butterfly meadow.
November 26, 2008
I’m feeling super grateful for these last warmish days before winter—word is out that snow and cold are coming soon! The baby (in my belly) gives the sweetest kicks the moment I squeak first thing in the morning. (Yep, I’m a squeaker.) When it does flips, however, I sorta feel tipsy. (What a strange feeling!) I’m also giving thanks for all the great work flowing my way. I recently finished the above art for an annual report. I’ll share the printed version (with type and all) after the new year. I’m also doing illustrations for a fun educational program, an ad campaign for mesa del sol (so exciting!), new kids’ wall decor, and my kid’s book. I’m not always this busy with commissioned work, but it feels great when I am. Looks like I’ll be painting up until I go into labor! Hee. I’ll be timing contractions and saying, ‘just 5 more minutes—gotta finish this one last part.”
What are YOU working on? Commissioned or personal –
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November 26th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Dear Jenni, I follow your blog from Barcelona, in Spain. I like your art very much, it is very poetic and sends a lot of good energy. I am an illustrator too, and now I am working on several things but, most especially, on a story about the migration of cranes along Europe’s wstern flyway. I love cranes (and birds in general) very much!
Congratulations for your work and for your sweet pregnancy!
November 26th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Jenny! I love these paintings, they are so fresh and colorful! You have this endless gift of capturing so much emotion and feeling in your work. It’s cool to hear about your baby too! I hear it is the weirdest thing to feel something moving around in your belly like that! Hehe. Oh, and I loved the useless talents you posted on my blog, thank you for sharing, I got some ideas cookin for them. I hope all is well, Happy Thanksgiving!
November 26th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Ooh! I love the new paintings! You’re so good. :)
I’m working on a bunch of new stuff right now too… just got slammed with new jobs (yay!)… a couple of editorial, a whole design package for a group, and a cover of a magazine. Work (esp during these tough times) feels great. :)
November 26th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
i’m glad you like these. it was one of those smooooth jobs because the clients are so great and i understood exactly what they wanted. (horay for that)
all your projects sound great! Anna — i looked at your bird drawings and research, and it’s really nice. I love birds, too, and it is so fun to research like you are doing, too. And Sarah, your funnies project is awesome! you crack me up.
and Penny—you’re a rockstar. seems like you are always busy (YAY!!) and with fun jobs, especially the cover and the whole design package. seeing/hearing what other artists are doing always energizing to me. thanks for sharing. can’t wait to see the finishes!
November 28th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Love the new illos, Jenny! What a fun annual report. I just did a sketch with wildflowers and hummingbirds, and another with butterflies, so we must be trying our hardest to send out warm, sunny vibes despite the temperatures dropping and the snow falling.
I am happy to say I am almost finished with my picture book sketches…only 2 more spreads to go! Also working on some greeting card stuff: concepts for a new kids’ line and also some cards for AG. So that’s more than enough right now, but I am definitely thankful for the work.
November 28th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
These illos are SO joyful….what a fun assignment. So glad the work is flowing in for you.
November 29th, 2008 at 8:26 am
Beautiful and playful as ever Jenny, really nice. I want that garden dome! Maybe we can put one on the curb here in Brooklyn.
December 1st, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Jenny, those paintings are just beautiful! Sounds like your little on is a dancer! I always loved being pregnant and feeling that strange movement…Take good care!
December 3rd, 2008 at 1:02 am
I love this piece, so peaceful, gorgeous colors! And congrats for your greenhouse (I didn’t think it was so big ^^)
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:50 am
hey, you’re producing big things inside & out!
i just posted some photos from thanksgiving…including some of the wacky photobooth effects ones…you look good even w/ a point chin!
December 4th, 2008 at 5:22 am
as it´s gray and rainy here, you bring back the summer with your beautiful colors :)
Besides sewing Wwe are working on some viking greeting cards and something which can fly, but it is still a secret, therefore pshhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Enjoy your projects!
December 4th, 2008 at 11:58 am
So glad you are working on such great stuff. It’s all good, and I know you’ll rock through the year, baby in rear. Love the colors. I’m busy on lots of little private commissions, holiday images, getting some old canvases ready to ship and other stuff…and I’m up for a project with my rep [fingers crossed]. xo