‘Wonderland Art for Animals’ at Leanna Lin's Wonderland

I am excited to be taking part in 'Wonderland Art for Animals' at Leanna Lin's Wonderland, a show curated by Supahcute to benefit the North Central Animal Shelter! Our piece, Summer Pug, is a one-of-a-kind handmade applique:

Here's additional show info from the press release.

Wonderland Art for Animals

For the love of our furry, scaly, and feathered friends

Leanna Lin’s Wonderland and Supahcute are pleased to announce our second benefit art show, Wonderland Art For Animals. All net proceeds from this group art exhibition will be donated to the local North Central Animal Shelter.

Wonderland Art for Animals is a “cash and carry” art show with all pieces priced at $100 and lower. The group exhibition will open with a reception at Leanna Lin’s Wonderland in Eagle Rock on Saturday, July 18 (6-10pm). RSVP on the Facebook event page. The exhibition will run through August 23.

We are excited to raise funds for an organization that is such a vital resource for our community and its animals. The North Central Shelter is a high intake shelter operated by Los Angeles City Animal Services serving Northeast Los Angeles (and the surrounding areas). We believe it is important to support our local shelter, as it is often the last hope for thousands of L.A.’s dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens and other downtrodden pets.

The funds we raise will go to the “Spay/Neuter Trust Fund,” which provides low/no cost spay and neutering services to pets in low-income households and funds the mobile spay/neuter clinics, as well as the “Star Program”, which provides medical treatment to severely injured, abused and neglected animals that are rescued by LA Animal Services.

Last year our Doggie Wonderland Art Show raised over $4,500 for local rescue dogs and included over 100 pieces of artwork by artists around the world. It even resulted in Wonderland getting a new four-legged staff member, Indigo! We’re hoping this year we will exceed this amount and make an even larger impact on the welfare of L.A.’s animals in need.

Kozyndan, "Kelp Magic" for PangeaSeed

Check out this AMAZING new print by Kozyndan, "Kelp Magic" to benefit Pangeaseed! Available here (because what could be better than sea otters linked together by rainbows!?)

Doggie Wonderland “Fun Adventures with your Best Friend” Art Benefit

"Doggie Wonderland", a group show curated by Supahcute and Leanna Lin, opens this weekend! We are super excited to be a part of this awesome show benefitting Ken-Mar Dog Rescue.

Show Details: (from Supahcute's Press Release)

Doggie Wonderland “Fun Adventures with Your Best Friend” is a “cash and carry” show with artwork and products all priced at $100 and lower. The show will open with a reception at Leanna Lin’s Wonderland on Saturday, May 10 (6-10pm).

The gallery will close its doors at 5:30pm. Those who want to purchase art will be asked to form a line outside. Numbered tickets will be distributed to the first 25 people in line at this time, and customers will be able to purchase art in that order. The first 25 people will also receive a special goodie bag with purchase. Doors will open at 6:00pm.

Due to the “cash and carry” nature of this show, we will not have an online preview period. After the opening event, remaining artwork will be available online at Leanna Lin’s webshop. Doggie Wonderland will run through June 29.

The opening event also features a raffle drawing and a silent auction. Raffle tickets will be sold from 6-9pm and winners will be announced at 9pm (you do not need to be present to win). Bids for the silent auction will be accepted until 9pm, and payments will be accepted at this time.

Donating Artists and Designers: Adrianna Bamber / Allison Koberstein / Allison Revilla / Angela Song / Ann Shen / Andrea Kang / Audrey Miller / Atiliay / Aurora Lady / Azul Piñeiro / Bored Inc. / Bubi Au Yeung / Bunny (Pamela Barbieri) / Camilo Bejarano / catmandru! / CJ Metzger / Clara Grisanegra / Coney / Crowded Teeth / Cuddly Rigor Mortis / Doubleparlour / Em & Sprout / Emma Goo / Enkyskulls / Erica Sirotich / Eva Sowinski / Flat Bonnie / Gemma Correll / Genevieve Santos / Goreilla + Moemoe / Greg Ham / Jackie Williams / Jaclyn Ashley (Shlii) / Jared Andrew Schorr / Jenipher Lyn / Jeremiah Ketner / Jerrod Maruyama / Joey Chou / Kevin Chan / Kelley Frisby / Kristen “Hapa” Lau / Laura Berger / Luli Bunny / Lisa Aileen Dragani / Liz Adams / Locketship / Marie Dolphin / Michael Fleming / My Zoetrope / Natalie Naito / Nellie Le / Nicole Piar / Oscar Rosales / Orbital Ox / Oubly / Raymond Sanchez / Rhodora Jacob / Sharodactyl / Simone Listiak / Teddy Bear Republic / This Paper Ship / Unicorn Crafts / Vanessa Ramirez / Varinya Nunez / Vitamin Cats / Yumiko Kayukawa / Yummy Pancake + more!

