Happy Valentine's Day! We thought we would celebrate it right on Tangled and True. A day of love cannot be complete without expressing our love for creativity, color, and brilliant women with imagination and vision that in today's case, bring us happy art for babies and kids. And plenty of hearts. We're talking about Marnie Vollenhals and her most lovely of companies- J. Austin Ryan.
She's possibly best known for her cheerful Modern Hearts prints, 001 and 002 pictured above, {how appropriate} but we're here to tell you that her collection has grown considerably lately and we couldn't be more thrilled. Thrilled because I want to be the type that brings an eclectic mix of amazing art to my home and Marnie's paintings are 100% fresh and new. I'm sure you'll agree.
"Marnie creates her images with complete satisfaction.... All designs are hand-painted and done in small batches. With this in mind, quality products are used and nothing is sent out unless it is perfect. All of the art is sealed, signed by artist Marnie Vollenhals, and limited editions are numbered."They say it best: J. Austin Ryan creates art that will open your eyes. Images that will inspire and let you be imaginative. So, for today's inspiration: one 18x18 inch painting (1 1/2" depth) of the winner's choice (of the three listed below) is up for grabs. You could be the lucky winner of either...
Whether decorating for a boy or girl, I love these options for introducing whimsy, enthusiasm, plenty of reds and pinks and lots of amour. And to help you jump start that collection, J. Austin Ryan is offering all Tangled and True readers 20% off through February 18th {Monday} with code: "JARLOVE20" {enter at checkout}. Lovely. {For easy access to shopping the online gallery, see J. Austin Ryan's ad in our left-hand sidebar.}
What's your favorite J. Austin Ryan print?
Would you like to win? be sure to:
*enter a comment on this post-with your name
*answer question above
*please only enter once
*entry will be open until 8am MST Saturday. {comments after this will not be considered}
*winner will be announced on Tangled and True on Monday morning.
note: winner must check back on blog by Wednesday, 2/20 in order to claim prize
Good luck and thank you J. Austin Ryan!
-the Tangled and True team.
Love Alpha Tree -- so cute & would look great in my boy's room. Thanks...jkolsubs(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteDefinitely Alpha Tree, so adorable
ReplyDeleteI love the Kate series. :)
ReplyDeleteLilacButterfly [at] earthlink.net
I agree, the Alpha Tree is the cutest!!
ReplyDelete-Crystal
being a teacher, i love the alpha tree. But I also like the modern birds...that matches my little girls room the best!
ReplyDeleteI would pick the alpha tree for sure! I also love the fireflies on chocolate on the site! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteI love them all but my favorite is Free beauty!
ReplyDeleteTuesday
It's a toss up between the Alpha Tree and the Modern Birds... I am in love with color and whimsy, and I am all about promoting intelligence.
ReplyDeleteI love love love the Alpha Tree. I have a great spot for it too!
ReplyDeletelittlelatina
edq143 at yahoo dot com
ooooh. i love alpha tree. the hearts series is really cool as well.
ReplyDeletei LOVE the alpha tree, so adorable.
ReplyDeletei love that bird tree, actually i love them all!!!
ReplyDeleteThe modern birds!!
ReplyDeletei love the alpha tree, but i know my daughter would prefer any of the prints in the horse series. too cute!
ReplyDeleteAll of these are so cute! I can imagine them in random places in my home. SO cute :) Thanks for the great and creative share! :D Happy a great Valentine's Day all! <3
ReplyDeletedefychaos (at) gmail.com
The Alpha tree would be great for my girls' room:)
ReplyDelete--Rachel
I looooove the Alpha tree! I hope I win!
ReplyDeleteI love the modern hearts for my daughter and the Monkeys: "Monkey Rocket" for my sons... so cute!
ReplyDeletetaradawnrobertson (at) hotmail (d0t) com
I'm with the majority on that Alpha Tree... just adorable.
