ART HEIST - What was stolen from Miss Mindy?

A huge thank you to EVERYONE that responded to my heartbreak after I found out almost all
of my art was STOLEN from my storage unit during 2020 quarantine!!!
I know right…..? If it couldn’t have gotten any weirder!! ;)
I’m Irish - so I’m tough…. but man, that sucked HARDCORE!
Sooooo, If you are feeling in a sleuth-y mood after all this time:

Please see the pictures below!
If you happen to see any of the originals
( MAINLY, my grandmothers Disney Cels and her inking glove)
Please email obrienelf@gmail.com
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To answer many of your recent inquiries,
not much progress has been made in finding any of the art
(except for a box of pins I designed, thank you kind soul who contacted me!)
My grandest gratitude for any leads. -
Lv, MM

Goodbye My dear Radio... on to a new chapter

Dear Radio:
Missing my familiar, my studio pal through all the new. Thank you for all of your kindness and love when I needed it most, in 2020. I was able to drop anchor and be strong and positive during that time… spreading a wee bit of happiness, hope, art and toys because you gave me the courage to go LIVE in computerland (when part of me was quite shy to do so). Alone in my studio, Rick was working, bubbles of humans tucked away in their caves… you helped me so - my little man. My studio assistant and snuggle bunny for over a decade. Rest in peace and until we meet again in the clouds!

Thanks to you all for understanding my pain during this time, my mental health took a turn since his passing and my art loss…not to mention the toll of a worlds sadness. My gratitude for your kind words of encouragement as I navigate this brave new world with you…

My grandest hugs - MM

Radio O’Brien

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My New Nightmare....

How do I begin. Where all Nightmares begin I guess… some where in early 2020. Ha Ha! No really, I wanted to say how excited I am that my latest stylized ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Resins are starting to release! So many of my figures had gotten pushed due to the pandemic chain-reaction, and SO glad that they are being made… and traveling around the world again! I thank you ALL for your gracious emails and concerns. My heart was wide open during this time and was glad to be able to spread a little joy from my heart to yours. I hope all the coloring pages and artful fearlessness helped. ;) More is on the way I’ve been told… I’ve been busy approving sculptures and the like for 2022. YES! So stay tuned for more updates as these wee beasties start to invade your dreams!

Miss Mindy’s NEW additions to her ongoing Nightmare Before Christmas stylized figures. Big hugs to the whole Burton team!

Miss Mindy’s NEW additions to her ongoing Nightmare Before Christmas stylized figures. Big hugs to the whole Burton team!

New-ness Afoot

We are up to our old tricks again, but completely different this time. My husband Rick and I have created in so many different ways, from Disney Imagineering (where this picture was taken) to Comic con booths, art shows and sleepless nights trying make deadlines for showcases. A grand new leaf is turning over for both of us, taking risks and trusting each others gut feels and go forwards. I can’t let out what secrets we took on during the pandemic. We all had to change on a dime, but if this gives you any comfort… believe in yourself and what you want in this life, and with your whole heart, BELIEVE.. and it’ll find you. With the projects I’m heading into, they’ll take all the courage I have, and with losing my little soul dog mate Radio to a fiery 6 month heart wrenching demise during covid, strength has been hard to come by for your favorite elf. I send you love and strength… or as my sweet Ricky-dee always says, ‘fortitude love’… we can go into this new world and create new sculptures from the broken. I know I’m going to surprise myself. May this little blurb of honesty give you a little energy to keep going and not give up. Stay tuned…. -MM

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New

is happening behind the scenes

Positive Change....Human Rights....Spread the LOVE!

Sending my most heartfelt love and healing out to everyone on this planet of ours. I’m honored I was able to create this artwork, inspired by my friend Danita ( Dee) L. Clark and her heartbroken words… in early June 2020. I hope these words give you hope and a reminder of the ultimate goal.. to treat eachother with kindness and respect! Here’s to caring for one another, our planet, and to this new beautiful world which needs tending to like a new garden.

All proceeds of this design are going toward some great charities.. and of course, selected by Miss Dee.
Thanks for spreading the love my friends.
Please visit her threadless shop and support equality!
https://deesteesandmore.threadless.com/

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“Just Love one another, It’s Not hard!”

-Danita L. Clark

Toy Fair New York!

