Retired military officer Yermit

February 20, 2016By Jennydoll, Plush, sewing, Yermits

I had a request for a custom Yermit: “Could you make a Yermit with a grey beard who used to be in the army and is now just grumpy and sits around pondering stuff. I believe he would be most comfortable in pajamas and perhaps a house coat with his old medals on it. He … Read More

The Witch is Dead

February 17, 2016By Jennybear, Children's book, Illustration, Painting

Here are some new illustrations I’m working on. I wanted to work on some double page spreads, put more thought into the designs, and this seemed like the a good opportunity. There are some familiar characters, the friendly Attack Squirrel clan, who are celebrating the death of a very evil “care” bear. They are so … Read More

In space

January 16, 2016By JennyChildren's book, Illustration, Painting

My niece Rose is 4 and loves to draw. A girl after my own heart. I as visiting her before Christmas and we were drawing characters in space. Her version is, naturally, a girl in a beautiful princess dress, with a circle around her head to make the space helmet. I’ve been playing with my … Read More

New Yermit

November 29, 2015By JennyPlush, Yermits

New brown skinned Yermit. Hipster. Or is his beard too short? Well he’s wearing a hat and hanging out in a coffee shop so what else would he be? He’ll be one of 5 that I’m making into gift cards.

New mailer

November 21, 2015By JennyIllustration, Process, promotion

My cards arrived this week for my next illustration mailer. I decided to mail out a package of three note cards featuring bear illustrations, with three envelopes. I also made up a flyer that has smaller pictures of the same illustrations, and on the back a different illustration and my contact information. That way, if … Read More

New Sweaters = New Yermits

November 11, 2015By Jennycolour, sewing, Yermits

New sweaters, well new to me. Made a trip to Value Village this week on the hunt for Yermit makings, but limited myself to only buying something if it sang with sparks. Was happily successful. I think the blue one is handmade, so thanks so much to whoever made it, and apologies that I am … Read More

The bears were hungry

February 26, 2015By Jennybear, Children's book, Illustration

More images not making in onto the portfolio page. Safe to say there are even more than this. I need a new animal. I have a series sketched out for this weekend that don’t involve the bear. He might even be doing something other than eating children.