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Raleigh, North Carolina

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Year of the Horse art print, Longma: Chinese Lunar New Year painting, golden dragon horse, mythical animal, Asian decor, Leah Palmer Preiss

Year of the Horse art print, Longma: Chinese Lunar New Year painting, golden dragon horse, mythical animal, Asian decor, Leah Palmer Preiss

$25.00

Instant printable bookmarks, Bibliophile bookworm instant download, Teacher gift, librarian, book lover gift, reader gift, stocking stuffer

Instant printable bookmarks, Bibliophile bookworm instant download, Teacher gift, librarian, book lover gift, reader gift, stocking stuffer

$3.00

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Gobbledygook, anti-Trump painting. Funny Trump art, political art, caricature, funny Trump art, Gettysburg word salad, original satirical

Gobbledygook, anti-Trump painting. Funny Trump art, political art, caricature, funny Trump art, Gettysburg word salad, original satirical

$520.50

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Not going back cat art print, Nasty Nation: feminist pink pussycat in Liberty costume, anti-Trump, pussy grabs back, cat lady for Kamala

Not going back cat art print, Nasty Nation: feminist pink pussycat in Liberty costume, anti-Trump, pussy grabs back, cat lady for Kamala

$25.00

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Opossum Opsomaniac: animal art print. A strawberry-crazy possum in a garden bed, greedily gobbling berries.

Opossum Opsomaniac: animal art print. A strawberry-crazy possum in a garden bed, greedily gobbling berries.

$30.00

Janiform: Surreal two-faced, three eyed tortoiseshell cat painting. Mysterious moody cat on a curious carpet. Halloween decor, weird oddity

Janiform: Surreal two-faced, three eyed tortoiseshell cat painting. Mysterious moody cat on a curious carpet. Halloween decor, weird oddity

$515.50

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Janiform: Surreal two-faced, three eyed tortoiseshell cat art print. Mysterious moody cat on a curious carpet. Halloween decor, weird oddity

Janiform: Surreal two-faced, three eyed tortoiseshell cat art print. Mysterious moody cat on a curious carpet. Halloween decor, weird oddity

$30.00

Fortune teller owl art print, Vaticinate: A mysterious seer holds a crystal ball revealing a future that is in your hands. Action is magic.

Fortune teller owl art print, Vaticinate: A mysterious seer holds a crystal ball revealing a future that is in your hands. Action is magic.

$25.00

Fortune teller owl painting, Vaticinate: A mysterious seer holds a crystal ball revealing a future that is in your hands. Action is magic.

Fortune teller owl painting, Vaticinate: A mysterious seer holds a crystal ball revealing a future that is in your hands. Action is magic.

$515.50

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Imbroglio, anti-Trump painting. Uncle Sam struggling with unruly animals. Funny dog art, political caricature, Liberal gift

Imbroglio, anti-Trump painting. Uncle Sam struggling with unruly animals. Funny dog art, political caricature, Liberal gift

$520.50

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Imbroglio, anti-Trump giclee print. Uncle Sam struggling with unruly animals. Funny dog art, political caricature, Democrat gift

Imbroglio, anti-Trump giclee print. Uncle Sam struggling with unruly animals. Funny dog art, political caricature, Democrat gift

$25.00

Traveling friends art print, Zugunruhe: A host of swallows carrying tiny passengers. Fantasy birds, wanderlust, explorers, immigrants, expat

Traveling friends art print, Zugunruhe: A host of swallows carrying tiny passengers. Fantasy birds, wanderlust, explorers, immigrants, expat

$25.00

Dreaming: Fantasy landscape art print ~10.5" x ~14.5", Surreal landscape with curious creatures, Mystical art print, Magical nursery art

Dreaming: Fantasy landscape art print ~10.5" x ~14.5", Surreal landscape with curious creatures, Mystical art print, Magical nursery art

$64.50

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Fairy-tale: fantasy art print. A magical book reads a bedtime story to a fairy child. Teacher, librarian, storyteller, booklover, baby gift

Fairy-tale: fantasy art print. A magical book reads a bedtime story to a fairy child. Teacher, librarian, storyteller, booklover, baby gift

$25.00

Kindler: Kamala Harris cat painting. An inspirational cat, lighting the way to a brighter future. Black cat lady & kitten, not going back!

Kindler: Kamala Harris cat painting. An inspirational cat, lighting the way to a brighter future. Black cat lady & kitten, not going back!

