Angi Sullins & Silas Toball

Howard Robinson is never short of inspiration, as his work and hobbies are one and the same. A successful breeder of rare birds, he is frequently invited to give presentations and explore the wilds as far afield as Africa and Australia, returning home bursting with ideas to fuel his art.

Howard Robinson can be found in Best Wishes™, WIldlife Gallery™, Sea Cove Gallery™, Western Traditions®, Celebration Greetings,®Assortments and a variety of gift products.

For many years, Maggie Mae has kept her favorite memories of family and friends in a scrapbook. Today she brings us some of her favorite antique photographs combined with messages of wit and wisdom in greeting card form.

Maggie Mae can be found in Laugh Out Loud ®, Scrapbook™, Best Wishes™, Celebration Greetings®, Assortments, Magnets and Mugs.

Karen Embry

Karen Embry is best known for her sophisticated yet whimsical style. Working mainly in watercolor and acrylics, her delightful images reflect her love of color, detail and hand-lettered typography. As an award-winning artist, designer and author, she has always felt fortunate to live the creative life she imagined.

Karen Embry can be found in Best Wishes™, Southwest Images™, Sea Cove Gallery™, and a variety of gift products.

Angi Sullins and Silas Toball are the husband-and-wife team behind Duirwaigh Studios (pronounced “doorway”). They fell in love with each other and decided never to climb out. Now they combine their talents to inspire you to fall in love with your own life, inviting you to step into their wonderland of art, adventures and inspiration.

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Duirwaigh Studios can be found in Best Wishes™, Enchanted Universe ® Laugh Out Loud ®, Indian River™, Celebration Greetings ®, Collectors' Cards, Assortments, and a variety of gift products.

As a self-taught painter, Laurel Burch saw herself as a folk artist, telling stories. To Laurel, her work was always about bringing different cultures together, and about our connection with the earth and all living things. The substantial collection of images she left behind continues to delight fans and draw new ones.

Laurel Burch can be found in Laurel Burch™, Notions ®, and Family Occasions.

Growing up on the Canadian prairie and working on ranches has given Ben Crane a barn full of memories to draw on. In addition to his cartooning and occasional serious art, Ben is also an accomplished musician and songwriter in the genre of traditional Western music.

Ben Crane can be found in Western Tradition ® and Laugh out Loud ®, as well as Assortments, Magnets, Mugs, and List Pads.

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When Kelly Rae began creating art after years of practicing social work, her tender style of truth-telling quickly connected with fans. Kelly believes that anything is possible if you take one baby step of bravery after another, and that “when we let art out, we let love in.” Kelly Rae Roberts can be found in Best Wishes™, Family Occasions, Notions ® , Magnets and Assortments.

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Leslie Murray has won 19 or 20 Louie Awards (but who’s counting?) for her Murray’s Law line of paper products, and has been drawing on every available surface since the age of two. She lives in Texas where she draws her wacky characters while watching cheesy horror movies.

Leslie Moak Murray can be found in Laugh With Leslie!™, Notions ®, Family Occasions, Assortments, and List Pads.

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Raised on a cattle and horse ranch in Seniac, Saskatchewan, Crash Cooper was immersed in the cowboy way of life from an early age. When he’s not creating humorous cards, Crash can be found getting banged up all over the West as a professional rodeo clown.

Crash Cooper can be found in Western Tradition®, Laugh Out Loud ®, Sea Cove Gallery™, Mugs and Magnets.

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Jenna DellaGrottaglia loves learning new techniques and experimenting with subject matter. Her work is done primarily in Photoshop, where she says, “There are really no mistakes, just happy accidents and new discoveries.” Her eclectic, imaginative art is created with true wonder for all things magical, beautiful and meaningful.

Jena DellaGrottaglia can be found in Enchanted Universe®, Best Wishes™, Wildlife Gallery™, Indian River™, Collectors' Cards and a variety of gift products.

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Ged Backland has been creating humor characters for the last 25 years. Aunty Acid, his debut character for the USA, has over 10 million Facebook fans and reaches over 100 million people each week. Ged makes sure the pink-haired old lady says what everyone's thinking but is afraid to say.

