The Green Forest
Here’s a painting – quite a big one (30 x 36) for a little boy who loves nature. The family lives in P0rt Perry, Ontario so I thought it was great to have something that would also be representative of the picturesque scenery around him. The painting was also meant to be a “Seek and Find” painting so he could see how many animals he could find – “Interactive “Decor I call it. There are over 20 different animals – can you find them all?
1 comment June 28, 2010
Seasons of Art
Well, it feels good to be painting things that go with the season we’re in. This latest stool design was a custom request from a customer that wanted to give a gift that went with the baby’s “bumblebee” themed nursery. The date and weight of the baby was also put on the sides of the stool at the customer’s request.
The puppy is a request from a little girl named Meredith. I hope she likes it! This was a collage piece that turned out great – I think I’ll do more of them…
Add comment June 3, 2010
Baby Boy Nursery
Here is a series of paintings I did for a baby boy who needed a little something to spruce up his nursery. At first mom wanted all cars then she changed to something more representative of the land, sea and sky. A car, helicopter and a boat fit just right.
Add comment May 26, 2010
And the WINNER is…..
Thank you all for participating in my “Animals We Love” Free Giveaway Contest! I had fun learning all your childrens’ favorite animals!
My daughter Hannah helped me draw the names and she drew….
ELAINE O’CONNOR!!
WOOOOHOOOO! YAYYYY! HOOOOORAAYYY!!
Congratulations Elaine! I know you mentioned your daughter, London, loves bunnies - especially her pet, Oshii so let me know if a bunny is what you want for your custom piece. Other than that, I just need to know your mailing address and if you want Mona the Monkey or Tiki the Turtle. Please email me at info@jessieboyblue.com
Mona the Monkey
Tiki the Turtle
Stay tuned for another Free Giveaway Contest coming soon! It’s a surprise!
Add comment April 30, 2010
Happy Earth Day 2010!
In honour of Earth Day I’m posting my “Environmentally Friendly” step stool. This was actually a request from a mom whose son was really into recycling. Wow, times have changed. When I was young recycling was a non-existent concept. Caring for the earth wasn’t even a concern and that’s precisely what lead us to the condition that our planet is in today. It’s nice to see that we are slowly but surely making steps to redeem ourselves and the earth. Upcoming generations are going to be saturated with information on caring for the earth, keeping pollution down, going green, replanting trees, recycling etc. and this is a great thing (there are worse things they can be saturated with). My kids are constantly telling me what should be recycled, my daughter turns off the tap and tells me that I’m being wasteful, and they wouldn’t dare litter. It’s not that I’ve harped on them to do these things (obviously, if they’re telling me) it’s just the way they think now. It’s a positive testimony that the media, our own communities, and a few affirming words from parents promotes these ideals and it’s working! Happy Earth Day everyone! Keep up the good work!
Happy Earth Day!
Add comment April 22, 2010
Free Giveaway – Animals We Love!
It’s that time again. Time for another free giveaway!! Hip, Hip Hooray!! This time you can win 1 of the 2 mixed media pieces featured below.
Choose from Tiki the Turtle or Mona the Monkey. In additon, if your name is drawn, you get to choose another animal for me to do – custom just for you! So ask your kids what animal they love – a penguin? a shark? a hippo?
To enter, simply become a Jessieboyblue Facebook Fan by clicking this link.
http://www.facebook.com/jessieboyblue
Leave me a wall post telling me your child’s favourite animal and you are entered!
All pieces for the giveaway are done on 6×6 stretched canvas and are original works done by me, of course!
Contest closes April 30th.
Have fun!
Tiki the Turtle
Mona the Monkey
Add comment April 19, 2010
Noah’s Ark
The Noah’s Ark theme for children is still going strong and I think it will continue to be popular. If you think about it, the story is full of things children find captivating. There’s the building of a big boat. Then, there are animals (a pair of every kind!) Then, a massive rainfall that covers even the tallest mountain.And finally, a rainbow – the symbol of hope and a new beginning. Come to think of it – I enjoy it too. It is one of my most requested themes for wall art and stools. This pair was made for 2 little ones who are about to be baptized. It’s nice to see the story of Noah getting passed on yet again.
Add comment April 15, 2010
Liana’s Owl
Here is my latest stool design. I had free reign to design an original stool for a brand new baby named Liana. I’ve always wanted to do a cute owl and I finally got to! I think I’ll name her Eleanor – don’t know why – I just like it. From what I hear Liana’s Mommy really likes Eleanor too.
Add comment April 12, 2010
Crocodile Crazy
Anyone who has a business that caters to children knows that the last to receive any kind of perks from your efforts are your actual children. I’ve painted a few things for my kids but they were before I started my business. My daughter’s been asking for a Princess Crown Plaque forever! I keep saying ,”soon…soon” but I haven’t got around to it yet. The thing is - I’m always painting for customers that when I do get a break that’s exactly what I want – a break.
I did this Crocodile for a little boy but when my son, Nate, saw it he loved it! He was carrying it all over the house. He even took it to his room and showed me where on the wall he would like to have it hung. I lamely tried to explain to my 2 year old that it was for another little boy and that I would make him one “after”. As I was listening to myself say this I realized that I could make another one. You tend to think in dollar signs when you have a business when really what my son was doing was the reason I paint. He was so delighted – I couldn’t take that away from him in that moment.
So, now it’s Nate’s Crocodile and it seems right – like it was meant to be. It was a sweet reminder that my children are my biggest fans. I better get to work on that plaque.
Add comment April 11, 2010
Spring is in the Air – maybe.
Ugggh. Snow in April in Toronto has got to be the dreariest thing ever! I think I actually saw hail too. So, to brighten the day I thought I’d post some really “Springy” cheerful paintings that I’ve done recently. I hope they make you smile!
Add comment April 9, 2010
