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Artist du Jour: Hannah Jackson

April 12th, 2011 | Author: admin

The Artist du Jour Series continues with fellow SCAD grad, Hannah Jackson, and the lovely storybook stylings of her fantastic illustrations. And just so you know, I am so jealous of the neatness which is her workspace! Hannah…don’t be surprised if I start telling folks that that is a photo of my workspace. Yeah, the ones that know me would never believe it…

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Artist du Jour: Hannah Jackson

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Who are you and what do you do?

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My name is Hannah Jackson. I am a freelance illustrator living in a little house in Jacksonville, Florida with my boyfriend, David, and our dog, Polly. Aside from painting I also like reading, making felt dolls, and playing the piano (occasionally).

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What’s a typical day in the life of Hannah Jackson like?

Letter Lover by Hannah Jackson

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My day usually begins around 9 a.m., and I start by reading. As an aspiring book illustrator it helps to get my brain working for the rest of the day. After reading and breakfast I head to my desk to check e-mail, etsy, internet stuff… then I get to work on whatever project I have in progress. I usually listen to podcasts all day while I work (mostly This American Life). Most recently I have been working on a painting for the local Riverside Arts Market’s outdoor art gallery, and on sketches for SCAD’s Sidewalk Arts Festival coming at the end of this month. I work until my boyfriend comes home from his job, I show him what I’ve done and get a little critique/input from him, and then we just relax for the evening. It’s a good life.

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You’ve developed a lovely and memorable style with your illustration. Did you find it challenging to find your voice as an artist, and do you ever find it difficult to stick with one style?

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Thank you! At first, yes. I work almost exclusively in watercolor and ink now, but until a couple of years ago they were some of my least favorite media. I used to think I would only ever work in oils, but their slow drying time isn’t practical for illustration, with such short deadlines. So after taking a watercolor class, and at the advice of a professor, I started using watercolors for my school projects and they began to feel so natural; I was working both more quickly and more confidently, and it feels like the longer I use this medium the more I fall absolutely in love with it. I think an artist’s style always comes through to them, no matter what medium they are working in. It’s hard to avoid yourself!

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Rough Seas by Hannah Jackson

If you could have one super power, what would it be?

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Teleportation, hands down. I’d love to travel and to visit my good friends who live far away from me. Also, I hate driving. It’d be nice if I could teleport someone with me, but if not, maybe flight… maybe I could carry them by the hands.

Hannah's work space

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Where do you find your inspiration?

A lovely work in progress.

Fairy tales, photography, and nature. Good writing. I’m also so inspired by a lot of artists who worked during the golden age of illustration, my favorite being J.C. Leyendecker, as well as some of the big fairy tale illustrators like Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, and Kinuko Craft.

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Three things that make you smile.

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1) My boyfriend. Besides being the best boyfriend ever in general, he supports me and my art so wholeheartedly. I am incredibly grateful for him. 2) Our dog. She keeps me company during the day while I’m working, usually asleep on the rug outside my office door. 3) A finished painting. Seriously one of the most satisfying feelings in the world… I’m addicted!

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Where can we find you?

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Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/hannahbird

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hannahthebird/

Livejournal: http://hannahbird.livejournal.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hannahbird-Illustration/170402002972081

Website: http://hannah-bird.com/

Illustration by Hannah Jackson

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Hannah is also offering readers an exclusive discount code for a generous 20% off of her breath taking illustrations until May 2nd. Visit hannahbird and upon checkout, enter the code ADJ20OFF

Hannah at work during the SCAD Sidewalk Arts Fest 2010

And FYI, the 30th Annual SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival is only a few weeks away. If you’re in the area, be sure to drop by Forsyth Park on Saturday, April 30th. You might just get to see the lovely Miss Jackson at work!

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Artist du Jour: Andrea Peterson

March 4th, 2011 | Author: admin

Welcome to another installment of Artist du Jour: mini interviews with the creative kind! This week’s interviewee, Andrea Peterson, will knock your socks off with her lovely fashion illustrations and gorgeous paintings… thank you for not training dolphins, Andrea!

Artist du Jour: Andrea Peterson

Who are you and what do you do?

I’m an artist, a swimmer, and a beach-lover who currently works at an art gallery in Scottsdale, AZ (when I’m not painting or doing freelance illustration).

Who or what inspires you?

Tons of artists: Frida Kahlo, Gustav Klimt, love the whole Art Nouveau movement – everyone knows and loves Mucha but I also love Arthur Beardsley, and of course my artist peers who I feel close thanks to social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter (and blogs such as this!) where we can share our current work and passions. This is especially important to me since my current ‘studio situation’ is located on one very messy side of my bedroom (so my ‘studio mates’ are people like you on the computer and my dog Frida, ha).

Bird Bride: In Progress

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

Amelia's Compendium of Fashion Illustration: Cover illustration by Andrea Peterson

Invisible. I love Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak – it’s brilliant and I would want that power, no doubt!

What has been your most satisfying moment at an artist thus far?

Completing the cover illustration for Amelia’s Compendium of Fashion Illustration, and attending the launch party for the book in London. Also, whenever I sell original art to a client and/or hear a fan’s feedback it’s greatly rewarding and encouraging since my art is such a part of who I am.

If you are a fellow sufferer of the dreaded artist’s block, what do you find to be the antidote?

Swimming, yoga, happy hour, traveling – anything that’s getting outside and away from paint fumes (ha).

If you weren’t an artist, what profession do you think you’d be in?

Probably a dolphin trainer at Sea World or a marine biology study group doing shark research. Growing up I always said I wanted to be an artist AND a dolphin trainer, but so far there hasn’t been enough time to do both. Who knows? Never say never. For now, I swim several times a week and use my imagination. I’ve also always loved forensic anthropology and archaeology; there’s something magical about studying ancient relics where you’re unveiling historical narratives that shape history.

Where can we find you ?

: Artist Andrea’s Kitchen Table

website: http://artistandrea.com/

Blog: http://artistandrea.blogspot.com/

Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtistAndrea

twitter: http://twitter.com/artistandrea

Be sure to check out the fabulous Amelia’s Magazine to see more great illustrations by Andrea, as well as many other talented artists… not to mention some great reads. ♥

Ooh la la by Andrea Peterson. Prints available for purchase on Etsy.

Mermaid Prints available on Etsy. Limited time $20 Special!!! I bought mine, did you buy yours?

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