Aunty Acid can be found in Laugh Out Loud ®, Assortments, Magnets, Coasters, List Pads, and Mugs.

Lori is a photographer from central Pennsylvania who loves country landscapes, farmhouse decor and wildlife. Her painted photographs are realistic renditions of country life which depict the tranquility of flowering fields, farmyards and barns. She credits her photography for helping her see and appreciate the beauty that surrounds her in her everyday life.

Lori Deiter can be found in Best Wishes™, Celebration Greetings®, Sea Cove Gallery™, Magnets, Note Cards and a variety of gift products.

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Michael’s passion is creating fun visuals that come naturally from his love of photography, illustration and humor. He’s been making photographic illustrations for over 25 years. After 20 years in Manhattan, Michael now lives in sunny North Carolina.

Michael Quackenbush can be found in Best Wishes™, Laugh Out Loud ®, Gallery of Horses™, Sea Cove Gallery™, Notions ® and a variety of gift products.

With a passion for flowers, nature, the ocean, and soft, soothing color palettes, Claire Brocato loves using her camera to create inspirational, uplifting images that speak to the heart. Based in Southern California, she particularly enjoys creating and capturing vignettes that combine the beauty of today with the nostalgia of yesterday.

Claire Brocato can be found in Best Wishes™, Sea Cove Gallery™, Notions ®, Assortments and Note Cards.

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Heather Gauthier’s “Imaginative Realism” has been shaped by her creative pursuits and unexpected life experiences. She creatively combines her obsession with textile design and love of wildlife into her unique and fabulously serene animal portraits. An avid traveler, Heather now makes her home in Texas, although she's adventured and lived everywhere from Chicago to South Africa.

Heather Gauthier can be found in Best Wishes™, Notions ®, Magnets, Coasters, Note Cards, Bookmarks and List Pads.

Lara Skinner

Having studied illustration in London, Lara Skinner now lives by the sea and works from her garden studio. Living and working in such a visually stunning location is a source of great inspiration for Lara’s work which features multi-layering of florals and foliage, butterflies and jewell embellishments.

Lara Skinner can be found in Best Wishes™, and Assortments.

Through her own experiences, Christina Bynum Breaux has been able to develop a gift of capturing the essence of her subjects. Her sensitivity and reflex are centered on that one single moment in time when her subject’s inner beauty and soul may be captured on film.

Christina Bynum Breaux can be found in several collections including Best Wishes™ and Western Tradition®, as well as various gift products.

Kendra Dew

Known for her joyful and whimsical images of children, photographer Kendra Dew has been capturing the innocence and energy of childhood for over 30 years. Kendra’s goal is to celebrate childhood and bring joy to people through the countless images of children who have bounced, skipped and twirled in front of her camera. Kendra and her photographer husband, Jim, currently live in Vermont.

Kendra Dew can be found in Best Wishes™, Scrapbook™, Sea Cove Gallery™, Tapestry™, Magnets, Coasters, and Assortments.

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With a rose in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, Gail Flores paints directly from nature. Her loose, vibrant watercolor flowers reflect a lifetime of work as one of the premier floral painters in the social expression industry. Constantly inspired by her garden, Gail sees each painting as a “new adventure.”

Gail Flores can be found in Best Wishes™, Celebration Greetings ® and Family Captions.

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Sue Zipkin is best known for her unique watercolor style. Her colorful, playful artwork is fresh and sophisticated with a sassy bent, reflecting her upbeat personality and positive vision. Whether expressing herself through a bright, rainbow palette or a spectrum of soft pastels, Sue creates designs that bring a smile.

Sue Zipkin can be found in Notions ®, Best Wishes™ , Enchanted Universe ®, Bookmarks, Note Cards, Note Pads and Magnets.

John Lund

For two decades John Lund has been capturing the human emotions and humor of our animal friends, crafting funny anthropomorphic images for advertising, editorial and greeting card use. In recent years, John has been joined by his partner Stephanie Roeser. The two work out of their Sausalito, CA studio.

