sneak peek for Kali Meadows + Campy Crush art shows opening this weekend

We're gearing up for this Saturday's 2nd art event of 2013!

This show has great elements of design, fashion, quirkiness, darkness + whimsy!

See below photos for a sneak peek of the gallery shows

CLICK HERE FOR THE OPENING EVENT DETAILS

March 9th (6-10pm)

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Leanna Lin's Wonderland

* ABOUT KALI *

Kali Meadows is an illustrator born and raised in Northern Michigan, 

now residing in sunny Los Angeles. She loves to draw and create daily 

with her loving corgi Zoey by her side. Much of her inspiration comes 

from a mix of mid-century to the modern day vector scene. 

She can be seen around town flea market shopping, hiking the hills of LA, 

and catching up on some improv comedy.

* SHOW INSPIRATION *

Centered around one of my favorite pieces "Bow Wow": featuring a dog in a headdress, 

I wanted to create a collection of pieces based on animals and the native culture. 

I had a lot of fun incorporating these elements and working in some cool typography

and patterns. The overall goal was to make each piece uplifting in hopes to 

spread a little joy into other's lives.

For more information, check out her fun website!

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Esther Kim (top right) + Super Secret Pow Wow (bottom left)

Fawn Fruits (top) + Ambird (bottom)

* ABOUT CAMPY CRUSH *

Campy Crush is a Los Angeles based blog for people who love campy artsy things. 
New articles are posted daily that showcase "crush worthy" 
people and places in Southern California and occasionally elsewhere.
 Campy Crush was founded by Amy Osborne in 2012 as a way to 
share her favorite things and connect with like minded people. 
Her and her contributors are obsessed with pop culture, art, crafts, fashion, film, 
and discovering new places. The commentary is always humorous 
and subject matter is light and fun.

* SHOW INSPIRATION *

The title and theme of the art exhibition "Banana Split Ladies" 
is based on lyrics from the Siouxie and The Banshees song "Christine". 
"Christine" is about a woman who suffers from dissociative identity disorder. 
The lyrics in the song create a story of multiple women with different styles 
and of course personalities: there is the Strawberry Girl, 
the Turtle Women and the Banana Split Lady. 

For more information, check out her fun website!

Wishcandy (left) + Elisa Sassi (right)

Rudy Fig (top) + Melissa Contreras (bottom)

Campy Crush + Kali Meadows coming soon to Wonderland

Join us for 2 art openings at Leanna Lin's Wonderland!

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OPENING EVENT: Saturday, March 9th (6-10pm)

groovy tunes by DJ Wahine

sweet treats by Auntie Apple

iced coffee from Swork

Mandoline Grill parked in front (6-9pm)

goodie bags to the first 10 people to purchase $50 or more from either art show

To get event + art updates and RSVP, check HERE

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MAIN GALLERY WALL

Campy Crush presents Banana Split Ladies

"A group exhibition celebration women with attitude!"

ARTISTS

Ambird / Elisa Sassi / Esther Kim / Fawn Fruits

Melissa Contreras / Rudy Fig / Super Secret Pow Wow / Wishcandy

+

SOLO ART CORNER WALL

Kali Meadows presents Bite Your Thumb

"Insultingly cute prints and design!"

Both art shows will have original art, prints + product!

SHOW RUN: March 9 - April 28, 2013

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PS - Campy Crush asked me what my favorite things are in LA, so here they are!

Valentine's Celebration at True Pablove

I love the art created for True Pablove by Seonna Hong!

We all had fun beading bracelets with kids of all ages! 
becausemaybe + A's Fashion Files were there to help me :)

Tons of amazing crafters, along with silent auction + music and food!

Beading at True Pablove

Bored Inc. & I hosted an art benefit last Sept benefiting The Pablove Foundation.

They are wonderful people and I've enjoyed working with their team *-* 

I'm thrilled to be a part of their annual True Pablove valentine's family celebration!

If you know me well, you know that I love Valentine's ... not because of the mushy love stuff, 

but because of the pink hearts! It's also my birthday on the 13th, so the whole week is a celebration.

Stop by and celebrate my birthday with me, also helping raise money for pediatric cancer!

Join Leanna Lin's Wonderland and several other cool businesses for a fun-filled day full of

arts & crafts, music, food, photo booth, silent auction + more!

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Saturday, February 9th (11am-3pm)

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Lot 613, downtown arts district

613 Imperial Street

Los Angeles, CA 90021

(plenty of street parking OR paid lot at 635 Mateo St. / $10 cash)

$60 pre-sale tickets

$70 tickets at the door

Valentine's Gift Guide

We have a lot of cute Valentine gift ideas at Leanna Lin's Wonderland
for your kids, friends, honey + more (average price range for above $4-30)

Stay away from the generic roses & teddy bear and get something cooler,
while supporting handmade :)
We have amazing succulents in ceramic pots ($30), terrariums ($24-36) + plush ($26-30)

Also, this collection of accessories by Crowded Teeth for Loungefly is so great!
($20-70) + 100% vegan too :)

Mustaches, Mustaches, Mustaches

We've been carrying shrinky dink mustache jewelry by
Unicorn crafts for a while now and we just got in more cool
mustache accessories in ... so have a giggle!

Heavy canvas tote / $18 each

Fun sunglasses with built in mustache / $10
+
Add a mustache to any photo / $20

Japan LA + Hello Kitty collection ... oh my!

I'm a big fan of Japan LA on Melrose in Los Angeles and am excited to carry their 

Japan LA + Hello Kitty neck ties & bow ties at Leanna Lin's Wonderland!

bow ties / $30 each
great for everyone, even Nixy!

How cute is Nixy in his bow tie!

Japan LA + Hello Kitty neck ties / $35 each
check out my hubby in his pin dot tie!

We sported our Japan LA + Hello Kitty attire for
my shop's art opening event Bedtime Stories in Jan.