$515.50

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Night sky art print, Noctilucent: A delicate luna moth and dreamy clouds create a magical dark landscape. Fantasy art, surreal oddities

Night sky art print, Noctilucent: A delicate luna moth and dreamy clouds create a magical dark landscape. Fantasy art, surreal oddities

$25.00

Sleepy cat art print, Concinnity: Cozy kitty twins, stars and planets. Celestial art, Alphabet letter C, Cat lover gift, A Word A Day

Sleepy cat art print, Concinnity: Cozy kitty twins, stars and planets. Celestial art, Alphabet letter C, Cat lover gift, A Word A Day

$25.00

Tatterdemalion: fantasy animal musician art print. A ragamuffin busker (who happens to be an otter) plays his violin on a Victorian street

Tatterdemalion: fantasy animal musician art print. A ragamuffin busker (who happens to be an otter) plays his violin on a Victorian street

$25.00

Gobbledygook, Anti-Trump art print: Funny Trump art, political art, TFG caricature, ACLU donation, Rooster decor, Anti MAGA protest wall art

Gobbledygook, Anti-Trump art print: Funny Trump art, political art, TFG caricature, ACLU donation, Rooster decor, Anti MAGA protest wall art

$25.00

Mimetic: circus monkey art print. Playful monkeys doing symmetrical tricks on stage. Nursery decor, children's art, whimsical fun

Mimetic: circus monkey art print. Playful monkeys doing symmetrical tricks on stage. Nursery decor, children's art, whimsical fun

$25.00

Creepy cute Halloween fantasy art print, Diablerie: An odd gathering of devilishly playful creatures hover above a mysterious magic fire

Creepy cute Halloween fantasy art print, Diablerie: An odd gathering of devilishly playful creatures hover above a mysterious magic fire

$25.00

Nursery sailing art print ~8x6, Jumblies: Cute creatures in sailboat. Whimsical illustration of Edward Lear. Nautical fantasy art, Letter J

Nursery sailing art print ~8x6, Jumblies: Cute creatures in sailboat. Whimsical illustration of Edward Lear. Nautical fantasy art, Letter J

$30.00

Year of the dragon art print: mini-Sheltie dragon attacks city. Shetland sheepdog sheltie art, funny dog fantasy painting, Chinese New Year

Year of the dragon art print: mini-Sheltie dragon attacks city. Shetland sheepdog sheltie art, funny dog fantasy painting, Chinese New Year

$25.00

Berserk: funny fantasy art print. A golden dragon battles a small yet fearsome flying enemy. Mythical creature oddity, pest control madness

Berserk: funny fantasy art print. A golden dragon battles a small yet fearsome flying enemy. Mythical creature oddity, pest control madness

$25.00

Phoenix art print, Fulgor: A phoenix rising from the ashes. Get well gift, fantasy art, encouragement gift, sympathy, inspiration, survivor

Phoenix art print, Fulgor: A phoenix rising from the ashes. Get well gift, fantasy art, encouragement gift, sympathy, inspiration, survivor

$25.00

Australian animal fantasy art print, Listen: a cute bilby atop a planet. Endangered species, nocturnal marsupial. Nature lover gift, rescue

Australian animal fantasy art print, Listen: a cute bilby atop a planet. Endangered species, nocturnal marsupial. Nature lover gift, rescue

$25.00

Lazy sloth reading, Umbriferous. An unau hangs out in a hammock in the shade. Book lover gift, tree painting, summer vacation mode art print

Lazy sloth reading, Umbriferous. An unau hangs out in a hammock in the shade. Book lover gift, tree painting, summer vacation mode art print

$25.00

Woodland art print, Xylophilous: Tree wildlife-- beaver, owl & other birds, squirrel, mushrooms, ferns. Cottagecore decor, rustic cabin art

Woodland art print, Xylophilous: Tree wildlife-- beaver, owl & other birds, squirrel, mushrooms, ferns. Cottagecore decor, rustic cabin art

$25.00

Rainbow trout art print, Lotic: Leaping fish in mountain stream. Freshwater brook fly-fishing, nature lover gift, cabin decor, be like water

Rainbow trout art print, Lotic: Leaping fish in mountain stream. Freshwater brook fly-fishing, nature lover gift, cabin decor, be like water

$25.00

Fish art print, Namazu: Smiling catfish, Tsunami monster, Mythical creature, Japanese yokai, Funny fishing art, Blue green oddity, curiosity

Fish art print, Namazu: Smiling catfish, Tsunami monster, Mythical creature, Japanese yokai, Funny fishing art, Blue green oddity, curiosity

$20.00

Sea life art print, Transpicuous: Two glowing jellyfish swim in the deep ocean. Undersea decor, underwater art, Letter T, Save the Ocean Art

Sea life art print, Transpicuous: Two glowing jellyfish swim in the deep ocean. Undersea decor, underwater art, Letter T, Save the Ocean Art

$25.00

Underwater art print, Lentic: A goldfish and a turtle in a lily pond with a frog, snails, & water lilies. Biophilia art, nature lover gift

