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Graduation Gift Guide

It’s just about that time of year! Show the coolest, most creative, freshest, radest, funest grad in your life how much they mean to you with a stylin’ gift of congratulations. We’ve put together a fool-proof gift guide full of ideas to get your grad excited about their next chapter of life. Throw pillows, duvets and sheet sets are the perfect gift for a high school graduate that’s preparing for their upcoming college adventure! Imagine them cozying up in the coolest, most colorful throw blanket on their dorm hall making everyone oh-so-jealous.

Or how about one our new clocks, mirrors and magnet boards? They are perfect for adding that statement of personality to proclaim to the world, “I did it!” Whatever you decide, we have over 100 artists and over 3,000 designs to choose from that will make graduates of all personalities yelp for joy!

Graduation Gift Guide 2013!

LA WHITE by CityFabric, Inc. Throw Pillow

YOU ROCK by Heather Dutton Throw Pillow

SEIZE THE DAZE by Wesley Bird Quatrefoil Clock

ESODREVO by Bianca Green Sheet Set

TEXPAN by Fimbis Duvet Cover (pillows sold separately)

Graduation Gift Guide 2013!

WILD MAGIC by Kris Tate Magnet Board

AERIAL DISPLAY by Budi Kwan Throw Pillow

BE SPECTRUM 1 by Kal Barteski Throw Pillow

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ORANGE by Bird Ave. Throw Blanket

STAR POWER by CMYKaren Baroque Mirror

SO FRESH SO CLEAN by Leah Flores Shower Curtain

Congratulations Grads!

Shop the Graduation Gift Guide Collection!

 

Here is a sneak peek of the twin bed setup we put together for our booth at the New York International Gift Fair!

New York International Gift Fair DENY Designs

Featuring…

Khristian A. Howell “Moroccan Mirage Orange” Sheet Set

Budi Kwan “Retrographic Rainbow” Twin Duvet

Arcturus “Quatrefoil” 26″ Throw Pillow

Mummysam “Orange Pomegranate” 20″ Throw Pillow

Duance Hosein “Immortal Doctor” 16″ Throw Pillow

It’s been a blast so far!

Thanks to @thedhbrigade (Duane Hosein) for the Instagram!

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The DENY Designs featured artist of the week is Valentina Ramos.  Her bright and playful artworks have been a consistent hit with DENY Designs fans – we love working with her!

About Valentina Ramos:

“After 15 years working as a graphic designer, Valentina Ramos started to create other arts and crafts. From these creations, Valentina Design was born: her world of fantasies and dreams; where her uplifting drawings and designs took shape.”

“In her Miami studio, this Venezuelan artist spent countless happy hours playing with her paints and her Rapidograph Pens. She enjoys working with different materials, but black ink is one of the mediums you will always find in her original prints, paintings and drawings. Her love for artworks with little intricate details are a signature of her own drawing style.”

To see all of Valentina Ramos‘ artwork on DENY Designs products, visit her artist page here: http://denydesigns.com/collections/valentina-ramos-all-art

The DENY Designs featured artist of the week is Jacqueline Maldonado. Jacqueline joined the DENY Designs team in early 2012, and we are so happy to have her! We were drawn immediately to Jacqueline’s vibrant (an incredibly unique) designs. As the year moves on, she is constantly surprising our team with new artworks – making her profile truly standout in the art community!

More about Jacqueline Maldonado:

Jacqueline Maldonado is a New York City native currently residing in Southern California. She spent most of her adult career in various facets of the fashion industry, all the while nurturing her artistic talent through higher education in visual art and developing a discipline in her artistic practice. In her recent move across the country, Jacqueline took a leap of faith to pursue her art as a full-time endeavor. Equipped with sharp focus, ambition, determination, resourcefulness and innate talent, in a very short time, she is beginning to see success as a professional artist. She sells her works as prints and originals and also partners with several retailers and manufacturers who print her work on various products. She is proud to be partnering now with DENY Designs!”

