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Bologna Children's Book Fair - What to bring
Bologna Children's Book Fair - What to bring

It's been just about a month since I attended the Bologna Children's Book Fair, and my head is still spinning from all the inspiration. It was my first trip to the fair, and I already want to go back!

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Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!

Have you ever seen those videos where dogs slide down snowy hills just to run back up and do it all over it again? There are a few! There's even one with a little bulldog running up a grassy hill just to roll down again and again. They make me so happy to watch, and I wanted share a little bit of that happiness this season. I'm sure a lot of people won't get the reference, but hopefully it works on its own.

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Zoo Heist!
Zoo Heist!

Due to a complete coincidence, I'm going to be in Italy right around the time of the annual Bologna Children's Book Fair, so I decided to attend. In addition to the book fair, the coordinators also release an Illustration Annual, a book filled with gorgeous illustrations from established and up and coming illustrators.

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Getting ready to go to Lilla's annual artists' retreat! I'm super excited! I saw posts about Lilla's retreat back when I first discovered @lillarogers and @makeartthatsells, and I immediately wanted to go...until I found out it was just for the artists she represents. 😳 Of course I figured that will never happen. 🤷‍♀️ And yet, here I am, getting ready to fly out to Boston to meet some of my heroes! To be honest, I didn't even think I had a chance when I entered the #globaltalentsearch, but (not to get all aphoristic and start quoting Wayne Gretzky) you miss 100% of the shots you don't take. As I'm putting the final touches on my portfolio, I'm feeling pretty glad I took the shot. 😅 . . . . . #illo #illustrate #illustratorsoninstagram #illustratorsofinstagram #procreate #digitalpainting #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #patterndesign #surfacedesign #artlicensing #makeartthatsells #whimsical #whimsy #fabricdesign #floralart #botanicalart #wallpaper #patternobserver #printandpattern #pattern #makeartthatsells #lillarogers #lillarogersstudio #lineart
This @procreate piece is based on an embroidered tapestry that I got in Guatemala. It's hanging on my bedroom wall, and every time I see it I think, "I want to draw that!" So I finally did. There's something really free about the unordered way in which the vines wrap around the elements. And the horizontal ground lines are anything but straight. I'm so calculated in the way I approach things, so I find this very charming. It's a good exercise, because I want to let go more. Not too much, but more. I love technique. I love craftsmanship. But I'd really love to be able to put that level of care into something that feels spontaneous. I constantly have to remind myself that there's beauty in imperfection.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #illo #illustrate #illustratorsoninstagram #illustratorsofinstagram #procreate #digitalpainting #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #patterndesign #surfacedesign #artlicensing #makeartthatsells #whimsical #whimsy #fabricdesign #floralart #botanicalart #wallpaper #patternobserver #pattern #makeartthatsells #lillarogers #lillarogersstudio #folkart #guatemala #tiger #deer #peacock
Yay 10K giveaway! 🎉 I sketched this little number yesterday at Stinson beach, and got the chance to test out my new Field Artist watercolors on my trusty 4x4 sketchbook! Lucky for you, @fieldartista has donated a bunch of art supplies, so FIVE lucky winners will receive a full sketch kit including a watercolor palette, 2 extra brushes, a sketchbook, and a pochette with 25 sheets of 300 gsm 100% recycled acid-free paper! 👉 Swipe to see the different sets and scroll down for the rules! . There are two different ways to win. Comment below and tag two friends for a chance to win one of the 12-pan sets (1-3). -and- (because I love to see art supplies get into the hands of creatives) Post your own original art for a chance to win one of the 8-pan sets (4-5). . Follow the rules below carefully to make sure your entry counts. . 🎨 RULES 🎨⠀ 1. Follow me and @fieldartista⠀ 2. To enter for sets 1-3, between now and Sunday September 30th, comment on this post and tag two creative friends who might also enjoy some sketch supplies. 3. To enter for sets 4-5, between now and Sunday September 30th, post a picture of your own art on your own account and in the original post, tell me why you'd like to win a Field Artist sketch kit. Mention @jennifermpotter and tag #jennifermpotter10k (don't forget the m) so that I can find your entry.⠀ .⠀ - On October 1st, I'll randomly choose three eligible entries from the comments to receive sets 1-3. I'll choose one winner at random among the eligible art posts to receive set 4, and I'll personally select the creator of my favorite eligible artwork to win set 5. - Enter as many times as you like! You can use old art, but make sure you repost it within the giveaway window. Posts before today, September 17th won't be counted. - OnIy one prize per person - Open to residents of the US only. .⠀ Good luck! ⠀⠀ .⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀ #watercolor #watercolors #watercolorpainting #watercolour #watercolours #aquarellepainting #aquarelle #aquarela #aquarell #aquarel #artistsofinstagram #artistoninstagram #watercolorartist #artsupplies #brushlettering #handlettering #lettering #usk #urbansketch #urbansketchers #urbansketching #pleinair #enpleinair
