Let's Be Happy~

We can be happy when we make up our minds to be. Let's all be happy!~

What are some of your favourite quotes? Share them with me and I'll see what I can come out with in my next inspirational post. :)

*Art print available on Etsy >> https://www.etsy.com/shop/dollgift

If you're looking for unique invites for your wedding, engagement or save-the-date, I might have what you need! You may choose the designs from my existing portfolio or request to customise a new design exclusively for you. The best part is, there is no minimum quantity requirement; you can choose to print as few cards as you like.

More details can be found on my website under the Customisation tab or simply click on this link >> http://www.mydollgift.com/customised/#/custom-invitation-cards/ .

Feel free to get in touch if you have any question. Have a sweet day!

❤ Blessings, Rheea

Wedding Invites & Quote Of The Week

Lovely wedding invitation cards customised for a German couple! <3

‘We are all one-winged angels. Our task here on earth is to find another one-winged angel who will share his wing with us, to hold us. And together we can fly back to the most high.’

We can print as little as 10 cards. No minimum quantity is required. To customise yours, please get in touch. More details can be found here >> http://www.mydollgift.com/customised/#/custom-invitation-cards/

And here's the quote of the week:

That's right. When life knocks you down, you have two choices; you either get up or you roll over and look at the stars. :)

Art print available on Etsy, https://www.etsy.com/shop/dollgift

Have a wonderful week ahead~

❤ Blessings, Rheea

A Season Of Giving

Helloooooo~ It's my favourite time of the year again. I'm so excited! I hope you've started your holiday shopping?

Well, it's the season of giving and I've decided to give away my latest creation - a 8'' x 10'' custom art print (worth over $90)! You'll get to customise the name, date, hairstyle, attire, colour of the hearts and even have your pet drawn in! Of course you don't need to have a partner to customise this for. You can choose to send it as a wedding/ anniversary/ birthday gift or have me draw two girls instead, for your BFF too! 

For full details on the giveaway, please visit, www.facebook.com/DollgiftByRheea

Casual look

Casual look

Wedding/ Formal look

Wedding/ Formal look

Also, from now till the end of February 2015, when you subscribe to our mailing list, you can enjoy a 10% storewide discount at our online store, https://www.etsy.com/shop/dollgift

We'll send you the code word once you signed up. There's no limit to how many times you can use it! Sign up form here, http://www.mydollgift.com/(sidebar 'subscribe to mailing list').

Happy shopping~ 

❤ Blessings, Rheea

More exciting Perks (4 days left)!

Time is running out... We're down to the last 4 days of our campaign but still far from our target. Please continue to donate and help us spread the words! Help us help more animals! 

We've added a few interesting Perks too - You can now have a portrait of your pet or any animal of your choice drawn in my style.

You can also personalised a balloon house art print with your name(s), and add in a significant date! 

You can frame it up and give it as a wedding/ anniversary gift!

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AND even have your beloved pet drawn in!

The best part is, you can get these while helping other animals!

More images and details can be found here, www.indiegogo.com/projects/dogs-postcard/x/8916509. Hurry, you only have 4 days left!
 

Meanwhile, you can start to pick your choice for your Perk if you've already made your contribution. All the 6 illustrations are in! :)

For those of you who have not and would love to get any of these illustrations or all 6 of them, you can find out how to do so here, www.indiegogo.com/projects/dogs-postcard/x/8916509. But I have to remind you that you only have 4 days left, so hurry!

Please continue to help us spread the words too. 
Thank you!~ 

❤ Blessings, Rheea

Basic Illustration Class - Lesson 3

Hello guys! Thankfully I was able to retrieve the files I lost on Saturday! So here's what I did for my illustration class few weeks back.

Before the lesson starts, we always do a recap on our previous lesson:

Perspective

Perspective

1 point and 2 point perspective

1 point and 2 point perspective

3 point perspective

3 point perspective

Moving on, we looked up for some references and came up with our 3 point perspective desert illustration.

