One Year Anniversary of Piper Louisa Arts
Happy One Year Anniversary!!!
I can’t believe it has been a whole year since I officially began work under Piper Louisa Arts. What started on this date last year at the Highland Village Art Festival has blossomed into much more than I could’ve imagined. The growth that I have experienced this year has been so wonderful and I cannot wait for the years to come. Let’s take a look back at the year.
April 13, 2023 - Selected to Participate
On a whim, I applied to have a booth featuring my art in the Highland Village Art Festival on May 6th. A couple of problems with doing that…I was in community college with a full load, I was graduating from community college the weekend after the festival, and probably most importantly, I DIDN’T HAVE ANY WORK READY FOR SALE.
I still don’t know how I managed to get a full body of work ready for sale in three weeks because I had homework. In those three weeks, I created 38 paintings and 25 drawings.
May 6th, 2023 - The Festival
This is the day that I note as being the first official day of Piper Louisa Arts. It was a hot, windy day. I was blessed to sell six pieces of art that day.
July 7th, 2023 - First, First Friday Event
Every first Friday of the month, the Old Town Lewisville Association (formerly the Main and Mill Association) holds a market night to support local businesses. It was a true Texas summer evening - it was HOT! But we persevere.
August 23rd, 2023 - The Website Goes Live
At the first launch of the website, it featured fine art prints of my original works.
September 15th, 2023 - Fall/Halloween Collection is Released
I’m apparently the queen of quick decisions because, like I wrote in last month’s blog, I decided pretty last minute to produce my own stickers. This launch features the first sighting of 10 animal characters still in use, plus a few season-specific designs. Along with the stickers, I created three limited-edition prints.
October 7th, 2023 - Parkville Living Center Art Fair
This fair took place at a church near Kansas City, Missouri. Every opportunity is important, but this was definitely a bit of an odd experience because of the peculiar layout of the venue. I was temporarily living in Atchison, Kansas at the time, which is the reason I participated in this fair.
November 15th, 2023 - Holiday Collection Launches
The 10 animal characters got a festive makeover for the Advent and Christmas seasons. Again, along with the stickers, three limited-edition, season-specific fine art prints were available.
November 22-25, 2023 - Duane Project
I had the honor of painting a block letter sign for a local mortgage business located in Old Town Grapevine. You can read about the project here:
January 8th, 2024 - Updated Sticker Designs Launched
Late in December, I decided to update my sticker designs to be in use all year round. These designs are pretty darn cute (if I do say so myself). I have had the pleasure of restocking these stickers two times since the original launch in January!
March 1st, 2024 - A New Addition
On this day, Egor the Elephant joined the ranks of stickers!
March 27th, 2024 - Limited Edition Solar Eclipse Stickers Launch
The year-round designs got their first makeover. This was in honor of the Total Solar Eclipse that passed over the DFW Metroplex not too long ago. All of the eleven animals got a space-themed makeover.
May 1st, 2024 - One Year Anniversary Celebration Kick-off
Just a few days ago, I released special-edition stickers printed on holographic paper. The sticker design is the same, but the paper is different. Simultaneously, four special-edition art prints became available. Those prints are on Hahnemühle German Etching Paper, which is made of 100% cotton. These items kicked off the month-long celebration of the one-year anniversary.
THIS IS NOT A DRILL —> From May 1st to May 11th, use code happybday for 20% off your entire order*.
*some exclusions apply: valid on orders of $20 or more, original works are not included in sale.
May 6th, 2024 (today, woohoo!!) - THE ACTUAL ANNIVERSARY
Today’s the day! Yayyyyyy!!
Today not only marks the first year of Piper Louisa Arts but also marks the opening of the first giveaway! I need to chill with all the exclamation points. Now, what is this giveaway I speak of?
Well, let me tell ya.
Starting today, you can enter to win all eleven special edition stickers and one fine art print not available for sale on my website. The print is a Limited Edition “Sunset on Holy Saturday” (4.5”x5”). The print has been signed and has a Certificate of Authenticity. This giveaway is valued at $64.
To enter is simple:
Follow me on Instagram, @piperlouisaart
Comment your favorite animal on the Giveaway reel
Subscribe to emails on my website
It is really that simple! The giveaway closes at midnight (CDT) on Friday, May 17th. The winner will be announced on Monday, May 20th at 6:00pm CDT.
Don’t forget to purchase your One Year Anniversary Special Edition Items before they are gone.
Thank you all so much for your support over the last year and I look forward to the years ahead!
~Piper Louisa
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Congratulations on a year of artistry & business!