susan Faye.

I look forward to creating a one-of-a-kind gift for you. Thanks for visiting!

Happy Halloween!

Cheer up! Turn off those scary campaign ads and the gloomy economic forecasts and enjoy the fun of Halloween! Embrace your fears, whether they be black cats, hobgoblins, skeletons in the closet or those over-caffeinated political analysts!
Rekindle the joys of childhood by playing dress-up and make-believe and carve a jack-o-lantern or two!

With all this in mind, I have created 3 new Halloween designs featuring Lucky Black Cats and their Bewitching Cat Ladies...








You'll find these whimsical designs on canvas trick or treat tote bags, mugs for mulled cider, tee-shirt costume short-cuts, Halloween greeting cards, and more at: Susan Faye Originals.

You'll also find many other great designs for economical holiday or birthday gift giving...most items are under $20, and are sure to put a smile on your face!







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Featured Gift Item...CAT MOM MAGNETS

Mothers Day is just around the corner, and I've added a new series of designs to my line of giftware: Cat Moms. Each little "family portrait" features a Cat Lady, Cat Mom, and assorted Kittens.


These designs can be found on mugs, tote bags, note cards, journals, and refrigerator magnets which are pictured here.


These colorful and sturdy magnets make wonderful gifts and retail for $3.49 each

• Each measures 2.125” x 3.125”
• Metal shell
• Mylar/UV protecting cover
• Flat magnetic back

Surprise your favorite cat mom or grandmom with one of these fine gifts available at my online shop:
Susan Faye Originals


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