Department Store for the Mind

I am so happy and excited to tell you about a new, small range of products in collaboration with Department Store for the Mind, a new venture founded by Sophie Howarth. It is an emporium of beautiful objects for thoughtful people. 

And here's a special discount just for us: use coupon code 'firstaid' and save %15.

Simple Reminders - 20 stickers of common sense: 

Ten Deep Breaths - a bracelet to help you manage stress:

Ten Deep Breaths - a bracelet to help you manage stress

A few kind words - Simple words of encouragement and affirmation:

A hanky - for sad and happy tears:

They did a little interview with me which you can read here.

This project was such a great fit from the start. I often draw things that are reminders to myself to lighten up, focus on the good things, etc., and they often end up resonating with others. So to work on a project whose goal is to create something fun, a little uplifting and encouraging, and often cheeky, was perfect.

A hug! - This kit contains everything you need to draw, decorate and send a big squeeze to someone special:

A little lift - one red balloon and a length of twine:

Space to think - a hardbound journal:

Eat Breakfast plate:

See the whole collection here, and don't forget to use coupon code 'firstaid' and save %15.

Department Store for the Mind will be setting up a pop-up Christmas shop in Old Street Station in London, UK, from Dec. 15-23. So if you are in the area, stop in and say hello for me.

drawings for 40 dollars each

drawings for 40 dollars

That's right.

You can buy a drawing for just 40 bucks for the next 7 days.

These are 5x7 inch 'multiple originals', meaning that I will draw multiples of each. I'll make each one to order, and sign it. But after June 5, that's it, no more. See them all in the shop.

(40 dollars is about half of what they usually sell for.)

Here's the mini collection:

drawings for 40 dollars

I'm using the exact same materials that I use for my other originals: watercolours and ink on 100% cotton, acid-free archival watercolour paper. No skimping.

These are only going to be available until June 5. After that, they'll be gone. So get on it!

packing orders & holiday deadlines

packing orders

I've been super busy making $40 drawings and packing orders like a mad man. So busy, that I just about forgot to post my shipping deadlines for the holidays.

Holiday Deadlines: So if you want something by Christmas, and you live in the USA, you need to order it today. If you live in Canada, you have until December 15. And if you live anywhere else, it's probably too late (although I've had some things get to Europe in less than a week, so you can take a chance).

Shop for originals and signed prints here: http://shop.marcjohns.com

My shipping times are not guaranteed, since everything is sent using regular mail (unless you pay extra for faster service).

You can also get things from my Society6 shop, although I don't know what their holiday cut off times are.

packing orders

I need to say this: I am forever grateful and humbled by all the orders I've received from you guys. It's amazing! Thank you! And from all over the world! I recently shipped orders to Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, Brazil, Singapore, Australia, Denmark, Greece, Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, Slovakia, Canada, and to dozens of states all over the US.

Thank goodness for the internet, and thank goodness for you and your terrificness.

Drawings for $40 each. Only until Nov. 26.

drawings for 40 dollars

Yup.

You can buy a drawing for just 40 bucks for the next 6 days.

These are 'multiple originals', meaning that I will draw multiples of each. I'll make each one to order, and sign it. But after November 26, that's it, no more. See them all in the shop.

(40 dollars is about half of what they usually sell for.)

Here's the collection:

drawings for 40 dollars

So why am I doing this? Well, I've been wanting to do a project like this for a while. I like the idea of making original art more accessible. So I created this series of 'nice things', which are some of my favourite things to draw. And I'm using the exact same materials that I use for my other originals. 

My Shop Newsletter subscribers found out about it yesterday, and the response has already been bigger than I imagined. Thank you!

These are only going to be available until November 26. After that, they'll be gone. So get on it!

Free shipping & $5 off from my Society6 shop

free shipping on Society6

This was too good to not blog about:
Get free international shipping AND $5 off from my Society6 shop, all this weekend. That includes t-shirts, mugs, clocks, pillows, iphone cases and skins, and prints.

You could get a $15 mug for just 10 bucks, shipped for free right to your door. Hooray internet!

To get the deal, you have to use this link.

(Promotion expires November 9, 2014 at Midnight Pacific Time. *Offer excludes Framed Art Prints, Stretched Canvases and Rugs.)