Singing Chefs

I'm turning 30 in a few weeks, and this is how I feel about it.

I am not sure if this is supposed to be me or not. I am not a big lady - and I don't have a horse. But for whatever reason, when thinking about my 30th birthday coming up in a only a few weeks, this is what popped in my head. So I am going with it. 

Merry Christmas 2012

Merry Christmas Everyone!

This image is a snap shot of just one of the six illustrations I created for my 2012 Christmas card. In addition to a regular run of the mill card, I created a mini Christmas story that folds up like an accordion. I am really happy with how it came out - of course I have a zillion things I would like to change after the fact -  but overall, I am proud that I set out to do something challenging and I accomplished it successfully.

In the next few days I will post the six illustrations plus photographs of the card itself. Unfortunately I did not get it together fast enough to sell these to many people this year,  but I will be getting my etsy store up and running early in 2013 where you can purchase all of my previous cards, prints as well as anything new I have coming up. Stay tuned for that.

2013 is going to be a good one. I can feel it!

More Gouache

Some more gouache practice. Little by little.

Save the Date for Jenna & Steven

Here is a Save the Date card I recently did for some friends. Jenna and Steven are getting married in Jersey City, at a venue right on the water with beautiful views of Manhattan. Congrats to them! And I hope they love their card.

2012 Christmas Card Sneak Peek

Here is a sneak peek of my 2012 Christmas Card. I definitely gave myself a pretty big challenge this year but I am very excited about it. More to come after Thanksgiving. 

Fuzzy Pink Slippers

Anyone can wear fuzzy pink slippers if they want to. (2" x 2", gouache)

Ready for anything

Mini Cities

A tiny tribute to my city, NY

A tiny tribute to a city that will always hold a special place in my heart, foggy SF

Friends come in all shapes and sizes...

My good friend likes raccoons. For some reason this lady popped in my head today. I hope he likes it. I wish I could spend all my time painting these ladies. Maybe someday my wish will come true...

Landmark Theater Wedding Package

This wedding package was a bit of a challenge for me but I am really happy with the outcome. The Landmark Theater in Syracuse, New York is a pretty amazing place visually, decorated primarily in rich reds and golds and accented with ornaments throughout.  As you enter the lobby you are greeted with  a spectacular - what is described as - "Indo-Persian" mural that the bride and groom wanted reflected in their invitation. There was so much to be inspired by I know I will keep this place in mind for future projects. And I can't wait to see the place in person on September 15th to celebrate the wedding of my good friend Luke and the love of his life, Ailee!

Story Time

In the midst of a few invitations I have to get done this summer I also promised myself I would tackle the illustration ideas I have had in my head for awhile.  The first one is a tribute to my Nana. She was quite the story teller and inspires me on a daily basis. In this piece I want to capture the "magic" my sister and I would feel whenever we slept over her apartment in the Bronx. Only Nana Lab could make a tiny apartment in the heart of the Bronx magical.

I am almost done with my value study- next will be a color study and then I will start the actual painting. Stay tuned!

Birthday Party Invitation

card size: flat 4" x 6"

A birthday party boat tour around Manhattan!

Ladies

I am not sure yet where these ladies are headed, but when I am in between projects I like to spend time adding to this series. They are all done in gouache and are approximately 2" x 2". The fun part is I don't totally know what the lady will be like when I start the painting, which gives them their own personal flavor. Stay tuned for more additions!

Holiday 2011 Edition

card size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Save the Date

 Save the Dates are becoming one of my favorite things to do, especially for couples I know well. Since there are no real rules for save the dates, they are a great way to get to know the couple on a more intimate level. This is a job I did for a childhood friend of mine and his fiance who met while in film school together. They are getting married in an old Landmark Theater and loved the idea of creating an old Hollywood style movie ticket as their save the date. It was an honor to do this for them and I can't wait for the wedding!

Wedding Invitation for James and Eve

Cards for Sale!

In addition to my holiday cards, farewell card and wedding card (as seen in previous posts) I have added a Halloween and Valentines Day card that I am very excited about.

If there is any interest in purchasing anything you see here, please email me for more details at klabriola@gmail.com

VALENTINES DAY

card size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2

HALLOWEEN

card size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Holiday Cards...(see card details in Holiday post)

Farewell & Wedding Cards...

card size: 6 1/4" x 4 1/2"

blank inside

Save the Date for Eve and James

card size: 3 1/2" x 4 7/8"

I have the great pleasure of designing my childhood friend's Wedding Package and have completed the first phase! Eve and James met in Medical School and are completing their residency together at Stanford Hospital. I used the fact that they never have time to do anything but be doctors, as my inspiration!

Baby Goetz Birth Announcement

card size: 9" x 4"
In addition to starting my own stationary line, my beloved sister and I are working together on custom stationary projects and this was our very first job. We had a blast and I can't wait to work with her again and again in the future. Stay tuned for more work by our - yet to be named - company :)