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Ta-dah!! Here's my incomplete version with funny looking little stick men walking across the desert. They're probably searching for the legendary giant! See the huge footprints? :p

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And here's Jimmy's version. I know, mine didn't even come close. Lol. 

If you're free this Friday, do come by to the Red Dot Museum as we'll be there again from 5pm till midnight with lots of lovely stuffs for you. As usual, all our items will be on SPECIAL price that day. And 10% of our sale proceeds will go to a local dog shelter.

More details can be found on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/DollgiftByRheea

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See you this Friday! Have a lovely week ahead.~

❤ Blessings, Rheea


My Redbubble

After neglecting my Redbubble store for a year (guilty face), I was surprised to receive a notification from out of the blue that I'd actually made a sale. My very FIRST sale on Redbubble. Ha! This motivated me to revisit my store and did a revamp. I'm glad to say, they made so much improvement since my last visit. It's way easier to upload files to their product mock ups and navigate their website now.  Did I mention that my illustrations are looking alot better on their new product mock ups than before?

Well, these are just some ideas for you. Please head over to my Redbubble store for more styles and product range, www.redbubble.com/people/dollgiftbyrheea.

Iphone Cases

Iphone Cases

Samsung Galaxy Phone Cases

Samsung Galaxy Phone Cases

Ipad Cases

Ipad Cases

Pillows

Pillows

Pillows

Pillows

Pillows

Pillows

Tote Bags

Tote Bags

Tote Bags

Tote Bags

Tote Bags

Tote Bags

If you find any of my illustrations you like but couldn't find them on Redbubble, let me know. :) Happy Shopping!

❤ Blessings, Rheea

Love the storm whale!

Yay! I finally received my very own copy of Benji Davies's book (the book I've been 'hinting' the boyfriend to get me :p). There was also a sweet personal note by the author-illustrator himself!

I simply loveeee the heartwarming story and beautiful illustrations. Well, I'm not surprise he was the winner of Oscar's First Book Prize.

Here's what one of the judges, Dame Marjorie Scardino said: “It is simple and timeless. It covers ideas of friendship to conservation to the complicated relationship between children and working parents. It’s a book that doesn’t try too hard and that made it very soothing.” 

You can also get a copy of the book on his website, http://www.benjidavies.com/blog. Or follow him on his Facebook Page here.

I'll be back with updates of my newest work soon. Stay tuned! :)

❤ Blessings, Rheea

Adorable Baby Tees

Hello. Happy mid-week! :) 

I've just listed all our baby t-shirts on Etsy. Feel free to head over to do some t-shirt shopping for your precious one. How about getting one as a gift for the next baby shower you're attending too? :) 

These baby t-shirts is a collaboration between Dollgift and Babies In Tees (BITs). And they're only produced in very limited quantity. In fact, only less than 50 pieces per design and there won't be any reproduction once the stock is cleared. 

There're two collections for your pick - the Bamboo series and Organic Cotton series. I promise you, they're SUPER comfortable, especially the Bamboo series!

Information on our Bamboo series:

*Made of 95% Bamboo, 5% Spandex fabric

*Print on the front is silk-screen printed. Back plain.

*Manufactured in Singapore

*Only off-white available

*Semi-fitted

Sizes available: 6 - 12 months, 18 - 24 months, 3 years

Just Another Lovely Day - Bamboo Fabric V-neck Baby T-shirt *UNISEX*

Just Another Lovely Day - Bamboo Fabric V-neck Baby T-shirt *UNISEX*

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Grandma's Gramophone - Bamboo Fabric Baby Tank Top *UNISEX*

Grandma's Gramophone - Bamboo Fabric Baby Tank Top *UNISEX*

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Information on our Organic Cotton series:

*Made of 100% Organic Cotton fabric

*Print on the front is silk-screen printed. Back plain.

