New work for ihateironing

I've just completed some illustrations for a high end drycleaning + laundry service in the UK called ihateironing. As soon as I heard their name I knew i wanted to work with them.

#illustration #fashion #lifestyle #clothes #torontoillustrator #alannacavanagh #canadianillustrator

Cabbagetown Holiday cards in NOW Gift Guide

My cozy house Holiday cards are featured in this weeks Now magazine Gift guide.

You can purchase here. 

#illustration #Torontoartist #Torontoillustrator #cards #press  #artist #Toronto #cabbagetown

Gift certificates available

For the holidays...

Gift Certificates are available in any denomination. 

Email me to request one.

Redeemable for any items in my shop: prints, cards, or tote bags.

Prints on One King's Lane

For Cyber week all prints on One King's Lane are 20% off including my Empty Belly print.

 

Reg 85.00 USD

This week 68.00 USD 

** Please note:

Prints sold on this site are giclee prints as opposed to silkscreen prints which are sold in my shop. 

#art #print #affordableart #food #quotes #chef #cook

New drawing: J crew lace dress

The styling with the pulled back hair and big earrings reminds me very much of comrags's Fall 2015 Collection which was inspired by Tina Modotti.

#illustration #fashion #current #style #illustrator

Big Pear featured in HGTV holiday list

Typewriter tote GIVEAWAY

I'm giving away 2 typewriter totes.

To enter visit my instagram and let me now your favourite book of 2016.

Winner announced next Friday November 25.

New typewriter tote for TYPE Books + upcoming Giveaway

Excited to reveal my new typewriter tote for TYPE books.

Very happy to collaborate with one of the most beloved indie bookstores in Toronto.

Derek and Kyle of at the 883 Queen West location of TYPE with my new tote.

Type also has a Forest Hill location at 427 Spadina Road.

The tote is made of a very sturdy cotton and is 25.00

** I'll be announcing a GIVE AWAY soon **

Stay Tuned.

Tim Lam's fantastic Kitchen transformation

Am still in a post election haze :-( so was nice to have something cheerful to focus on today. The Interior Designer Tim Lam revealed the amazing kitchen transformation he just completed as part of the One Room Challenge. He took a dark, basic builder kitchen and transformed it into an inviting and sophisticated space in 6 short weeks.

See the attached dramatic before and after photos below:

Dark basic builder kitchen

Light, bright inviting space that looks double the size!

My favourite Tim choices:

1. Spraypainting the dark cupboards (colour = Sophistication from Para Paints)
and switching out the hardware = affordable change with big impact

2. Installing a custom streamlined builtin with hidden storage for the microwave

3. The polished nickel wall sconces and floating shelves keeping company with my Big pear print.

Congrats Tim on your  fantastic transformation.

Am very happy to have my art in this beautiful new kitchen.

xo

Election Day

Fingers Crossed. 

Looking good for Hillary at this point. Large Latino turnout. But don't wanna jinx it.

#imwithher 

#Hillary #hillaryclinton #election2016 #illustration #illustrator

For Sale

Ok!
Have moved into my new home with Myles and realize I can't fit all my furniture!

Over the next couple weeks I'll be posting lots of stuff for sale - Check back often. :-)

 Black Umbra OH Chair 

Orange Umbra OH Chair

A contemporary classic designed by Karim Rashid for Umbra.
Polypropylene seat with matte finish. Excellent condition.
Ergonomic, kinetic design flexes for comfort, yet offers excellent support. 

Stackable.
24" x 24" x 34"

3 orange + 1 black available
Retail for 70.00 each
20.00 each
4 for 75.00 

(Dealio!)

  

IKEA Vejmon coffee table

35" Diameter H 19"
New 199.00
65.00

Reprinted! The Intelligent Woman's Guide

Due to popular demand I've reprinted my sassy Bernard Shaw title.

Available thru my shop

Reg price:  795.00

Moving price:  675.00 (Until Oct 20)

Great gift for the brainy kick ass women in your life.

MOVING SALE / OPEN HOUSE

Dear Readers,

With much horror I've just discovered that I had posted the image for my sale with the wrong date on it! 

#Blush 

I do hope no one showed up on Sept 25th.

You're warmly invited to:

The last Open House in my Artscape Loft 

This Sunday October 2nd 

38 Abell St. Apt 209

1 - 6 pm

Prints Artists Proofs Cards Wrapping paper Great deals

Sips and snacks

And Last chance to snoop around my loft

Please RSVP if you know you're coming so I know how much wine and cheese to buy. :-)

Viewings set

Hi There!

A new set of viewings for my loft are set for next Thursday Sept 9th 9:30 am and Friday Sept 10th at 4:30.
Please contact Liam at Artscape if interested in attending.

News Flash: My Loft will soon be for Sale

As some of you may know I've purchased a new home with my partner Myles so it is with bittersweet feelings that I announce that I'll be selling my Artscape loft.

It'll be extremely hard for me to leave my beloved Suite 209 and my wonderful neighbours + neighbourhood as I've put my heart and soul into making my space my own and truly adore The West Queen West neighbourhood. However I truly adore Myles more (!) and it is time for us to merge our lives so onward we go!

ps. Photo credit:  Jodi Pudge for Covet Garden.

If you are interested in purchasing my loft you need to:

1. Qualify as an artist (working in any creative field - theatre, music, writing, visual art, dance etc)

2. Put your name on the Artscape waiting list. 

I know for certain that there are some people already on the list who are interested in my loft and will have first dibs... but! it doesn't hurt to add your name to the list if you're interested.
Showings will begin the third week of August with a closing date planned for October or November.

Below are some photos of my loft with brief descriptions.

Feel free to email me or leave a comment below if you have any other questions.

Highlights: 

Approx 980 sq. ft loft

located within a wonderful Artscape community
in the heart of the Art and Design district
Restaurants, cafes, shop, the workroom, The Drake + Gladstone hotel steps aways
TTC stop (Queen car) outside my door

Loft has:

Wide plank Rustic Neue hardwood flooring

Newly renovated kitchen
with Kitchen Aid Stainless Steel Fridge and Stove
Dishwasher
Storage Unit above kitchen
Air conditioning

Kitchen

 with high gloss IKEA cabinets, stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances, white subway tile, 

pot lights, butcher block counter and large storage area above 

(Microwave not included - just FYI)

Office 

Studio

Another shot of Kitchen

Entrance way
Nice and wide!

Bedroom

The Drake Hotel is directly across the street

Fantastic breakfast brunch dinner cocktails.

Stephen Bulger Gallery down the street plus a plethora of cafes, restaurants, galleries, + shops.

Gladstone Hotel - 3 minute walk. 

Many book launches, lectures, and design events happen here.

The Ossington strip and Parkdale - each full of more restaurants, cafes and shops are both a 5 minute walk away. 

Best neighbourhood in the city methinks.

New Papyrus wedding paper - now available on my shop

I've created wedding wrapping paper for Papyrus. It's available in Papyrus stores through out North America and in my shop. 

As there is an impending Canada Post strike + shipping is 6.00 I suggest pick up at my studio if possible.

#wedding #illustration #surfacedesign #weddingcake