New: Leather iPad Mini Cases – Featured in N&O

New from the studio: Leather iPad Mini Cases

Great gift for the technophile in your life or the geek who can’t be separated from their tablet.

Streamline your style and become the envy of your friends.

Sleek and clean, the Leather iPad Mini sleeve is a perfect case that protects your coveted iPad Mini (or like-sized tablets) in decadent materials. Handcrafted in sumptuous Italian leather with suede interior details, your delicate iPad is safely layered between felt and snapped securely. Tucked in your bag or by your bedside, this accessory keeps you and your tech toy looking great.
Fits many like-sized tablets.

Stop by the shop and buy them in person or order from the site and pick up later.

Thanks!
Lisa & Andrew

PS. For my mother in law, the link to the 2 line description can be found here:
http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/11/28/2512280/gifts-with-style.html

Featured! Creative Workshop: 80 Challenges…

Creative Workshop: 80 Challenges to Sharpen Your Design Skills

I’ve been featured! Okay, not me, my illustrations!

It’s been a painful wait to learn if any of my pieces that I created special for this book would be accepted and almost gave up… Alas, I was notified earlier this week that indeed, one or more of my illustrations have been included -I just don’t know which ones! Ha!

Meanwhile, if you score a copy of Creative Workshop: 80 Challenges to Sharpen Your Design Skills before I do, let me know how much you love the assembled challenges.

Niche Award Finalist: I’m Dreaming

We just received some awesome news yesterday in our inbox!!! The curators of the prestigious Niche Awards surprised us with this:

RE: NICHE Awards- Finalist
Good Day and Congratulations!
The first round of judging for the 2011 NICHE Awards is complete, and one or more of your pieces has been selected as a finalist! More information will be sent your way in the next few weeks…

I submitted three pieces and we’ll see which one(s) get selected as a finalist.

Art and images are judged on the following:

* Technical excellence, both in surface design and form
* A distinct quality of unique, original and creative thought
* Market viability

I have to read and reread this note!! After so many rejections with our leather goods this past year, this could not have come at a better time! So happy that our hard work is getting recognition!!!

I know this year has been tough for everyone and I want to thank you all for being supportive!!

Spotted: Wine Art on Wine Blog

Attention wine aficionados! I have just found a very cool blog on a young woman’s journey as a sommelier. She just featured my wine art

How to Make your own Wine Aroma Kit
Meanwhile, Michelle wrote on creating your own aroma kit (an idea I fell in love with in the movie French Kiss with Kevin Kline & Meg Ryan) but now I realize it’s a different kind of kit -it involves wine & spices in a glass. Alas… perhaps she’ll help us craft our own hardbox kit?!

Thanks Michelle!

EastSide Crossover Leather Totes Featured in GiftShopMag

EastSide Crossover Leather Totes got featured in GiftShop Magazine

If you want to buy one for yourself, start shopping!

If you’re a boutique or gallery shop, please contact Lisa to order for your discerning customers.

Thanks so much for your support!

CalligraphyCats Woven Good Featured on ModernCat

CalligraphyCats woven goods got a shout out from Kate of ModernCat!

If you love cats as much as we do, you’ll love her blog -it’s all about cats.

Thanks, Kate! You’re awesome!

PS. Did you know you could get free shipping on this beautiful throw when you become a Mewsmember? It’s true!

Studio News: Pure Breeds Featured in Signals Catalog

We’re excited to announce that Signals Catalog (both print & online) have picked up the first 8 of our pure breed dogs!!

Press Release Excerpt
January 2, 2010 – Raleigh, NC – EC Stewart Designs today announced that the Signals Catalog Company has picked-up eight (8) images of its new Pure Breed Dogs collection of calligraphic illustrations. The images: Boxer, Chow, Black Lab, Yellow Lab, German Shepherd, Yorkie, Beagle, and Golden Retriever are calligraphic based illustrations…

Read Our Press Release

Published: 2010 Graphic Designer & Artist Market

Announcement!!

I have two (2) articles published in FW Publications’ auspicious annual: 2010 Artist’s & Graphic Designer’s Market

1. The Changing Marketing Landscape: Leveraging Social Media as a Creative, and 2. Leveraging Multiple Opportunities with One Image Purchase your copy of 2010 Artist’s & Graphic Designer’s Market on Amazon. With this push, I will be launching a new blog dedicated to coaching and strategy for the creative entrepreneur. Stay tuned!

UPDATE: I have launched INDIECreatives, a coaching and strategy site for the creative entrepreneur. As an artist and design entrepreneur with 25 years of design experience, I’m here to help fine artists navigate the new economy and leverage unactualized opportunities for their small business brand.

Here’s to Cultivating Your Creative Independence

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