Pilar + Papyrus

Bella Pilar and Papyrus are following up on a series of successful PR events with three new embellished greeting cards. After a well-attended signing event in Costa Mesa, Papyrus invited Bella to mingle with industry elite at a Papyrus sponsored event in Arizona and to sign cards at the Stationery Show in NYC. The signing event went so far as to receive media attention, it was covered by the local New York news in a segment on greeting cards.

The three newly released cards feature various types of 3-D embellishment on flowers, boots and a grass skirt, no silly 3-D glasses required!

Magnet Reps at Licensing International Expo

Magnet Reps will be at the Licensing International Expo at the Mandalay Convention Center (booth 4073) in Las Vegas, June 14-16th.

Following up on the success of SURTEX last month, Magnet Reps will return with the successful lines of Bella Pilar, Hennie Haworth and Eleanor Grosch with collections spanning everyday, holiday, bridal and kids from ankle-biter through tween and teen.

Magnet Reps unites their work with the art licensing needs of respected companies large and small, matching art with product and creating unique solutions for clients in industries such as apparel, social expression, publishing, gift and toys. If you’d like to make an appointment to review the collections of any of our artists, please contact us at art@magnetreps.com or call (866) 390-5656. See you there!

Pilar for JAFRA Cosmetics

Bella Pilar illustrated for JAFRA Cosmetics' Sparkle with Success promotion. The campaign promotes an incentive program where members can receive a free trip to San Francisco and features Bella's chic, fashion forward illustrations set against San Francisco's illustrious skyline.

Magnet Reps at SURTEX 2011

Magnet Reps will debut a new artist and more than 50 new lines at SURTEX 2011 in New York (Javits Convention Center, booth 341-343) May 15 - 17th.

Returning with the successful lines of Bella Pilar, Magnet Reps will launch new collections spanning everyday, holiday, bridal and kids from ankle-biter through tween and teen. New artist Eleanor Grosch adds some mid-century style to the agency, joining Hennie Haworth.

Magnet Reps unites their work with the art licensing needs of respected companies large and small, matching art with product and creating unique solutions for clients in industries such as apparel, social expression, publishing, gift and toys. Bella Pilar will attend SURTEX and be available to say hello during the show. If you’d like to make an appointment to review the collections of any of our artists, please contact us at art@magnetreps.com or call (866) 390-5656.

If we miss you at Surtex we hope to see you next month in Vegas at Licensing International Expo from June 14 – 16th (Mandalay Bay Convention Center, booth 4073). We’re making appointments for the show and look forward to seeing you there!

Pilar + Papyrus, Costa Mesa, CA

Following up on the success of past appearances in California and New York, Bella Pilar is thrilled to be in Costa Mesa, CA this coming weekend for an artist appearance and signing. If you're in the area, be sure to stop by the South Coast Plaza Papyrus store and say hello!

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 1-4pm Papyrus South Coast Plaza 3333 Bristol Ave., Costa Mesa, CA

Pilar for V.swish

Bella Pilar illustrated for V.swish, a newly launched line of very.cool, very.hip, very.unique heat resistant luggage for all your thermal products - including blow dryers, flat irons and curling irons. Her feminine, fashion-forward illustration can be seen in print ads and on the V.swish website.

Pilar in the Press

Bella Pilar has been getting a lot of press lately! Earlier this month, she was interviewed for Mexican women's magazine Fémina, in addition to being profiled in the latest issue of Taiwanese design magazine dpi.

Pilar: Too Many Blooms

Bella Pilar illustrated the cover of Scholastic's newly released title, Too Many Blooms, by Catherine Daly. The book, intended for children ages 8 and up, is the first in the Petal Pushers series which follows four sisters - Delphinium, Rose, Aster and Poppy - on a string of adventures after their grandparents leave them and their scatterbrained parents in charge of their flower shop. Keep an eye out for other soon to be released titles in the series, also featuring Bella's whimsical illustrations.

Twelve Months of Fleur

Italian beauty retailer La Gardenia is celebrating the new year with twelve months of Fleur. Their 2011 desk calendar, illustrated by Bella Pilar, features the lovely Miss Fleur in a dozen of her favorite ensembles for 2011 and is a gift-with-purchase at participating La Gardenia stores.

