Free for all to play and enjoy through September 2019 on the 16th Street Mall in Denver!

Handpainted LIVE in 2 days by Ann Vanatta Gutierrez.

One of my very favorite projects: Your Keys to the City! You can find this bright beauty on 16th between Glenarm and Welton. Go play!!

Custom gnome with over 150 hand-felted flowers! Perfect Day of The Dead decor! Contact me to get your own custom gnome… ANY THEME!! I’ll make one just for you!

Fine art prints @ The Grateful Gnome in May 2019.

Ann Vanatta Gutierrez

halfpeeledbanana.com

flowers made from upcycled/repurposed water bottles. recyclable, bright, fabulously fun! wonderful gift for any occasion!!

see & learn more by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/thirsty

Love these guys! A commissioned gift set of Hasidic gnomes for Hanukkah! Around 12 inches tall, made from socks, and filled with rice. Each one has his own personality!!

Contact me for personalized gnomes of your own!!

I was honored to be selected as one of the artists to paint a piano for Your Keys to the City in the summer of 2018. This bright beauty was painted live on the Mall in one day, and remained in Downtown Denver on 16th Street -free for anyone to play- through October. Truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my art career!!!

12 inch custom gnomes for my BFF. She’s the pineapple to my banana!

contact me for your own custom cuties!

www.halfpeeledbanana.com

Gorgeous inside your house, on your patio, or mingling with your garden flowers!  They come in all sizes and styles... with 2 or 3 foot stems and leaves made from aluminum cans that glow in the dark!!  I would love to make make a custom order of these big beauties for your home!!  

Whimsical BLING handmade from discarded plastics, thimbles, wire, and beer/soda tabs. 

All one of a kind, handmade, kind to the environment and FUN to wear!

elegant and reflective, these upcycled tasting spoon tabletop flowers are sure to smile back at you!!  see more spoon art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/spooning-1

these dandelions won't blow away into your neighbor's yard!  your patio needs these!!  see more dandi art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/dandi-1

u.f.o. inspired modern tabletop flowers by ann vanatta gutierrez. hand painted and crafted with map pins, wire, and a chopstick! no aliens were hurt in the process!  see more space art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/space

tabletop upcycled push pin flowers with glow-in-the-dark dots!  even fun when the lights go out!! see more varieties and sizes of office supply art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/pins

nubs style tabletop home decor hand crafted by ann vanatta gutierrez. bright and fun!  perfect to spruce up your tabletop, desktop, patio or nightstand!  see more nubs styles, sizes and other vivid art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/nubs

super reflective, low profile 5 inch home or patio decor!  these tabletop flowers made from spoons are a shiny source of conversation!! any core  color is possible... all with silver tasting spoons!  want to see more or add these to your home decor? see garden art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/garden-art

Seasonal snow peeps all bundled up!!  Standing 5"-7" tall, these little sock snow people each have their own personalities and wardrobes!  Flower buttons are specifically designed SHRINKY DINKS, and some peeps are adorned with vintage jewelry!!  Visit me @ halfpeeledbanana.com for more pictures and to place an order for these fun winter morsels of love!!

spoons, dandis, nubs, pins, space & blankie all living and loving together!! garden art by ann vanatta gutierrez. learn more about your garden's possibilities by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/garden-art

LET IT SNOW... MAN.  six inch tall sock snow peeps !!  contact me @ halfpeeledbanana.com to get your hands on these cute one-of-a-kind little guys!!

thirsty no. 01.  stunning photograph of my flowers made from upcycled water bottles!  always bright!  always cheerful!! see more photos, prints of these beauties, and more art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/oh-snap

repurposed map pins, push pins, t-pins and thumb tacks make up these glow-in-the-dark modern garden stakes. perfect in your garden or in a large vase to brighten up your space! handcrafted in Colorado by ann vanatta gutierrez halfpeeledbanana.com

it takes a village! these 24 inch stemmed indoor/outdoor garden stakes can make your garden vibrant year 'round, make your outdoor living space pop, or adorn your home  in an entryway, dining room or living room!! handcrafted by ann vanatta gutierrez

for custom made orders visit www.halfpeeledbanana.com

gametime tabletop nubs, dandis and pins root on the Denver Broncos!!  perfect for your next game day display!! i do custom orders for YOUR team!! want some game day art by ann vanatta gutierrez? visit www.halfpeeledbanana.com/git-some-1

your garden needs me! stunning indoor/outdoor 36 inch stem garden stake allium style in turquoise. handcrafted in Colorado with nearly 900 map pins and upcycled aluminum can leaves. 7 inch diameter. brings a pop to your garden or living space! by ann vanatta gutierrez halfpeeledbanana.com

fine art print in 5x5, 8x8 or 12x12. flower photographed is like an allium, but made with map pins and magic!!  want to see more nubs style flowers, prints, and more by ann vanatta gutierrez?  visit  www.halfpeeledbanana.com

pins made of pins.  this photographic print is a closeup of one of my garden art flowers made of push pins!  get the print and the garden flower @ halfpeeledbanana.com

purple garden art flower upcycled and hand crafted with hundreds of push pins! this 7 inch diameter big girl sized flower shines brightly in your garden or large flower pot!!  make your neighbors jealous!  see more fabulous garden art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/garden-art

fabulous indoor/outdoor Allium-esque nubs, pins, and dandis are the perfect out of the ordinary modern decor for any home or garden! Custom colors and sizes handmade by Ann Vanatta Gutierrez. visit halfpeeledbanana.com

blazing blue and purple 4 inch nubs style garden art flower on a 24" stem with a "sweater". fabulous addition to your garden or patio!! check out art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/garden-art for more pictures and where to buy!