Event Sponsors: Emma Goo Photography / Jarritos / Oliver Bentleys Bakery / Sugar Queen / Forty One Forty One / Promise Events / Vina Sympatica Sparkling Wines + More!

Here's our piece for the show:

'Wishes For Mees' Greetings Card Set

I love when super-cool artists come together for a very worthy cause, and this is an example of just that. From 'The Mighty Pencil' artist collective:

A set of 24 feel good greetings cards, each A6 sized, blank inside with a blank envelope. Each card is by a different artist from The Mighty Pencil Illustration Collective.

These cards have been produced by The Mighty Pencil to raise funds for Mees Pieter Wennekes and his family, giving them the opportunity to travel to the USA for Mees' cancer treatment. Mees' father, Jan Wennekes is a member of The Mighty Pencil, and we really want to help Mees, please support this project and help a wonderful young boy get his cancer treatment.

The full retail price (£20) of each card set, plus all bonus donations will go directly to Mees' foundation.

For more details on the 'For Mees' Foundation please visit ForMees.nl

Node Fair Trade Rugs

Absolutely beautiful handmade rugs by Node, who employ fair trade workers from Nepal. From their company bio: Our rug makers, Kumbeshwar, are a founder member of Fair Trade Nepal. Employees are taught literacy and skills. In addition to fair wages their work supports a school of 260 children and an orphanage of nineteen.

NODE: fair trade rugs from chris haughton on Vimeo.

UNIQLO x Sanrio

Adorable (and super affordable) new tees from Uniqlo & Sanrio. I LOVE the Little Twin Stars and My Melody ones! So super cute! A portion of all sales will go towards preventing cervical cancer through the Hellosmile foundation.

Laura Berger for Pablove One Another

Here is Laura Berger's wonderful piece for our Pablove One Another exhibition!

Contact Leanna Lin's Wonderland for availability! All sales benefit The Pablove Foundation.

Click here to see all available artwork from the show!

"Pablove One Another" Now Online!

Thank you so much to everyone who made it out this weekend for the "Pablove One Another" opening reception! It was a great night!

All of the artwork from the show is now online, and you can still get your hands on some awesome pieces! All the proceeds from these sales benefit The Pablove Foundation and you can purchase any of these pieces directly from Leanna Lin's Wonderland through October 28th.

P.S. Special thanks to Supahcute for taking great photos of the event- I didn't take ANY! You can see all her photos here! (I stole the pic for this post from her too, thanks Hana!)

Pablove One Another opens TOMORROW

I can't believe that the opening of Pablove One Another is finally here! When Leanna asked me to curate this show, nearly a year ago, I was beyond excited. Not only would I get the opportunity to work with artists that I admire, but I would be working on something for an incredibly important cause. Sometimes, the universe aligns in just the right way, and that's how I feel about this show. When I started contacting artists (and believe me- the final 48 participating artists is a fraction of all the amazing people I would have liked to ask to contribute), the responses I got were overwhelming and humbling. So much outpouring of love for this cause. I am sincerely grateful to everyone who has participated in this event, and especially to the amazing artists who have given us the opportunity to sell their work for PABLOVE!

I hope to see you at the opening reception tomorrow! 6-10 pm at Leanna Lin's Wonderland in Eagle Rock!

Donating Artists: 64 Colors / Andrea Kang / APAK / Axelhoney / Belinda Strong / Bored Inc. / Bubblefriends / Bubi Au Yeung / Cakespy / Catalina Estrada / Charuca / CJ Metzger / Conduct Happiness / Crowded Teeth / Cuore / Em & Sprout / Gaston Caba / Gemma Correll / Helena Garcia / Hsinping Pan / Jannie Ho / Jennifer Davis / Jeremiah Ketner / Julie West / Kali Meadows / Kit Lane / Laura Berger / Lilidoll / LouLou & Tummie / Love and a Sandwich / Luli Bunny / Miss Mindy / Mochi Studios / Monster Factory / Mr. Toast / Noferin / Patty Variboa / Peskimo / Piktorama / Pretty Little Thieves / Rilla Alexander / Rosey Cheekes / Silvia Portella / Steph Says Hello / TADO / Team Kitten / Yipori #pabloveoneanother

"Pablove One Another" sneak-peeks!

The opening of "Pablove One Another" is getting close! September 8th at Leanna Lin's Wonderland! We've started receiving everyone's fantastic pieces for the show and it's so amazing to see the response from all of the artists! Here's a sneak peek Leanna assembled of what we have gotten so far.

I'm also super excited about these adorable paperclay figures and gocco prints from Tado! So cute!

I hope to see as many of you as possible at the opening, I am so excited! RSVP on Facebook here ^_^

Sanctuary Spring

I love companies that mix cute products with a great cause, and that's just the case with Sanctuary Spring. Their handmade cards are created by women in the Philippines who have escaped prostitution. Check out their card selection and read more about their cool company here.