Pilar Featured in Vogue Mexico

Bella Pilar is thrilled to be featured in the current issues of both Vogue Mexico and Vogue Latin America. The 4-page article includes an interview with Bella and a sampling of some of her recent and best-loved work. Also in the same issue is a whopping 20-page story on Vogue's Shopping Experience event which took place back in November. The event was held on trendy Masaryk Avenue, one of Mexico’s most luxurious neighborhoods, and featured Bella's illustrations prominently in it's advertising. Thanks go out to everyone at Vogue - it's a huge honor!

Pilar SkinIt's Featured Artist

Bella Pilar is currently the Featured Artist on SkinIt.com. SkinIt is an industry leader in individual personalization for electronic devices. With thousands of designs – including top brands in sports, entertainment and art – available for a wide range of devices, SkinIt invites you to transform your ordinary device and Make it Yours™.

Pilar for Skirt Magazine

Check out Bella Pilar's January cover for Charleston's Skirt magazine!

Pilar's Papyrus Cards Go Couture

Project Runway alum, Rami Kashou, collaborated with Papyrus in creating this awesomely beautiful origami couture gown made entirely out of Papyrus greeting cards and paper goods. The event was part of Fashion's Night Out in Los Angeles, CA and if you look closely, you can spot several of Bella's cards woven in there!

Photos courtesy of Giovanna and Rami Kashou.

Pilar for Vogue Mexico's Shopping Experience

Bella Pilar illustrated for Vogue Mexico's Shopping Experience in Polanco, Mexico City. The one-day shopping event takes place on Masaryk Avenue, one of Mexico's most luxurious neighborhoods. Guests are invited to explore the area's chic boutiques, with participating retailers offering exclusive promotions and activities. It takes place on Thursday, November 11th, 2010.

Bella's fashionable femmes can be seen in advertorials in the Mexican editions of Vogue, Glamour and AD magazine, as well as on various promotional materials, including these cute t-shirts and tote bags. The proceeds from the sale of these items will be donated to charity. Click here for more information.

Pilar's Girly Girls for Studio E

Bella Pilar's debut line of fabric is now available from Studio E as part of their Winter 2010 line. The appropriately named Girly Girl collection consists of eighteen 100% cotton fabrics, including tosses, ditsy prints, washes and a great panel repeat.

Visit the Studio E website to download their free Glamour Girls quilting project, using fabrics exclusively from the Girly Girl collection. The collection is available at most fabric stores and online at River City Quilts.

Pilar's Fleur for Italian Vanity Fair

Bella Pilar’s illustrated character, Fleur, is the spokeswoman for Italian beauty retailer La Gardenia. She recently made an appearance in Italian Vanity Fair to promote one of her favorite beauty brands - Lancôme.

Pilar's Prints for Little Lanya

Bella Pilar's illustrations can be seen on adorable handmade skirts and dresses from Los Angeles-based designer, Lanya. The fabrics are part of the Girly Girl collection from Studio E.

Pilar for Mudpuppy

Bella Pilar illustrated a set of high school themed magnetic dress-up dolls for Mudpuppy. The kit includes two double-sided backgrounds and three sheets of clothes and accessories that allow you to take your doll from the classroom to the playing field to the high-school dance. The kit is intended for children ages 6 and up and is printed with non-toxic inks.

Carrie On, Fleur!

Italian beauty retailer La Gardenia is celebrating the release of Sex and the City 2 with an animated spot by Bella Pilar that follows Fleur, their illustrated spokeswoman, as she embarks on her own fashionable Dubai getaway. The spot airs in movie theaters across Italy at showings of the anticipated movie. Click here to see the ad.

Magnet Reps at SURTEX 2010

Magnet Reps will debut new artists and more than 50 new lines at SURTEX 2010 in New York City (Javits Convention Center, Booth 341-343) May 16-18.

Returning with Bella Pilar's successful line, Magnet Reps will launch two new artists and collections spanning everyday, holiday, bridal and kids from ankle-biter through tween and teen. The new artists add sizzle to the agency with Hennie Haworth’s prettily quirky art and Nate Williams' frisky, folky looks.

The agency unites their work with the art licensing needs of respected companies large and small, matching art with product and creating unique solutions for clients in industries such as apparel, social expression, publishing, gift and toys. As a special bonus, Bella Pilar will be attending SURTEX and participating in promotions each day of the show. If you'd like to make an appointment, please contact us at art@magnetreps.com.

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