A Tribute To Our Four-Footed Friend. Wyatt.

Yesterday took an unexpected turn of events. Although Wyatt has had medical 'issues' since around Christmas, this really broad-sided us.
What was just a supposedly 'minor' vet visit for skin condition, expanded into an Xray with very unwelcome news, with a combination of 'issues'.
So, somewhere, Wyatt is now flying free and in peace. Much loved. And very much missed.
Thank you Wyatt, for all you gave to us.

But unfortunately, for now, I'm heartbroken.

~Jillian

NEW! SFA watercolor - Horses, people on beach at dawn.

I just finished this original SFA watercolor last night. SFA = Small Format Art - nothing over 14".

This is 6x6" square.

I've wanted to paint this for a long time, so I can't help but wonder where these people are now. No doubt the 'little' girl is at least a teenager. Dawn at one of Adelaide, South Australia's beaches (Semaphore). Where horses are allowed to exercise on the beach and in the surf up until 8am. At one stage this was along all the beaches, and a great many were exercised at Grange, where I lived, and was lucky enough to be let ride sometimes, as a child.

I've done several paintings from this location. Love this with the Mum, child, big and little horses (Shetland pony), and Jack Russell Terrier running alongside.

"Starting The Day With A Gallop" - currently listed on eBay for a week at a very low starting price (along with 7 other SFA watercolors). http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=291060359629

ACEO original collage using vintage buttons - scottie dog, shoes, and goose.

On eBay: http://www.ebay.com/sch/merchant/artistjillian

Some more 'playing' with vintage buttons - use them to design original ACEO (2.5x3.5") collages around. A fun task.

Another Scottie dog - turning back time to another era when Scotties were 'the' dog to have.

Mother Goose transparency transfer, vintage paper and a colorful garland and spotted washi tape set off a button of a goose with a hat.

Finally - Kick up your heels with these CanCan twins. Ah... Gay Paree (Paris), altered vintage images, with rubber stamps and a bit of bling!

More to come soon. These are currently listed on my eBay account.

ACEO featuring a vintage Scottie dog button - French.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=291051035030

"At one stage 'Scotties' were 'the' dog to have. This button is just SO cute and from that era. So kept a really simple composition. I tied it on using yellow and white bakers' string. Creating my own French theme using an image from an old vintage book.

This would be great as a collectible ACEO, or as part of a journal or larger collage."

Cover Illustration - Children's magazine

Gee! I keep thinking I get NOTHING done.
Forgot to mention I did an illustration that is on the cover of a kid's magazine this month!
Kids Holiday Crafts Magazine. 'Fall' in Love with Autumn. Park Scene from Roswell, Georgia. Gelati ice cream stand, and family with a dog.

Regards,
~Jillian
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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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - Christmas Illustration

I've had some requests for Xmas theme art, that might be used on Xmas cards, so I did this over the weekend.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an art work I've wanted to do for some time ... he DID, indeed have the Santa cap on, but the background is imaginary. Hard to believe that Xmas is almost here.

Had some kids fundraising for their school knock on the door tonight, and they had a catalog of goods, with MANY Xmas items. One child was probably 12 at most, and I just KNOW he will be a salesman one day! :)

Anyway, here's the doggie I did. Hope you like it. Hope to do a kitty too, but have a couple of more ideas ... angels ... peace doves ... church.

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