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

Where am I?

I get emails from friends asking where am I - and then saying that they are looking on my site at my blog to catch up with my latest news. I think this means that probably I am going to have to update with more than art news.
Life is an adventure. Never more so than now.

The twists and turns of life can never be assumed or taken for granted. In many ways I'm not pleased at my change of plans, but at the same time, I have shouted to the heavens that I will not let things get me 'down'.

The adventures I am on are currently a curiousity and I will ride them as I feel myself grow with them, letting my passion and zest for life touch and caress the world around as I pass through this transition to the future which lays firmly ahead in the unknown, untried zone.
I am in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Marietta, in fact. Home of the big chicken. What a boon to say I live on the same road as the big chicken - run a search on 'big chicken' - you'll find it! I remember it from 20+ years ago when I lived in nearby Smyrna.

I guess it's part of re-living some of my past, moving away from my son who lives south-side of this incredible city that seems to constantly be on the move.

An appropriate city for one in transition.
Come with me.
Discover.
Experience.
Jillian
http://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

Paris, Art Deco woman, fashion, poodle - miniature painting dollhouse size - 1:12 scale.

With the new year, decided to go with an Art Deco theme and stick with minis as didn't want to devote days to just one painting. And wanted to have fun with my art.
The result was this miniature (dollhouse 1:12 scale) which just completed being sold on eBay for $22.52. Watercolour.
I was really pleased as there were multiple bids on it, as well as many viewers.
It just came together. I decided to do an art deco fashion lady. She looked lonely, so I decided to add a dog. A poodle just seemed to be the choice to go with.
Then for fun decided to take it further by setting it in Paris.
My miniature paintings can be viewed on my website, in 'Galleries'.

So, guess that is why I decided to do some more! ...
Regards,
~Jillian
www.JillianCrider.com