With over 2,500+ manufactured and licensed products and a large social media following, Engelbreit is notable for her success because she didn't go to art school and she didn't go to business school, yet she's developed a unique and recognizable artistic style and built a small empire that pulls in around $4 million a year. That's a rare feat for a working artist.
In the Beginning
From the age of 11, Engelbreit says she knew she wanted to be an artist. Born and raised in St. Louis, where her Mary Engelbreit Studio is based, she was inspired by artists who created illustrations for children's books, particularly the late Joan Walsh Anglund. By the time she was in high school, Engelbreit was selling hand-drawn greeting cards to a local shop.
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4 comments
Jo Rymaszewski
As a kid, I loved Anglund’s art and books, too. (I have some of each. :-))
It’s so impressive that Mary used those sweet drawings as inspiration and ran with it.
IMHO The world is more beautiful because of Mary’s art. She brings joy to my heart, and, I’m sure, many others’, too.
As a kid, I loved Anglund’s art and books, too. (I have some of each. :-))
It’s so impressive that Mary used those sweet drawings as inspiration and ran with it.
IMHO The world is more beautiful because of Mary’s art. She brings joy to my heart, and, I’m sure, many others’, too.
Mary Reuterskiold
Love all Mary Engelbreit art! Have been following her for over 30 years! Still love all her art work and love her political views. Thank you Mary Engelbreit for all the happy you bring to everyone.
Love all Mary Engelbreit art! Have been following her for over 30 years! Still love all her art work and love her political views. Thank you Mary Engelbreit for all the happy you bring to everyone.
Mary Alden Gordon
I miss your calendars and such!You are alright star in my bleak sky..I am 61 year’s old and you accomplish the feat fully as you make me smile..God bless you heart. MGl
I miss your calendars and such!You are alright star in my bleak sky..I am 61 year’s old and you accomplish the feat fully as you make me smile..God bless you heart. MGl
Kathy Vlietstra
I dearly love Mary Engelbreit’s merchandise! It’s fun, cheery, whimsical and colorful! It just makes me smile and we all need to smile and laugh. I thank you, Mary, for your wonderful designs and I’m glad that you aren’t retiring!
I dearly love Mary Engelbreit’s merchandise! It’s fun, cheery, whimsical and colorful! It just makes me smile and we all need to smile and laugh. I thank you, Mary, for your wonderful designs and I’m glad that you aren’t retiring!