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The lovely Jenny of Be Happy Now just made these lovely little handmade books that includes 35 of her best illustrations. Each one is lovingly handmade and carries the title Flying to the Dream.
For Pikaland’s readers, she’s offering FREE SHIPPING on this book. Just mention the word “PIKALAND” in the comments section during your Etsy checkout! And if the thought of that alone isn’t enough, she’ll also be drawing something special on each envelope as a surprise.
If you want to see more of the book, flip through her book here!


I’m so happy to let you all know that I’m going to be in Artstream Studios Incredible Print Show opening on 2nd May 2009! There will be 50 artists in the line-up from around the world and they’ll be printing in all forms, ranging from lithography, silkscreens, and digitial prints, to linocuts, woodcuts, letterpress and many more. The works will also be available online for purchase at the Artstream online shop from 1st May.
I have five original works at the gallery, one of which is the above. I’m so proud to be invited along with so many fabulous artists like Jaime Derringer, Lisa Soloman, Shannon Rankin , Ana Ventura, Heather Smith Jones and so many others.
Hi there and welcome to Pikaland! This is my personal playground where I write and research about art, creativity, and the pursuit of art entrepreneurship. Enjoy!
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