Sweet zZzs

I started on this illustration a week ago, and have only now finished it up. I suppose I took my time on it, a little more so then normal. I tried a couple different variations, before finally becoming thrilled with how this one turned out.

I have wanted to work with cherry blossoms for awhile now, and loved incorporating a japanese/asian inspired birdcage. I think I will probably be doing another one sometime soon! :)

Today I am going to be getting a few prints ready to mail out to projectgrabbag. She will be selling my prints/pocket mirrors at an artists co-op (along side her softies) in IL. She is super sweet for volunteering to do so! Well, I told her they would be ready to go out tomorrow morning, so I best get to printing! :) Have a great Thursday everyone!!

Finished!

Finished! "Freedom" in 11x14
Originally uploaded by jessilynn

I *just* completed this illustration. It feels so nice to see it finished. Hopefully this should be available in my etsy store today. I still need to print it, and photograph it printed, and unfortunately... I need to wait until my lovely husband to come home. He makes for such a nice model. :)

This print will be printed on 13x19 sized glossy canon photo paper. The image itself is sized at 11x14. I do plan to offer it an 8x10. I may have that listed before the larger size. :)

Also working on the pocket mirrors!! I just finished up a photoshoot with all of them. Still need to complete the listing, but they should be available today as well! :)

"Freedom"

Just added this to my etsy store today! I loved the purple with the ttvf effect. It made it look so timeless. I have a few of these square formatted ttvf prints framed. I will try and get a good picture to list. I am sure it is hard to really picture just how it will look framed with the black border.

I have a few variations of this illustration in the works. I have spent hours over the past few days working on this illustration in an 11x14 poster size. I will go ahead and give everyone a sneek peek...

Super New- Monthly Win a Print-August

Super New!

Beginning with the month of August I will be giving away a FREE print. This month's print is "Chirp Away" 8x10 sized on canvas, a palm sized 20 page matching shopping list, and a coloring page. I will even pay your shipping. All this valued at $28.00

--Eligibility Requirements: (How to get your name in the drawing)

You must purchase any one Illustration from my store.

--How long does the drawing run for? (When do I find out if I have won!?)

The month of August's drawing begins today August 1st and will end August 31st.

--How will the winner be chosen? (Pick Me, Pick Me!)

On Friday August 31st, my husband will draw 1 name from a bowl, cup, mug etc. (will be sure and keep you posted ;)

--How will I know if I have won? (I mean, other then convoing, and e-mailing you every day for the next month)

The winner will be announced here in my blog the following saturday, and in the etsy forums under promotions and critiques section. I will also send you a conversation via etsy letting you know.

--What if I already have the print your giving away? (I really dont need two)

If you have already purchased the print that is being offered, you may switch it out for any other print in my store of equal or lesser value.

--What are my chances of winning? ( I mean honestly)

This will vary from month to month. You can always find out by looking through my sold prints on etsy. You can also increase your odds. *see below*

--Does each additional print purchase increase my odds? (hmmm?)

You bet! Your name will be put in for each print you buy. But two prints, your name goes in twice. Pretty simple eh?

--What are my odds currently?

Currently 8/23 there are 7 names in the drawing.

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I think that about sums it up, if I forgot to add something, or answer a question let me know!!