Bella Pilar illustrated for Italian beauty brand La Gardenia. This month La Gardenia is celebrating their spokeswoman Fleur's birthday with a new ad campaign that includes several 2-minute telepromotions that can be seen throughout Italy. Buon Compleanno girlfriend!
The tv spots can be seen here, here, here and here!
Bella Pilar illustrated for San Francisco's Union Square Ice Rink. Last year the outdoor rink, which is operated by Willy Bietak Productions and surrounds the Macy's holiday tree, attracted 55 000 skaters over the holiday period. Bella's illustrations could be seen on outdoor signage surrounding the rink, as well as on the building that houses the zamboni.
Bella Pilar has done five more illustrations for the online magazine Savoir Flair. The magazine showcases the hottest must-haves and coolest trends in fashion and beauty and is a perfect fit for Bella's savvy, sweet and sexy girls. Each illustration coincides with a section of the magazine - clothing, bags, shoes, accessories and beauty. Click here to check it out.
Bella Pilar illustrated for Galison's Love Letters diary. The diary is 192 pages, printed with non-toxic inks and comes with a hot pink lock. It is recommended for ages 4 and up and is available now.
Bella Pilar's illustrated character, Fleur, made her television debut in two animated spots airing in Italy during this holiday season. The character is the centerpiece of Italian cosmetic retailer La Gardenia's new brand effort, Fleur. The line debuted in Milan last month. The campaign also includes print ads in Italy's top magazines, such as Vanity Fair, La Repubblica delle Donne, Io Donna and Anna, among others. Click here to watch the ads.
Bella Pilar will be part of the fourth annual Power In Numbers show at Nucleus Gallery in Alhambra, CA. This year's show had 100 international and local artists create 5 x 7 inch art in the medium and theme of their choosing. Each piece is priced at $100 and a selection of artworks will be auctioned with a portion of the night’s sales benefiting the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles and their efforts in aiding California wildfire victims. The show runs until Monday, December 28th, 2009.
Opening reception: Saturday, December 12th, 2009 7-10pm
Nucleus Gallery 210 E. Main St., Alhambra CA
Bella Pilar's illustrations are the centerpiece of Italian cosmetic retailer La Gardenia's new brand effort, Fleur. Bella's illustrated character embodies the essence of Fleur - a woman who is chic, confident, and aware of herself and her femininity.
La Gardenia flew Bella to Milan for the launch of the campaign, which includes television spots and print ads in Italy's top magazines, including Vanity Fair, La Repubblica delle Donne, Io Donna and Anna, among others. The press were introduced to Fleur by an invitation to her 'home,' a suite entirely decked out a la Fleur, which looks quite a la Bella to us!
Bella Pilar joins Ali Gallagher, Danielle DeFoe and Rebecca Friedman for Wanderlust. This group show opens on Saturday, December 12th and a portion of all proceeds goes to benefit Inner-City Arts.
Inner-City Arts is widely regarded as one of the nation's most effective arts education providers and is an oasis of learning, achievement and creativity in the heart of Los Angeles' Skid Row. Click here to find out more about Inner-City Arts and what they do.
Opening reception: Saturday, December 12th, 2009 7-11pm Goodform Salon 725 N.Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles CA
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Magnet Reps is happy to announce that Bella Pilar has artwork in Illusive 3 (Gestalten Verlag). The book features over 200 illustrators scouted from around the globe and includes everything from fashion illustration to figurative painting, material application and deconstruction and collage.
Papyrus has just released four adorable figurines inspired by Bella Pilar's best-loved Papyrus cards. Each limited edition figurine is hand-numbered, covered in glitter and comes in it's own coordinating gift box. They're only available in Papyrus stores so click here to find a location.
Bella Pilar is contributing artwork to Animal Instinct at The ARTery Gallery in Costa Mesa, CA. The show will feature work from over 25 artists and will include illustration, paintings, prints (including etching & letterpress), graffiti-influenced work, sculpture, crochet, photography, plush and more. Eighty percent of all proceeds go to the Humane Society of the United States. Fittingly, all pieces will include at least one animal.