Jacqueline Maldonado The Red Sea Modern Clock

“Jacqueline works in a variety of media and explores many styles and modes of artistic expression; including but not limited to: watercolor, oil pastel, photography, digital imaging, graphic design, textile and surface design. Often, she combines several of these media, inventing unique and modern forms of art. She creates compositions derived from many sources and amalgamations of inspiration: imagination, emotion, nature, memory, and music. When asked to comment on her work, Jacqueline states, “I think about what can be communicated through line, form, tone, composition and the relationship of these elements to each other. I aim to create imaginative work; work that holds mystery, work that is poetic, and work that is luminous with color.”

Check out some of her fabulous designs on DENY Designs products: 

To see all of Jacqueline Maldonado’s amazing art on DENY Designs products, visit her artist page here: http://denydesigns.com/collections/jacqueline-maldonado-all-art

The DENY Designs featured artist of the week is Leah Flores. Leah is new to the DENY Designs team this past month and her unique photography/typography-esque style is one that we have fallen in love with – we are sure you will too!

About Leah Flores:

Leah Flores is a Portland-based artist who brings together her love of photography and illustration to create adventuresome designs. Born in the Pacific Northwest on Leap Year Day 1988, Leah is a first-generation American with Costa Rican and Scottish roots. In her work you will find mountains, forests, and wildflowers woven with hand-lettered evocations to go explore the natural world.

Don’t you love these?!

To see all of Leah Flores designs on DENY products, visit her page here: http://denydesigns.com/collections/leah-flores-all-art

Yep. We know it has been awhile, but it is back! It is time for our favorite day of the week (except Friday) - DUVET TUESDAY!

We want to give anyone and everyone who participates the chance to win their very own DENY Designs Duvet Cover.  Nothing beats curling up under the covers after a long day. And what better way to unwind than to surround yourself with gorgeous, fantastical artwork? Turn your basic, boring down comforter into the super stylish focal point of your bedroom – one that your friends and family will surely be jealous of.

We think that’s pretty rad, it’s a $190 value!  Plus, who doesn’t want to snuggle up in something that is free?

It’s pretty simple, to enter, just follow DENY Designs on both Facebook and Twitter and then fill out this very, very short form (you only have to enter your name, email, your fave DENY Designs artist and why you really want a duvet) to be entered to win a DENY Designs duvet cover:

http://blog.denydesigns.com/duvet-tuesday-giveaway

We will announce the winner next Tuesday, September 25th on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Good luck, and keep on designing!

              

The DENY Designs featured artist of the week is Happee Monkee. New to the DENY Designs team last month, Happee Monkee’s photography designs are already a hit among DENY fans. Her use of scrabble pieces in her work create a way to bring a bright and happy message into your home that we love!

About Happee Monkee:

“As a young child, I was a little trigger monster. I played with my dad’s old film camera and loved how it magically immortalizes time. After years of snappy happy shots, I’ve learned to compose my photographs and play with light to produce desirable results. Many of Happee Monkee’s photos are from my travels around extraordinary places in the world. I am so fortunate to have been to Japan, Paris, Sweden, Moscow, London, Venice and many other amazing countries. I’ve previously worked in a publishing house, as a stylist and travel writer.”

To see all of Happee Monkee’s designs on DENY products, visit her artist profile page here: http://denydesigns.com/collections/happee-monkee-all-art

The DENY Designs featured artist of the week is Khristian Howell.  Khristian is known for her bright and extremely unique color and pattern designs – which we are constantly falling more and more in love with!

About Khristian A Howell:

“I am a color and pattern expert and I create artwork for a range of licensed products including fabrics, stationery, wallcoverings, and more.  More importantly I am embarking on a color revolution. I believe in living a life uncommon. I am certain that exploration, listening, and hope can teach us new things about ourselves and each other.  It is this passion for travel and living a life inspired that I hope is evident in all my work. I am positive one person can teach the world one honest footstep at at time. I deeply believe in living a life that is colorful, balanced, and inspired. If you believe in the magic of truly inspired design, let’s make something beautiful – together.”

