Buy my art direct from me though online gallery BLUETHUMB (Jillian Crider)

 

I am offering my art for sale on the BlueThumb website  so that it is easy to purchase in a professional manner.

I can show my work in a gallery environment - buy with confidence, and with even some 'easy buy' options.  All work has a COA (certificate of authenticity). My work is sent from me personally, but BlueThumb handles all the details.

I currently have 24 artworks on this site, and even though it is a site for Australian artists, their sales Internationally are expanding rapidly.

They have help for collectors, and other advice.

I hope you will visit my profile, as you'll see a range of images to each artwork, the story behind my art and other pertinent details. Please - 'like' (heart) my artworks, follow me, and,  perhaps, buy any that you would like to have. It would be much appreciated.
 

While on BlueThumb, you might like to check out the works of other artists, too. There is some more great art to be seen there.

www.BlueThumb.com.au/jillian-crider

Thank you.
~Jillian

"Perfect Harmony" SFA original watercolor - flowers in a vase with shadows

Original SFA art - 7" x 5" (17.8 x 12.7cm) approx. 
SFA = Small Format Art - art that is no larger than 14".

This artwork may be available for sale - check my listings on eBay:
www.ebay.com/sch/artist.jillian/m.html?

"Entanglement"
"Some truly wonderful lilac conehead daisies, entangled in garden greenery, with faces stretched high towards the sun. I love the natural feel of this, of plants growing free and unconstrained - bravery!"

My website: www.JillianCrider.com

"Entanglement" original watercolour SFA - lilac conehead daisies.

Original SFA art - 7" x 5" (17.8 x 12.7cm) approx. 
SFA = Small Format Art - art that is no larger than 14".

This artwork may be available for sale - check my listings on eBay:
www.ebay.com/sch/artist.jillian/m.html?

"Entanglement"
"Some truly wonderful lilac conehead daisies, entangled in garden greenery, with faces stretched high towards the sun. I love the natural feel of this, of plants growing free and unconstrained - bravery!"

My website: www.JillianCrider.com

Dogwoods in Atlanta.
How do you describe pure delight and discovery?
Why did I never discover these from when I was here before (1975-1983)?
The dogwoods are scattered throughout the woods that abound in Atlanta.
The blossoms are large - just 4 petals. Delicate. They are held on delicate limbs, with no leaves, so they 'float' through the air. They follow the sun, and the spring sun makes the white such a bright color.
How you you describe looking at lace delicately but abundantly sprinkled throughout the taller trees just regaining their green after the bareness of winter? The white such a contrast to the dark trunks and sparce greenery that becomes a jungle of green with the sultry summer humidity.
The delicate white blossoms appear as if they float on air. Truly magical fairy wings fluttering.
The large petals make it seem as if a cloud of delicate white butterflies has drifted to earth to filter through the forest, and reach out to delight the heart and eye. They appear in unexpected places, suddenly and briefly, to add joy to the day, for they are the art of today. Enjoy! It does the soul so good and adds poetry to the heart that sighs within one's existence.

Spring is hell for hayfever sufferers. The blossoms are incredible. Azaelias are gorgeous, the pollen shows on the cars. This is the apartment group that I live in, and the Dodge Ram 1500 pickup (country cadillac) that I'm driving.

Jillian
http://www.JillianCrider.com

30th October 2011 - update I lost all my images so have just replaced one of them. Sorry.

All moments are fleeting ...

Be grateful for every moment of life.
All moments are fleeting and once past, are gone forever.

From some of my childhood memories I'd love to bring back again, even of such simple things as Xmas dinner at my Aunt's - to moments of sharing another's touch and warmth and glow.

~Jillian
www.JillianCrider.com

Artwork Juried into AAC Traveling art show.

I had one of my paintings juried into the traveling art show (32nd annual) of Atlanta Artists Center - about to go to venues in Georgia.
It was judged by Bruce Bobick - a professor at the Uni, west. One of 51 chosen to tour out of 133 submitted.
It always is fabulous to think that your work is CHOSEN to be exhibited.
It is the white roses that I posted on here from last year.
I am also the director of that show, so that makes life kind of interesting, too.
Just now finishing up illustrations for a children's book, and a non-fiction book that is using 'cartoon' style illustrations.
Then have a book cover to do for the same author I did 'Blood Jaguar' cover.
In the middle of several interesting projects. So will try to keep up with this some more.
Thanks for looking. Hi to my friends who keep saying that they look here to see what I've been up to!
Life is a soap opera! Just living in one at the moment.
Spring is coming. Ahhhh but I want to get out and PAINT just SO much!
Hope to.
Regards,
~Jillian
http://www.JillianCrider.com

"Hearts And Diamonds" - Illustration.

