CuriousArtLab
Raleigh, North Carolina |
Announcement
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. :-)
Shipping upgrades now available at checkout!
Announcement
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. :-)
Shipping upgrades now available at checkout!
Items
Featured items
Gratitude art print, Uberous: Vegetable & fruit basket with mouse, squirrel, chipmunk. Kitchen decor, Thanksgiving harvest art, letter U
Printable Mini Gift Tags: Valentine Cat, Instant Download, mini card labels, Holiday gift wrapping ideas, Downloadable cat art, Letter V,
Winter blues art print, Fallen: Sad person raking Autumn leaves. Melancholy shades of gray. Seasonal Affective Disorder, Depression art
Sleepy cat art print, Concinnity: Cozy kitty twins, stars and planets. Celestial art, Alphabet letter C, Cat lover gift, A Word A Day
All Items
Reviews
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Alicia on Oct 31, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI LOVE this picture!!! It makes me smile every time I look at it :D Thank you, Leah, for making sure it got to me safely. It is so beautiful!
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WhiteGhostCatshark on Oct 25, 2020
5 out of 5 starsVery beautiful. Thank you for your wonderful art, dear Leah!
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WhiteGhostCatshark on Oct 25, 2020
5 out of 5 starsQuite glamorous indeed (and the wrapping was pure magic, too).
This is the fourth print I have purchased from CuriousArtLab, and the more I see of Leah's art, the more charming I find it. Will be back for more! -
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michelekrause88 on Oct 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI love Leah Palmer's art! It's an entry into another world and place of wild imagination that lifts the soul! Thank you, Leah!
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charliemay on Sep 13, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI commissioned a portrait of the Holy Spirit and result was gorgeous. I love this artist's unique fantasy like style and I just knew she would do a stunning Holy Spirit. She did not disappoint. She is lovely to interact with as well. The painting was shipped securely and sent in a timely manner. I would definitely love to work with her again.
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Kate on Sep 11, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI love the attention to detail that Leah puts into not only the item, but the packaging and even shipping label. Even though I ordered the print for myself, it felt like I had received a gift from someone special. Thank you so much for this experience!
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WhiteGhostCatshark on Aug 17, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis print, which came beautifully wrapped, is quite a glorious thing and it cheers me up no end. Leah's art is an excellent remedy in times of gloom: you just have to look at it and feel strangely elated and happy.
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WhiteGhostCatshark on Aug 17, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI love this print so much that I am likely to venture into the enchanted forest to look for some scattered elven gold. Then, at some point in the near future, I shall try to get my greedy little hands on the original painting (if it is still available then)!
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Peggy on Jul 25, 2020
5 out of 5 starsJust fine, really fine. I have order this woman's art before and will again. The seahorses already are on the wall of my COVID-19 reading nook and they are making me smile each day.
About CuriousArtLab
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My drawing table ~ believe it or not, there is method in the messiness!
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One of my paintings (Longma) in progress ~ showing glaze, scumble & highlight techniques.
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I love doodling & sketching with crow quill pen & ink.
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The "Fulfillment Department" ~ sturdy, archival packaging, wrapped with care.
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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):
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
To return to my shop:
CuriousArtLab.etsy.com
Shop members
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Leah Palmer Preiss
Owner, Maker, Artist, Illustrator, Calligrapher
Curious about everything, crazy about words & letters, compulsive sketcher & painter.
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Ivy
Vocal Critic, Flower Eater
Ivy believes I should spend less time painting & more time petting.
Production partners
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The Angry Robot
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!
Shop policies
I want everyone who shops here to be completely happy with every aspect of their purchases. I try to answer your questions promptly, to make sure the artwork is archivally sound and as close to perfect as I can make it, to pack carefully and ship promptly. I welcome your feedback, reviews, & conversations-- I love knowing more about where my art is going. :-)
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Digital downloads
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
Payment
Custom orders (see below) usually require payment in advance. Please contact me for specific arrangements depending on the item.
Shipping
Original art will be carefully packed in a sturdy box with archival tissue & bubble wrap for safe transit. All original art will be insured for full value-- this cost is included in the shipping. A signature is required for all original art deliveries, but it may be waived via USPS Informed Delivery https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action
Prints will be carefully packed in individual archival sleeves, protected between two sheets of corrugated cardboard, & shipped in a padded envelope.
I always add a little extra flourish to my packaging. Many of my reviews mention my hand-lettered labels & other special touches. Please see my About page for a picture of my packaging area. :-)
I ship via USPS First Class or Priority, unless other arrangements are made in advance.
Expedited shipping is possible at an extra cost. Please contact me directly to make arrangements before ordering.
For international purchases, customers are responsible for all VAT and customs duties incurred. All customs forms will be filled out with accurate identification & value.
Additional policies and FAQs
Everything in my shop was painted by my own hand, & purchase of original art or print does not include reproduction rights. Please contact me for permission for publication of any kind.
Digital Printable Purchases:
You may print as many copies as you like, ***for personal, craft or gift use only.*** Please do not reproduce these digitally or use them commercially without permission.
Custom Orders:
Custom orders also available, feel free to contact me for details.