“I have been very lucky to work with a list of amazing and varied clients including Better Homes and Gardens, Robert Kaufman Fabrics, Tiny Prints, Andrews McMeel Publishing, Eddie Bauer, REI, Anthology Fabrics, Shutterfly, HGTV.com and more. I also love working with small business like Hey Baby Studio and Olive + Oliver who trust me with their budding branding concepts.  Big news! I am now available to work with private clients! Let’s collaborate and make your space a place you will adore.”

Check out some of Khristian Howell’s fab designs on DENY products:

To shop all of Khristian Howell’s designs at DENY, visit:  http://denydesigns.com/collections/khristian-a-howell-all-art

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The DENY Designs featured artist of the week is Kris Tate. New to the DENY Designs family this past month, Kris Tate brings a hip, fun and nature-ific feel to DENY Designs products - which we are absolutely LOVING right now.

Check out some of Kris Tate’s art on DENY Designs products:

To see all of Kris Tate’s work on DENY Designs products, visit his artist page here: http://denydesigns.com/collections/kris-tate-all-art

The DENY Designs featured artist of the week is Casey Rogers! 

Casey Rogers is new to the DENY Designs team and just like us, she is a true animal lover with a great sense of humor. We can’t help but to fall in love with her funny, cute and cuddly animal art (especially the design “Puglet”).

About Casey Rodgers:

My name is Casey Rogers- I am an illustrator from a little town called Stroud in the UK. I graduated from Loughborough university with a BA Hons in printed textiles.

I love to draw all things furry, feathery and fluffy, hopefully with a sense of humour and a unique style. I have had a lifelong fascination with animals of all different shapes and sizes and love to draw their beautiful little faces. I hope I bring a sense of fun and interest to the subject matter.

To see all of Casey Rodgers artwork on DENY Designs products, visit her artist page at: http://denydesigns.com/collections/casey-rogers-all-art

    

The DENY Designs featured artist of the week this week is Madart, Inc.

Madart Inc Winter Sparkle Throw Pillow

Madart, Inc. has been with the DENY Designs family from the very beginning.  We were immediately drawn to her incredible use of color and the unique way her designs have the ability to lighten up any space. Her incredible portfolio is expanding – almost on a weekly basis, providing DENY Designs with a never-ending array of amazing artworks!

About Madart, Inc.:

I am a self taught contemporary artist, living out my dream of being able to create beautiful art as a profession As long as I can remember I have been drawn to art and have always had a pencil or brush in hand.

I draw my inspiration from nature and everyday subjects around me. Living in one of the most remote places on the planet, the Bush of Alaska, as well as tropical paradise, Hawaii and Florida, has allowed me to use many different aspects in my art to inspire me. It can be trees, boats, birds, vibrant sunsets, water, palm trees, cities, martinis; anything I see around me can be used to it’s fullest extent to draw the viewer into each piece and provide them with an enriching and pleasurable experience. I strive for my art to have an element of surprise, and at the same time, effect each person on a personal level with elements that they can relate to from their own life-experiences.

The closest style I feel my art fits into is a mix of Contemporary Eclecticism and Pop. And yet, it is different and unique in it’s own way, which is refreshing, and full of light and laughter. My goal as an artist is to bring happiness and joy into people’s lives through art. If every time someone looks at my art and it makes them smile, I know I have achieved part of my dream and purpose in life.

To see all of Madart, Inc.’s designs on DENY Products, visit: http://denydesigns.com/collections/madart-inc-all-art

      

The DENY Designs featured artist of the week is Amy Sia!

Amy was recently added to the DENY Designs team and all we can say is: COLOR!  We are absolutely loving her amazingly bright, colorful,  and playful designs!

About Amy Sia: 

Amy Sia is a London based textile print designer dedicated to creating unique and vibrant artwork. Amy says, “I love bright colours, painterly prints, and dreamy photographic prints!”.

