I am weird and the sacred flower

Seasons Greetings!

Hope you are having a fantastic start to the holiday season. In case you are looking for a unique gift for that special person in your life, think about giving the gift of art!

Perfect for young and old to enjoy, my newest children's book, I Am Weird is a wonderful gift for those who love to read and appreciate supporting independent local artists. 


"A fun for all ages book celebrating the strange and unusual creatures that don't get the recognition they deserve. Take for instance the Axolotl or the Echidna. Although they seem some what weird at first glance, they are just as important and special as any other creature. Simple rhyming verses are easy to read and share little interesting facts about these animals"



Here is a link to my Createspace store where you can purchase a copy for only $10.95, So go ahead and grab another for yourself! 

I Am Weird

Also you  can enjoy the meditative relaxation of coloring by picking up a copy of my collaborated coloring book, The Sacred Flower, also available on Createspace, Barnes and Noble Online  and Amazon.

The Sacred Flower

Big 500 and new coloring book

Hello everyone!


The holiday season is upon us and there's no better gift than the gift of art by local artists! 

I will be one of 500+ artists and over 5,000 works of art on display for the BIG500 at the Ford Gallery, December 10th- 23rd. All artwork is 8" X 8"/$40 each and benefits the Oregon Food Bank. 

*Artist reception will be December 10th at 2pm. If you are in the neighborhood stop by to say hi, it's gonna be a fun event! 

Special thanks to curator extraordinaire, Chris Haberman, for putting this event together for it's 9th year in a row! I'm so excited to be a part of this. 

In addition, I have many illustrations for sale at Jam On Hawthorne and the Beer Store in Milwaukie. Most of them under $30 and would make excellent gifts for the holidays! 


I'm pleased to announce my newest publication, a children's coloring book called The Sacred Flower. This is a collaboration project with the very talented author, Tracy Blom. 

Description:

"A unique and fun coloring storybook depicting the flower of life. Find this unique and evolving pattern throughout the story, and color along to create your own special pattern. This ancient powerful design evokes a creative transformation, able to be experienced at any age!"


You can purchase a copy of your very own at  Amazon.com.

Meanwhile. I've become inspired to write my own children's book called Bright Spots, which is a dedication to a family member who lost her battle to cancer. She is most known for her gentle heart and ability to always find the "bright spots" in life. I can't wait to complete this one and share with my family and friends who knew Doreen. 


That's pretty much all for now! Thanks again for supporting local art! Hope you all have a safe and happy holidays!


Much love,

LeeAnne Gibney

August 2016 Update

Hello Everyone! 

Where did summer go?!

 I know I've been busy as usual managing three kids and working on a load of commission work, including a 15 page children's book! Whew!

Below is a sneak peak of  Sasha Sue, American Eagle. 

Time for a break? No way!

It's about time my art is finally circulating the community again. 

You can find my art is on display at the Limelight Lounge in Sellwood! Stop by to check it out, have some great food and a long island! Curated by the one and only Chris Haberman Presents. Show will run through the end of September. 

(Limelight Lounge: 6708 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202--11am-1:3-am)

More news is coming soon I just gotta keep my head on straight until I wrap up my current projects! 


Hugs,

Lee Anne Gibney

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Kickstarter for my children's book, I Am Weird

Hi Everyone! 

I've been very busy lately with lots of new exiting adventures!

Since the birth of our 3rd child back in January, I'm finally back in the art scene with an even greater passion. 

For one, I'm super excited about launching a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for my children's book project, I Am Weird. 

The colorfully illustrated 32 page story showcases a variety of strange and unusual animals and sea creatures, focusing on bringing attention to their distinct looks and unique abilities while proving weird can really be a good thing. 

When my goal of $2500 is reached, I plan on self publishing the story and making hard copies and ebooks available to the public. 

This has been a lifelong dream of mine and I can't wait to see it come to fruition. So far, I have over 10 backers on this project and I'm so eternally grateful for their pledges and support. To make a pledge click on the link below. Each pledge over $25 gets a free copy of the book!

Kickstarter

I'm also looking for shows and speaking with different individuals and venues about displaying my art. 

I've worked hard to get my gallery on Instagram over 12,000 followers, one by one and I appreciate each and everyone of them! I can't thank my friends, family and followers enough who help my this possible for me. 

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Also, HUGE thanks to my husband who allows and encourages me to continue to follow my love of art and go as far as I can with it. And my children who inspire me to do what I do. 

Thanks for checking out my new blog which I plan on keeping people updated as to what's happening with myself and my art!

Much love and blessings,

LeeAnne Gibney

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