Illustration GRID Magazine

This article was title "Vegging In." The woman talks about having a roommate who would get CSA shares and the creative ways they would have to deal with an overabundance of produce like Bok Choy. I really love GRID Magazine so this project was lots of fun!

Safari the Cat

One of my commissions this year was for a fellow who just loves his cat Safari. I forgot to post pictures of it when I completed it during the summer. This project ended up taking me quite awhile because he wanted it to have a window with some light coming in, and I usually work on more graphic or simple backgrounds.

Preview

Here's a little section of one of my new pieces, for my upcoming show at Benna's, at 8th and Wharton in December!!

The Big Kahuna

This is probably the largest project I have worked on to date. The building is located at 1241 Carpenter Street, where my studio is. The owner of the building wanted a large drawing of the factory as it would have looked when it was first built in the late 1800's. Of course it is hard to find any photos that are that old, but I went and did some fun research with the Philadelphia Library Company. I found some pictures of the building that were taken around 1917. It was awesome to see it when it was still relatively new. The building was used to manufacture belts for factories, it was called "Main Belting Company." The original drawing is 22"x 36" and will be displayed in the entryway of the building.

Below is a little detail of all the windows I had to draw, phew!

 

Here's one of the reference photos I used, it was probably drawn with graphite.

Below is the actual building, which now has a mural on the front.

Dream Home I

I have an art show in December at Benna's on 8th and Wharton.
This is the first in a series of pieces that I am doing for it.

North American Trees

Here's a drawing I did that will be in the Ladylike show at Paradigm Gallery on 4th Street. The reception for the show will be Friday September 28th. The show will be featuring only female artists!

New Blog!

Don't worry guys, I am keeping this one as my main blog. I have created a new one for my house portraits, so people who are interested in buying or commissioning these pieces have a site to look at. The new blog address is:

houseportraitsbyadriennelanger.blogspot.com

2303 Lombard Street.

Here's one of my private commissions I've gotten since the show at Barber on 24th. The gentleman who bought this, got it as a gift for his wife for their 10 year wedding anniversary.

Specials Menu

Here is a specials menu I illustrated for Honey's Sit 'n Eat in Philadelphia.

Some details..

Born & Raised

The Opening Reception for my show Born & Raised was a success! There were lots of friends and others in attendance and six pieces were sold! I wanted to post pictures and prices of pieces that have not yet sold.

The show will remain up at Barber on 24th (2401 Lombard Street) for about a month, through the end of March. The pieces can be bought at any time of their normals hours of operation, Monday and Sunday 10am to 6pm Tuesday-Friday 9am-8pm and Saturday 9am to 6pm.

All pieces are original drawings on watercolor paper and are framed.

Rittenhouse

6"x 8" drawing, 8" x 10" frame

$150

Yuppies Delight

6" x 8" drawing, 8" x 10" frame

$150

Your Retired Mother Probably Lives Here

6" x 8" drawing, 8" x 10" frame

$150

Dream Home Somewhere on 13th Street

10" x 15" drawing, 16" x 20" frame

$345

My Own Private Sanctuary

10" x 15" drawing, 16" x 20" frame

$345

I'd Rather Be Down the Shore But This Will Have to Do

10" x 15" drawing, 16" x 20" frame

$345

Elfreth's Alley

10" x 15" drawing, 16" x 20" frame

$345

South Philly

10" x 15" drawing, 16" x 20" frame

$345

Plant Lover's Paradise

8" x 10" drawing, 11" x 14" frame

$225

Red Door

5" x 7" drawing and frame.

$95

Purple Door

5" x 7" drawing and frame.

$95

Also if anyone is interested in having their own home drawn, I am taking private commissions too! Please email at adrienne.langer@gmail.com.

Born & Raised * A New Solo Show *

I am proud to present some preview images for my new show called "Born & Raised."

It will be on Friday February 24th, at Barber on 24th. (2401 Lombard Street).

The new drawings are inspired by the architecture of row homes throughout different neighborhoods in Philadephia, but mostly South Philly. The Opening Reception will be from 7pm to 10pm!

Holiday Card

Happy New Years everyone! This year the card I made was done in pen and ink instead of acrylic paint. The drawing was done on a 9 by 12 sheet of bristol with Microns and other assorted pens and markers.

Kids Menu

I recently finished this menu design for kid's place mats at Honey's Sit 'N Eat where I happen to be a waitress. It was fun trying to figure out activities that would appeal to kids of all ages.