John Lund can be found in Laugh Out Loud ®, Best Wishes™, Wildlife Gallery™, Scrapbook™, Assortments and Magnets.

Frances Loza has always been in tune with the spirit that lies within each of us, but to be able to capture it in a picture is a gift that comes to her naturally. The photographic techniques she uses certainly enhance the beauty of her images, but the emotion captured in them is a heartfelt reflection of the viewer and the photographer herself.

Frances Loza can be found in Western Tradition ®, Gallery of Horses™, Collectors’ Cards, Mugs, Magnets, and a variety of gift products.

Rachael Hale

Rachael Hale®, a global leader in animal imagery, has had tongues and tails wagging for nearly 25 years. Each image captures the cuteness, lovability and beauty of our four-legged friends. With a stunning portfolio of photography, the brand is guaranteed to delight animal lovers of all ages.

Rachael Hale can be found in Notions ® and Best Wishes™, as well as a variety of gift products.

Susan Winget

Beginning with small watercolors shipped from her North Carolina home more than twenty years ago, demand for Susan Winget’s warm and vibrant paintings has expanded further every year. Susan’s work is an expression of her priorities: family, faith, friends and fun!

Susan Winget can be found in the Celebration Greetings ®, Best Wishes™, Notions ®, and a variety of gift products.

Trained in illustration, with exposure to interior décor and industrial design, Nicole has a soft and subtle hand that renders anything she creates a sophisticated and appealing piece of art. A graduate of the esteemed Massachusetts College of Art, Nicole was recently asked to teach selected curriculums that tap into her creative and experience.

Nicole Tamarin can be found in Best Wishes™, Family Occasions, and a variety of gift products.

“I create art to soothe your soul, calm your mind and gently guide you forward with compassion and support for your dreams,” says Stephanie. Her intuitive paintings are inspired by nature and the feelings that bind her to it, creating an introspective mood that connects viewers with her art.

Stephanie Ryan can be found in Best Wishes™, Notions ®, Celebration Greetings ®, and a variety of gift products.

Ted Foulkes has been everything from a child-actor in television to a veterinary assistant, finally returning to school to pursue a career in graphic design. Through it all, he continued to draw cartoons. “I’ve always tried to look at the humor in everything I see or do,” Ted explains. “With that kind of thinking, I rarely run out of ideas to draw.”

Ted Foulkes can be found in Western Tradition ®, Gallery of Horses™, Laugh Out Loud ® and Magnets.

Abraham Hunter is a self-taught, award-winning artist, respected among wildlife conservation groups and fans alike. He began painting at age twelve, at first selling his work in local shops. By age twenty-one he was a published artist with his own gallery. “I’ve always been driven to immerse myself in the world I’m creating, says Abraham.

Abraham Hunter can be found in Wildlife Gallery™, Assortments, and a variety of gift products.

Christine's love of fine detail, coupled with a touch of whimsy, makes her art unique and recognizable. With her deep roots in fine art, all of Christine’s work is hand drawn first in either pencil or pen-and-ink, and then colored. She is inspired by nature and loves to hike and kayak all over the American southwest.

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Widely known for her photography of children, Kathleen is also a designer and artist. Her “Frou Frou” collection features flirty “deco-esque” mesdemoiselles with a modern twist. Reminiscent of 1920s fashion illustrations, Francour’s images capture the lighthearted spirit of feminine fun and frivolity!

Kathleen Francour can be found in Best Wishes™, Sea Cove Gallery™, Family Occasions and Assortments.

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Jim Lisk is a self-taught cartoonist and artist who was raised on a dairy ranch in eastern Washington state. He’s always been happiest working as a freelance artist, selling cartoons to newspapers, magazines, and eventually, at Western art shows. Jim has been a member of Cowboy Cartoonists International since 2006.

Jim Lisk can be found in Western Tradition ®, Laugh Out Loud ®, Gallery of Horses™ and Magnets.