Underwater art print, Lentic: A goldfish and a turtle in a lily pond with a frog, snails, & water lilies. Biophilia art, nature lover gift

$25.00

Pop surrealism art print ~8x10" Invasive: Creepy-cute creatures & plant oddities in a mysterious fantasy landscape. Maximalist art, monsters

Pop surrealism art print ~8x10" Invasive: Creepy-cute creatures & plant oddities in a mysterious fantasy landscape. Maximalist art, monsters

$30.00

Pelagic: Giant squid painting. Sea monster vs. plastic pollution

Pelagic: Giant squid painting. Sea monster vs. plastic pollution

$515.50

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Octopus art print, Obfuscation: Octopus, ink, & a confetti of plastic. Undersea Decor, Ecology, Tentacles, Letter O, Save the Ocean Art

Octopus art print, Obfuscation: Octopus, ink, & a confetti of plastic. Undersea Decor, Ecology, Tentacles, Letter O, Save the Ocean Art

$25.00

Felicitous- Woodland fox art print: red fox with foxgloves, grass & foxfire mushrooms- Alphabet letter F- Forest animal art,

Felicitous- Woodland fox art print: red fox with foxgloves, grass & foxfire mushrooms- Alphabet letter F- Forest animal art,

$25.00

Music art print 10x16, Magic Flute: Children's book illustration fantasy art of birds, fish, lizards, insects, cat, man & flute, with sunset

Music art print 10x16, Magic Flute: Children's book illustration fantasy art of birds, fish, lizards, insects, cat, man & flute, with sunset

$64.50

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Desert painting, Xeric: A blue lizard leaps over cacti against a desert sunset. Southwestern decor, cactus art, nature lover gift. letter X

Desert painting, Xeric: A blue lizard leaps over cacti against a desert sunset. Southwestern decor, cactus art, nature lover gift. letter X

$520.50

FREE shipping

Elephant Art Custom Enlargement, Xenophile: Indian and African elephants joining to form the letter X. World travel art, elephant print

Elephant Art Custom Enlargement, Xenophile: Indian and African elephants joining to form the letter X. World travel art, elephant print

$54.50

FREE shipping

Botanical art print, Succulent: A green monster camouflaged as an aloe plant enjoys a juicy snack in a succulent garden. Letter S, fantasy

Botanical art print, Succulent: A green monster camouflaged as an aloe plant enjoys a juicy snack in a succulent garden. Letter S, fantasy

$25.00

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Announcement

Last updated on Dec 8, 2025

Welcome to Curious Art Lab!
A wunderkammer of paintings, prints, oddments & curiosities, all created by me, Leah Palmer Preiss, for your pleasure & puzzlement.
Please enjoy browsing around my shop-- who knows what you might find here? And if you don't see exactly what you're looking for, do feel free to contact me- it might just be hidden away somewhere in my cabinet of curiosities. :-)
If an item you want doesn't currently ship to your country, please contact me directly & I will try to help.
Shipping upgrades now available at checkout!

Leah Palmer Preiss

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Reviews

4.9 (369)

Average item review

We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience.

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Jamie on Sep 13, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Love it! The richness of the colors does not come through online. It's even better in person!

Craft Beer art print, Zymology Custom Enlargement. Year of the Goat, bar decor, home brewer gift, funny beer lover gift, science geek gift.

Craft Beer art print, Zymology Custom Enlargement. Year of the Goat, bar decor, home brewer gift, funny beer lover gift, science geek gift.
Kurt on Jul 7, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

On time and as advertised. A wonderful piece poking fun at a less wonderful time.

Imbroglio, anti-Trump giclee print. Uncle Sam struggling with unruly animals. Funny dog art, political caricature, Democrat gift

Imbroglio, anti-Trump giclee print. Uncle Sam struggling with unruly animals. Funny dog art, political caricature, Democrat gift
Sasha on Jun 27, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely obsessed with this piece! High quality print, creative/wonderful packaging, very communicative. Highly recommend

Pop surrealism art print ~8x10" Invasive: Creepy-cute creatures & plant oddities in a mysterious fantasy landscape. Maximalist art, monsters

Pop surrealism art print ~8x10" Invasive: Creepy-cute creatures & plant oddities in a mysterious fantasy landscape. Maximalist art, monsters
Sasha on Jun 27, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful piece with lots of care put into the packaging. So excited to hang this one up!

Shroomdweller-- Mushroom art print 10.5x5.5- Weird creature climbing strange magic mushroom- Fantasy botany- Magical beast- oddity curiosity

Shroomdweller-- Mushroom art print 10.5x5.5- Weird creature climbing strange magic mushroom- Fantasy botany- Magical beast- oddity curiosity
Sandy on Mar 25, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Orange kitty with sunflower print is bright and cheerful. I love Leah’s unique designs. Even the packaging is a work of art. I can’t wait to get this print framed for display.