To see all of Amy Sia’s designs on DENY products, visit: http://denydesigns.com/collections/amy-sia-all-art

The DENY Designs featured artist of the week is Shannon Clark. Shannon recently joined the DENY Designs family, but her work is already a big hit. Her photography and designs add such a bright, fresh look to DENY products – we are loving it!

About Shannon Clark:

SSC Photography by Shannon Clark was born in early 2011 when I decided to dabble in to an interest that I have always admired through others pieces – photography. Already having a life long love of art and color, I decided to mix the 3 together and create the kind of art I love – happy, fun, bright and unexpected. I love color and the effect it has on one’s mood. I like taking ordinary, everyday things and sights and adding a fun, colorful twist on them with a variety of vintage to modern finishes and effects. There is beauty in everything all around, and it can be brought out in fun and unexpected ways! I truly love what I do and hope it shows in my work!

Shannon Clark Summer Bloom Throw Pillow

Shannon Clark Summer Bloom Throw Pillow

To see all of Shannon’s work on DENY Designs products, visit: http://denydesigns.com/collections/shannon-clark-all-art

The DENY Designs featured artist of the week is: Duane Hosein.  Recently added to the DENY Designs family, Duane’s incredibly detailed illustrations are ones we fell in love with the moment we saw them.

Duane Hosein The Immortal Doctor Throw Pillow

About Duane Hosein:

Duane Hosein is a New York based artist, illustrator and insomniac. The majority of his childhood was spent either hiding behind the pages of a book or drawing at the dining room table. As a result, he developed an aversion towards reality, combined with a desire to dwell in a world untainted by limitations. His work reflects a strong connection with nature and an almost unhealthy obsession to detail.

Check out some of Duane’s art on DENY Designs products:

To see all of Duane’s art on DENY Designs products, visit his artist page at: http://denydesigns.com/collections/duane-hosein-all-art

The DENY Designs featured artist of the week is Lana Greban. New to the DENY Designs family just this past month, Lana takes glamourous to a whole new level. Her show-stopping, fashionable designs are ones that we think you’ll love as much as we do – and can add just the super chic touch to your home that you needed.

Lana Greben China Doll Fleece Throw Blanket

About Lana Greben:

Born in Ukraine, Lana Greben received a law degree from Dnipropetrovsk State University before moving to Québec, Canada. There, she received a degree in fine arts from the University of Quebec in Abitibi-Temiscamingue.

“Through their creations, fashion designers create styles, imply values, aesthetics and lifestyles. Fashion, for me, is all about the power of emotion, seduction and passion. My work explores the fascinating interrelation between art and fashion, one in which there is something of a role reversal. Fashion magazines, fashion photography and graphic design, in claiming and validating the visceral emotions and desires evoked by fashion, have themselves become powerful sources of inspiration” Lana said.

Lana’s artistic philosophy can be summed up in one statement: “Art is my lifestyle and fashion is my world.”

Check out some of her fabulous designs on DENY products:

To see all of Lana Greben’s work on DENY Designs products, just visit: http://denydesigns.com/collections/lana-greben-all-art 

Heather Dutton Blue Poppy Field Custom Wall Clock

The DENY Designs Featured Artist of The Week: Heather Dutton. New to the DENY Designs family this past month, Heather’s bright, bold and super chic patterns and designs are looking amazing on DENY Products!

About Heather Dutton:

“For as long as I can remember, I knew that I was destined for a  creative future. My mom always told me that I could be whatever I wanted to be as long as I worked hard & followed my dreams (thanks, mom!). It was that encouragement that led me to art school at SCAD,  where I studied fashion design and had my eyes opened to the amazing world of textile design for the first time.”

“After years of working my way around the fashion industry in San Francisco, I still couldn’t shake my love for textiles & the world of surface design. Remembering my mom’s inspiring words, I took a leap &
Hang Tight Studio was born.”

“It’s been an amazing ride so far & I feel lucky every day I wake up… realizing I get to draw & create.
My lime green studio is filled with wee little things that make me smile… along with two kitties & my sweet Sussex spaniel Emma Jean.”

“When I’m not working, odds are, you’ll find me scouring flea markets, watching movies or going for an impromptu drive to wherever the road ends up taking me.”