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For years, Greg Giordano has shared his expertise with licensing publications and in seminars, and has been a featured artist for the National Wildlife Federation and the ASPCA. His subjects range from puppies and kittens to big game, as well as horses, birds, snowmen, and vignettes of everyday scenes. Greg Giordano can be found in Best Wishes™, Indian River™, Assortments as well as a variety of gift products.

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Vanessa Brantley Newton is an artist who loves all things vintage –especially books and clothes from the 40s through the 60s. She loves to add unique touches to her work, including mixed media accents, collage, and hand lettering. Her goal is to inspire happiness through her art. Vanessa’s work has appeared on greeting cards, wall art, plush, and over a dozen children’s books.

Vanessa Brantley Newton can be found in Tapestry™ and Magnets.

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Carol was inspired by the beauty of her surroundings, and painting wildlife and nature were her passions. She saw the uniqueness in every living being as a gift to be treasured. It was this need to capture their life force, to enhance and celebrate it, that gives meaning to her legendary work.

Carol Cavalaris can be found in Indian River™, Gallery of Horses™, Enchanted Universe ® , Sea Cove Gallery™, Best Wishes™, Assortments, Magnets and a variety of gift products.

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Native American painter Micqaela Jones grew up on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation in Northern Nevada. Her youth was filled with many rich cultural experiences. This deep connection and love for the land, her people and all creatures great and small are expressed visually through her vibrantly colored and contemporary paintings.

Micqaela Jones can be found in Wildlife Gallery™, Indian River™, Collectors’ Cards, Assortments, Magnets, Note Cards, Bookmarks, and Mugs.

John Fielder has worked tirelessly to promote the protection of Colorado’s ranches, open spaces, and wildlands during his 40-year career as a nature photographer. Over 40 books have been published depicting his Colorado photography. Information about John and his work can be found at johnfielder.com.

John Fielder can be found in Western Tradition ®, Assortments, Note Cards and Magnets.

Heather fell in love with drawing as a child and has been holding a pencil ever since. Her delicate and often whimsical illustration style has become instantly recognizable, and demonstrates a contemporary sensibility for people of all ages. She lives in New Jersey with her family.

Heather Stillufsen can be found in Best Wishes™, Sea Cove Gallery™, Notions ® , Magnets and Note Pads.

Lily & Val

Valerie McKeehan is a Pennsylvania-based hand letterer and illustrator. Drawn to the simplicity of chalk and the nostalgia that it inspires, she opened her chalkboard boutique, Lily and Val, in 2012. Whimsical and undeniably handcrafted, her designs are honest and authentic, at home with their imperfections and unique character.

Lily & Val can be found in Best Wishes™, Notions ®, Magnets and Mugs.

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Billy Jacobs began his career as a woodcrafter designing country-themed gifts. When he turned to acrylic and watercolor painting in the 2000s, his nostalgic depictions of rural life gained an enthusiastic and loyal following. Although Covid took his life in 2021, his legacy lives on through his family and his timeless art.

Billy Jacobs can be found in Best Wishes™, Assortments, Collectors’ Cards, Magnets and Mugs.

Whether it’s plucking the petals off a perennial and carefully crafting a floral masterpiece, or digitally weaving a multi-layered scrapbook page, Connie Haley’s bright and cheerful designs are a visual delight for the ever-growing, international core of fans of her work.

Connie Haley can be found throughout our catalog including Best Wishes™, Celebration Greetings ®, Assortments, Note Cards, Magnets and Mugs.

Heatherlee grew up watching her mother create art with every medium possible, continually being encouraged to join. Eight years ago, she finally tried watercolor and instantly fell in love. “What you create is half you and half something that is otherworldly and magical,” she observes. Heatherlee lives in Southern California with her husband and three children.

Heather Lee Chan can be found in Notions®, and Magnets.

Mia Charro

Mia Charro grew up in the countryside of northern Spain, where enchanting ruins and nature’s beauty fueled her imagination. Her whimsical illustrations exhibit her love for the magical, for wild things, and for ancient wisdom. To Mia, it’s important “that each of my illustrations be a small seed that plants the idea of positivity and empowerment.”

Mia Charro can be found in Best Wishes™, Notions ®, Graduation, and Magnets.

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