Salem Haunted Biz Bash/Baz: The Follow Up

Hello, everyone! The rain this weekend wasn't enough to dampen the festival during it's events on Saturday bringing quite a turn out, as well as Sunday that saw much better weather. Prints and coasters/trivets were the top sellers during both days of the event resulting in several pieces being sold out completely. This includes the always popular Lobster coaster/trivet that saw some of the fastest sales thus far, selling out early during the first day with Halloween designs not far behind. Paperweights were once again popular as well.

The newly debuted Halloween ornaments were also popular during the event and also sold out. So, Halloween lovers, you're in luck because I will be making more ornaments for this holiday from here on out! New designs will be coming to Etsy soon!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristenOKeefeArt?ref=hdr_shop_menu

Lightning Wolf Illustrations' Etsy shop has been updated with the stock changes and several items are now available on a made to order basis, such as some of the jack-o-lantern coasters and the pumpkin/jack-o-lantern 6X6 Burlap paintings.


Thank you to all who came and gave your support! Lightning Wolf Illustrations would not have come this far without you and thanks for reading!

Salem Haunted Biz Baz

Hello, everyone! The weekend is drawing closer and that means that the Salem Haunted Biz Bash/Baz in the witch city of Salem, MA is almost here!

The event will be taking place from October 4th (10am-8pm) through October 5th (10am-8pm) on the pedestrian mall and also by the old town hall just across from the Lobster Shanty. Lightning Wolf Illustrations will be featuring its Halloween work for this event and will be in spirit! You can also expect to find xmas cards and gifts there as well along with stickers, coasters/trivets, paperweights and much more! Orders and custom orders will also be available!

If you like more information, please see this link:

http://events.salem.org/event/haunted_biz_baz_street_fair_hosted_by_salem_chamber_of_commerce#.VC1WOChy90s

Thanks for reading and hope to see you at this spooky festival!

The Dragons have Arrived...

Hello, everyone! I'm pleased to announce that the dragons have finally made their way to the Etsy shop in their sticker form and will also be the first item to ship worldwide. For dragon lovers in the United States and Canada, your stickers will ship free!

To check out the current selection of dragons (and also unicorns) see the link below:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristenOKeefeArt?section_id=15974141&ref=shopsection_leftnav_7

Prepare to see more dragons coming in the future and thanks for reading!

Halloween Ornaments Now Available

Hello, everyone! I am pleased to announce that Christmas is no longer the only holiday to dominate ornaments here at Lightning Wolf Illustrations. Halloween ornaments are now available for sale in the form of bulbs and also flat glass.

They can be found in the Holiday Decorations section much like the Christmas ornaments. There, you will find both cute and sinister pieces to grace the dying branches of your Halloween tree:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristenOKeefeArt?section_id=15720359&ref=shopsection_leftnav_6

These ornaments are currently available in limited quantity so act quickly before another ghoul claims your favorite...

Thanks for reading!

The Witching Hour has Arrived Early...

Hello, everyone! Halloween has come early and it is introducing yet another addition to the Etsy shop: Stretched burlap wall decor and also original canvas paintings. To celebrate this new debut, they are currently the featured items of the shop and can also be found in the Holiday Decoration section. Both sinister and charming can be found to suit either the trickster or the treater.

To view these new items see the link below:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristenOKeefeArt?ref=si_shop

Canvas works will be available as limited editions, unlike the other items found in the shop. Once the limit has been reached and sold out, you will unfortunately be out of luck for a particular title. But, I am also pleased to announce that custom orders can now be taken for trivets, coasters, greeting cards, and ornaments. Please contact on Etsy if you are interested so pricing and subject matter can be discussed.

Burlap door plaques coming soon!

Thanks for reading and a Happy (Early) Halloween to you all!

Xmas in July 2014: The Follow Up

Hello, everyone! July has come to an end and with it, came new illustrations based on the holiday antics of our furry companions and ice elemental mythical creatures have brought the completion of the project's Behance gallery.

The link to the gallery can be found here:

https://www.behance.net/gallery/18047501/Lightning-Wolf-Illustrations-Christmas-in-July-2014

The Etsy shop also saw an update as a result of the festivities, with glass ornaments as well as a greeting card holder becoming the newest additions. All are created using my children's art style and bring a touch of charm to the holidays.

You can find these pieces in the link below:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristenOKeefeArt?section_id=15720359&ref=shopsection_leftnav_6


Thank you to all who supported this month series of mini projects! It will be making a return for 2015!

Thanks for reading!