ReplyDeleteThe Love print is adorable, and would go perfectly in my daughters room!
ReplyDeleteI love Alpha Tree and Always Giving in the home decor section. Great site!
ReplyDeleteJulie
julie28richardson@hotmail.com
Modern Birds is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThe Alpha tree is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI love the "Free Beauty" print and the "Roller Squirrels" is super cute too! rw1647[at]yahoo[dot]com
ReplyDeleteLove Tree
ReplyDeleteI love the modern birds!
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Layna Fuller
I absolutely love the Alpha Tree!
ReplyDeletekatebeth45 at gmail dot com
I love the alpha tree! How fabulous.
ReplyDeleteAlpha tree for my son, modern birds for my daughter!
ReplyDeleteAhh! Have you seen the "Woodlands: Roller Squirrels"? They are doing summersalts! It's the best print out there. I want this for our little squirrels room.
ReplyDeleteOoooh. I love "Modern Birds" and "Birds on Parade" on the site. All of it is truly delightful!
ReplyDeleteI like the Love Tree
ReplyDeleteI love the Love tree.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore that alpha tree!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Ilicia R.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Mini Farm: "Mouse"
the alpha tree
ReplyDeleteI love the entire Kate Series. Do I have to pick just one?
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with "Fireflies at Midnight." Very pretty.
ReplyDelete- Sarah M
I'm in love with the Alpha Tree...perfect for my kids room!
ReplyDeleteI love LOVE
ReplyDelete:) lol
the love tree is so cute, perfect for my girls
I like the Alpha Tree and Fireflies on Chocolate.
ReplyDeleteThe Alpha Tree would be a perfect way to teach my child her abc's. The colors grab one's attention and it is a beautiful piece to hang in her room. It will make her feel cheery
ReplyDeleteI love the LOVE Tree. Just adorable !
ReplyDeleteHer Love Chics print is so cute!
ReplyDeleteKari
This is such great art. I love the Rough Riders one.
ReplyDeleteThe Rocket Dog is too cool! Love the Alpha Tree too!
ReplyDeletedansan826 at yahoo.com
I love the Modern Birds! How adorable!
ReplyDelete"Happy Valentine's Day! All of the prints that you are offering a choice of are wonderful. Then, I went crazy at the site. I used to have a pet red squirrel named "Squeakers" and so I choose the art print called "Woodlands: Roller Squirrels!" It brings back memories of her. She lived for 8 years! Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks,Cindi
ReplyDeletejchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
Tough choice! I would say 'party at our crib'
ReplyDeleteIf I won, I'd pick Alpha Tree! Great giveaway, thanks!
ReplyDeleteSara
Maybe because love is in the air I love "Love" the best. They are all just precious!
ReplyDeleteLove Alpha Tree! It'd look great in my daughter's room.
ReplyDeleteI love the alpha tree! That little owl on the lower branch is so cute. Would look great in my sons room.
ReplyDeleteI can't decide between modern birds and alpha tree. Love them both.
ReplyDeleteThat Alpha Tree would be perfect for our blank walled playroom! I LOVE it and I know my little ones would too. Such happy art!
ReplyDeleteLove the Alpha Tree because it's a little more gender neutral
ReplyDeleteI like the Love, Birds on Parade and the Butterflies prints. ~Sarah
ReplyDeleteThat Alpha Tree is so great- combines my love of art with my love of letters/words/etc. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
joannabarker [at] gmail.com
Of the ones you posted I like the Alpha Tree best. From their website I love Smarty the Owl. Thanks.
ReplyDeletelucycontest at gmail.com
I love the alpha tree! It matches my boy's room perfectly. How creative.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! I love the Coming Together print with its vibrant colors - it looks so happy! :)
ReplyDeleteI love Alpha Tree. Would be great for my little peanut's play room.
ReplyDeletedenise.fahl at gmail.com
I think Alpha tree is great, but looking at the website I also LOVE Monkeys: "Rough Riders"! What fun!
