Tag Archives: watercolor

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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Painting over Printed Lineart – A Test

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Jade

Inking watercolor illustrations has always been a frustrating experience for me, since I use textured paper and the pens invariably get stuck in every nook and cranny or else wobble over all the bumpy bits, making it look like I … Continue reading →

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Queen of the Nile (Cleocatra? Ugh)

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Jade

Got a scan of this piece so thought I’d pop it up here. I doesn’t have a title yet. Any ideas? Props if you can make out what the hieroglyphics “say,” though I am 100% positive it is wrong, because … Continue reading →

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Bathtime for Medusa

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Jade

Shaving is a whole different story when you’re a Gorgon… lobbing off your only friends every three days makes Medusa sad. :( Tweet

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