Hello dear ones… It’s that time of year again.. TOY FAIR NEW YORK at the Javits Center! I’m high tailing it outta here to sign some goodies and release my new line of DC comics Vinyls! My new Disney Vinyl Villians will be there on display as well… AND I’m so thrilled to be able to hang out with my sister CJ Metzger for a few days. We’re gonna brain storm about some fun new ideas on the horizon and paint that town green! (?) lol. Anywho darlings, as many of you know… Toy Fair is an Industry only event, but hopefully there’s someone in the biz that can get you in.. as I’d love to see you. I’ll be there on Saturday Feb 22nd from 1-3 pm with some special surprises.
- MM

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Thank you to all that visited me at New York Toy Fair…

Happy Holidays Dearhearts!

Thank you all for such an amazing year, I’m floored to no end… and pretty much TOAST!
So I’m going to hibernate in my art-cave this winter and work on some new projects for 2020. Of course I’ll still be posting and what not, but no signings or running around the globe until next year! Please stay tuned to my events page or instagrams to see what tid-bits I’m up to.. and again MY MANY THANKs for helping this California girl become quite the international ELF! ~ My grandest Hugs, MM

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Happy Holidays!

With Love, Miss Mindy & & her elves

NY TOY FAIR NEW VINYL DEBUT!

New York Toy Fair is ON!

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Thanks to everyone who stood in line and got goodies signed - It was great to be in the big apple once again!

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THIS Sunday 12-2pm at the Javits Center… n’ I’ll be debuting my latest vinyls AND signing my little Mr. Fox – to accompany your lil’ Love Bunny the folks at Enesco kindly gave out to attendees last year. SO YES! Nerd it up with me, and stop on by for a lil’ chat on Sunday, SUNday, SUNDAY!

Alas it’s not open to the public, dern it…

Only to retailers, distributors, importers, wholesalers… etc etc… blargh! But if you are going, and toys and collectible stuff is your jam~ I’ll be there at the Enesco booth.

Don’t you worry, I’ll be posting videos n’ pics of all the new stuff ~ so stay tuned HERE and on my @worldofmissmindy Instagram Page and Facebook stoof…for some fun~ diff. coverage of the event.

Huge hugs, and New York here we come!

Family Art Show at CFAER

Hello one and all!

This month dear pals and peeps, please join us for my families art show…

Industrious: Folke

~An eclectic collection of paintings, sketches, inkings, sculpture and illustrations from 1930’s to present day that spans 4 generations!

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Featuring works by:

Ralf & Jeanette Johnstone    

Linda Johnstone Allen

Mary Ellison Allen  

Miss Mindy

Candace (CJ) Metzger

Sophie Metzger

OPENING RECEPTION:

Friday Feb. 1st, 2019 6-9pm

@centerfortheartseaglerock (instagram)

2225 Colorado Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041

info@cfaer.org

Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock

Also! We’re doing an art workshop as well…

Saturday Feb. 9th, 2019 1-4pm

LIFE DRAWING & “Art with Heart” Workshop

Costumed model and Valentine crafts. All Ages♥️

We’ll continue to post the show – it’s up all month long- So stop in by sometime!

 

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Signing at Leanna Lins Wonderland

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Hi everyone! I was a pooped little Pixie-Vampire break for a spell after all of the signings/Launches last month.. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart to those of you who came!

So, Here I go again ~ One of my LAST SIGNING of The YEAR! ( *may be at Golden Apple in a couple weeks.. but unsure!)

Please Pencil me in …

NEXT WEEKEND ~

NOV. 24th (4-7pm)

I’m excited to be apart of Small business Saturday in my hometown of Eagle Rock @leannalinswonderland ! She’ll have some vinyl Jack and Sally’s.. Alice and Cheshire cats on hand, plus a bunch of my New ornaments and resin sculpts from my Candy Circus Line.


Where O’ Where?

Leanna Lin’s Wonderland

5024 Eagle Rock Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90041

Plus, I Just found out, Leanna’s giving a Gift w/purchase when you buy one of my figures.. wooohooo!

Festive Refreshments will be served

Live Sketching … ooh la la! + more TBA

Event is in conjunction with the 8th Annual We Heart Eagle Rock Shop Small on Small Business Saturday!

RSVP HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/279243596254791/

I hope to see you guys!