stunning flowers on your window sill, or great to lighten up a cubicle! see more creative upcycled water bottle flowers and art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com

these 4.5" spoons flowers standing 11" tall on metal stems (chopsticks), are perfectly unique and shiny... just like you!! add these to your beautiful home or contact me for large quantity pricing!  art by ann vanatta gutierrez www.halfpeeledbanana.com/contact-me

make your co-workers jealous with these vibrant office inspired desktop flowers!  made with push pins and fun!  (plus, they glow in the dark!!!!)  see more home decor and art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com

these bright space themed tabletop flowers should invade your home any day now!!  Enjoy... they're friendly! check out more u.f.o.s and other inspired art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/garden-art

fun and whimsical tabletop flowers look fabulous as a coffee table centerpiece or on your nightstand! see more nubs flowers, variations, sizes, and other tabletop art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/garden-art

talk about fun!!  these dandelion inspired tabletop flowers are sure to bring a smile to even the crankiest of people!! hand painted and pinned by ann vanatta gutierrez. visit www.halfpeeledbanana.com/dandi-1 for more dandi sizes and colors!

unique push pin flowers in bright blue, green and pink!  fabulous on your nightstand, picnic table or desk!!  upcycled flowers by ann vanatta gutierrez. want some? visit www.halfpeeledbanana.com/git-some-1

space inspired flowers are always up for a good time!! they'll party through the night... due to a fun glow-in-the-dark design! space flowers by ann vanatta gutierrez. start the party by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/space

home decor two different ways!  beautiful print to accent your southwest styled home... by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/oh-snap or fabulously shiny addition to your garden as a 5 in x 2 ft reflective garden art piece by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/spooning-1 your neighbors will be jealous!!

not for the pastel lover, this 4.5" diameter dandi is perfect for the preppie or the young at heart!! see more dandis by ann vanatta gutierrez in all sizes and various bright colors by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/dandi-1 

Available by contacting me @ www.halfpeeledbanana.com/contact-me or @ my next event or retail location...  www.halfpeeledbanana.com/git-some-1

this bouquet is featured @ ReNew Upscale Retail in Englewood, CO

looking fabulous in threes, these reflective beauties can be crafted with an inner core color of your liking! buy a group for yourself, and another for your BFF!  see different sizes, styles, colors and more tabletop art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/garden-art

These water bottle flowers made their way to the AZ desert!  complemented by some green grass "fluff", they are a must on your patio table!! You too can create this beautiful bouquet by purchasing the flowers by ann vanatta gutierrez @ www.halfpeeledbanana.com/git-some-1

beautifully bright and filled with wanderlust, these upcycled flowers are fantastic additions to any home!! plus... you're saving the planet... one little bit at a time!  you select your color palette and create your bouquet by contacting me @  www.halfpeeledbanana.com/contact-me

5"stemless spoon flower looks great solo... but even better with some of it's friends!!   art by ann vanatta gutierrez.  visit www.halfpeeledbanana.com/garden-art to see more colors and  figure out which ones are for you!!!

inspired by dandelions, these bright guys are hand crafted with over 100 pins with glow-in-the-dark dots!  get some for your tabletop or garden today @  www.halfpeeledbanana.com/garden-art

what would make a 5" dandelion bloom made from 200+ pins EVEN MORE COOL?   make the dots glow in the dark!!!  see more sizes and options of dandi art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/dandi-1

reflective spoon flowers bring a sense of serenity both inside and out.  they can be dressed up or dressed down... cocktail party or BBQ.   art by ann vanatta gutierrez. www.halfpeeledbanana.com

the key is the orange base and the shiny silver spoons!  reflections everywhere!! to get your own & look at your options for handcrafted garden art by ann vanatta gutierrez, please visit www.halfpeeledbanana.com/garden-art

wonderfully bright wall decor!!  to see more prints from ann vanatta gutierrez, visit www.halfpeeledbanana.com/oh-snap

to see more info about the original painting featured in the center of this print, visit halfpeeledbanana.com/the-paint

any color you want, mon!!  these vase sized push pin flowers are 3" in diameter and are cool without dots or "clothed" with glow-in-the-dark fabulous dots!!! great teacher gifts!! upcycled pin flowers are also available in garden size : 4in, 5in & the big girl size: 7 inch diameters!!  see your options and more art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/garden-art

imitating this beautiful AZ cactus, 5" stemless spoon flowers by ann vanatta gutierrez fit right in!  no water necessary... made with love from shiny silver spoons with your base color of choice!! your patio deserves some class!!  find them @ www.halfpeeledbanana.com/garden-art