*Manufactured in Singapore

*Only off-white available

*Semi-fitting for girl and loose-fitting for boy

Sizes available: 18 - 24 months, 3 years, 5 years

(Due to popular demand, our rompers are all sold out)

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Music Delight - Organic Cotton Baby T-shirt *GIRL*

Music Delight - Organic Cotton Baby T-shirt *GIRL*

Your Attention Please - Organic Cotton Baby T-shirt *GIRL*

Your Attention Please - Organic Cotton Baby T-shirt *GIRL*

Simple Joy - Organic Cotton Baby T-shirt *BOY*

Simple Joy - Organic Cotton Baby T-shirt *BOY*

Hurry, head over to our Etsy store to make your purchase before they're all snatched up!

Size chart and wash care instructions can be found there as well.

Feel free to drop me a message if you have any question! :)

❤ Xoxo, Rheea

Dollgift @ Maad (Market for Artists & Designers)

Yes, it's happening again this Friday, 13th Dec at Red Dot Museum!

Come support us and do your Christmas shopping there. I promise you'll find something cool and unique for your loved ones. 

Furthermore, 10% of our sale proceeds will go to a local non-profitable dog shelter. 

Help us help our dogs too!

We'll be there from 5pm all the way till midnight.

AND, admission is absolutely FREE !

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More details can be found on our Facebook page, http://on.fb.me/18ju8O9

Please help us spread the words. We'll see you there! :D

❤ Xoxo, Rheea & Nono

Thank you!

Thank you for your participation on our Christmas Lucky Draw so far! 

Those who missed our earlier post, you still have time to participate. Just scroll one post down for the details.

Few days ago, I received a message from a sweet lady from the US telling me that she loves my work. She then went on to purchase 3 art prints from my Etsy store for her daughters' bedroom. Encouragement as such always make me very happy! ^^ 

Well, these are the 3 prints she'd chosen.

1) Bliss 2) Somewhere Over The Rainbow 3) Fly Me To The Moon

1) Bliss 2) Somewhere Over The Rainbow 3) Fly Me To The Moon

And they're nicely wrapped for Christmas!

And they're nicely wrapped for Christmas!

 If you've started your Christmas shopping, you might want to visit our Etsy store for some gift ideas. 

This year, we'll be donating a small portion of our sale proceeds to a local non-profitable dog shelter. Hence, when you show your support for us, you're also helping our furry buddies! 

We love custom order as well, just drop us a message.

Have fun shopping!

❤ Xoxo, Rheea

Once Upon A Time

Hello to a brand new week! ^^

It's 11.11 today (one of my favourite number combinations)!

After my artwork submission, I can get back to drawing again. Yay! I always appreciate the time I get to spend on drawing; something I find very therapeutic and fun! From brainstorming on ideas, doodling them onto my sketchbook and filling up the paper with pen strokes to finally adding the colors in Photoshop.. I have to say, I really enjoy every single process. It feels as though I've transformed into the little characters I created for my stories. In that instance, I'd forget all about the real world.  

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This time round, I did a different experimentation on my usual style - I refrained myself from using black (giving myself a pat on the shoulder). It looks so much softer without the harsh solid black lines. Also, I added a pale yellow background, giving it an even gentler mood. I absolutely love the nostalgic feel!

I'm amazed by how my works had turned out each time I put my mind to try something different.

Is there something different you tried recently?

Have you spotted Nono?

Have you spotted Nono?

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If you like Once Upon A Time and would like to purchase an art print, you may do so on our Etsy store HERE. 

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Next, I'll be working on some inspirational illustrations! I know, everyone needs some encouragement and inspiration from time to time. Well, I'll save the details for my next post. 

Meanwhile, take care and smile lots!  

❤ Xoxo, Rheea

 

 

Artwork Submission

Happy belated Halloween!

Sorry for the sudden disappearance. No, I wasn't kidnapped by some scary monsters, I was merely busy with work.

After months of preparation - searching for greeting cards/ art licensing companies, reading up articles, experimenting and creating new artworks, I'm happy to announce that I'm done with the submission! I should get a respond in 3 - 4 weeks' time if my works get shortlisted. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Here are some of my submission. 

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You can find more sample mock-ups here.

I'll be sure to keep you updated. Meanwhile, please pray hard for me!

Have a great weekend!~~ ^^

❤ Xoxo, Rheea

 

Sweet Surrender

Happy happy Monday!