To see all of Heather Dutton’s work on DENY Designs products, visit her artist page: http://denydesigns.com/collections/heather-dutton-all-art

Bird Ave Los Angeles Purple Fleece Throw Blanket

The DENY Designs Featured Artist of The Week:  BirdAve.  BirdAve is new to DENY Designs this month and specializes in city skyline art that we have already fallen deeply in love with. Anything from big cities to universities to football stadiums, BirdAve creates designs that showcase your favorite landmarks in a most unique way- not to mention they look fabulous on DENY Designs products. 

Take a look at some of amazing designs from BirdAve on DENY Designs products:
http://denydesigns.com/collections/bird-ave-all-art

Pretty fun right? What do you think?

Rachael Taylor Organic Retro Leaves Modern ClockThe DENY Designs featured artist of the week is Rachael Taylor. We are loving her bright and beautiful surface designs and patterns – don’t you?

About Rachael Taylor:

Rachael Taylor is a fun, enthusiastic creative designer & textile artist with over several years industry experience in a variety of fields. Since leaving university this young designer has achieved so much in such a small time span working for a number of prestigious clients worldwide.

Rachael likes to bring her own personality to her work & creates fun quirky designs ‘patterns to make you happy’. Her positive & energetic approach was recognised in 2009 as she was awarded the title of ‘the happiest person in Britain 2009′ from her excited & happy twitter posts. Her patterns are spontaneous as Rachael loves to draw with her right & left hand and sometimes even with her eyes closed. This way her patterns are unique & full of energy, she takes inspiration from everything around her & a lot of her motifs come from her own mood & personality.

To see all of Rachael Taylor’s designs on DENY Designs products,
visit: http://denydesigns.com/collections/rachael-taylor-all-art

The DENY Designs featured Artist of the week is: Marta Spendowska. New to the DENY Designs team this year, Marta brings glamourous, feminine and colorful designs that every stylish fashionista is sure to fall in love with.

What Marta says about her inspiration for her work:

“Every time I reach for a brush, paint, pencil, tablet I feel like this is a time to let go. Every time right before I start, there is this feeling of completeness, joy, a bit of confusion, if I can handle my emotions, and than the time stops. It literally stops. I don’t care about physics anymore. I love almond/rice/soy chais and lattes. I wouldn’t say no to some good Pino Noir.”

To see all of Marta Spendowska’s fabulous artworks on DENY Designs products, visit: http://denydesigns.com/collections/marta-spendowska-all-art

Don’t you just ♥ her work?

 

The DENY Designs featured artist of the week is the Anderson Design Group. The Anderson Design Group is new to the DENY Designs family just this past month. We are absolutely loving their colorful retro designs – sure to transform any space into a fun one.

More about Anderson Design Group:

Anderson Design Group, Inc. founder Joel Anderson graduated from Ringling School of Art & Design in 1986. He was recruited straight from college to work as a staff illustrator and designer at Carden & Cherry Advertising in Nashville, TN. While at C&C, Joel won an Emmy Award for his work on a CBS show, Hey Vern, It’s Ernest. Joel worked at C&C for 7 years, learning the art & science of advertising (and how to talk like Ernest.) In 1993, Joel and his friend David Thomas founded Anderson Thomas Design, Inc. The firm focused on CD package design at first, and quickly grew into a diverse print & web design company with a client list that included Universal Studios, DreamWorks Pictures, Golden Books, Thomas Nelson and more.

In 2007, the partners decided to pursue different interests, so Joel reorganized the design firm as Anderson Design Group, Inc., narrowing the studio’s focus to specialize in illustrative design, branding, and product development.

Check out some of their designs on DENY products:

To see all of Anderson Design Group’s work on DENY Designs products, just head over here: http://denydesigns.com/collections/anderson-design-group-all-art

So, what do you think? Pretty fun right?

