Project 111
Jill Cannon | Photography
Graphic Design | Fiber art

{painting} — watercolor with ink illustrations.

“Endless Love” by Jill Cannon
(top image)
9”x 12” watercolor painting with ink illustrations. 

“Spring Breeze” by Jill Cannon 
(bottom left image)
6”x 6” watercolor painting with ink illustrations. 

“Cheer Up” by Jill Cannon 
(bottom right image)
4”x 6” watercolor painting with ink illustrations.

These paintings/drawings were done while I was home at my parents during my father’s recovery from brain surgery last year.  They are all originals.

{event} — Made in California

My cousin had one of her fabulous linotype prints chosen for the 26th Annual Made in California Juried Show at the City of Brea Art Gallery. It’s showing until May 6, 2011. 

The opening reception was this past Saturday and what a great show, I’m so proud of her! It was very diverse and had some very interesting pieces to ponder over. If you make it up to Brea, CA check it out!

{found} — pretty little thieves

I met Nancy, the lovely girl behind prettylittlethieves.com, at the Renegade Craft Fair last year. I instantly fell in love with her amazing illustrations. I picked up her 2011 calendar at the show and have hung it right by my desk so I get to enjoy it while working. She has a lot of her creations listed in her etsy shop, which I check regularly. One piece caught my eye and instantly became a favorite, and I stewed over it for a while. Once she posted a print to help support the relief efforts in Japan, I knew I wanted to help out… and since I was ordering one piece I figured, what the heck I’ll get the other one too :)

Within only a couple of days, this super cute package arrived in my mailbox. It was so fun, I couldn’t even open it without taking some pictures first… the little details are what I love and try to add in my own work. That’s what makes things special. Well, she nailed it! From the custom stamp on the label, the fun recycled magazine wrapping paper, the personalized name sticker that securely held the black string, to the perfect teal green tape holding it all together. It was a pure joy to open, and to top it off you still got to uncover the beautiful illustrations inside! (And, maybe find a surprise!)

If you haven’t already seen her work, definitely check out her site, you’ll fall in love.

creative - orange poppy iphone wallpaper

This is my first illustration with my new Wacom tablet. It took some getting used to but man, it’s nice. I can see myself having a lot of fun with it.