Artist Spotlight... NOODLE & LOU ❤

Update...
The winner of the Lulette Heart Ring and Print of her choice from Noodle & Lou is ANDREA. ...Congratulations!

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Jenn of Noodle and Lou is a self taught illustrator and artist who creates whimsical little works of art to delight and inspire. Her original paintings on canvas, collage, archival art prints are such fun and definitely elicit a smile from anyone who sees them. She also has an newer addition to her work... "The Lulettes"…a collection of little polymer clay dolls, busts and quirky houses. You'll definitely want to check them out and add several pieces to your wunderland collections.

"I am a self taught artist following my dream of working for myself and selling my art. My art is meant to make you smile and bring some FUN into your home. "

Jenn has been successful at making her career as an artist and now lives very happily in the Chicago area with her husband, a cat named Mazzy and two adorable boys, who inspired her business name of Noodle and Lou...it comes from the nicknames she gave them when they were babies. Cuteness!

Spotlight...Noodle & Lou

❤ Tell us a bit about yourself…

Hi everyone! I'm Jenn and I live in the Chicago area with my husband and 2 sons. I'm really a Florida girl though...born and raised there and truly missing the beach right about now! I am sort of known for my love of polka dots but am equally obsessed with all things vintage. I can usually be found in a black shirt or dress paired with blue jeans, running around after my 2 boys or working late into the night in my studio. I am a self taught artist following my dream of working for myself and selling my art. My business is named after the nicknames I had for my sons at birth. mr. noodle and little lou!

❤ What inspires you? Where do your ideas come from?
Old books inspire me a lot. Sometimes I will search through a vintage book until a random, funny or sweet sentence pops out at me...and that can inspire a whole painting or sculpture…and my ideas? my mind really never stops churning! I keep a pad of paper by my bed to capture all my "middle of

the night" ideas. The trouble is time! There is NEVER enough time to do everything I want to do:) My best ideas come from me just playing around with the clay or paint. I very rarely sketch a painting before I start. I just go for it and let the paints and textures guide me.

❤ Apart from creating things, what do you do for fun?
well...I have 2 boys, ages 8 and 4, so there is always some sort of crazy fun going on in my house! On the rare occasion that I am alone (really rare), I love to shop. Especially at junk or vintage shops. I really love interior decorating... I'm always moving something around or making some area of my home new again:) I also enjoy reading and looking through my stacks and stacks of old magazines.

❤ Do you work at your art/craft full time or do you have another job?
This is my full time job (that I share with being a Mom of course) and it has been for the past 4 years. yahooo!

❤ What has been your most memorable moment selling your art?
My first sale was pretty memorable:) I dreamed of starting my business for many years and couldn't believe it was actually happening! My favorite memories are of the times my oldest son, Jake, would sit and paint with me. My kids have always been a huge part of my business:)


❤ What are your current obsessions/interests?
Polymer clay, birds, houses, Anthropologie, Etsy, anything with numbers on it, polka dots, cute shoes, beating my husband at Wii tennis...

❤ Any advice for fellow artists...
Be true to yourself...follow your own voice and your art will shine:)

❤ If you could be any character, who would it be and why?
Superheroine... Wonder Woman of course! I grew up in the 70's...she rocked. Need I say more;)

❤ Do you think you lived in a past life? If so, where & when?
hmmmm...I'm pretty sure this is it.

❤ Tell us your future plans for your business...
My plan is to just keep trying new things... keeping it fresh for my sweet customers/friends. I belong to a lovely and talented group of artists at SpookyTimeJingles.com where we create Halloween and Christmas goodies each month of the year. I'm working on a blurb book and I'd love to expand with licensing in the future! (or maybe I could just clone myself? either one)

❤ Anything else you'd like to add about yourself or your work, etc….
I'd really just like to thank my loyal followers and friends. I wish I could think of new and exciting

ways to say it...but I appreciate you all so much. Thank you, TRULY, for helping me to live my dream! xoxo


❤ Who are your favourite Etsy sellers?
Wow...there are so many etsy sellers that I adore! I'll say the first person that popped into my head...MorningLori. I LOVE her wonderful sculptures and softies. Not only is she super talented... she is a tremendously adorable person too! Take a peek at all my etsy faves though as there are so many wonderful shops and friends!!

❤ Shop: http://NoodleAndLou.Etsy.com

❤ Blog: http://NoodleAndLou.blogspot.com

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This give-a-way is now closed.
A winner will be announced on Monday.

This week's giveaway winner will receive T-W-O Noodle and Lou Treats...the Lulette Heart Ring {shown above} and any print of your choice...SWEET!

The Lulette Heart Ring...
A totally unique and funky piece of art to wear on your adventures, this adorable ring has been created with strong polymer clay...then painted in acrylic paints and attached to an (adjustable sized) aged brass ring. Approx. 1/2 - 3/4" wide and 1 - 1 1/4" long.

Your choice of any Noodle and Lou Print...
Pink any of those offered in the Noodle & Lou shop! Extremely high quality print that picks up all the yummy texture of the original. Printed on an 8.5" x 11" piece of matte finish Epson paper with smudge proof Epson inks. Signed, titled and dated.

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✿ To enter to win...
Visit the Noodle and Lou shop or blog. Then, come back here and comment on your 2 favourite items. If you'd like to tell us why you think your picks are super cute, we'd LOVE to hear. :)

✿ For extra entries into this give-a-way...
1 } Get an extra entry by following my blog. Post here that you are a follower.
2 } Get an extra entry by posting on Twitter about this feature and give-a-way w. link to feature. Post link.
3 } Get TWO extra entries by posting a comment on any other post on my blog, not including artist features. No need to post link.
3.} Get FIVE extra entries by doing a write up about this blog and this feature/give-a-way on your blog -OR- making a purchase with Noodle and Loo. Post here with link. I will confirm purchase with the artist.

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Most Important Details...If your favourite piece of item by Noodle and Lou is not part of your comment and some sort of viable contact information is not included, your entry will be disqualified. I will make sure all extra entries are entered into the give-a-way. All entries are handwritten by me, so I DO check every single entry and comment. All entries must be received by 3.00pm on Sunday, March 29th, 2009 PST. There is a clock on the right side of this blog so that you may check Los Angeles {PST} time.The winner's name is drawn randomly by hand. Give-a-way is shipped out via the artist. This contest is open to everyone, everywhere.

Best of luck to you, my Pretties!