Julie R. Neidlinger: Art and Store

Strange Old House.

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I like to draw strange houses.

I don't know what else to tell you about this painting.

Obviously, it's a strange house.

Materials: Acrylic painting on unbleached heavy cotton rag paper
Size: approx. 11" X 12"
Other: Shipped without frame or mat
Price: $40

Labels: buildings, illustrations, paintings, whimsical

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House Church.

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This mixed media painting was done for a charity event in which artists were asked to donate work for a silent auction.

I was on the waning end of my house-drawing motif, which you can see sprinkled throughout my work.

Materials: Charcoal, gesso, acrylic on masonite
Price: SOLD

Labels: buildings, mixed media, religious, sold, whimsical

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Alone.

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An exchange student asked me to paint an imaginary place that I would like to be.

The first thing that came to mind was the ballroom scene from Disney's Beauty and the Beast, which, yes, is dorky.

But I loved the high ceilings and the huge windows and the darkness outside -- the space of the place -- so I tried to come up with something like that. Except, since I am not a dancer, I put a person, alone, playing a grand piano in the middle of the huge room.

I think it would sound fabulous.

Materials: Acrylic painting on heavy rag paper
Size: approx. 15" X 22"
Other: Shipped without frame or mat
Price: $65

Labels: buildings, illustrations, paintings, whimsical

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April's Loss.

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I made this print after the death of a cousin who was, from what I understand and know and have come to learn, an amazing person.

I wanted to use symbolism to convey the details of life and family and hope, and I used the house motif that I was drawing at the time to do this.

Materials: Lithograph, hand-colored with watercolors (slight variations from hand-coloring process are to be expected); part of a series
Size: approx. 11" X 14"
Other: Shipped without frame or mat; let me chose print number from series
Price: $40

Labels: buildings, prints, watercolor, whimsical

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Almost a New Day.

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In college, the printmaking class I was in agreed to do a print trade with a university from another state. The theme was the year 2000, or "millennium."

I'm still a little bitter that we never got our prints trades back from that university, but it was a great way to get some original prints from my classmates.

I was in a phase where I was drawing houses with Gothic windows and odd angles, and I chose to use these houses to illustrate the idea that a new day was dawning i.e. the Bible says a day is as a 1000 years, so....

Materials: Lithograph; part of a series
Size: approx. 11" X 14"
Other: Shipped without frame or mat; let me chose print number from series
Price: $40

Labels: buildings, prints, whimsical

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Neglectable Pets: VetTech 2 and the Spotted Kitty.

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VetTech 2 has a lot in common with the first VetTech Neglectable Pet.

Mainly, it's pain.

This toy was made by request, and is "baby-proofed." That is, it has no beans inside, and not decorative detail that would be harmful. It's a low maintenance washable bundle of painful fun.

See back | See detail

Read more about this plush toy here.

Materials: Fleece, cotton, rick-rack
Size: About 6" high, 5" wide, and 2" thick (thickness varies)
Other:Spot wash.
Price: SOLD

Labels: kids, neglectable pets, plushies, sold, whimsical

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Journal: Reporter journal.

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This blank journal has front and back collaged covers made with copies and transfers from the doodles and jottings out of my actual notebooks from when I was a newspaper reporter.

I would frequently find myself sitting in meetings for hours on end, meetings with little happening but with interesting people to look at and caricature. I also found myself sketching bizarre stream-of-consciousness kinds of images based on some random comment or phrase from a meeting that clicked in my head and came out through the pen in my hand.

The covers are heavy-weight art paper with collaged imagery and decorative papers. Using watercolor, various papers, acrylic mediums, and ink, I transformed the basic pen and ink doodles into a colorful and complete image.

The binding is a basic plastic coil binder.

Inside, the journal is filled with a variety of papers that I have on hand in my art supplies. From lined to blank to sketch to colored to graph to tracing paper, you'll find each page to be a new experience, whether you intend to use the journal as a place to write, sketch, or glue your own ephemera inside. There are also two medium-size manila envelopes worked into the binding at the front and back, perfect for storing loose papers or notes.

The journal is 10" tall, 7.25" wide, and .25" thick. Variations in the cover, paper, etc. are part of its hand-made nature and are intentional. The cover is not smooth, but is an actual collage with varying thickness and texture.

See details: back cover | inside paper | binding detail

Price: $25

Labels: collage, for writers, gift, journals, mixed media, stationery, watercolor, whimsical

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Purse: The Unsuited Suit.

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This soft and fun purse is made out of fleece fabric with satin and grosgrain ribbon accents. There's a little bit of linen in the eyes, as well as satin ribbon and glass beading accents. Top stitching and decorative edging abound, both inside and out. Vintage cotton cloth and hand-embroidered accents round out the whole package. [view the front of the purse | view the back of the purse]

This is Unsuited Suit, a character so named for business attire that lacks a suit coat. The Unsuited Suit may not be suited for the office; clearly, it wants to be outside with the pink trees and blossoms. Despite its proclivities towards being away from the office, it still will do work for you. You could put your cell phone in its mouth pocket and perhaps your voice mail will be handled automatically. You can certainly carry a lot in this purse.

