giving thanks (a wee bit early).
August 26, 2008
Well, I slept off my mountain exhaustion and am feeling all oxygenated. I have some fun new projects and am now diving into my book head first. Weee. Also, I just posted about our visit with Mata Prasad on chai pilgrimage. It was fun revisiting our time with him! Such a sweet man.
Here is a Thanksgiving placemat I made for Land of Nod a copule months ago. It’s now available on their website here with personalization of a child’s name on the front-n-center name card. It was challenging creating a scene with so many things going on and details, etc., but I think it turned out fun. I particularly like the grandpa and kids on the rug, plus all the little collage elements. I wanted to create a scene that wasn’t so typical, so I tried to make it have a more rustic feel with the open room, kiva fireplace and wood floor. And even though I’m a vegetarian, there’s just no getting around the turkey on the table. I suggested a sushi Thanksgiving, but that didn’t fly. Hee. The leaf pattern is the reverse.
I always loved placemats as a kid…heck, I still love placemats. They are like the backs of cereal boxes–so much to look at! I hope kids enjoy this one!
16 Responses to “giving thanks (a wee bit early).”
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HELLO!
August 26th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Oh, Jenny, it’s great! I love the leaves on the reverse side, too.
August 26th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
This scene is wonderful… too bad the vegetarian Thanksgiving wasn’t accepted ;D
I too love the rug, the mum and baby and the agitation in the kitchen.
August 27th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
placemat? i could frame this and put it up on my wall.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Wow Jenny- This is beautiful.
I love the deep, deep perspective.
So many fun surprises.
You’re TERRIfiC!
August 29th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Hey good to have you back. The pieces are amaging. It’s amazing how you worked so well with so many details. The mat looks awesome.
I’ll talk to you soon Jenny, haven’t been able to .Can’t avoid procastinating.
I miss you .
love you
August 30th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Much fun for the little eyes! And now they can slop and glob food and cranberries all over it…
September 1st, 2008 at 3:55 am
wonderful mat!
I recieved your book and I LOVE it!!!! :o)
x Sandra
September 1st, 2008 at 7:33 am
i love love your illustrations i showed them to my children they absolutely love them.am glad i found you will visit more often
September 2nd, 2008 at 3:40 am
Lovely!x
September 2nd, 2008 at 5:16 am
This is so awesome!! I love all of the little things going on, and it’s so colorful and fun!! That is so cool to see illustration stuff applied to things like placemats, would would have thunk it? Hope you are well, and about Cash, yes he rocks:) Hope you are swell!
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:35 pm
You coulda tried a “Tofurky”:)
RJ
September 5th, 2008 at 4:17 am
What fun… so many great little stories within one story….very happy and wonderful colors! I can see a whole holiday series…more please.
September 5th, 2008 at 10:51 am
i agree oozing cranberries would make this MUCH better! and hmm, RJ, tofurky. i have to say i hate tofurky, but that said, does it look like a jello-mold of a bird turkey? hee. also, Meghan, it makes me so happy that your kids like my art! they are truly who i love to please…
September 10th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Really loving your work!!! All of ur illustrations are adorable and filed with life n color!!
September 14th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
wow jenny, this is lovely, warm and happy
September 15th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
hey thanks Nila! hope Ringling is inspiring you! And Shawn–great to hear from you!! hope all is well!