Sunday, August 6, 2023

Books for Halloween: The Sleepy Hollow Kindle Ebook

 Now on Amazon! Download + read the Illustrated Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. This unique ebook features a foreword from painter, Rachel O'Donnell and a critical narrative analysis by screenwriter Michael Schatz. Published in 1819-1820, this iconic piece of fiction still inspires movies and TV series in modern times. Most notably, Tim Burton's 1999 film and the Fox TV show that ran from 2013-2017.



Read The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving Now Available for Kindle e-readers!

Fans of ebooks can rejoice + celebrate Halloween time with this beautifully illustrated Kindle version of the story of Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel and Brom Bones. Skip the paperback and read this spooky tale on your tablet with this Illustrated Legend of Sleepy Hollow for Kindle. Few authors have ever penned such a legendary narrative!




Fiction Books + ebooks Are a Great Way to Celebrate Spooky Season!


Looking for spooky fiction classics to get in the spirit of Halloween? Save the Jane Austen and Charles Dickens books for another season. October is Halloween month and books are a great way to get into the ghostly spirit of the holiday. Irving created an unforgettable tale in the 19th century and people still fear the mysterious Headless Horseman even 200 years after this books initial publication. 





Post Ebook Reading Discussion Questions

Don't sleep on this vintage-inspired edition of this classic tale of The Headless Horseman. This short + quick ebook is perfect for your book club in fall! If you're looking for reading questions for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, start here!

Ask your fellow book readers:

  • Did Ichabod escape the Headless Horseman or was Ichabod spirited away to the afterlife? The author left the ending of his fiction book and the fate of Ichabod Crane ambiguous so that you can interpret this classic ghost book as you see fit. 
  • What did Katrina Van Tassel say to Ichabod after the party that left him so depressed?
  • Was Katrina ever in love with Ichabod?
  • Is Ichabod just a gold digger?
  • Was Brom Bones behind the Headless Horseman that chased away Ichabod Crane?
  • Which movie version is most faithful to the original material?
  • Which illustration from Rachel O'Donnell is your favorite and why?
  • What other classics have you read on your tablet?

 

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Now on Amazon Prime: The Illustrated Sleepy Hollow Book

  

Artist Rachel O'Donnell has created a beautifully designed edition of Washington Irving's classic ghost story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Filled with over 16 unique illustrations, this book is a must-have for the Halloween season. Add it to your fall book picks to get in the mood for spooky season! Books are a great way to get celebrate the autumn season and this artisanal copy will look perfect on your bookshelf year-round. This vintage-inspired version is available as a hardcover, paperback and more! 




Artist Edition Book of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving


Irving made American history with the release of this short story in 1820. This popular story about the Headless Horseman has continued to inspire new American Art hundreds of years later. There are countless movies (both live action and animated) about the nervous school teacher, Ichabod Crane and his climatic run-in with the terrifying Headless Horseman. Few books have inspired as many films as the story of Sleepy Hollow! This carefully curated book is far more sophisticated than the other kids versions on the market. This artist-made book includes a foreword from painter Rachel ODonnell and critical essay on Ichabod Crane from talented screenwriter, Michael Schatz.


Prefer to read books on your iPad or Kindle? Buy the ebook of The Illustrated Legend of Sleepy Hollow


Books, books, books! For those who prefer to do their reading electronically, download this epic classic on Amazon to read this book on your kindle. When doing your book shopping, remember Sleepy Hollow is great but Sleepy Hollow illustrated is even better! What books are you planning to read this October? Do you like to read horror books in the fall?

 

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Cards from Cupid: Valentine's Day Card for Singles + Valentines for those in Relationships

Celebrate Valentines with a Card

Looking for a handmade valentine's day card to gift to loved ones on Valentine's Day? These artist made risograph stationery supplies by Artist Rachel O'Donnell make the perfect gifts for Valentine's Day! Cards are a classic way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Mail a custom personalized message on the back of these beautifully made 4"x6" cards to your loved one for funny or sweet Valentine's Day.