Purse strap: Rough and unfinished edges along with free-form sewing give the purse strap strength as well as a unique appearance. The handle is connected to the purse with double-sewn fleece "O rings", giving the purse a bit of bounce and keeping it free from any metal whatsoever. The closure is velcro. [view the purse strap]

Inside: The inside of the purse is lined with cotton in varying shades of gray, as well as patterned fabric and ribbon accents. [view inside the purse | view pocket lining inside of purse]

This purse is completely unique, made without a pattern, never to be exactly recreated in either fabric or stitching. It is fully hand-made. By me.

Materials: Fleece, cotton, satin and grosgrain ribbon, polyester stuffing, glass beads, linen.
Size: roughly 13" high, 11" wide, 3" deep; Shoulder strap 15" from shoulder to purse
Other: Spot wash, avoiding satin ribbon if possible.
Price: $45
Availability: SOLD

Labels: plushies, purse, whimsical

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Purse: Pug dog.

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I made this purse for a friend (for Christmas 2007) who has a pug dog, which she loves. My friend and I both love interesting purses, and I wanted to make her something that she would enjoy. This was one of those great gifting moments where, as I sewed the top stitching, or maybe hand sewed the eyes or trim, I smiled. I kept imagining how my friend might like the gift, and how much fun it was to make something for someone. (This truly is a great example of why we should all be doing this.)

This purse is truly unique; I had no pattern, and made up the design as I went along. The pug dog was made on the fly, with top stitching used as line work, as if in a drawing, to depict wrinkles and other features of the dog.

This pug dog purse is made from polar fleece, a vintage tie, cotton lining, and red piping detailing both inside and out. The back of the purse features the "LP" leather tag with an easy-to-reach pocket for a cell phone. Inside the purse, the liner has three pockets. The clasp of the purse, made from the tie, is a magnetic "button" for simple and fast closure. The handle of the purse is made from the tie as well, with double top-stitched ends reinforced inside for sturdy use.

See Inside | See Back | See Detail

Labels: animals, dogs, purse, sold, whimsical

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Stationery: Hobbies, Sports and other Pastimes.

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Each of these gift and card packs are filled with one-of-a-kind items. You'll find that people will comment on your choice of cards when you use them! What you see here is all that is left, so get a pack before they're gone!

About these items:
All papers used are high quality. Each card is drawn by hand on heavy, natural-toned cardstock, and then given a light watercolor wash. Each note card comes with an envelope.

The smaller cards are perfect as gift tags or mini-cards. They are also drawn by hand, with unique papers cut and glued to matched -- again, all by hand.

Some packs contain notepads and journal cards, which can be used for writing, drawing, or sending an extra-long letter. You may also find a bookmark or two.

The Sports Packs contain cards featuring various sports imagery, including football, basketball, cheerleading, rodeo, baseball, golf, etc.

Each item is wrapped in clear plastic for protection.

Item shown: Writing Pack

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Writing Pack ($15) | Cooking Pack ($15) | Sports Pack 1 ($15) | Sports Pack 2 ($15)

Labels: budget, cards, stationery, whimsical

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Stationery: Cards and Notepads for Weddings and Romance.

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Each of these gift and card packs are filled with one-of-a-kind items. You'll find that people will comment on your choice of cards when you use them! What you see here is all that is left, so get a pack before they're gone!

About these items:
All papers used are high quality. Each card is drawn by hand on heavy, natural-toned cardstock, and then given a light watercolor wash. Each note card comes with an envelope.

The smaller cards are perfect as gift tags or mini-cards. They are also drawn by hand, with unique papers cut and glued to matched -- again, all by hand.

Some packs contain notepads and journal cards, which can be used for writing, drawing, or sending an extra-long letter. You may also find a bookmark or two.

Each item is wrapped in clear plastic for protection.

Item shown: In Love Pack

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In Love Pack ($15) | Wedding and Romance Pack ($20) | Love Pack ($15)

Labels: budget, cards, stationery, valentine, wedding, whimsical

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Stationery: Cards and Notepads for Music Lovers.

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Each of these gift and card packs are filled with one-of-a-kind items. These packs may also include a unique card/journal, with blank pages inside that you can use to write, draw, or send as an extra long letter. What you see here is all that is left, so get a pack before they're gone!

About these items:
All papers used are high quality. Each card is drawn by hand on heavy, natural-toned cardstock, and then given a light watercolor wash. Each note card comes with an envelope.

The Violin Pack contains a booklet card which can be used for writing, drawing, or sending an extra long letter. It also contains a frameable painting.

Each items is wrapped in plastic for protection from scuffing or dirt.

Item shown: Instruments Pack

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Instruments Pack ($15) | Violin Pack ($10)

Labels: budget, cards, music, stationery, whimsical

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Stationery: Cards and Notepads for all occasions.

