Sarajo Frieden writes us:

“June greetings!
this event is all ages and open to everyone…hope to see you there!”

Sarajo tells us about an another event also happening on Saturday, June 5th:

“hi all,
here is my entry “green wave”, in this year’s Stoked Sessions art benefit and auction. Stoked Mentoring is a non-profit action sports organization for at risk youth. It will be held during Culver City Artwalk, June 5 from 12 noon to 8pm, 8870 Washington Blvd. 90232”

Monday: Mati’s t-shirt seen at our local children’s apparel shop

Hope to see you this Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday at booths 251 & 253 at the Javits Center NYC. To learn more about the Surtex show, click here.

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Monday: Pics of Susy Pilgrim Waters’s house

Sarajo writes us:

“This Saturday april 24 in LA…
I’ll be signing copies of Noonie’s Masterpiece at LA Times fest of books from 11:30am to 12 noon at booth 839 (CM school supply)
Additional signed copies will be available at Chronicle Books booth 329
Later on: stop by LA I’m yours at space 15twenty gallery 1520 n cahuenga reception 7pm to 10pm sat 24 to see a mix of artist’s works…
Hope to see you somewhere!
Thanks and xo
sarajo”

In mid-April, Lilla hosted over 20 members of the SCBWI at her studio and talked about “Tips for Success”.

Here is a excerpt for Ann Marie DiVeccia, the coordinator of the conference:

“Beautiful melon orange and lemon-lime hues greeted me along with the charming, and engaging Lilla.

There were paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling and samples of products fit neatly into racks. On an orange swivel chair was a pillow that had work on it by one of her artists. … Yes! Lilla’s space is one with the work she represents: bold, retro yet fresh, and joyful.”

Read more here.

Another attendee, Reine Sloan, described Lilla’s studio as “her website in 3D.” Read more of Reine’s blog here.

Friday: New patterns from Helen Dardik

Rebecca writes:

“Hi Lilla; I made my first munny doll for this show, a local phenomenon – Vinylmore 3. Always an event. My munny is a pink garden munny- so many munnys have a dark edge to them- mine is deliberately light and decorative. It was an accidental collaboration with my 3 year old son Ben.”

Friday: Bag sightings at Nordstrom

Rebecca writes:

“Hi Lilla; I was asked to be a part of this fantastic show, with some wonderful illustrators for a good cause. Click here for details.

‘100 HEADS FOR HAITI is an exhibition designed to raise money for Doctors Without Bordersby selling original drawings, paintings and collages donated by invited artists.

100% of proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.‘

GOAL: $10,000

Original Art and a Group Poster print will be sold at the gallery, pieces will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. The remaining pieces & posters that do not sell at the gallery event will be available for purchase online for one month after the opening.

Originals are (11×14, matted) $100 Each

See you there, Baltimore!”

Monday: Marco’s Sicily

Lilla will be speaking on Trend and Influences in Surface Design at the Instituto Europeo di Design.

She sent us this picture of the Instituto.

Sarajo writes:

“Hi Lilla,
The Art party will be taking place in Manchester, New Hampshire on February 17. The parties exist to “bring artists and the creative class together to discover work, meet like-minded people, and socialize.” For this event, they will be showcasing my work (I won’t be in attendance). Everyone is invited.”

Wednesday: New Pattern by Mati McDonough

Susan and I are going to be at Printsource NYC Monday, January 11th through Wednesday, January 13th. The venue is located at 7 W 34th @ 5th Ave. They’ve asked me to speak on The Art of Licensing. The talk will be at 3pm on Monday, January 11th. We will have our own licensing lounge so if you are in NYC, come lounge with us and also see the hundreds of pieces of art we’ll be selling. Here’s a sample of some of the work.

Amy Blay:

Carolyn Gavin:

Suzy Ultman:

Trina Dalziel:

Jillian Phillips:

Jackie Besteman:

Helen Dardik:

Silvia Dekker:

Susy Pilgrim Waters:

Allison Cole:

We’re headed off to Printsource! Susan and I are going this year and driving down with Susy Pilgrim Waters. Fun! We’re meeting Allison Cole and Jillian Phillips there, too. Here are our big pink and red suitcases. So pretty.

Xenia’s tiles are on top.

Susy’s New York stationery for teNeues that just came in today, next to Helen Dardik’s bag for BlueQ.

Monday: Fart Powder