Begonia’s Sister and 2015 show lineup!

This little lady was created in the month of December in 2014

Graphite on 14 X 17 recycled bristol

The process can be seen on instagram! @April_Alayne

Prints will for sale for a limited time on my Etsy Shop

2014 was an AMAZING YEAR. And I can not thank you all enough for the support. I can’t wait for this new year and what it possibly may bring!

Big changes are happening to the site! So keep posted! I will have a working shop/ checkout and will be giving this whole site a face lift so stay tuned!

My Facebook page will let you in on all the stops and places I am going this year but here is a rundown of what I have so far!  I would love to meet you.

Jan  15-16  DC tattoo expo

Feb 13-15 Philly tattoo con

March – eep? maybe 19-22 Chicago tattoo con   but probably not.

                                                                         April 10-12 Baltimore tattoo con

                                                                                  18-19 Arlington art festa(?)

                                                                                   23-26 C2E2

                                                                         May 6-10 WW Philly

                                                                                14-16 Atlantic city Comic con( if I get in)

                                                                                21 – 24 Denver Comic Con (if I can afford it)

                                                                                29- 31 DC Awesome Con

                                                                      June 5-7 Frederick Art Fest ( if i get in)

                                                                               18- 21  NC Heros Con

                                                                     July 17-16 Baltimore ARTSCAPE

                                                                              31- aug 2 Richmond WW

                                                                    August

                                                                             13-16 WildWood NJ tattoo con OR Mt Grenta Fine art show (if I get in)

                                                                             19-23 Chicago WW

                                                                  September 25- 27 Bmore Comic Con

                                                                  October 7 – 11 New York Comic Con ( if I get in- cross your fingers for me!)

Come say hi friends! If you have any other show you would like to meet me at please feel free to share

Coasters are here! And just in time for the holidays.

A handmade coaster with original Artwork by April Alayne available just in time for the holidays!

This coaster is handmade by April herself and by hired local crafters in her neighborhood.
Each coaster is carefully put together with love and care! And each coaster purchased helps an independent artist be employed for the season.

These ceramic coasters are 4.5 X 4.5 inches and sealed with a protective coating. The backs are hand cut soft 100% black polyester felt and provide a cushion and non scratch backing to protect your table tops.

These coasters make a wonderful gift and recommended in sets of 4! You can have a nautical theme, a beard theme, a woodland theme or simply pick your favorites for you or family and friends. They make an interesting conversation piece and a unique collection for your home.

Limited supply!

Available in my Etsy shop!

BOGO art prints.

Now through mother’s day (also my birthday day!) buy one print and get another of your choice FOR FREE!

I am having this sale to help me get to ARTSCAPE , one of the largest art festivals on the east coast.
Having trying to get in for 4 years this year I finally got in!! I plan to have a whole new look and display to make shopping easier for my new friends.

Please head on over to AlwaysApril.Etsy.com to pick up your new art prints.
If you are a fan of the art but do not wish to own prints but would like to help out simply spread the word! That would be the best of help.

Now if you are feeling extra sassy there is a little piggy donate button to the right of my website, any little bit helps.

If you would like to shop locally I will be at the DC Meet Market for Pride Week!

Here are new things  I am working on for you all!

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 I am in the process of listing all my illustration pendants and lockets on Etsy!

 I hope soon to follow with all my handmade rings… I should probably get a manicure before that though.

But as always, thank you all so very much for the love! I am so fortunate to be doing my own thing and I owe it all to you! win

Fleur de lis

 

 

Here are the stages of this lady coming together. As usuall I used a mechanical pencil with .5 and .7 lead. on Bristol. You can follow them on Instagram @april_alayne

Prints will be available on Etsy along with my others

I did this piece for the Voodoo Tattoo Expo in New Orleans Louisiana. I had a great time and even came home with some new ink myself. She is still healing but Micah,  who has been tattooing for over 20 years did and amazing job. I have named my new lace moth Eloise

And had an amazing road trip up the coast and along the Blue Ridge Parkway, here is a little gallery of some of those pretty things!

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Up next I will be headed to the nova area to do GRUMP a fantastic holiday show put on by Artisphere! Shop local this season!

 

 

This beard is for you

“This beard is for you”

This is my newest illustration just in time for Valentines day. A handsome gentleman with a bouquet in his luscious beard just for you.
He was created on 11X14″ recycled Bristol with graphite.

I captured my prograssion via Instagram (@april_alayne)

The fun part begins

slowly but surly

 Limited edition Giclee prints will be available soon. If you are interested in purchasing this print please feel free to give a “like”.

The print

Thank you so much for taking a look! More to come shortly.

Feel free to follow me and my work on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr

PRINTS AVAILABLE  HERE

Happy Birthday Always April!

Yesterday was my 1st Etsy shops 4th Birthday!
To celebrate I am having a giveaway.

Go to my FACEBOOK

Like and share to have a chance to win! That easy! 

Why should you enter? Because who doesn’t like free things? Start an instant collection! And even if my illustrations aren’t up your particular ally the HOLIDAYS are coming up and whats better then something a little original.  Over $60 worth of original art prints signed and dated

Those are some of the images you get to chose from.

Please feel free to join the contest! Leave a comment here there everywhere so I can get your name on the list.

I will be picking the winner by the end of the month.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

“Sucker”

Let me introduce to you “Sucker”

 

“Sucker” is a part of my Girl collection. Like her sisters she is heavily influenced by floriography and symbolism  She was a blast to draw.

Sucker will soon be available on Etsy to purchase. She will have limited prints.

COMING SOON:

 

I hope everyone is having a fantastic October. Feel free to contact me.

 

All about the Apple. Iphone case pizzazz.

So here is an idea I have been toying around with. Since everything is all about iphone and bedazzling them to their finest why not spruce them up with artwork?

Here are some examples of what I would be selling.

 

An Iphone case with original artwork designs by April Alayne? Not to shabby an idea I think. Something a little original for your phone.

Any requests or ideas on the topic?? Please feel free to share!
And If you would like to order one please let me know by shooting me an email 

I hope you’re all having a wonderful day!

Darwin’s Daughter.

This is my new addition to my girls collection “Darwin’s Daughter”, I named her Cheli.

I have been asked by many to create a mermaid and this is what I came up with.  Ok so Cheli is not really your typical mermaid illustration but I enjoy the way she turned out.  I got whisked away on the classic story of the siren pining to be on land but with this illustration it dabbles with the thoughts of evolution as well. Like her sisters she is strongly influenced by floriography and symbolism. The Chelindonium plant in the lost language of flowers means the joys to come and compliments the Angraecum sesquipedale plant ( Darwin’s orchid) that represents hope.  The very suggestive Japanese flying fish is a symbol of time and stages of evolution. This being said Cheli I feel is the classic story of  The little mermaid with a scientific twist.

Cheli, will be available on Etsy very soon but in the mean time check out her sisters and other prints!

Have a great night every one.

Forgotten Crab Apples

This is the newest illustration in the collection.

I call her “Forgotten Crab Apples”.

Like other she is strongly influenced by symbolism by animals and floriography.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful night!

Always,

April

The worst enemy to creativity is self doubt. ~ Sylvia Plath