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Pet Portrait Commission: Abby

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Jade

I completely forgot to post this pet portrait back when I finished it– better late than never! This painting was made as a tribute to the client’s chihuahua, Abby, who had recently died. I was delighted to be chosen to … Continue reading →

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Illustration Friday: Trail

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Jade

UPDATE: Thank you for the Illustration Friday feature! I’m honored! I’ve been working on a commission for a young kid’s room and I thought it would fit perfectly with this week’s Illustration Friday. The lion is playing a song which … Continue reading →

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Under My Um-Ber-Ella

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Jade

(Update…. I won! YAY!) Ella, ella, eh, eh, eh… OKOK. For the pre-graduation thingy in Forsyth, soon-to-be grads were invited to decorate these paper umbrellas for a contest. The umbrellas were all varnished and glued and such, so watercoloring them … Continue reading →

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Cleopatra the Munny

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Jade

So I finally finished my Munny, and with more than 4 days to spare. Woohoo! I’m moderately pleased with it, except that poor Egyptian Munny looks like a frog. I guess wide-set eyes on a round head look better in … Continue reading →

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How-Tos: The process of painting "Little Red Riding Hood"

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Jade

I thought it might be fun to document what I do when I create my paintings, in case anyone is interested. Unlike most people who use watercolors, I don’t layer all that much so I don’t know how informative this … Continue reading →

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