Hearts and Diamonds - an illustration I did for a magazine. "Futures for story tellers". Murder, mystery and mayhem. Short stories.
Women in urban setting with coffee at a cafe, and some men.
Can't say more - can't give the story away. :)

~Jillian
http://www.JillianCrider.com

"The Man Across The Street" - Illustration.

Oh my, how suddenly my life has changed the last 2 months! Moved across town.
And side of Atlanta to the other.

More illustrations for Futures magazine. (Murder, mystery, mayhem). Ink.

~Jillian
http://www.JillianCrider.com

"Addiction" Chocolate and love - illustration for Bonzer magazine.

I had to do an illustration for a magazine 'Bonzer!'.
I was given the theme 'Addiction'.
The release is for the month of February.
Seemed obvious to apply Valentines theme - CHOCOLATE and LOVE!
True addictions. *grin*

I've put it up on ebay. 10x6"
Thanks for looking.
Regards,
~Jillian
http://www.JillianCrider.com

More success with dollhouse miniature paintings.

The past two sold. I no sooner listed this one and it got a bid.
French theme miniature dollhouse painting - watercolour and ink.
1920s fashion woman in Paris, France, with purple flowers. Violets?
1:12 scale. I think this is about 1" square.
My miniature paintings can be viewed on my website, in 'Galleries'.


~Jillian
http://www.JillianCrider.com

Tuscan Landscapes - watercolor dollshouse miniature paintings

Now to today...
I had to 'babysit' a gallery, and so sat & did 4 miniatures. I was going to stick with the Paris/20s fashion theme, but my eye was caught by a Tuscan image in the gallery, and did 2 quick minis with this theme. More fun!
I was pleased with the result. I like these little fun works. I do much more 'serious' works in miniature so this is just a light-hearted approach that I'm wanting to do for the time being.

But I'm also longing to get back to my usual detailed work at some stage.
I will be putting these up on ebay over the next few days.

My miniature paintings can be viewed on my website, in 'Galleries'.

Regards,
~Jillian
http://www.JillianCrider.com

2nd Paris poodle dollhouse miniature oriignal artwork 1920s Fashion 1:12 scale watercolour

With the success of the last, I've done this one (these are watercolours). I was startled when I timed the start auction time, and when I checked at this time it already had a bid on it!
Exciting!
The auction hasn't finished yet. Artist: Jillian Crider.

Miniatures can be seen in my galleries on my website. Along with my room box art gallery.

Many people liked this one best.
Regards,
~Jillian
http://www.JillianCrider.com

"Friends" 2 kittens - a tuxedo & a tabby - watercolor painting.

Today's art effort was this watercolor of 2 kittens. A 'tuxedo' and a 'tabby'. I've just listed it on ebay - item 3639449536.

I did a watercolor nude a few days ago that is also listed as well as a proven favourite of a Yorkshire Terrier.
Regards,
~Jillian
www.JillianCrider.com

"Pocket Money" - magazine Illustration

The final one of the 3 is actual also one that I had a different idea in mind, first, and even submitted it.
But as it was partially photographic, it was unsuitable.
This version then came to mind, and was accepted.
It's about a police woman, some shooting, and a pick-pocket. Pen and Ink.
Hope you like them all.