ReplyDeletethe alpha tree caught my eye. I looked around the site and although I like the overall feel of the prints, the alpha tree is my favortie!
ReplyDeletethe modern birds!
ReplyDeleteI love "Landscape" - and Alpha tree too!
ReplyDeleteFireflies on Chocolate does it for me. The painting is so beautiful and relaxing, the colors are perfect for my daughter's room, and not so typical of what you'd see for a toddler.
ReplyDeleteI totally love the alpha tree! It's so cute!
ReplyDeleteFor my son, I would love the 1st Boats print, and for my daughter, the Modern Birds print! Both are so cute!
ReplyDeleteThe Alpha Tree!
ReplyDelete~Adrianne
adgeonmyspace(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love the modern birds...so cute! I would love to win!
ReplyDeleteI love the alpha tree!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the alpha tree - so cute! :)
ReplyDeleteI love Coming Together and Always Giving...these are really nice pieces!
ReplyDeleteI really like the "Modern Birds".
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the modern birds, so adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love the Mini Farm prints, especially "Mouse". Such whimsical styles and colors!
ReplyDeleteHaving a 2 year old that is learning the alphabet and a husband that is a teacher, I am drawn to the "Alpha Tree" for sure! LOVE it!!
ReplyDeletejajclott@comcast.net
I LOVE "My Favorite Train". It would look perfect in my little boy's room.
ReplyDeleteAll of her prints are so creative and original! Love them!
MODERN BIRDS is just my stlye.. and the colors of my girls room!
ReplyDeleteI am lovin the love print. thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeletehellomary018ATyahooDOTcom
I don't mean to sound like a broken record of all the others, but it is true the Alpha Tree is my favorite...Thanks..
ReplyDeletestbaisch[at]yahoo[dot]com
I love the Alpha Tree- so simple and stylish
ReplyDeleteI adore the Alpha tree. I can't stop thinking about what a wonderful addition it would be in our home. Absolutely great!
ReplyDeleteThey are all beautiful but LOVE is my favorite. How can I be entered in contest because when I log in it says wrong password but when I try to sign up it says I'm already signed up. should be
ReplyDeleteusername pcbdolphins
password lauren88
The Alpha Tree, but I have to say the three you picked out are the best of the crop (looked around at the boy ones and the three you picked are the best).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...
Maureen (jnomaxx at hotmail dot com)
I love, love the Alpha Tree..and not even for a little kids room. It's one of those things that just makes you happy to look at.
ReplyDeleteOcean Play -002
ReplyDeleteI like Rocket Dog
ReplyDeleteI like the love tree.
ReplyDeleteThe Modern Birds are lovely to look at.
ReplyDeleteMommymeng@gmail.com
ok, in lew of valentines i'm diggin' the love one. i also like the horses & the birds on display (?) any of them would be so cute in Izzie's room.
ReplyDeleteLove the alpha tree for my bare baby boy's room!
ReplyDeleteLove Love Love all of J. Austin Ryan's stuff!!! but if I had to pick a favorite I think it would be the hearts!
ReplyDeleteBirds on Parade is my favorite. But they are all just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI think Mokie's Wish is really sweet.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the Love Chicks...so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the "Kate series", as well as the "Monkey Rocket" for our son's room and the alpha tree for our daughter.
ReplyDeleteI am loving both the Alpha tree & the Modern birds! Way too cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the Alpha Tree!!! Natali
ReplyDeleteThe "Monkey Rocket" print is pretty neat!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Mini Farm: Chick.
ReplyDeleteI love Alpha Tree - and Modern Birds. They are all lovely!!
ReplyDeleteMonkey rocket and Love...they are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteAnswer- Always Giving
ReplyDeleteElaine Rosser
emrosser@shaw.ca
I *love* the alpha tree print! I also enjoy the "always giving" painting.
