Art that makes you smile everyday.

Michelle Vella's portraits of celebrated icons are fun, nostalgic, whimsical and proven to make you smile. Her distinctive “big eyes” makes her work so recognizable and unique, a must have!

Don't see your favourite celebrity? Tell me who you want to have? Remember, you can always request a custom commission and have the original painting of your favourite nostalgic icon.

Are you thinking about which one to get? Let's see if I can help you make a decision but in the end it's going to be the one that speaks to you the most. Perhaps you have narrowed it down to a few, just know that the there is no wrong choice. And maybe it's not one, but two smaller ones, or one for now and another later. What's most important to you? the connection to the person? the memories it triggers? the look of it? I know this can go so many ways but listen to your smile, does one make you happier? if you just can't decide feel free to email me and let's discuss it. Remember, I will be painting more portraits so if you don't see who you want, you can always order a custom commission if that's in your budget, otherwise, please make the suggestion.

The print sizes indicate the image size, and each print has a 2" border, so add 4" to determine the paper size, see below:

SQUARE PRINTS

10"x10" Image Size | 12"x12" Paper Size | 250 Editions

16"x16" Image Size | 20"x20" Paper Size | 100 Editions

20"x20" Image Size | 24"x24" Paper Size | 100 Editions

30"x30" Image Size | 34"x34" Paper Size | 50 Editions

36"x36" Image Size | 40"x40" Paper Size | 50 Editions

40"x40" Image Size | 44"x44" Paper Size | 50 Editions

44"x44" Image Size | 48"x48" Paper Size | 50 Editions

Exceptions:

10x10's have a 1" border

Print sizes for images on an all white background (i.e. Monopoly) don't have borders so they have one size that is the paper size

RECTANGLE PRINTS

Sizes and Editions 2:3

15x10 image on 12x18 paper - 250 Editions

14x21 image on 16x24 paper - 100 Editions

16x24 image on 20x28 paper - 100 Editions

24x36 image on 28x40 paper - 50 Editions

30x45 image on 34x49 paper - 50 Editions

Sizes and Editions 4:3

13.33x10 image on 16x12 paper - 250 Editions

20x15 image on 24x19 paper - 100 Editions

28x21 image on 32x25 paper - 100 Editions 

36x27 image on 40x31 paper - 50 Editions

40x30 image on 44x34 paper - 50 Editions

48x36 image on 52x40 paper - 50 Editions 

Sizes and Editions 4:5

9x11.25 image on 11x14 paper - 250 Editions

14x17.5 image on 16x20 paper - 100 Editions

18x22.5 image on 20x24 paper - 100 Editions 

28x35 image on 32x39 paper - 50 Editions 

32x40 image on 36x44 paper - 50 Editions 

While prints are sold unframed, I typically recommend a white or black shadowbox frame. Because most of my prints come with a 2” white border you don’t necessarily need a matte and the shadow box adds a nice touch. Each print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity so make sure to have your framer mount it on the back of the framed print.

If you are looking to frame yourself, I recommend that you don't frame anything larger than the 12x12 prints. Try Michael's or your local art supply.

"I love how happy her art makes me feel"

"I feel a happy connection to her art that brings back nostalgic memories"

"Love her whimsical style, it make me happy"

"It turns my blah days into bright happy ones"

"Her distinctive “big eyes” being so unique is what I love best, it’s ground breaking, I’m so proud to have a few pieces, I treasure them"

"So fun to discover the symbols and hidden words in her paintings"

"Brings back memories and childlike joy, a nostalgic connection"

"I bought them for their nostalgic connection that makes me happy, if I wanted art to match my furniture I would go to HomeSense/HomeGoods"

"I’m starting a trend with all my friends, they have art envy and are so happy to visit"

"I have happy nostalgic memories in all the pieces I own and I have a personal connection to each which makes me happy everyday"

"Her art makes me feel so happy, it makes me proud to have a few pieces by such an established and sought after artist"

"The Big Eyes are everything, love the whimsical beauty, the faces are so perfect, you can tell exactly who they are, so original, so fun, so unique"

"On a dark dull day the art captures something that is a part of me and brings back that memory, stirs good emotions that makes me happy"

"Karl Lagerfeld, followed him forever, when I saw Michelle’s portrait, I just had to have it!"

Limited Edition Giclée Print on Hot Press Bright White Fine Art Paper

100% archival ink and paper

Each print is hand signed and numbered by artist

Comes with a Michelle Vella Certificate of Authenticity card

Print comes unframed

We are proud to say that all MICHELLE VELLA LIMITED EDITION PRINTS are made-to-order exclusively at our professional fine art printers in Toronto.

Each print is professionally printed with the highest quality archival paper and ink, hand signed and numbered by Michelle, then packaged securely for safe delivery.

Production can take up to 2 weeks plus shipping, small prints usually ship within a week.

You will receive an email notification with a tracking number when your package ships.

If you need your print for a special occasion, please email us and we will do our best to accommodate your request.