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All images property of Kristen O'Keefe and are protected by copyright law. Downloading, reproducing, resale, printing, copying, and comping of these images is illegal without permission of the artist

Etsy Shop Update: Christmas in July

Hello, everyone! Christmas in July has also struck in the Etsy shop, resulting in the addition of the Holiday Decorations section of the shop. There, you can find ornaments and greeting card holders to decorate your tree and home.

Here is a link to this new section, feel free to stop by and have a look!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristenOKeefeArt?section_id=15720359&ref=shopsection_leftnav_6

Thanks for reading!

Beverly Farms Sidewalk Bazaar & Art Festival: The Follow Up

Hello everyone! Though the festival was smaller than expected, the weather was beautiful resulting in a decent turnout. Prints and paperweights were among the most popular pieces sold. Once again, the lobster paperweight remained as hot as ever and will be restocked in time for the next event. The same can be said for the seagull and (red/blue) betta variations that saw sold out status.

The lobsters popularity was also retained through it's coasters and trivets. That, and New England is lobster country!

As for prints, the most popular of the day's event was the adorable baby giraffe, followed by the little cub.

The Etsy Shop has also been updated, with the top selling prints added and existing stocks updated:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristenOKeefeArt

Thank you to all who came and gave your support!

Thanks for reading!

Beverly Farms Sidewalk Bazaar & Arts Festival

Hello, everyone!

It is time once again for another craft fair, this time at the Beverly Farms Sidewalk Bazaar and Arts Festival in Beverly Farms, MA! This will be a two day festival spanning from July 11th-12th so come on by and see the great work that will be there!

Lightning Wolf Illustrations will be at the festival for Saturday, July 12th and once again classic items such as stickers, bookmarks, greeting cards, paperweights, coasters, and trivets will be making their return due their continued popularity. The ever popular lobster paperweight has been replenished, so if you were looking for one at previous fairs but unable to get one, you're in luck! You will now also be able to find pirate themed stickers as well!

There will also be a new piece available for sale. What is it? I won't say. You'll have to stop by to find out. Only one will be available and once it's sold out, it's gone until the next event! I will once again be taking orders for prints should they be sold out (please note matting may change due to supply changes).

For more information, see here:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beverly-Farms-USA/80678992425

Thanks for reading and hope to see you there!

Christmas in July 2014

Hello, everyone! July has returned and with it, returns a tradition that began in 2011: Christmas in July!

Like the years before it, I will be working exclusively on not only holiday pieces, but also ones based on the seasons of summer and winter. The project will once again span throughout the month, coming to an end promptly on July 31st. It will also be updated regularly as new work is created.

This is also an interactive project, where I ask, you, my viewers to make suggestions on subjects for the themes of summer, winter, snow/ice, and the holidays. I look forward to reading them!

2014 Gallery:

https://www.behance.net/gallery/18047501/Lightning-Wolf-Illustrations-Christmas-in-July-2014

Thanks for reading!

Copyright Kristen O'Keefe

All rights reserved.

All images property of Kristen O'Keefe and are protected by copyright. Resale, comping, downloading, reproducing, and printing of these images is illegal without permission of the artist.

Etsy Shop Update

Hello, everyone! I am pleased to announce that the Etsy shop is now shipping to Canada! New items have also been added.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristenOKeefeArt?ref=si_shop

Lightning Wolf Illustrations is Now On Twitter

Hello, everyone! Lightning Wolf Illustrations can now be found on Twitter, where I will be posting about the Etsy shop and also upcoming craft fairs!

https://twitter.com/KOKeefeArt

Beverly Arts Fest: The Follow Up

Hello everyone! A little rain did not dampen the festival and instead, there was a great turnout in better than expected weather. Many items saw considerable sales such as stickers, bookmarks, greeting cards, and the newly debuted prints. Mousepads and paperweights saw the hottest sales, with several designs being sold out including the always popular lobster paperweight as this is New England after all!

The Etsy Shop has also been updated, with top selling prints now featured so feel free to check them out! The link to the shop can be found below:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristenOKeefeArt

Thank you to all who came and gave your support to all the amazing artists selling their work!

Thanks for reading!

Beverly Arts Fest: Saturday June 14th

Hello, everyone!

This Saturday is the Beverly Arts Fest and will once again span through Cabot St. from 10am-4pm! Come on by and the see the many great works that can be found there! Please spread the word of this great event!

I will be featuring my work at the festival for my second year, once again I'll be selling in Montserrat College of Art's booth alongside three fellow artists. Classic items such as stickers, bookmarks, paperweights, and greeting cards (circumstance/space permitting) will all be making their return having been well received in the past years.