Regards,
~Jillian
www.JillianCrider.com

"Plein Air" Norcross - ink sketch barber shop

A couple of weeks ago I went with a 'Plein Air' art group to old town Norcross, Georgia. It's a delightful place, and the weather was stunning.
I have long wanted to paint outdoors - I grew up thinking that was what artists DID do, anyway, when saw photos of them at canvases painting outdoors. I had made some solo attempts in the past, but not with a group.
I didn't have the right equipment but made do with a folding stool & tv table.
Straight away my eyes were drawn to the barber shop, and despite the temptation (and perhaps a little trepidation), I settled down to draw with pen & ink. I felt that paints were such a BIG step for me to take.
(UPDATE: This was later purchased by the shop owner.  I was delighted.)
I dashed into it, and in hind-sight I should have taken more time to plan it, but it turned out quite well. All who saw it became smitten with the olde-world look I'd given it, and the owner actually ended up asking to buy it.
There was a lovely lunch with my new artist friends as it was the first time meeting with them, also.
Later I explored the shops. Loved the 'Best of British' shop and plan to go back, and the antique store next door to it yielded a host of treasures - it's one of the best antique shops I've been in since I've been in Georgia.
Stay tuned for more adventures (when I remember to write them).
Regards,
~Jillian
www.JillianCrider.com

Rodeo in Cumming, Georgia.

Sunday was another adventure - 'chase' subjects day. This time to the north of Atlanta - to Cumming. There was a Ken Treadway Rodeo there, and I was lucky enough to get permission to take photos of the riders. The guys were great, and got some great subjects for paintings. I hope to go to some more rodeos in the future.
Great stuff!

~Jillian
htttp://www.JillianCrider.com 

"White Roses" Acrylic painting - 11x14"

Another acrylic rose - on stretched canvas, with sides painted. I've posted it on my site, larger, and without the frame, but couldn't resist 'playing' with framing, as it sometimes really sets off my work.
White is such a funny colour to work with, as, to paint something white, you just about have to use every other colour but white!
Still I do ink sketches, and even though the only 'colour' you use is black, you need to make your subject look like shades of grey and black, as well as using the white of the paper to create your art.

This one is 14x11".
Not sure what my next art project will be.
One gallery wants some nudes.
I have a 'commercial' project to do ... some book illustrations, so need to get on with those, I guess.

~Jillian
htttp://www.JillianCrider.com

"Mauve Madness" 8x10" Acrylic on canvas.

I've had a couple of galleries express interest in doing an exhibition of my work, so need a 'series', preferably in oils. I love working with oils they are so 'buttery' - you basically work by 'pushing' the paint around the canvas, but it's about a year since I've done an oil, and, even then, only 2 on canvas.

So I diligently sorted through my rose reference photos, as I have so many of them, and roses seem eternal re being a popular subject to purchase. I have SO many rose photos (over 500!) that it took me a long time to look through. It was then 10pm by the time I finished. So, needed to decide - do I start my painting, or not.

Not to start would have defeated my purpose of aiming to start a painting THAT DAY, so I went ahead.

Around 1am the kitten stepped on the plastic drawers where I store my paints and they went all over the floor.

While picking them up I discovered the reason my paints weren't acting the way I thought, as well as drying ultra quick (I thought it was the climate here!) ... I'd been using acrylics!
I really don't like using acrylics! They are my least favourite medium. They take a lot more work than oils. The bonus is that I have a painting that is instantly dry, so can tote it around with me to show everyone, plus I think that some of the effects with the roses in this particular painting would not have been able to be achieved with oils. - "Mauve Madness" - See above.

I plan to start another rose painting today, and as they are white roses, I'm planning on using acrylics. Quite a change for me.
What do you think of them?

Regards,
Jillian
http://www.JillianCrider.com

Christmas Cards created!

Was doing some 'retail therapy' in Target and found some lime green note cards (12 for $3.99).
They were blank, and thought they would work if I printed out the 'Cavalier Christmas', and pasted them on the cards.
They exceeded way past my wildest dreams. Love them.
The lime may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it sure brightens and sets off the print.
Haven't gotten around to doing the other ideas yet, have also added a cat in a hat to my list.
Anyway, check out my cards. Guess I don't have to shop for Xmas cards this year! :)
Hope my friends like them, they'll be surprised, I'm sure.

Regards,
Jillian
http://www.jilliancrider.com

Atlanta Artists Center

"Copper Sunset" - took it to AAC - I thought it looked great framed .... the Atlanta Artists Center thought so too. It's now hanging after jury selection, in their latest exhibition, downtown Atlanta (Buckhead).

http://www.atlantaartistscenter.org

Went to their meeting last night and had a wonderful speaker: Lorraine King (Larry).

~Jillian
http://www.JillianCrider.com