Lv, Minz

THANK YOU for making My Vinyl Launch amazing!

Thank you my amazing darlings…

My Vinyl line just launched last month and It was BONKERS!

They’re being so well received, n’ selling out in so many locations. I’m really floored and downright thankful to each and every one of you. I’ve been designing cartoons and toys since the early 2000’s.. and to have this come to fruition.. is a dream. Ya’ll who’ve followed my art since my underground art show days, painting and showcasing on the sidewalks..animation design.. to the Disney gallery.. know its been Mr Toad’s Wild Ride as an independent artist. I’m trying to write about my experiences as an artist to put in a crazy book of my journey someday… but you know me and my ADD.. so wish me luck!

My little Vinyl suckers are starting to pop up all over the world and in SO MANY lovely Brick n’Mortars  and online shoppes… Merci Merci Beaucoup mes Ami’s!

If you’re having trouble finding them…Just key word ‘World of Miss Mindy Vinyl’ ‘Miss Mindy’  etc… and slew of places in your neck of the woods should pop up.  My WorldOfMissMindy.com website has them available for my United States collectors….but alas.. I don’t ship International as of yet… but there’s OH SO many fabulous places abroad to nab my collections!  Any other questions you may have.. please contact my pals at Enesco who manufacturer and distribute the lil’ buggers. I really have no control over that end… but thank you for all your inquiries just the same!

Movin’ along to recap the past month… The UK signings in Kendal were just amazing. The Northern English are some of the most down to earth and creative folks… so embracing to all us crazy comic/ and pop culture artists from all over the world

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In their Town Hall, the old clock tower…They served us tea, fruit and chocolates on cute little carts and will REAL cups and saucers. That’s some classy sH*T!

This trip was special because my Husband Rick – or ‘Sweet Ricky-dee’ came to join me. We drank all the beer and the fish and chips too. Some of the best we’ve ever had… It was so needed.. that little getaway with him. He’s been my number 1 champion ever since we met.. and especially when I decided to leave animation to start up my own art career in 2010. A pretty amazing man. Thank you Rick. There’s no one like you on this planet. In fact, we joke that we’re FROM another planet, but that’s another story.

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Next up! My residency at Disneyland’s Wonderground went fantastical as well. I think I signed for about 18 hours total in October there.. and if you count my La Comic con Hot Topic and Uk stints.. almost 40 hours! Whew- weeee. Everyone was super kind and thoughtful, patient and understanding as I tried to spend some ‘Quality time’ with each person. I really didn’t get much live painting done.. but didn’t mind. It was fun to chat with all the guests and see people excited about art. That’s what really keeps me going when I’m pooped from being on display in a window. Folks being excited about art and stories.. that’s what started all the galleries and cons

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So am I just laid-out from all the signings? Well... yes.. Ha! But I’m doing one more this year at my ol’ friend Leanna Lins Wonderland in my Hometown of Eagle Rock in Los Angeles NOVEMBER 24th from 4-7pm. I’ll be signing and doodling for folks and talking shop… I hope you’ll come by and join us to help support your local small businesses!

Please see my events page for the skinny…

xoxo Minz

Vinyls RELEASE & upcoming events!

MY first Disney Showcase / WORLD of Miss Mindy Vinyls are starting to roll out!

WHERE? Well first.. Mickey, Minnie, Stitch, Jack and Sally have Hit the Shelves at Hot Topic and Box Lunch Stores for an early exclusive!

ALSO – My friends at Books a Million stores will be debuting my Alice and Cheshire Cat Vinyls for their fancy pants early exclusive…Merci Merci for helping me bring these little buggers into the world with a bang!

So happy to have my creations launch at last… and  Merci for all of your patience while we get these first 2 series looking as gorgeous as they can be! I’ve been working in the arts and  designer collectables world for many years.. and It always feels like I just had plastic kids! It’s quite an undertaking to ‘LAUNCH’ the ‘NEW’ and unusual. I thank all my collectors that have been with me.. the big and the small.. the teenie and tall… for supporting my art to no end… and for being so excited my ART. You’re my super heroes! It’s been a bit like Mr. Toads wild ride….

Cheers to new ideas and different ways to look at the world…

To bending the rules and twisting the mold.. (pun intended – Ha ha!)