this print perfectly brightens any home or office!  i personally have this print in a 16x20 size hanging in my lounge! it goes with nearly any color home decor!  square print in 5x5, 8x8 or 12x12.  rectangular prints up to 16x20.. for more colorful wall decor and art prints by ann vanatta gutierrez, visit www.halfpeeledbanana.com/oh-snap

bright, wonderful and whimsical addition to any home or office! commissioned acrylic paintings are negotiated by contacting me @ halfpeeledbanana.com/contact-me .. prints of peace are available in both square (up to 12x12) and rectangular (up to 16x20) print sizes! for more colorful wall decor and art prints by ann vanatta gutierrez, visit www.halfpeeledbanana.com/oh-snap

if you would like more info on the painting itself, go to www.halfpeeledbanana.com/the-paint

original painting is acrylic on canvas.  this is a photographic print of my original.  kids of all ages oooh and aaaww over the crazy detail!!  find this print & more colorful wall decor and art prints by ann vanatta gutierrez by  visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/oh-snap

for more info on the peace painting itself, visit www.halfpeeledbanana.com/the-paint

this hottie prints up in nearly any color scheme to match your decor.  see whats available by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/the-paint . for more colorful wall decor and art prints by ann vanatta gutierrez, visit www.halfpeeledbanana.com/oh-snap

gorgeous print in a contemporary dining room, bathroom or bedroom!  black and white photo of one of my garden art flowers hand crafted with spoons. for more original wall decor and art prints by ann vanatta gutierrez, visit www.halfpeeledbanana.com/oh-snap . to get some of the spoon flowers themselves into your home or garden, visit halfpeeledbanana.com/garden-art

one of my top 5 favorites, this print can go anywhere, in any size! perfect wall decor from the bedroom to the kitchen!  original photograph is of the flowers i make from upcycled water bottles. find this print & more lucious wall decor and art prints by ann vanatta gutierrez by  visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/oh-snap

perfect wall decor for your home, office, or home office!!  find this print & more modern wall decor and art prints by ann vanatta gutierrez by  visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/oh-snap

go Denver Broncos!! even my flower prints are rooting for another Super Bowl win!!  find this print & more funky wall decor and art prints by ann vanatta gutierrez by  visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/oh-snap

personally, i am raising twin boys, but I love how my twin girls turned out!  find this print & more dazzling wall decor and art prints by ann vanatta gutierrez by  visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/oh-snap

snapshot of one of my 5" garden art flowers hand crafted from silver spoons.  both the print and the garden art can be found by visiting halfpeeledbanana.com

playing with pictures of my garden art is one of my true loves!  This print in various sizes and the garden art itself can be found and purchased @ www.halfpeeledbanana.com

cool modern wall art!  the picture is comprised of tiny original pictures of my dandi garden art. put one in your break room at work, or if you're a quilter... put it anywhere as inspiration!! find this print & more inspiring wall decor and art prints by ann vanatta gutierrez by  visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/oh-snap

Go Broncos!!  this dude is totally on the team! cool contemporary print for the man cave, woman cave, or simply anywhere that needs a pop of interesting flair!  find this print & more colorful wall decor and art prints by ann vanatta gutierrez by  visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/oh-snap

want different colors?  check him out @ halfpeeledbanana.com/the-paint

forever in... your lounge!  this print will have your guests wondering what in the world it is! it's a digital manifestation of one of my garden art flowers made with map pins.  both the print (in various shapes and sizes) and the garden art are available @ halfpeeledbanana.com

you want it bright?  well, here you go!!  this neon spoon flower print is especially loved by my kiddos, so i will attest that it's a great print for a kids room. mildly pixelated, it's a touch Minecraft-esque. fun! find this print & more bold wall decor and art prints by ann vanatta gutierrez by  visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/oh-snap

rich color exudes from this contemporary wall art  by ann vanatta gutierrez. check out this print and coordinate it with a few tabletop flowers made from spoons!  automatic no-brainer decorating!!  find both the print and the flowers by visiting halfpeeledbanana.com

add some fierce swirls and fun to your walls!  this print by Colorado native ann vanatta gutierrez certainly gets the imagination going!  square and rectangular prints of various sizes are available at  www.halfpeeledbanana.com

perfect modern print in your bedroom, kitchen or dining room!  how about in your mom's house?!  find this print and other dazzling home decor choices by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com  

everybody needs a little wiggle in their room!! playful and fun on any wall or bookshelf!! find barney, his friend pinky sky wiggles and numerous other festive prints @ www.halfpeeledbanana.com/oh-snap

a man of the earth.  an earthy rendition print of an original colored pencil drawing.  the goods no. 05 earth day

skinny dip please.  fine art print available in 5x5 up to 16x20

just like a class picture!  from top left: bronco colored dandis, nubs and pins;  4.5" spoons.  from bottom left:  up-cycled water bottles with wood stems, up-cycled water bottles with metal stems, and 5.5" spoons flowers with metal stems!! find out where to buy art by ann vanatta gutierrez by visiting www.halfpeeledbanana.com/git-some-1