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
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Reviews
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Rosemary on Jan 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAnother lovely item that arrived beautifully packaged, many thanks.
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Kelsey on Dec 30, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful, high quality print. And my gosh, the packaging was a work of art itself! My mother-in-law kept the mailing label and gift tag, which are artfully done in calligraphy.
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knittycorner on Dec 23, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLeah quickly added custom calligraphy to these beautiful bookworm/bibliophile bookplates for me to give to a librarian friend. It was a very special and much-appreciated gift! I had purchased two lovely prints from her for holiday gifts last year, which arrived packaged with care and charm. I highly recommend this shop for unique and meaningful art.
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oak139 on Dec 20, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe packaging was spectacular. I ordered 2 copies and wished that they were separated. I am most impressed and love the art work. Every detail represents
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Hilary on Dec 19, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLeah could not have been more helpful when I placed my order. Not only are the prints beautiful, they arrived beautifully wrapped and ready for gift giving.
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mpmayland on Dec 16, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI returned to Curious Art for three more prints this year. I love Leah's clever artistic style and her tie-in to Word.A.Day. I look forward to her calligraphy appreciations and ribboned packaging almost as much as her prints. It wasn't a question of "someday my prints will come..." They arrived promptly. I'll be back next year.
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3nqwclb on Dec 16, 2020
5 out of 5 starsShipped quickly and arrived in immaculate condition. The print is crisp and clear. My dog’s nickname is “Honey Bear” (he is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever), so this print felt very on-the-nose.
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Tess on Dec 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsMy mom and I both absolutely LOVE Leah’s work! Her attention to detail (not just in the artwork but also in the beautiful packaging) is beyond amazing! I wish I had at least 1% of Leah’s talent! Thank you for another perfect purchase! :)
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Tess on Dec 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsMy mom and I both absolutely LOVE Leah’s work! Her attention to detail (not just in the artwork but also in the beautiful packaging) is beyond amazing! I wish I had at least 1% of Leah’s talent! Thank you for another perfect purchase! :)
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Russell on Dec 14, 2020
5 out of 5 starsWonderful and charming piece for my one-year old granddaughter. She may not "get it" now, but she will in the not so distant future.
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.