The DENY Designs featured artist of the week is Randi Antonsen.  Randi’s work is so unique, bright and wild – we just can’t help but to fall in love with it. Learn more about Randi and her inspiration:

Randi says , “I have a carefree but fully engaged approach to life and art.I find inspiration in the smallest of things because I ‘see’ with these inquisitive and always looking for magic eyes.My work incorporates many approaches and mediums all in one; but then so doe’s life. I am always willing to flow with new life and change my art with it.Overall I bring to my work one consistent phrase and that is this energy of the mixing of life’s varied forces; as in nature, as in life, as in art.”

Check out a few of Randi Antonsen’s artworks on DENY Designs products:

 

To see all of Randi Antonsen’s work on DENY Designs products, visit: http://denydesigns.com/collections/randi-antonsen-all-art

  

The DENY Designs featured artist of the week is Holly Sharpe.  New to the DENY Designs team just this last month, Holly brings a bright, bold and beautiful style that we can’t help but fall in love with. We are especially loving her ‘Tribal Girl’ and ‘Dreamer’ designs on DENY Designs products – surely to transform any home space into a dreamy fantasy-land.

About Holly Sharpe:

“I am a printed textile designer, artist and illustrator from Edinburgh, Scotland. I currently live in London, but hope to travel again sometime soon and soak up some more worldwide inspiration! I absolutely love drawing and have done for as long as I can remember, it really is my passion.”

“The motivation behind my work is something I canʼt quite put in to words, I just know that it has always been inside of me and the more I do it, the more inspired/ motivated I become. Ultimately I do hope to be able to use my work to engage, provoke and inspire others. The long term goal is to somehow portray a positive message about how we live our lives and to spread an awareness about important issues. I am inspired by all things beautiful and slightly infatuated with color.”

Check out a few of Holly Sharpe’s artworks on DENY Designs products below – pretty gorgeous right?

To see all of Holly Sharpe’s designs on DENY products, visit: http://denydesigns.com/collections/holly-sharpe-all-art 

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The DENY Designs featured artist of the week is Ginette Callaway of Ginette Fine Art.  Ginette’s watercolor and oil pastel pieces are bright and beautiful, and with the wide range of subjects, you are sure to find at least one to fall in love with.

About Ginette Callaway: 

I am French born to a German Mother and a French Father and became a US citizen in 2008. I live in the United States and paint in Oil and Watercolors from my Basement Studio in Georgia. Besides my traditional paintings I also love to do fresh contemporary abstract in watercolor and ink, mostly very colorful. My inspirations life, life and life.

I paint every day because that is what I love to do. If I never leave my basement that is fine because in my head I’m somewhere else. Nature inspires me most, because nature is the biggest wonder of all. Animals, Flowers, scenes from around the world and places I have visited. I remember a fragrance of a flower or fresh squeezed limes and it triggers a painting.

Simply from sun up till sun down my head is in a creative vice.

 

To see all of the Ginette Fine Art pieces on DENY Designs products, visit: http://denydesigns.com/collections/ginette-fine-art-all-art#

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The DENY Designs featured artist of the week is Rosie Brown. Rosie Brown’s tropical watercolor designs can make any room your own private oasis. The subjects of her paintings are varied, but they all reflect Florida living: vibrant colors, gorgeous seascapes, luscious fruits, tropical birds, exotic blooms, great light and awesome shadows.

Check out some of her designs on DENY products – we think you’ll love them as much as we do:

 

 

More about Rosie Brown:

Rosie Brown has been painting in different mediums her entire life. She originally came from Cuba at the age of nine and knew the importance of having a steady job. This experience prompted her to obtain a business degree from Florida International University. Rosie’s true passion centered on painting and continued to flourish throughout her successful business career. After retiring, she decided to pursue her lifelong passion to create.

Rosie’s love of art extends out to organizations in the community. She is a signature member of the Miami Watercolor Society, the Florida Watercolor Society and a docent at the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami. Rosie recently completed two “art in public places ” pieces in Coconut Grove and South Miami.

To see all of Rosie Brown’s designs on DENY products, visit: http://denydesigns.com/collections/rosie-brown-all-art

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