Erika Jessop

wet noses and fuzzy tails…it’s all about pets this week!

erikajessop — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:59:03 +0000

This week, I’m working on a companion painting to the one above. I painted it in 2007 for Melissa Connolly and her three pets. Since then, Melissa has added two cats and a dog to the family. When the new piece is completed, she’ll hang them side by side in her home. I really love painting for repeat clients! The coolest part of this is seeing my maiden name signature (“erika jessop”) in the corner.

All of this talk about the furry members of our families has inspired me to have a big sale on pet paintings. You can commission a canvas painting (any size below) of your pet(s) alone, or have me paint your whole family. As long as there’s a creature in there, it’s 30% off!

Sizes on sale:

12 x 16 inch canvas | regularly $200 | sale price $140
16 x 20 inch canvas | regularly $280 | sale price $196
18 x 18 inch canvas | regularly $280 | sale price $196
24 x 24 inch canvas | regularly $360 | sale price $252

Here are some other favorites to get you thinking creatively!

To book, you can email me at erikaj[dot]art[at]gmail[dot]com

I hope to hear from you soon!

(gratuitous photo of Rooney)

erikajessop — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:23:26 +0000

Just had to share a few of Rooney from a couple weeks ago. He’s such a sweet boy. Soft fur, wet nose, and floppy ears…what more could I ask for?

Have a good weekend, everyone!

end of season custom painting sale

erikajessop — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:10:38 +0000

Erika Jessop Studios is offering 20% off on select custom painting sizes now until Labor Day (September 6, 2010). Book a canvas painting during this time and receive this incredible discount on the following canvas painting sizes:

11 x 14 (regularly $160) SALE PRICE $128
12 x 12 (regularly $160) SALE PRICE $128
16 x 20 (regularly $280) SALE PRICE $224
18 x 18 (regularly $280) SALE PRICE $224

This offer is limited to my canvas supply. Please send me an email if you’re interested in booking. 50% deposit due at booking. Visit Erika Jessop Studios for more examples of my work.

nature

erikajessop — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:38:19 +0000

I believe in God, only I spell it Nature. -Frank Lloyd Wright

pola-ME!

erikajessop — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 01:22:08 +0000

I recently had the pleasure of taking photos of one of my favorite families…in an absolutely incredible mountain locale. And my subject even snapped this little instant photo of me in action. I love it! Please stay tuned for photos from the session.

And a quick announcement: please visit my new photo blog for my recent adventures and portfolio work.

do you live with a creative genius?

erikajessop — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:31:45 +0000

Sometimes it can be a challenge. After all, we creative types can be very demanding and fickle…”Fetch me my paints! No, my watercolors! Now bring out the crayons and markers!”

I had the young art prodigy in mind when I created this new tee shirt, printed with the words creative genius.

My original illustration is on a white cotton tee. They’re available in two styles and nine sizes.

$25 (U.S. shipping included)

100% cotton
The image is not printed on the surface. It is dyed into the fibers of cotton, so it feels nice (not stiff).

baby & toddler sizes:
6 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos, 2T, 3T, and 4T

kids sizes:
Small 27″ (chest) 18″ (length)
Medium 31″ (chest) 20.5″ (length)
Large 34″ (chest) 23 (length)

(PLEASE INDICATE YOUR SIZE SELECTION IN YOUR PAYPAL MESSAGE. THANKS!)

painting, anyone?

erikajessop — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:55:08 +0000

Brandon and I are spring cleaning this weekend. I got a new shoe organizer for my bedroom closet, so my canvas inventory had to find another corner of the apartment to dwell. I didn’t realize how many I keep on hand until I dragged them out! These are the lovely canvases from DickBlick that I use for my custom canvas commissions.

I offer six sizes on my price menu, but I also order extra sizes for custom requests and originals I create for my etsy shop.

These canvases are fabulous! I have used this brand for almost two years now. The quality has always been super and if there’s a small flaw in the surface, DickBlick is always happy to swap it for a good one. They hand-build each canvas with mitered stretcher bars. The canvas is 7 oz. pre-gessoed, so I can start painting without spending extra time prepping the surface. It’s lovely.

There’s your little glimpse into my studio : ) Happy Easter, everyone!

“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed!” –Isaiah 53:5

springtime projects

erikajessop — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:39:40 +0000

Did you think the blog had gone dormant? I’m sorry that I’ve been away so long. I’ve been so busy with exciting new painting commissions and custom logo commissions that inspire me! So I have this spare minute today and thought I’d share them with you…

12 x 12 canvas painting for Kristie Serra

11 x 14 watercolor for Sarah Wheeler

and here are some logos…

this one is available in my shop

my latest custom designs:

Kristen is so sweet. I love the colors she chose and the type of imagery she likes. We are still working on her custom logo and she is very pregnant…what a trooper!

This colorful little number is for Darla Petrich. I love any design request that involves hand-drawn elements!

My new design blog is coming soon. I have my Tofurious wordpress template set up (what a process) and now I’m working on the look and feel for the silly thing : )

Take care,

erika j

take notice! : )

erikajessop — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:21:56 +0000

My etsy shop update is going to be Monday this week (March 16). That’s because I’m leaving for a week of fun in Nebraska with my family. I will be in Kearney Saturday, March 21 signing copies of Turner McWerner & Hooch the Pooch, the children’s book I illustrated last summer.

Time for Baby (Kearney, NE) 1-4 pm

Here are a couple illustrations from the book, which will be in stores / online this fall.

for more information, please visit www.thankyoubaby.com

happy weekending!

the latest custom logos

erikajessop — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:50:47 +0000

I have to thank all of the wonderful custom logo clients that have brought their unique ideas my way this month. February has been my busiest month with logos since I began in the summer of 2007!

Here are a few new ones (with links to their lovely work) that I’ve rolled out with recently:

Shannon Echlin, photographer

You must see her splash page. It’s amazing!

Ruby Joon Studios by Michelle Loewen

and Rebecca Wellman

Stacey Cordes Photography

a charity by Jillian Kirby & Shannon Stevenson / Lucy Lime Photography

Renita Stuart Photography

Bohemian Secret by Sonia Macak

Kristie Serra Photography

Don’t they do lovely work? I have the best clients on the planet. You’ll notice that some of these logos are so new (or still in the revision process). You can always see the latest logos in my flickr gallery dedicated to design! Click here.

Have a great day!

Erika