Sunny cat art print, Heliophilous: a sun-loving ginger kitty dancing with a sunflower on the garden wall. Gardener, cat lover, get well gift

Sunny cat art print, Heliophilous: a sun-loving ginger kitty dancing with a sunflower on the garden wall. Gardener, cat lover, get well gift
Serenity on Jan 15, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Great print, very creative. I'd love to figure out how to get that little guy printed onto an actual rat trap!

Funny sad mouse art print 3.5x7.5, Victor's Victim: Creepy cute mouse in mousetrap wall art. Macabre pop surrealism, Oddity curiosity

Funny sad mouse art print 3.5x7.5, Victor's Victim: Creepy cute mouse in mousetrap wall art. Macabre pop surrealism, Oddity curiosity
Thomas on Jan 14, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Item arrived quickly in condition as advertised. I arrived carefully and beautifully packaged against damage. Wonderful art print for the proud Odd Fellow member, and kids will love it also! Fun, whimsical, and highly detailed. Highly recommend!

Creepy cute art print, Odd Fellowship: A mysterious gathering of creatures. Pop surrealism, masonic oddities, circus arts, fantasy wall art

Creepy cute art print, Odd Fellowship: A mysterious gathering of creatures. Pop surrealism, masonic oddities, circus arts, fantasy wall art
Caleb on Jan 12, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

The art arrived very well wrapped; in fact, the envelope itself was a work of art! Leah was also very helpful with framing suggestions! And, of course, the art is beautiful!

Traveling friends art print, Zugunruhe: A host of swallows carrying tiny passengers. Fantasy birds, wanderlust, explorers, immigrants, expat

Traveling friends art print, Zugunruhe: A host of swallows carrying tiny passengers. Fantasy birds, wanderlust, explorers, immigrants, expat
andrew on Dec 31, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Thanks you so much. Lovely lovely work. So pleased/proud to give these prints as gifts.

Culinary art print, Gastronome: Giraffe with goblet and gourmet food. Kitchen decor wall art, chef gift, foodie gift, initial letter G, wine

Culinary art print, Gastronome: Giraffe with goblet and gourmet food. Kitchen decor wall art, chef gift, foodie gift, initial letter G, wine
andrew on Dec 31, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Thanks you so much. Lovely lovely work. So pleased/proud to give these prints as gifts.

Fortune teller owl art print, Vaticinate: A mysterious seer holds a crystal ball revealing a future that is in your hands. Action is magic.

Fortune teller owl art print, Vaticinate: A mysterious seer holds a crystal ball revealing a future that is in your hands. Action is magic.

About CuriousArtLab

Original Paintings, Prints, Oddments & Curiosities

Sales 1,634

On Etsy since 2011

Original Paintings, Prints, Oddments & Curiosities

My drawing table ~ believe it or not, there is method in the messiness!
One of my paintings (Longma) in progress ~ showing glaze, scumble & highlight techniques.
I love doodling & sketching with crow quill pen & ink.
The "Fulfillment Department" ~ sturdy, archival packaging, wrapped with care.
Ivy is a florivorous cat ~ no flower is safe in her presence. Luckily she does not eat books.

Furiously curious

I've been a professional illustrator and calligrapher for many years, but only recently have I begun to release the curious creatures that have long inhabited my head and my sketchbook. They are happy to be running free at last!

My deepest thanks to those who convinced me to open this shop, and to all who enjoy my prints and paintings.

If you'd like to know a little more about my process, my website shows some of my paintings & custom toys in various stages of completion. (Please copy & paste link):
http://wordpress.leahpalmerpreiss.com/category/about/process/

If you would like to see my latest items in your Etsy Front Page Activity feed, please click the "Favorite" heart below my shop logo or on the left menu under Actions. Clicking "Follow" on my profile will not add my shop items to your feed, but it will show you my favorites & treasuries.

If you're curious to know some of my odd habits, feel free to have a look at my profile: https://www.etsy.com/people/CuriousArtLab

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Shop members

Leah Palmer Preiss

Owner, Maker, Artist, Illustrator, Calligrapher

Curious about everything, crazy about words & letters, compulsive sketcher & painter.
Ivy

Vocal Critic, Flower Eater

Ivy believes I should spend less time painting & more time petting.

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Bayonne, NJ

Jen of the Etsy shop The Angry Robot meticulously transforms digital files of my paintings into strong, high-quality magnets to adorn your refrigerator or file cabinets with curious art!

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Last updated on February 16, 2023

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