WonderPUP! at Leanna Lin's Wonderland

I'm really excited to be a part of the first benefit show of the year at Leanna Lin's Wonderland! I've donated three pieces to this awesome show, benefiting the ACVIM foundation. This was a show that I was really excited to be a part of, as I have always had a dog, and know how much the four-legged cuties can enrich our lives!

RSVP here!

Press Release:
Leanna Lin's Wonderland is excited to curate our 1st art benefit for 2012 called WonderPUP ...where dogs are our superheroes!

100% of the art sales will be benefiting the ACVIM Foundation in honor of our toy poodle, Richy, who passed away in July with an autoimmune disease. I feel blessed to know so many giving, creative talents. Thank you, in advance! *** SHOW RUN: March 10 - April 22, 2012

:: SPONSORS ::
Auntie Apple sweet treats + Drinks
Chews Your Cause pop-up (donating 20% of the evening's sales)
Lovely Jubilee styling the event
Mandoline Grill parked in front (donating 10% of the evening's sales)
Mugshots parked in back from 7-9pm
The Boo is donating 10 bags to the first 10 WonderPUP art purchases
Chews Your Cause is donating 20 dog toys to the first 20 WonderPUP art purchases

:: DONATING ARTISTS + DESIGNERS ::
A.BAMBER
Allison Revilla
Alyssa Nassner
Alter Ego
Angela Che
Axel Honey
Bored Inc.
CJ Metzger
Crowded Teeth
Cuddly Rigor Mortis
Cupcake Fields
Danielle Lamberti
Donna Letterese
EKG!
Genevieve Santos
Hearts and Laserbeams
Helena Garcia
Jacqueline Myers-CHO
J. Fuchs
Jenny Quest
Joey Chou
Jody Asano
Kali Meadows
Karla Usagi
Kitty Brown
Leanna Lin
Love Nicole Stitchery
Maureen Shields
Mekanikku
Messy Pink
Meu
Miss Mindy
Nicky Davis
Oscar Rosales
Sean Chao
T&A Friendly
Tsai-fi
Unicorn Crafts

The ACVIM Foundation is a non-profit organization created in 2000 to support and advance the work of specialists in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM): small and large animal internists, cardiologists, neurologists, and oncologists. Because clinical studies in veterinary medicine are severely under funded, ACVIM specialists have long depended on the generosity of private donors and industry sponsors to support their research. The ACVIM Foundation exists to bridge the gap between available funding and the vital work that needs to be done. In addition, the ACVIM Foundation works to fulfill the need to raise public awareness that specialty medicine exists for our beloved companions. Through this education, animals can receive the best healthcare available in order to live longer, healthier lives.

Tainted Sweets: Run for the Wild

Now through April 28th, buy any super cute lion item from Tainted Sweets and 100% of the proceeds will go toward the Bronx Zoo's Run for the Wild 2012 event!

Lokisa Panda Hoodie

I love this super cute little panda hoodie from Lokisa! Proceeds from this hoodie will help save pandas from extinction, making it something super cute for a great cause!

From Lokisa:
This is our unisex Panda Hoodie/ Sweater.It comes with panda paw pockets and a detachable hood! You can achieve a nicely, fitted fit through its drawstrings around the waist. Ponya, our chibi-panda peeks out from the pocket with the mission of spreading awareness about his endangered species. Wearing this hoodie will help him fulfill his mission. We also donate partial funds collected through each Panda Hoodie to an organization that is dedicated to environmental conservation to protect the Panda from its extinction.

H&M + Unicef "All for Children"

I walked into the giant H&M store in San Francisco this past weekend, and literally squealed with delight when I laid eyes upon their fall "All for Children" collection, a collaboration with Unicef. The collection features some of the cutest illustrated graphics, applique pieces, and vintage inspired textiles that I've ever seen in a children's line. I wanted to buy, literally, every piece in the collection. What's better is that everything is ultra-affordable, and the proceeds go to a great cause.

Would it be creepy to just buy one of everything, with the assumption that one day, I'll have kids to wear them?

From the H&M website: "25% of the sales price from the ALL THE CHILDREN collection will be donated to protect children's rights in Bangladesh, which will help provide access to schools. We believe that children who learn how to read and write are better equipped to make informed choices about their future."

Trashwater.org

I love learning about cool companies that are working towards a great cause. An artist I've featured before, Brandi Supra, told me about Trashwater.org who help provide clean water solutions to developing nations.
They have an array of cool artist designed tees, including one by Brandi (above). Check them out- and make a difference by supporting this great company!

Shawnimals: Special Edition Pink Ninja + print

I just love this sweet little pink ninja! This little gal is being sold to help raise money for the Susan G. Komen 3-day Walk to raise money for Breast Cancer research and community programs. Jen Brody, co-owner of Shawnimals, is walking in the event. You get this ninja and a supercute letterpress print! Limited to 100 pieces.

To dontate directly to the event, go here.