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Let’s just soak up some happy colors, cool abstract art and amazing illustrations for a minute. I’m loving the illustrated apples, that lovely lady in her amazing sweater and those funky swirls are spot on. Click around and get inspired!
cocktail illustration from jean jullien | swirls by kirra jamison | guest check by bill brown | girl and crown by ji hyun
striped socks illustration by penelope dullaghan | illustrated apples from bernadette pascua | abstract art from lisa madigan | girl in colorful sweater by jazmin berakha
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Winter has settled in. It’s 16 degrees in Chicago today and this board has me dreaming of a beach vacation. I ‘d love to have the tie-dye tote, and seriously, how fun are those polka dotted sneakers? Also, don’t forget that beach print is on sale right now for $15. You can find it here.
Find these items – 1 Linda Farrow sunglasses 2 Shopbop blanket 3 Louise & Co denim shorts 4 Zara tie-dye shopper 5 Topshop nail polish 6 Rebecca Minkoff sunglasses pouch 7 J Crew hat 8 Madewell sneakers 9 Anthropologie journal 10 Forever 21 duffel bag 11 popsicle 12 River Island bikini bottoms 13 ModCloth earrings 14 Huffy bike 15 ModCloth straw hat 16 sandals 17 ASOS sunglasses
new start new art sale | kz by kate zitzer
Now is a great time to buy new art for the new year so I’m having a sale! I updated my Etsy shop and marked down a lot of pieces. Head on over and take a look. The sale will end next Friday, January 17th. If you are local to Chicago and do not want to pay for shipping, just email me and we’ll work it out. Remember all of my original paintings are signed on the back and ready to hang.
Relax, a 12×16 original painting on gallery wrapped canvas made with acrylic paint, is on sale. Two colors are available – purple and teal. Regularly $45, this piece is now $35. Get it here. Wisconsin, Indiana and Ohio, three paintings in the Midwest is Best state silhouette series, are also on sale. They are 9×12 original paintings on gallery wrapped canvases made with acrylic paint. Regularly $40, these pieces are now $30. Beachside prints are also on sale. Three sizes are available – 8×10, 9×12 and 11×14. The listing is for an 8×10 print so please message me before purchasing if you would like a different size. Regularly $18, the 8×10 prints are now $15. See what else is available in my shop here. 
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a new year
I hope you had a good time ringing in the new year – we sure did. Twenty thirteen was a great year – full of love and challenges, big dreams and new ventures, travels and inspiration. Every year brings new experiences and opportunities and seeing them unfold one by one is a beautiful thing. Every challenge you overcome, every time you say yes instead of no, every time you wander outside of your comfort zone – they’re all worth recognizing and celebrating. In the new year I’m looking forward to buying a house and putting some more of our roots down. I’m looking forward to having a new studio space, and I’m curious how it will change my work and what I will make. I’m going to get organized and be kinder to myself and others in 2014. I’m going to get a few more stamps in my passport and seeing the sun rise and set won’t be limited to train rides to and from work.
In a few short weeks I turn 29. I can’t believe I only have one more year left to enjoy my twenties and then on to my thirties. Last year at this time I made a few simple goals – the most important one being to pursue my creative endeavors with more passion and more determination than ever before. In 2013 I participated in three summer art fairs and completed over 100 paintings. I sold my largest most expensive piece of art to date. It was the kind of year that left me wondering what else I am capable of doing. So in 2014 I’m challenging myself to think bigger and push myself even further. I am challenging myself to step outside my creative boundaries, to chase my wild creative spirit and to discover new things. I worked so hard this past year and it won’t stop in 2014. Such a wonderful feeling to know that the possibilities really are endless.
happy holidays
I wanted to end this year with a general round up of how it went and what I look forward to in the New Year. This year has been a bit of a whirlwind. It challenged me in so many unexpected ways. At times I felt behind, stretched beyond my limits. There were high moments and very low moments for me creatively. I was tested emotionally. This year taught me the importance of knowing my boundaries and how to persevere and I grew stronger for it. I needed this year. I needed to be forced out and faced with the tough situations. I gained perspective and learned to embrace the unknown. This year has brought us new struggles, new adventures and a new home. Through our travels I was reminded how magical and beautiful the world really is. I learned that my friends who I thought were special truly are. I learned that family is very important and that no matter what they will be there for you. I learned that I am very fortunate that I can wake up each day and pursue my passions and create beautiful things and that I am so grateful for all the support you have shown me this year – every comment on this blog, every like on Facebook and Instagram, each time you recommend my art to friends and family and each person who stops by to say hi at art fairs. My days are busy and long and sometimes I struggle, but I enjoy this pace and this life and wouldn’t want to change a thing. So tonight I am going to squeeze Marc a little tighter and be grateful for this life because, trials and all, this life is gold. I wish the happiest of holiday greetings and a very Happy New Year to all of you and your lovely family and friends. May this next year be wonderful and prosperous to you. Cheers 2013, see you in 2014!
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