Father's Day cards will also be available, so don't fret if you have yet to find a card best suited to the Dad in your life! (again, space and circumstance permitting)

I will also be debuting two new items at the festival: prints and framed prints. Prints will feature both my illustration and photography work. Orders will also be taken if you find a print that catches your eye, but is sold out or you would like a different paper or matting. Framed prints will be of one special illustration in a cherry and white frame, with one of each available. They too can also be ordered once they sell out. 

For more information, see this link:

http://beverlymainstreets.org/arts-fest-beverly-43.html

To get a preview of some of the prints for sale, check out my Etsy Shop:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristenOKeefeArt

Hope to see you there and thank you for reading!

Etsy Shop has been Updated

Hello, everyone! New items are now available in the Esty Shop! Come on by and check them out!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristenOKeefeArt?ref=hdr_shop_menu

Website and Etsy Shop are Now Online

Hello, everyone! I am pleased to announce that Lightning Wolf Illustrations' official website and Etsy shop are now online. This blog will no longer used to display my portfolio, which can now be found on my website and will be used instead to tell of upcoming events.

Below are their links:

Website at Weebly:

http://kristenokeefeart.weebly.com/

Etsy Shop:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristenOKeefeArt

Official online shop of Lightning Wolf Illustrations

Copyright Kristen O'Keefe

All rights reserved.

All images property of Kristen O'Keefe and are protected by copyright law. Downloading, reproducing, printing, and comping of these images is illegal without permission of the artist.

Lightning Wolf Illustrations is now on Behance

Hello everyone! Lightning Wolf Illustrations is now on Behance.net where more work can be viewed.

https://www.behance.net/KristenOKeefe

Montserrat Senior Illustration Show: Chin Up, Now Showing

Hello, everyone! After a very long and busy weekend, I am pleased to announce that the Illustration show, Chin Up is now showing in Montserrat College of Art's 301 Gallery until April 4th. The show features a variety of work from both myself and my colleagues throughout the years studying in Montserrat's Illustration program.

Reception April 2nd 5-8pm

301 Gallery

301 Cabot Street in Beverly, MA

Congratulations to all whose work was featured in the show and thank you to all who were able to visit!

Postcard designed by Jamie Marbury

Copyright Jamie Marbury 2014

"Dragonmarked" Copyright Kristen O'Keefe and Lightning Wolf Illustrations 2014

All rights reserved.

Respective Works Copyright Heather Scoggins, David Sam, Corey Cleary, Jamie Marbury, and Gloria Dilanni 2014

All rights reserved.

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Montserrat College of Art Senior Illustration Show: Chin Up

Hello, everyone! Preparations are nearing completion and the Senior Illustration Show: Chin Up will soon be up in Montserrat College of Art's 301 Gallery. Please come by and see the results of everyone's efforts through these past few semesters!

Chin Up will be showing from March 31st-April 4th 2014

Reception April 2nd 5-8pm

301 Gallery

301 Cabot Street in Beverly, MA

Postcard designed by Jamie Marbury

Copyright Jamie Marbury 2014

"Dragonmarked" Copyright Kristen O'Keefe and Lightning Wolf Illustrations 2014

All rights reserved.

Respective Works Copyright Heather Scoggins, David Sam, Corey Cleary, Jamie Marbury, and Gloria Dilanni 2014

All rights reserved.

#Copyright

Working for Frightful Acts

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Act 13

I spent much of the Fall and Winter working with Frightful Acts, a company specializing in silicone masks that can be seen at various Halloween attractions and produced these works. Each mask is imbued with a character of its own that then suited to each monster to their own narrative using both traditional and digital media.

For more masks:

http://frightfulacts.com/masks.php

Illustrations Copyright of Kristen O'Keefe, Lightning Wolf Illustrations/Frightful Acts
All rights reserved.

Masks Copyright of Frightful Acts
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Welcome to the Lightning Wolf Illustrations Blog!

Hello everyone and welcome to the Lightning Wolf Illustrations Blog! I am a freelance illustrator who specializes in the children's and fantasy genres. This blog will also be serving as a platform of upcoming events Lightning Wolf Illustrations Illustrations will be participating in.

Thanks for reading and enjoy what is to come!

Copyright Kristen O'Keefe. All rights reserved.
All images property of Kristen O'Keefe and are protected by copyright law. Downloading, reproducing, printing, and comping of these images is illegal without permission of the artist.