Here's sharing with you another illustration I created for my gift card collection. As usual, I did a few variations for licensing purpose.

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Added colour and texture to background

Added colour and texture to background

A different variation

A different variation

Balloons pattern

Balloons pattern

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If you like 'Sweet Surrender' and would like to purchase the art print, please visit my Etsy store HERE. 

Remember to follow my Facebook Page to receive any first hand update or other interesting art related info!  

Have a sweet new week ahead~

❤ Xoxo, Rheea & Nono

 

Rain or Shine - Part II (story continues...)

It's still drizzling away...

But well, I don't think I need to tell you how much these two are enjoying the rain. ;) 

Please drop us a comment to let us know if you'd enjoyed their story or what you would love to see next! :) 

Oh, and be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed below for any update.

If you like 'Rain Or Shine - Part II' and would like to purchase the art print, please visit my Etsy store HERE. 

Thank you for reading!  

❤ Xoxo, Rheea

Rain Or Shine - Part I (story continues...)

''Wait for me!''

Nono woofed out excitedly.  

But Binnie could no longer hear him. She is already far ahead, running with the moving clouds. 

Seems like the pair are really enjoying every minute of their adventure!

Now, now.. even the rain would not dampen their mood.

Do you like the adventure of Nono and Binnie so far? How would you like the story to enfold? 

Leave us a comment to let us know! 

And don't forget to subscribe to our RSS feed below to ensure you don't miss out any update. :)

If you like 'Rain Or Shine' and would like to purchase the art print, please visit my Etsy store HERE. 

Thank you for reading!  

❤ Xoxo, Rheea

When Nono Meets Binnie (the adventure of nono and binnie)

My boy is so happy today.

For almost half his life, Nono has been a very shy boy. I'm glad things changed when he met Binnie today.

He even offered her his favorite balloon.

They got along pretty well probably because they are both equally shy.

I can tell these two are going to be friends for life.

If you like 'New Friend' and would like to purchase the art print, please visit my Etsy store HERE. 

Thank you for reading!  

❤ Xoxo, Rheea

Fly Me To The Moon

If you've been following my works, you may notice a little more details in my recent drawings compared to my past works. I'll let you in on a little secret.. I'd discovered the pleasure of seeing my plain white paper covered with little pen strokes.. the more the better. I know what you're thinking; my boyfriend and friend think I'm a pervert too. Lol.

The challenges I faced on this particular piece were the cloud's shading and funnily, the moon! I had to google on the color of the moon and got confused further since it's color tone varies on different days. After finally deciding on an orange-yellow tone and happily filled up the moon, I realized it was looking more like a sun. -.- I was on the verge of changing the concept to a sun instead but decided to give it one last shot. This time, I added in more shades of yellow and some chickenpox-like detail (what a nice description). Honestly, I'm still not very satisfied with the result but that should be the best for now. 

To purchase this print, please visit our Etsy store HERE.

❤ Xoxo, Rheea.

Follow The Stars

I have always been fascinated with the sky above; the moon, the stars, the clouds and rainbow. Each time I stare up into the blue sky or a star-filled night, I find myself wondering what's beyond. Are there Angels, Unicorns or other celestial beings living above? Strange as it may sound, I feel an immense sense of peace by the thought of it. Somehow my heart 'knew' that was where I came from and I will be going back there someday...

 

To purchase this print, please visit our Etsy store HERE.

❤ Xoxo, Rheea.

 

Dollgift Iphone/ Ipod Case

DOLLGIFT Iphone and Ipod cases are now in store! :D

Check out more designs at:

 http://www.redbubble.com/people/dollgiftbyrheea

​Melody Lane~

​Melody Lane~

​I Heart You~

​I Heart You~

​My CD Collection~

​My CD Collection~

Update: Guess what. Right after I'd trashed out this company who didn't pay me for using my artworks for two years (see one post down), I received a cheque from them!! How amazing... Maybe they'd sensed this coming even before I wrote the post eh. Nonetheless, I'm still happy to be getting back what I deserve. Heh. 

❤ Xoxo, Rheea.