Creating in Minnesota
When you are trying to work and create art in Minnesota and it gets to -29 below zero, it is time to dance….
This is the blog of art licensing artist, Ellen Krans.
When you are trying to work and create art in Minnesota and it gets to -29 below zero, it is time to dance….
My Christmas Farm Animal artwork collection was made into coffee mugs, footed bowls, cookie jars and Christmas ornaments this season. I am proud that I got the whole barnyard in this time and the little boots on the footed bowls are pulling on my heartstrings.
Oh…..my……There is a company that is making Holiday dog dresses and little jackets for dogs to wear out of my Christmas Cows fabric. I love these with all of my heart. This makes me want to get another dog! I love how nicely the dress is made too. I know our previous dog Bailey would have loved to wear that dress at Christmas even though he was a boy. The dress just makes more of a statement than the tiny jacket. The company is called Little Dog Fashion, aptly named.
Ach! I just noticed they are also making dresses out my Christmas pigs fabric as well!!!
I spotted some of my little Holiday figurines at Von Maur this year. It looks like they are having a good time too. They are both so merry!
Some of my Holiday art was made into little Christmas figurines this year. These turned out really well. This manufacturer always does such a great job at reproducing the art. Gotta love that!
There is nothing as festive as a bunch of Holstein cow Christmas ornaments. My ancestors would be so proud that I managed to get more Holstein cows on gift products this year. Life is good.
My sweet little penguin, who is rich with Christmas presents, made her way onto Holiday paper napkins that sold at the Home Goods stores this season. Yay for penguins, especially this one!
Holy cow, it has been a long time since I wrote on my blog! Time flies when you are having fun or when you are avoiding social media. Here is one of my spring floral designs that was made into mini-journals and birthday cards this year.
My artwork was used for a Mother's Day balloon a few years ago and I was glad to see it is still selling. Yay!
I was so happy to license my artwork for a couple of new coastal themed rugs. I need to be at the ocean and using these rugs right now.
I love how cute these Christmas felt tote bags turned out. Can't wait to get these samples.
My artwork was put on these Holiday Tote Bags this year. This is one product sample that will get lots of use.
I am rich with Christmas Ornaments this year! These ornaments were painted on burlap, which has been kind of a trend in the gift industry lately.
One of my clients used my artwork to create these cute little Dog and Cat Christmas ornaments. You can personalize them also.
Here is another product was created using my Woodland Animals artwork. These are 5"x7" Desktop artwork products. These turned out great too!
Here is one of my Valentine's Hearts paper plate groups that was in the Dollar General stores this year. There are 13,000 Dollar General stores. Gotta love 'em!
This was one of my favorite projects this year. This company always makes my artwork look so good. The quality of the production is amazing. Love them!
My "Confetti Hearts" artwork was licensed for paper tableware and was picked up by the Super Valu stores. That was fun to see them while I was in my local grocery store. They looked like they were having a good time.
This design sold as a Christmas Gift Bag at Walmart this year. I love when woodland animals work as a team to accomplish big things.