I drew the tiny girl from my last drawing larger, because I really like her vibe. It wasn't meant to be a #drawthisinyourstyle, but I figured why not. I love seeing them! Use the hashtag #drawwithjennifer so I can find and share yours!💕 Oh and in case you missed it, there's a big giveaway coming on Monday so keep an eye out! . . . . . #womenwhodraw #procreate #illustrator #illo #illustratorsoninstagram #illustratorsofinstagram #illustrationartists #childrensillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbooks #bookillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #best_of_illustrations #illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartist #kidlitartist #artlicensing #inktober2018 #makeartthatsells #lillarogers #lillarogersstudio
They're curious about each other. Drawn in @procreate. . So I'm thinking I might *try* to get more active on Twitter and Pinterest. But first I need some fellow creatives to follow. What are your handle(s)? Anyone you recommend I follow? I'm @jennifermpotter on Twitter and @jennifermpotterART on Pinterest. I had a Facebook page for a while too, but random teenage dudes kept messaging me, thinking I was some OTHER Jennifer Potter. 🙄 If I was a different person I could show you some embarrassing selfies. 😆 . . . . . #procreate #pencil #illustrator #illo #illustratorsoninstagram #illustratorsofinstagram #illustrationartists #childrensillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbooks #bookillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #best_of_illustrations #illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartist #kidlitartist #artlicensing #dragon #monster #spooky #inktober #inktober2018 #makeartthatsells #lillarogers #lillarogersstudio
Yay! Here's the finished pattern I created for Little Skein in the Big Wool! I can't wait to see how it all comes together in the Little Women knitting kit. Of course I'll share that when it's done. I've mentioned this before, but if you like knitting and yarn crafts, go check out @littleskeinanne. You won't be disappointed. . . . . . #gouache #gouachepainting #dsart #holbein #acrylicpainting #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #patterndesign #surfacedesign #patternobserver #wallpaper #icons #motif #artlicensing #folkart #folkpainting #louisamayalcott #littlewomen #orchardhouse #lillarogersstudio
Sketching at the new Transbay Transit Center here in SF. It's been a while since I went out sketching, but luckily my friend and fellow illustrator @nicallanart is in town, so I had a good excuse! This park opened recently and it's pretty nice. It's kind of reminiscent of the Highline in NYC, a nice bit of green among the skyscrapers. . Watercolors: @danielsmithartistsmaterials Sketchbook: @fieldartista . . . . . #watercolor #watercolour #watercolors #watercolours #aquarela #aquarell #aquarel #aquarelle #usk #urbansketch #urbansketchers #sketcheveryday #travelsketch #watercolorsketch #sketchbook #watercolorsketchbook #illustratorsoninstagram #illustratorsofinstagram #artistsofinstagram #pleinair #enpleinair #transbayterminal #salesforcepark
Here's the last page of icons for @littleskeinanne's pattern. I've got them all scanned in. Now I'm editing them...removing the white background, stray pencil marks etc. Then I get to assemble the pattern. Here's your last chance to guess the book. I was impressed that so many of you got it yesterday! 👏👏👏 . . . . . #illo #illustrator #aquarelle #aquarela #aquarell #watercolour #watercolors #watercolours #gouache #gouachepainting #dsart #illustratorsoninstagram #illustratorsofinstagram #watercolorartist #holbein #acrylicpainting #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #patterndesign #surfacedesign #wallpaper #icons #motif #artlicensing #folkart #folkpainting #louisamayalcott #littlewomen #orchardhouse #lillarogersstudio
Yay! I'm done painting the icons for the pattern for @littleskeinanne. Now I need to scan them in, touch them up, and put them together. The assembly is my favorite part, because you never *really* know what it's going to look like until it all comes together. BTW, now two people have correctly guessed the book these are from. Have you figured it out yet? Don't forget to look at the other icons if you need a hint. . . . . . #illo #illustrator #aquarelle #aquarela #aquarell #watercolour #watercolors #watercolours #gouache #gouachepainting #dsart #illustratorsoninstagram #illustratorsofinstagram #watercolorartist #holbein #acrylicpainting #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepattern #patterndesign #surfacedesign #wallpaper #icons #motif #artlicensing #folkart #folkpainting #louisamayalcott #littlewomen #orchardhouse #lillarogersstudio