stickers for iMessage on iOS

I'm super excited about this... it feels like the strangest thing I've ever licensed my work for...

My artwork is now available as digital stickers in the Apple App store, for use in iMessage. You can get them here!

Apple released a new operating system for iPhone, iPad, etc., iOS 10, and part of it includes apps within iMessage. There's a new Apps button:

You can buy stickers and add them to your messages, and even put them on top of your messages, like this:

Here's what the whole collection looks like:

Get them in the App store here. You can also find them in the App Store by doing a search for "Marc Johns". Not sure what the price is in other countries.

2017 engagement calendar - with drawing

So excited to get these from my publisher!

Get organized with this 2017 engagement calendar that actually starts on September 2016, so you can start using it right away.

It's hardcover, 5 x 7 inches, with a weekly planner format, published by Peter Pauper Press.

It's available on Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk, and many local bookstores. 

Or... you can buy it from my shop for $25 and I'll draw this on the inside front cover:

It's an encouraging bird, marching courageously into the new year! I need this encouraging bird big time.

I've got a limited number of copies that I am drawing on, so don't wait too long to get one. 

Phone cases at Society6: 5 bucks off and free shipping

Hey folks, there's a pretty good deal on phone cases from my Society6 shop this week.

Get $5 off AND free worldwide shipping til Sunday (Sept. 18).
**** You have to use Promo Code S6CASES ****
Over 50 designs to choose from. See them all here:
www.society6.com/marcjohns/cases

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:

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.

half price watches, today only

What time is it? It's time to get a watch for half price! Okay, that was super cheesy, but my friends at Modify Watches are offering 50% off on all watches, until the end of TODAY ONLY. 

You just have to go here and use code MODSGIVING:
http://modifywatches.com/collections/marc-johns

And yes that's me wearing one of my watches. This photo makes me look like a very hairy man, which I assure you I'm not.

(Sale ends tonight at midnight. Sorry, I should have posted this sooner!)

Personalized drawings

For a limited time, I will personalize one of these drawings for you. 

I often get asked to make custom drawings. But the problem with personal commissions, is, well, they're personal. People ask me to draw their aunt, or their dog, on an homage to a friend. I can't do that.

But what I can do is change the text, like I am for these drawings, and still keep them consistent with my style.

How it works:

Select one of these drawings, select a caption from a drop-down list, click 'Add to Cart', and enter a person's name. It could be your name, or someone else's (a cool gift, perhaps?). 

Each drawing is a unique work of art. I will draw and paint it especially for you. It will look like the pictures here, more or less (each one will be a bit different).

These are some of my favourite things to draw. And the encouraging ice cream cone was my most popular drawing last November when I offered 'multiple original' drawings, so I had to include it.

Leave a comment or get in touch if you have any questions!

watches are here!

Yay! My new line of Modify Watches are now available. 

AND, they made a special discount code for us:
use code SUPERDUPER and get 20% off until July 16, 2015.
Shop here: http://modifywatches.com/marcjohns

The watches are hand-assembled in San Francisco, and the watch faces and straps are interchangeable. There are 19 different colours of straps to choose from. 

Check them out: http://modifywatches.com/marcjohns

drawings for 40 dollars each

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:

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!

Free shipping from my Society6 shop (only til May 10)

Hey folks! FREE international shipping on almost everything from my Society6 shop, from now til Sunday (ends May 10 at midnight).

You have to use this link to get the deal:

http://j.mp/free-ship-may2015

Yup, get t-shirts, mugs (only 15 bucks!), wall hangings (these are new), greeting cards, phone cases, laptop skins, tote bags and more, shipped for free to anywhere in the world. Get shopping!

packing orders & holiday deadlines

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.

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.

free shipping from Society6 (and 15% off today only)

Yup! It's that time of year again when deals and discounts come at us from left, right and center.

And the good folks at Society6 are offering:

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING until Sunday No. 30th.

AND, today only (Nov. 27), 15% OFF your whole order if you use coupon code 'GIVETHANKS'.

Alright. Might as well get shopping!

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

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:

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!