The opening reception takes place on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 and will feature a live painting demonstration by Yuki Miyazaki, prizes from Urban Decay and Humanitaire and a photobooth from Visual Adhesive.
Opening reception: Saturday, November 7th, 2009 7-11pm
The ARTery Gallery @ The LAB 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA
Bella Pilar contributed an elegant illustration for the Junior League of the City of New York's 15th Annual Fall House Tour invitation. This self-guided tour offers a glimpse into some of Manhattan's most stylish homes, it includes breakfast, a luncheon and a cocktail reception. Since 1901 the Junior League has trained volunteers to provide support to families, seniors and children. Proceeds from this event will go to local New York charities.
Bella Pilar is now selling limited-edition giclee prints through her website. They are printed with pigment inks on 8.5 x 11 inch acid free archival grade Hahnemuhle paper, signed and numbered. Each print arrives carefully packaged and unframed, and usually within 5-10 business days of payment being received. Remember to check back regularly as images will rotate as new prints become available.
Bella Pilar illustrated for newly launched online magazine Savoir Flair. This free magazine showcases the hottest must-haves and coolest trends in fashion and beauty. Articles are published daily, Monday through Friday, making it the ultimate style resource for youthful sophisticates. Readers can also subscribe for their free daily e-mail for even more insider tips. Check it out!
Bella Pilar's event at the Papyrus store in Grand Central Terminal in New York City was a huge success! Exclusive limited edition prints were available at the event and Bella was even on hand to sign everyone's favorite Bella Pilar product. The store was decorated with Bella Pilar posters and as an added bonus, those who spent $50 or more on Bella Pilar products were entered in a draw to win an original signed painting by Bella. Thanks to everyone that came out and the wonderful people at Papyrus for making the event such a great success!
Magnet Reps invites you to join 6000 of the industry's top buyers and licensees at SURTEX 2009 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. SURTEX is a dynamic market boasting over 300 exhibitors from around the world selling the most diverse art and design for manufacturers and retailers of all product categories.
Magnet Reps will debut a Surtex newcomer with a proven licensing track-record, Bella Pilar, and more than 20 new lines at SURTEX 2009. Hundreds of repeat patterns, single images, icons and borders will be available for license in holiday, bridal, everyday, florals and juvenile, among other directions.
Visit us in Hall 3A, BOOTH 263 - 265. If you'd like to book an appointment, please contact us at: art@magnetreps.com.
SURTEX runs May 17th through 19th, 9am to 6pm daily.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W. 34th St., NYC
Bella Pilar will be at the Papyrus store in Century City Mall in Los Angeles, CA this Saturday, April 18th between noon and 3pm. Exclusive limited edition prints will be available at the event and Bella will be on hand to sign your favorite Bella Pilar product. The store will be decorated with Bella Pilar posters and there will even be five Bella Girls circulating the store. As an added bonus, when you spend $50 or more on Bella Pilar products you will be entered in a draw to win an original signed painting by Bella. Not in the L.A. area? Don't worry, there is a second event planned for the Grand Central Terminal location in New York City in May. We'll keep you posted!
Saturday, April 18th, 2009 NOON to 3:00pm
Century City Mall, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Bella Pilar's illustrations can be seen in Viactiv's new 'Because Every Day' ad campaign. The ads in Parade Magazine and on Viactiv's website boast the benefits of starting every day with Viactiv supplements, as well as announce their yearlong partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer.
Bella is following the success of her rose dress and puppy love Valentine's Day cards with her first Bella Pilar branded promotion at Papyrus stores nationwide.
The store windows, interior displays and web home page launched Feb. 15th and feature a large 'Make Someone Smile' banner illustrated by Bella. The Spring promotion features exclusively Bella Pilar greeting cards and other products, all of which are new releases. All featured merchandise was created exclusively for Papyrus and can be found in Papyrus stores as well a Papyrus partnerships at Target, Barnes & Noble and Whole Foods.
Bella Pilar's cards for Papyrus are now available at Target, CVS and Whole Foods. Her newest release is this set of 12 note cards. The cards feature foil embellishments and come with 12 envelopes lined in the houndstooth pattern.
