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
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
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
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
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
I've had lots of things happening. Can't believe almost 2 months have gone by since I posted last.
I put the last pastel up on ebay, but didn't sell. I tried several artworks up on eBay - mostly old work, without good results, though I sold one old miniature, so was pleased about that. I wasn't getting people looking at my listings, it seemed really 'slow'.
I did a tiny oil of a Tuscan inspired scene, and didn't get any results from that - not that I really expected to. I am just about to revamp my selling art page on my site, and was going to add it, then thought about documenting it here. It's 3x3" on a gallery wrap canvas. I think I did this in oils.
It's kinda cute! Not sure what I'll do with it.
It was fun to do, anyway.
Regards,
~Jillian
EDIT. Update: Sold to a wonderful co-worker.
http://www.JillianCrider.com
I went to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens last Friday. A LOVELY place to visit, I'll be back. I did a pastel, though I ended up with MUCH on myself! Washing myself in the basin of the restroom afterwards. I was pleased with the result. I sat on the wall in the rose garden in sunshine, so it was really pleasant. It was the first time I've ever done a pastel 'plein air' (outdoors).
Hope you enjoy this photo of where I sat, and the resulting work.
I got a shock when I went to the loo, and looked in the mirror, I had pastel all over my face. I call myself 'smudge' when I work in pastels. HA!
I think you can click on the image for a larger view.
Regards,
~Jillian
www.JillianCrider.com
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
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
Another FMAM magazine illustration for a story that was about a woman that runs a boarding house, and she is always trying to save money to keep it afloat but there is also death associated with the people she deals with.
I found this one difficult to come up with something. I started off with totally different images to the final.
The editor really liked this one, so was worth it. I rather like it, too.
It wasn't an easy one to think of something to show for that particular story.
~Jillian
www.JillianCrider.com
