Latest work

Three new pieces. More to come!

Some pleasant, Fall-ish weather (as in 85 degrees instead of 99 degrees) has finally arrived in Savannah, and I'm enjoying it so much! It's really inspiring me.

Oh, and if you haven't seen the movie (500) Days of Summer
yet, make sure you do! It's terrific! Zooey Deschanel is my favorite actress.

Sept 12th: Savannah Market Bazaar

I wanted to let everyone know that I'll be at the Savannah Market Bazaar this Saturday, September 12th from 9am until 3pm. I'll be selling prints, cards, original artwork, and jewelry. The market will be located at the corner of Montgomery and York Streets in front of the Robinson parking garage and across from the Chatham County Courthouse. Hope to see you there!!

Mention this blog post if I see you at the Bazaar, and you'll receive 25% off your purchase!!

Sweet

A little something new and fun.
Happy Labor Day, everyone!

Newest

Some watercolor and ink pieces I've done recently, expanding my series of Savannah-themed plate designs. I'm hoping to make the actual plates a reality soon, and when I do, they'll be available in my Etsy shop!

Originals

I've updated my Etsy shop with some original artwork that's for sale, framed and ready to hang. I'm particularly pleased with the piece pictured above (the frame is incredible!)

Postcards and Greeting Cards now in the Shop!

Hi, everyone! I'm pleased to say that I'm now offering my greeting cards and postcards in my Etsy shop! So far the birds, dogs, and a couple of birthday cards are available, but expect many more!

Also, if you haven't already, go have a look at my brand new official website, charlapettingill.com!

White Magazine

I'd like to thank the very sweet Carla Burrell of White, an Australian Bridal Magazine I have recently worked with for this very nice write-up she did about me on the magazine site's blog.

Shoes

Here's a little ink piece I created recently, as I have been working on a few personal samples. I've got some exciting new works in progress, so stay tuned! If you're in the Nashville area, pick up the July issue of Her Magazine and see if the cover art looks familiar. =) Happy Father's Day!

The latest

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These little bird postcards (just in time for summer!) are my latest endeavor. I'm really excited about them! I'll be selling them in the shop soon; they'll each measure 4 x 6 and will be formatted as traditional postcards for mailing. Hooray!

SCAD 2009 Fashion Show

I'd like to congratulate all the students whose work was showcased in this year's SCAD Fashion Show! I was honored to work on the show yesterday, along with my co-workers. I must say, I think the show was a huge success. All the garments and accessories looked spectacular, and the opening dance routine was stunning. I think that Ruben and Isabel Toledo were very deserving of the Andre Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement award; their story was both touching and inspiring.

You can watch the show here.

Once again, kudos to the SCAD Fashion department and its very talented students!

New work unveiled!

Here's what I've been working on the past few weeks...these are three of the illustrations I have done as an approach to the editorial market (specifically, magazines for teenage girls). Despite the leaps and bounds I've taken stylistically by doing these, I'm very pleased with them!

Lil' Spot Illustration

Here is a little spot illustration that I took out of my overall greeting card designs (which are very nearly finished!). I'm trying to decide what to do with these little vignettes, other than adding them to my portfolio. Enjoy!

Paper dolls/Smooth Show recap

Here's a rather brief look at a new promotional piece I'm doing, which will be a seasonal series of paper dolls that I will be e-mailing out to clients and contacts. Maybe you'll get one?

In other news, the reception for my show at Cafe Smooth was a great success on Friday night! Again, I want to extend a special thanks to Susan Jaffie for making it possible!! Also, many, many, thanks to EVERYONE who came out to the event!! I was so happy to see such a big turnout. The art will be hanging through June 1st.

What's in the works!

I'm currently working on some illustrations geared toward the teenage market, the above being one of my favorites that's in progress (it's based on an article on apricot-colored cosmetics and their popularity this season). It still has a way to go, but I'm happy with what I've accomplished with this set so far (there will be a total of eight).

Enjoy the (hopefully) sunny weather this weekend!!

Greeting Cards: Early Stages

Here is a little sneak peek at two of the greeting cards that I have in the works, as they exist as of now...there will be at least ten, and I'm very excited to unveil them! They'll be available in the shop by June.

Despite the whirlwind of activity these past couple of weeks, I'm feeling very energized and I am so happy to see consistent Spring weather here in Savannah!

Excitement!

Newest Piece

Here is my newest illustration, created especially for my new promo mailers! I'm especially pleased with the way the back of the card turned out. Maybe you'll be getting one in the mail?

Prints of this will be in the shop very soon!

The Smooth Show is up!

I am very excited to announce that my little solo show is on display at Cafe Smooth on Bull Street in Savannah, GA through June 1st! We will be having a little opening reception on May 1st complete with hummus, drinks, etc. Please stop by and check out the art!

Many thanks to Susan at Smooth for letting me display at her cafe. =)

I'm adding a couple of new prints to the shop in the next couple of days, so keep an eye out!

I apologize for the slower activity, as I have a lot of commissions coming in, in addition to my regular workload at my day job and as I finish up grad school. I'll be posting as often as possible, though!

Show @ Cafe Smooth!

I'd like to proudly announce my upcoming art show at Cafe Smooth here in Savannah, Georgia! The show will be displayed April 1st- May 31st, 2009. If you've never been to Smooth, do stop in! They're located on Bull Street between Oglethorpe and York. Here is their website...home to the greatest smoothie on the planet (my personal favorite is the "Blueberry Thrill").

I will have a total of twenty original framed illustrations on display and available to purchase. This piece, among many others, will be on display in a vintage frame.

Hope you can check it out!! I'll be posting pictures once the art is hanging.

A lovely day for a treasury...or two!

I'd like to thank fellow Etsy sellers AuroraFedora and BeezMiller for including two of my "Sampling Savannah" prints ("Praline Pecan Pie" and "Sweet Tea" to be precise!) in their treasuries today! You can view the Etsy treasuries here and here. Tomorrow is the last day of Spring break, which I'm feeling a bit down about, but I must admit I'm looking forward to the months ahead!!

Treasury Day!

One of my sketchbooks was featured in an Etsy treasury today (bottom left)! Many thanks to its curator! You can view the treasury here.