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Each of these gift and card packs are filled with one-of-a-kind items. You'll find that people will comment on your choice of cards when you use them! What you see here is all that is left, so get a pack before they're gone!

About these items:
All papers used are high quality. Each card is drawn by hand on heavy, natural-toned cardstock, and then given a light watercolor wash. Each note card comes with an envelope.

The smaller cards are perfect as gift tags or mini-cards. They are also drawn by hand, with unique papers cut and glued to matched -- again, all by hand.

The Housewarming Pack includes a notepad. The Christian Pack includes cards for various Christian holidays or needs. The Teacher Pack contains cards featuring apple motifs, perfect for sending a note to your child's teacher. The Occupation Pack features cards with job and career related imagery. The General Pack is filled with cards for many occasions, from sympathy to a simple "thank you."

Each item comes wrapped in a clear plastic wrapper for protection from scuffing or dirt.

Item shown: General Pack

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Housewarming Pack ($12)|Occupations Pack ($15)|~~Teacher Pack ($15)~~ (SOLD)
General Pack ($20)|Christian Pack ($15)

Labels: budget, cards, gift, mom, stationery, whimsical

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Stationery: Cards and Notepads for Nature Lovers.

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Each of these gift and card packs are filled with one-of-a-kind items. You'll find that people will comment on your choice of cards when you use them! What you see here is all that is left, so get a pack before they're gone!

About these items:
All papers used are high quality. Each card is drawn by hand on heavy, natural-toned cardstock, and then given a light watercolor wash. Each note card comes with an envelope.

The smaller cards are perfect as gift tags or mini-cards. They are also drawn by hand, with unique papers cut and glued to matched -- again, all by hand.

Each item is wrapped in clear plastic for protection.

The Outdoorsman Pack features images of deer, fishing, and cards that would be perfect for Father's Day. The Bee Pack features bee and honey motifs, including a four-notecard set with raised honey-like embellishment.

Item shown: Floral Pack

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Floral Pack ($18) | Outdoorsman Pack ($15) | Bee Pack ($15)

Labels: animals, budget, cards, fish, floral, mom, nature, stationery, whimsical

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Stationery: Cards and Notepads for Animal Lovers

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Each of these gift and card packs are filled with one-of-a-kind items. You'll find that people will comment on your choice of cards when you use them! What you see here is all that is left, so get a pack before they're gone!

About these items:
All papers used are high quality. Each card is drawn by hand on heavy, natural-toned cardstock, and then given a light watercolor wash. Each note card comes with an envelope.

The smaller cards found in the Large Pack are perfect as gift tags or mini-cards. They are also drawn by hand, with unique papers cut and glued to matched -- again, all by hand.

The Dog Pack also includes a checkbook cover with an image encased in a heavy, supple plastic cover. The Cow and Cat Packs include bookmarks, and the Giraffe Pack includes a bright yellow notepad. The Farm Pack includes a number of farm animals, such as pigs, chickens and other farm images (tractors, barns, etc.).

Each item comes wrapped in a clear plastic wrapper for protection from scuffing or dirt.

Item shown: Dog Pack

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Dog Pack ($18)|Cat Pack ($22)|Cow Pack ($15)
Farm Pack ($20)|Giraffe Pack ($10)|Bear Pack ($15)

Labels: animals, budget, cards, cats, dogs, stationery, whimsical

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Stationery: Cards and Notepads for Bird Lovers.

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Each of these gift and card packs are filled with one-of-a-kind items. These packs also include a unique card/journal, with blank pages inside that you can use to write, draw, or send as an extra long letter. What you see here is all that is left, so get a pack before they're gone!

About these items:
All papers used are high quality. Each card is drawn by hand on heavy, natural-toned cardstock, and then given a light watercolor wash. Each note card comes with an envelope.

The smaller cards are perfect as gift tags or mini-cards. They are also drawn by hand, with unique papers cut and glued to matched -- again, all by hand.

Each comes wrapped in a clear plastic wrapper to protect the item.

Item shown: Small Bird Pack

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Large Pack ($18) | Small Pack ($15)

Labels: animals, budget, cards, for writers, journals, stationery, whimsical

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Stationery: Christmas Gift and Card Packs.

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Large Pack ($18) | Small Pack ($15) | Snowman Pack ($15) | ~~Religious Pack ($12)~~ SOLD

Labels: budget, cards, christmas, santa, snowmen, stationery, whimsical, winter

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Porcelain piggy bank.

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This porcelain piggy bank was inked free-hand with no pattern, then hand-painted with oil paints.

A plastic stopper on the underside allows you to remove your money without destroying a perfectly good pig.

Design work is original and unique, hand signed on the bottom.

This pig is small, about 4" X 3" X 3", and the only one of its kind! (He, uh, also comes with a few quarters inside. Quarters do not come out the bottom hole.)

See details: detail 1, detail 2, detail3.

Price: $95

Labels: animals, floral, gift, mom, whimsical