ReplyDeletei love the alpha tree! so darling!
ReplyDeleteThe Alpha tree
ReplyDeleteThe Mini Farm Chick and Modern Hearts 002 prints are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThe alpha tree would be perfect in our newly painted "big girl room"!
ReplyDeleteThe alpha tree is great.
ReplyDeleteI love the Boats 01 and 02 prints, but if I won, I'd have to pick the Alpha Tree. ( meg.wilson@gmail.com )
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm going to have to go with the Alpha Tree. It's a winner.
ReplyDeleteI really love Monkeys: "Monkey Rocket". But I think Alpha Tree would be a perfect match for my son's bedroom!
ReplyDeleteI "love" the LOVE painting. Wouldn't it make a wonderful decoration for the month of February?
ReplyDeleteI love the Walking Horse painting. It looks just like my dad's favorite horse 'Star' at the stable he works at.
ReplyDeleteAlpha tree!
ReplyDeleteWOW I love the LOVE Tree. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeletemalleycc(at)hotmail (dot) com
I love how the "Alpha Tree" makes the alphabet come to life. The letters jump off the page and provide a magical experience!! I love this site. Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteBecca
baughman.r@gmail.com
The alpha tree just speaks to me.
ReplyDeletechristina dot rains dot miller at gmail dot com
I love the Modern Tree. I wish I could decorate my daughter's entire bedroom with this print!
ReplyDeleteanislandlife at yahoo dot com
Being a mom of four children, I could see any one of the prints in our home. Modern birds would be great for my 3 yr. old's room, but Love would fit Claire and Alpha tree would be perfect for Caitlyn. It's too hard to decide! Thanks,
ReplyDeleteTracey
I like Alpha Tree and Love Chics-003. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteModern Birds would make me very happy. :)
ReplyDeleteaku.kuro.neko@gmail.com
I heart the Love Tree. It would look great in my twin girls' room.
ReplyDeleteI like the "Modern Birds"print...love the colors!
ReplyDelete-Rachie S.
tough choice between alpha tree and modern birds, they are both totally cute and would work in my baby's room! --JenO
ReplyDeleteMy five year-old and I both like "Love".
ReplyDeleteI would love to win! Love the birdy tree.
ReplyDeleteStephr806@gmail.com
Steph Read
I love the modern birds print. How adorable, and I need some inspiration for my daughter's nursery.
ReplyDeleteI love the alpha tree and kate series:) so cute
ReplyDeleteI love the LOVE painting. It's colorful and cute, and soothing too. Perfect for every little one.
ReplyDeleteit's a tough choice. I love the rocket dog print for my son's room though. it's so classic and retro looking at the same time.
ReplyDeletem-m-m-modern birds!
ReplyDeleteThey are all so beautiful it's hard to choose but I think I would chose the modern birds.
ReplyDeleteLove your Alpha Tree!!! My daughter would love it.
ReplyDeleteHi there, great artwork!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is modern birds. Would look so great in my daughter's new room.
I love the Boats 002 print. It would look great in my boys' room!
ReplyDeleteI love, love , love the Modern Bird print! I would seriously plan my girls room around it!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the modern birds. her paintings look very cool.
ReplyDeleteThe "Modern Birds" painting is so fun! I would love to display this in my home.
ReplyDelete~Katie
Modern Birds is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI love the Alpha Tree.
ReplyDeleteOcean Play 002 is very nice.
ReplyDeletethe modern birds please. thank you.
ReplyDeleteModern Hearts 001 - LOVELY!
ReplyDeletedbstout(at)juno(dot)com
The Alpha Tree!!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love Alpha Tree with Rocket Dog a close second!!!
ReplyDelete"Love"... nice! Please enter me.
ReplyDeleteAlpha Tree - what a fun, modern twist on a timeless classic - the alphabet!
