Sweet Panda Cupcake Art Print Download! Love, Sugarluxe
BABY PANDAS
There’s no proof, but I’m quite positive that Pandas would love cupcakes.
I’m also pretty sure that EVERYONE loves pandas - what, with that classic black and white fur coat, those woefully sad eyes and their playful, incredibly cute nature - they are one of the most beloved creatures on earth.
BABY PEOPLE
Chandyn - Baby Person
I originally created the Kawaii Panda as a Christmas gift for my youngest niece, Chandyn. She is 18 months old now and like her three sisters, has already shown that she is drawn to my work.
It’s hard to convey how unbelievably happy I feel when my brother’s beautiful little girls go wild over art and design…they respond to my images more than toys, clothes…and almost as much as “wipgwoss”.
Getting top billing over Barbie and Hello Kitty is about the coolest thing ever. So, in honor of all things cute and cuddly, I decided I must make this available to everyone.
As sweet-natured as she is, I know when she’s older she will look back and be proud that I’m sharing her special Panda piece with you, too.
PROTECTING MY CUBS
But first, I have to add: with the proliferation of sites that rip and distribute pirated downloads and more fundamentally detrimental, those who profit from the unauthorized use of media, images and content – I will never be able to do this with all of my artwork. My continued intellectual property issues are compounding every day…but that’s a topic for another time.
Ultimately, despite some unscrupulous people, I am still all about sharing in creative ways.
And so, in addition to adding the panda to our Sugarluxe Key Rings, I’m going to offer this work available in high resolution as a downloadable PDF!
It’s limited to your personal use, but the GREAT NEWS is that if you have a pretty good printer and use a photo or presentation paper made for printing high quality images, then you can print, embellish and frame this panda piece for yourself or someone you love.
There are now two versions; the original I created in orange, pink and purple:
Or the red and blue without a flower (maybe for the sweet lil’ boys out there?)
Go to the Sugarluxe website to download either of the Cute Panda Prints.
If you have Photoshop skills, you are welcome to change colors to your heart’s content. However, you will not be permitted to sell this image in any way, even if you modified it. You must also credit Sugarluxe (credit adjacent to the Content: ©Sugarluxe.com/Chandra Michaels) in any reference to this image. Thank you in advance for your respect of my imagery.
PANDAMONIUM
For a LIMITED TIME ONLY this download is FREE (until February 14, 2010).
After the 14th, the download will still be available for purchase on the Sugarluxe Website for only $5.99.
Every download is embedded with a unique, non-sequential serial number assigned to the image in a non-visible watermark.
We have encrypted the URL and also record every download IP address and host to prevent abuse. If you have friends that would like to download too, please send them directly to this blog or to the Sugarluxe Shop Website. I sure appreciate it.
MAKE IT FANCY
In the Sugarluxe Shop you will find links to download a LARGE printable high resolution 8.5×11 PDF of the panda art which fits an 11×14 mat with a standard 8×10 opening.
You can also add our genuine Swarovski Crystals pack if you’d like for us to ship you a coordinated set of crystals to go with your download print.
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
Thank you to all of those who have connected with and supported my art. Valentine’s Day marks the 5th Anniversary of Sugarluxe. I can’t imagine that I would have had the successes I’ve experienced in this company without you.
Let me know by commenting below if you download, print it or have any questions.
I hope you enjoy your Sweet ART ♥
Over the Rainbow: Dreams You Dare to Dream Really Do Come True
Someday I’ll wish upon a star and wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
A dark cloud has been looming. Not only did this month mark the anniversary date of my life-altering accident, but fertility continues to elude me, and a few weeks ago, I discovered a dreadful lump.
To read more about my personal scare with Breast Cancer, you can check out this revealing Facebook post – Sugarluxe Loves Boobs.
Since that time, I’ve had surgery and I’m on the mend. I am so thankful that we were able to detect this sizable mass early enough to eliminate it before it became unruly. I feel extremely fortunate.
It’s no use screaming at a time like this! No one will hear you… Help! HELP!
But honestly, even the little stuff adds up. Like when the unique building that housed my big, fabulous studio was condemned this summer and we were given less than two weeks to completely relocate and try to remain operational. Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but unexpected and exhausting.
If you were really great and powerful, you’d keep your promises!
Or the following month, when I realized that the publisher of Rare Magazine, Taylor Perkins, was going to be in willful breach of our contract – essentially stealing money right out of my pocket and making the huge miscalculation that I would sit back and take it.
Little men behind the curtain, bad, mean witches and flying monkeys aside, I try my hardest to stay focused on following my own yellow brick road.
This is why I love the Wizard of Oz. Like the movie, life itself is an epic journey. And I, like Dorothy, am a dreamer. I believe anything is possible.
Yet, there is no doubt – to overcome your detractors, to survive, to be successful – takes heart, requires brains, and massive amounts of courage.
That’s the beauty of this tale: You don’t need to be given these traits; you just have to find them within yourself. They’re already there.
————————————————— 70th Anniversary Celebration ————————————————–
And it’s why I so thoroughly enjoyed creating this Sugarluxe interpretation over the last few months. In the midst of any turmoil, I find refuge in painting a world filled with hope and happy moments.
I’m thrilled to complete and present my piece for the Warner Bros. Anniversary celebration. 2009 marked the 70th Anniversary of this classic movie and as the year draws to a close, I’m excited to unveil my tribute to the wonderful Wizard of Oz.
In fact, over a month ago, while I was still working on the conceptualization of Dorothy and Toto in my signature style, I decided to play a game on Facebook with Sugarluxe Fans.
It was so much fun and Tiffany Bymaster was our big winner. I’ve since learned more about Tiffany who is an incredible pro-celebrity/movie makeup artist in Los Angeles. How fitting that she would win the piece dedicated to one of the most beloved movies ever made!
She has also waited patiently to receive the VERY first signed and numbered piece. And now that it’s on the way to her, I finally get to make these giclee artist’s prints available to you, too.
- Title: Dreamgirl
- Collector’s Edition: Signed, Dated, and Numbered Limited Edition of 70
- Media: Pigment and Metallic Inks with Watercolor on Archival Museum Grade Fine Art Paper
Can be ordered as ready to frame in black or white mat:
8 ply (very thick) 16 x 20, Beveled Edge, Premium Mat with Acid-Free Mounting Board
If you love the Wizard of Oz like I do, or know someone who does, this vibrant 70th Anniversary Artwork will be sure to please for years to come. Exclusive to Sugarluxe, you can find out more details at www.sugarluxe.com.
Until next time…I’m off to find some place where there isn’t any trouble. Do you suppose there is such a place?