– I hope to see you at my upcoming events this fall:

1. I’ll be at LA comic con at The Hot Topic booth with 200 LE zero’s that glow in the dark! Oct 27th from 12-2pm

2. I’m Wonderground Gallery’s Artist in Residence for October! 6,7 / 20, 21 / 27, 28

*From 6-10pm every Saturday and Sunday (except the second weekend, I’ll be at New Castle comic-con in the UK!)

**I’ve heard I should have my vinyls on hand at Wonderground if all goes to plan!

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Summa time – Vinyls pre order & OCTOBER rumors…

Happy almost summer to everyone!

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I’m becoming a cave dweller in my studio for the next few months.. because, as you know – I’m an elf vampire, and have a heap ton o’ artwork to do! Don’t get me wrong.. I love sun when it’s not baking my Irish skin, but love a nice gothic wide brim hat, and a cold port in the shade too.

(I may do a signing in Vegas at the end of June mid-July.. but will keep you posted as soon as I have the skinny.)  After that, I’ll be prepping for all my shows and releases for October. So far: I’ll be going to the New Castle Comic-con, Artist in Residence at WonderGround Gallery, a Art show and retrospective with my art family… and signing with Hot Topic at LA Comic Con! Yes, That’s all in October – sheesh! Everything’s still being confirmed and all that jazz, but wanted to come out from behind the curtain to tell ya’ll a bit of whats up.

Also…

I just stumbled on these cute banners that the folks at Enesco made to promote my lines… so fun! My Vinyls will be releasing later this year…  – Right now, the one place you can pre order at many shops online.. I’ll be sure to post when I have more links!

You can also pre order if you’ve got a wholesale license – up on the Enesco site.. so slowly down the pipe they come to so many fabulous shops… so excited…
Big big hugs, MM

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May 12th Signing 11-3pm in Manhattan Beach, CA!

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Hey Everybody! This SAT. I’ll be signing my new Fantasia/Wonderland Disney and Candy Circus sculpts at Hallmark Gold Crown Stores​ from 11-3pm…

I’m rollin’ out with my sweetheart Mama Linda ~ and can’t wait to doodle n’ chat with everyone…

Where OH where?

Hallmark is located at 3200 N Sepulveda Blvd Ste C14 …

see the below event link for more info.

https://www.facebook.com/events/452149281908583/

* I’m unsure when I’ll be popping out of the ground next ~ so I hope to see you!

I’m bringing a treat for the first 20 people in line…one of my cute new enamel pins or a ‘heart on my sleeve’ patch.. A little gift from my studio to you!

Plus! Hallmark will be giving away some figurines that day-so be sure to sign in when you get there! Big Big hugs…

– xoxo MM

NEW 2018 lines are about to release!

At Last! I can start showing you guys some photos of my NEW lines for 2018.

Presenting…The First, in Pink.. TaDaaaaaaaaaaaa..

is my personal line ~ Straight from your favorite elf’s crazy brain!
It’s a dash of circus, a dot of cosmic, and a dash of Pixieville! For years I’ve been building a whole world of little critters n’ gals, wee beasties and mushroom pals. I hope you enjoy my first ‘toe in the pool’ for this batch o’ cookies.
I’m super proud of ’em, and they just went LIVE for PRESALE up on my new https://worldofmissmindy.com/ site … woooo! Fancy pantaloons…

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Also coming this Year, are my new Disney Showcase sculpts… Fantasia and Wonderland!

( Pictured below,  is my original concept art. wee!)  For those of you who already bought my Cheshire Cat during the first launch… now he has some company, because we’re ALL MAD HERE.. heh heh.

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The Backgrounds you see behind them (on the slides on front page of my website) -were painted by yours truly, and will be available in the deluxe sets soon. I just finished them, in fact – the paints barely dry!

So hang tight for those to get printed and pop up on the Enesco wholesale site, and… my new ‘worldofMissMindy’ site too!I hope you all had a wonderful New Year, and may this one bring positivity and light… MORE fun PICS to come!!

love and kisses, MM

PS: Wholesale shop folks: you can go straight to Enesco if you have  a resale license: whoop! https://www.enescobusiness.com/category/enesco+-+brands/the+world+of+miss+mindy.do?c=103632.320314&sortby=newArrivalsDescend&pp=15&page=3