ReplyDeleteCamille
www.snaphappymama.com
I adore the modern hearts-003! It would go perfectly in the room my daughters share. :)
ReplyDeleteBest print: Modern Birds (because it reminds me the the drawings my daughter used to bring home many years ago)
ReplyDeleteFrom:
Carol Thompson
bthompson[AT] uti.co.za
Alpha Tree! I love it! Perfect in my baby, Sawyers room!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Modern Birds the best, thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Monkey Rocket, Rocket Dog and the Alpha Tree. So cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the modern birds and the others!
ReplyDeleteI like the Monkeys: Monkey Rockets print for my sons room!
ReplyDeleteThanks
palmersf @ comcast.net
I love all these prints - she has a fresh style. If I won the contest I'd love Alpha Tree - I also like the Birds on Parade print. Thanks for the contest!
ReplyDeleteComing Together is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteShelly McCabe
ReplyDeleteModern birds is my favorite. I think it is so clever. Such fun colors!
i love modern birds.
ReplyDeleteI like the Modern Birds best. Really lovely.
ReplyDeletethese are wonderful! lovin the alpha tree!
ReplyDeletehard to pick a favorite as they are all wonderful... but I really love the Alpha Tree :)
ReplyDeleteMy three year old daughter just LOVES the Alpha Tree too. She said, "mamma, I want it!"
I LOVE "Birds on Parade"
ReplyDeleteHeather
I don't have a boy but I like the My Favorite Train print.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Lisa
I love the "Grazing Horses." So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI'm a mom of four children so it is hard to choose a favorite. They would all look great in our home. Alpha tree would look great in my 3 yr old boys room, but Love reminds me of Claire and Modern Birds fits Caitlyn's personality.
ReplyDeleteThanks. boydsoftexas@yahoo.com
I love the LOVE tree wonderful so unique and pretty
ReplyDeleteI would love the Fireflies on Cotton Candy print. it's beautiful!
ReplyDeletealpha tree is great for anyone with kids
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow! Love Rocket Dog and Fireflies at Midnight.
ReplyDeleteLove Tree
ReplyDeleteI like the Monkey Rocket!
ReplyDeletemy favorite is the Monkeys:"Tricks"
ReplyDeletemodern birds is cute!
ReplyDeleteAlpha Tree is my fav - cute and educational! Perfect for the playroom!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Alpha Tree! How cute! It would be the perfect addition to my son's nursery! THANKS!
ReplyDeleteroyaldixie@charter.net
Alpha Tree
ReplyDelete"Love" just makes my heart go pitter patter. So sweet. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI love the Alpha Tree!
ReplyDeletelove the birds in paradise!
ReplyDeletemom2maria at hotmail dot com
Love love LOVE modern birds! Too cute and great colors!
ReplyDeleteLove Alpha Tree
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU GOD BLESS
I love the "Love" print!!! Adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
~Katie W.
I really like Alpha Tree
ReplyDeleteModern tree
ReplyDeleteneneelynn@yahoo.com
I like Walking Horse.
ReplyDeleteI love the Alpha Tree and the entire monkey series but I think the Monkey Party at our crib is my favorite. It just reminds me of my kids!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the Alpha Tree! Adorable.
ReplyDeleteI like the alpha tree the best. I love letters!
ReplyDeleteI'm crazy about alpha tree and birds!
ReplyDeleteI like the Kate Series.
ReplyDeleteBirds on Parade is so perfect for our new nursery!
ReplyDeleteiknowzero@aol.com
This is Missy Saunders.
ReplyDeleteI have a little boy and loved Monkey Rocket, though I think Alpha Tree takes the cake.
(And if I had enough spare change I'd probably buy Coming Together for my home right now!)
I enjoy anything with hearts so after looking at all of them I would have to say that LOVE is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win "love".
ReplyDeletei love the modern birds--so cute and would be great to decorate with in my daughter's space. i'm keeping my fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI love the Always Giving print. It is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove and Alpha Tree are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteKim O.