Me & Disney's WonderGround Gallery

Weeeeeee!! After long months of waiting, I can at long last share that I will be a part of Disney's WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney. It's been a childhood dream of mine to somehow work with Disney and it's finally coming true. The gallery opens on June 9th and features Pixar-Disney-inspired and Mickey Mouse-inspired original, unique art by a new generation of artists, and I'm so flattered that Disney picked me to be one of the special few. I have a couple pieces up, one being especially near and dear to my childhood heart. I do hope you can come and perhaps add one of the pieces to your home!

Click here for the official press release & previews of some work (mine's not up yet).

Side note: they apparently found me at a craft fair and I had noooo idea. That just goes to show you never know what surprises will come when you're in your element & doing what you love. Luck finds you. If I went back in time and told my 10 year old self that I'd be drawing Mickey Mouse for Disney forrealz & not just in cheesy basketball poses (see below), I... yeah. No words :)

Genevieve, age 10

Aloha Vacation Sale!!

Rather than close my shop while I'm away, I figured I'd keep it open with a SALE! All orders placed April 19-25 will receive free shipping by entering coupon code ALOHA in either my Etsy or Big Cartel online stores, as well as a surprise gift. It's a surprise because I'll pick it up during my travels in Hawaii :). How's that for a spring time treat!  Please understand that all orders will be readied & mailed after my return April 25th.

Weeeeeee! I hope to come back with lots of new fabrics, beach-inspired drawings and a nice tan. You can follow my solo adventures via Instagram (@lepetitelefant) and Twitter.  Thanks everyone & enjoy!

Opening Night at Leanna Lin's

Thanks to everyone who came out!
Photos by myself & Leanna Lin. More photos here.

Show's up until May 26th at Leanna Lin's Wonderland

Genevieve Santos Art Corner: Behind the Scenes Preparation

initial sketch

OPENING EVENT: Saturday, April 14th (6-10pm) 
Free Drinks + Treats // Celebrate the end of tax season, as we pay the tax for this evening!
in conjunction with NELAart + Spring Fling (http://www.facebook.com/events/354179641290562/)
*** SHOW RUN: April 14 - May 26, 2012 *** 
Leanna Lin's Wonderland
5024 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90043

Mike & Melissa

a custom order for long distance lovers

Swan Oyster Depot

This past Tuesday was TREAT YO SELF Tuesday & I finally made my way to Swan Oyster Depot. I learned about it from Anthony Bourdain's The Layover, & many of my friends vouched for its deliciousness. Needless to say... I had to go! It was a pretty serendipitous day as it started with a last minute art delivery to a customer in the Burning Man offices (whaaat?) & then a walk to Studio Gallery (for another art show double whaaaaat?), which just so happened to be 2 blocks north of Swan. Bam. Done & done.

When I got in line, there were three parties before me. I waited about 25 mins, but every moment was great. I made friends with the sweet folks around me & talked about architecture school, LA restaurants, & how hungry we all were.

 

I want to say that in the 2 hours I was in there, the staff knew more than 60% of their patrons by name. Awesome.

Scallops in olive oil, pepper & capers.

Combination seafood salad.

Next time, I'm getting oysters and clams. I did have oysters later that night at hog & rock though. Delicious.

Genevieve Santos Art Corner at Leanna Lin's Wonderland!

I am sooooo thrilled to announce my first solo show EVER! I'm taking over the corner at Leanna Lin's Wonderland in Eagle Rock, CA and filling it up with MONSTERS. Rawr!



I've been sewing fuzzy friends, scheming a mini-mural for the walls, and painting new monster paintings including one about a monster & little boy sharing a Twin Pop (hungry!). My pop-up shop will be there for 6 weeks, but I'll be there in ze flesh April 14th for the opening reception. I'd love to see your familiar faces :)

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OPENING EVENT: Saturday, April 14th (6-10pm)

Free Drinks + Treats
Celebrate the end of tax season, as we pay the tax for this evening!

in conjunction with NELAart + Spring Fling
http://www.facebook.com/events/354179641290562/

*** SHOW RUN: April 14 - May 26, 2012 ***

Leanna Lin's Wonderland
5024 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90043