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 1 Comment

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.