News « Miranda R Mueller

Activity Abounds!

{Posted in Baby Name Art, Books, Site ~ February 9th, 2011}

Things have been pretty crazy in this here studio lately. I’ve been really vamping up my soap making business: Nude Soap! It’s pretty awesome, smells great, and is getting more legit every day. I’m still working on brainstorming more ecommerce and marketing strategies, but the recipes have been honed and i’m super clean

Focusing on that business tends to distract me from this one, however. So i’ll be focusing on some new projects at the drafting table soon. I’m excited to announce pet portraits and MURALS to be added to my repertoire very soon. As always, i’ll provide original artwork at budget prices to liven up the lives of my clients and their children (or pets!).

In other exciting news: Snackit Adventures: Bedtime Snackit is just about finished! I have the proofs and they look great, so watch Amazon.com for the arrival of a super fun book about bedtime snacks and and the critters who thieve them. I’ll be posting interior illustrations here soon as well, so come on back and check it out!

Original Name Illustrations, Custom Invitations or Announcements, Murals and Pet Portraits: No Dream is Too Big!

Prints and Notecards

{Posted in Fine Art ~ January 26th, 2011}

Valentine’s Day (or Anniversary) Cards available for just $10

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and Anniversaries deserve special cards too. Order one of my sweet notecards for just $10 including shipping (or two for $15!) and show your loved one they’re truly special. And for just $25 more, you can order a personalized original! Artwork will arrive mounted on a 5×7 folded notecard with envelope, ready to deliver to your sweety.

Valentine's Day (or Anniversary) Cards available for just $10

Wedding Gifts, Holiday Cards – Now Taking Orders for MORE Than Just Nursery Art

{Posted in Fine Art ~ January 14th, 2011}

It has always been my goal to bring joy and beauty to as many homes as possible, and i’m happy to announce that I am now actively seeking commissions for customized holiday cards, gifts, and more.
Wedding showers are just as good as baby showers, and just as easy to get caught up buying the ‘same old, same old.’ Fine art is always a perfect gift, especially when it captures your recipient’s personality and acts as a memento of their wedding date. You may be hesitant to invest in a painting or more elaborate work of art, but anyone could afford to commission a personalized 8×10 for the happy couple. At just $65, you get a piece of signed, original art, completely customized (I can even match their wedding theme or colors!) for the couple, and include FREE SHIPPING plus a 10% off coupon good towards future purchases for yourself or your recipient.
Who knows, maybe they’ll be ordering a baby name piece sooner than they think

Commissioned Wedding Gift - NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS!

I am also happy to create original art cards for the upcoming holidays. Nothing says “I love you” more than a personalized Valentine’s Day card suitable for framing to swoon over for years to come. Hurry! The big romantic holiday is approaching fast!

Valentine's Day card commission, 2010

Tags: custom holiday card, fine art, holiday gift, original art, original holiday, personalized, unique wedding present, wedding gift

Happy New Year

{Posted in Baby Name Art ~ January 1st, 2011}

Thanks to all my wonderful clients and welcome to those new fans. I hope everyone has a wonderful 2011. I have updated my PayPal “button” and have some exciting changes to my prices and policies. Now ALL artwork is shipped for FREE*

Did you know that every original nursery illustration comes with a coupon for 10% off? Keep it for your next purchase, or pass it on to a friend.

11x14s have been the most popular size lately and i’m happy to show off my most recently finished piece for baby Ty.

11x14 Artwork for Baby Ty

*Shipped via standard USPS Priority Mail. All artwork is shipped unframed. Insurance is offered for a small fee. Some handling charges may apply to extra large pieces. Free shipping does not apply towards name plaques made of fabric/ mounted on canvas.

Tags: baby art, baby name, childrens book illustration, kids room, nursery art, nursery decor, personalized art

Exciting New Auction!

{Posted in Baby Name Art, Giveaway ~ December 1st, 2010}

I’m very pleased to announce that Miranda R. Mueller Illustration is donating a $50 gift certificate to an online auction benefiting Hannah’s Prayer Ministeries.

Hannah’s Prayer Ministries provides Christian-based support and encouragement to married women around the world who are struggling with the pain of fertility challenges, including primary and secondary infertility, pregnancy loss, early infant death, and adoption loss. Their outreach also extends to those who become mothers of living children through pregnancy, adoption, and/or foster care.

I am very happy to contribute some beautiful artwork for the walls of those lucky children and happy mothers. Please visit their community forums (free and easy to sign up) to be a part of this great cause!

Tags: adoption, auction, baby art, baby gift, baby name, baby name art, family, foster child, giveaway, kids room, nursery art, nursery artwork, original art, personalized art

Custom Nursery Artwork with a Mother’s Day Gift to Match

{Posted in Baby Name Art ~ November 23rd, 2010}

I recently created a beautiful 11×14 piece for little Ella’s nursery.

11x14 Commissioned artwork for Ella's nursery, 2010

Her mama wanted to give something special to Ella’s GG as well, so I made this 5×7 portrait of sorts of the two together for them to remember each other by.

5x7 Commissioned gift for Ella's GG, 2010

Another example of how Miranda R. Mueller Illustration can customize unique artwork for any situation. Get your orders in before the holiday rush!

For more examples visit the Baby Boutique.

New Work

{Posted in Books, Site ~ November 9th, 2010}

Please visit my Published Gallery to see some interior illustrations from my newest book, Gardening With Grandma by Eric Brunsvold.

Now available at Amazon.com for just $9.95. Gardening With Grandma is an endearing story about the author as a child starting a garden with his grandmother and the relationship they cultivate while cultivating the vegetable plants. My extensive gardening really helped inspire my illustrations and i brought my own relationship with my grandmother to the feel of the book.

'Gardening With Grandma' by Eric Brunsvold, 2010. Available at Amazon.com

Giveaway Week is Here!

{Posted in Baby Name Art ~ October 18th, 2010}

Please visit Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! This week for a chance to win some really wonderful prizes, including an 8×10 original from ME.

Today’s giveaway is a beautiful, handmade doll.

Check it out! And head back to H!D!S! on Wednesday for my giveaway.

New Giveaway!

{Posted in Baby Name Art ~ October 8th, 2010}

I’m very happy to announce that Marigold is hosting a Giveaway a Day week, October 18-22 on Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky!

I’ll be giving away one $50 gift certificate on Wednesday the 20th – that’s good for one 8×10 (including shipping) and can be used towards the purchase of any sized personalized name illustration.

Commissioned 11x14 for M. Haske, 2010

I pair up your kiddos’ names with matching animals, favorite things, or just make a super cool poster featuring your very own kids like i did for Marigold’s Huck and Milo. I hear tell the image has inspired them to leap from their bunks off imaginary trapezes – this may or may not be a good thing/ compliment. Illustrations are all original pieces of art, entirely customized for you and your children. The gift certificate may also be used as a gift and will be valid for up to one year.

So, head on over to Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! next week for your chance to win some great prizes.

In the studio…

{Posted in Books ~ October 6th, 2010}

Several new book projects are littering my drafting table these days. Happily, the temps outside have cooled off and my studio is no longer the sweltering hottest room of the house. I’m happy to be working on some fun projects and look forward to new orders for the Holidays.

Here’s a sneak peek:

Gardening with Grandma, Eric Brunsvold 2010

Storyboard for 'Shaina and the Snackit' by Tim Mueller, 2010