In addition to creating the artwork and design behind these one of a kind paper valentine's day cards, I have also created a bunch of valentines day messages for you to write on the back of two different cards. Celebrate your favorites with these thoughtfully made paper valentine's day designs. The cards make great gifts for vintage lovers, gifts for women and gifts for artists!

Gifts For Those Lucky in Love On Cupid's Day

Lucky enough to have found the love, love, love of your life (what a gift!) but you need help on how to write a valentine’s card? Mail these cards to your soulmate or better yet, use it as a tag for your valentines gifts. Stationary is so versatile and you can find a million differenet uses for these cards. If you have a large valentine's day list, considering buy my valentine's day multipacks.

Here are some nice things to write in a valentines card and some funny personalized valentine's messages to write inside my cards:

For my Till Death Do Us Part valentine card: “You bonehead! I’ll fade away to a skeleton unless I can be your Valentine”

For my pulp art inspired valentine Till Death Do Us Part card: “Just Ghost to Show you, you’re the one for me!”

For my retro valentine cards Till Death Do Us Part card: “Life without you would be monstrous!”

For My horror themed valentine Till Death Do Us Part Cards: “I feel it in my Bones! You’re my Valentine for life!”

These paper valentines cards also make an excellent anniversary card! You can buy multiples of my stationery cards and keep them around for several different holidays and occasions. These cards also make excellent gifts and look beautiful framed and matte! Just make sure you order this product with the mailing option of being sent in a rigid envelope to make sure your greeting card doesn't get scuffed in the mail.

Need A Valentine Card For Your Single Friends? Buy My Cards + Write This Valentine Cards Messages!

Being single on Valentine's day doesn't have to suck! It's the 21st century, people don't need to be paired off like in Noah's Ark to live a happy and fully life! Celebrate this day of love with these Valentine's Day cards for bacherlors and bachelorettes! Love has many different forms so you can be sure to celebrate singledom with my Valentine's Day Card for Singles. Mail this personalized card to your favorite divorcee on valentine's day. 

For my “A Toast to the Single Life” valentine card: “I’m so glad you told them to put a cork in it! May the single life treat you right!”

For my flapper inspired A Toast to the Single life valentine card: “Just thought I’d pop in + say Happy Valentine's Day!”

For my art deco vintage valentines A Toast to the Single life cards: “You are bubbly + wonderful! I can’t wait to spend another happy hour with you. I love you!”

For my 1920s vintage valentines A Toast to the Single life cards: “Raise a glass + shake that ass! Happy Valentine’s Day, my love!”

Cards! Cards! Cards! Cards! Cards! Cards! Cards! Cards!

No matter how you celebrate this romantic holiday, I hope you have an unforgettable valentine's day! Valentine's day is February 14th, so, plan accordingly and mail out all your gifts and cards well before the second week of February. You wouldn't want your favorites to feel snubbed on Valentine's Day! Cards are great but it's so much better to get it before the holiday ends. Valentine's Day only comes once a year so make sure you send your funny friend a personalized card they'll never forget. Happy valentine's day! For more cards and personalized gifts from this artist, check out my other postcards on my website!




Tuesday, March 2, 2021

LA artist Rachel ODonnell for Vans Channel 66 Livestream Painting with Artshare LA

Watch painter Rachel O'Donnell paint on the NEW Vans Channel 66 Livestream with Art Share LA's Cheyanne Sauter on Thursday, March 4th at 12pm PST on the Vans website here




Thursday, January 30, 2020

Silent Film Star Anna May Wong Mural for the Grumpy Bert "Red Envelope" Show at the Chinese American Museum



Los Angeles artist, Rachel O'Donnell, creates 10ft tall mural of Chinese American silent film star, Anna May Wong for the Grumpy Bert "Red Envelope" show at the Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles. Show opening is 6:30-9:00pm on February 5th, 2020.