Illustrateur

Moved

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 01:00:00 +0000

It's becoming too difficult to run two blogs, two Facebook accounts, two Twitter accounts etc, so I'm combining Illustrateur with Brown Paper Bunny. I hope you'll come visit me there....I promise to provide lots of illustration, art, projects, and fun!

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Catwoman

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:50:00 +0000

Here is the next in my series of superheros as pin-up girls. I've always loved Catwoman, ever since I was little, and I hope you enjoy watching me paint her as much as I enjoyed doing it!

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Poison Ivy

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:39:00 +0000

I know it's a really early but I've already started thinking about Halloween. This will only be my second ever Halloween in the USA (and they really don't celebrate it anywhere else) so I'm pretty excited.

I was thinking about costume ideas, and Poison Ivy (from Batman) popped into my head. What do you guys think? Do you already know what you're going to go as this year, or have you started on costumes for the kids?

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BlogHer 12

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:55:00 +0000

Hi guys! I'm at BlogHer 12 in New York right now, and it occurred to me that you might be here too! If you are, tweet me on @js_mack or @brownpaperbunny or come past booth #1116 and say hi! I'd love to meet you face to face!

So far the events leading up to the conference have been amazing. We even had Obama Skype in to chat with us!

If you didn't make it this year, but you'd like to follow along, check out my Twitter, Viddy, or Instagram.

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Summer Dress

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:12:00 +0000

I've been in a real teal sort of mood lately, it just feels like such a summery color! So here's a little time-lapse video of my latest fashion illustration, done in watercolor and ink.

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Kids II

noreply@blogger.com (Illustrateur) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:57:00 +0000

Here's the little painting that I showed you in my last post. I did this one for someone who entered my latest Viddy competition.

Are you on Viddy? If you are (and you should be) let me know what your user name is so I can find you!

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Kids

noreply@blogger.com (Illustrateur) — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 02:15:00 +0000

A little while ago I ran a competition on Viddy, with the prize of a hand-written letter and a custom illustration. I had such a great response that I couldn't bring myself to pick just one winner....so I picked three!

Here is the illustration I've just painted for the first of the three winners. (It's her kids).

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Viddy

noreply@blogger.com (Illustrateur) — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:47:00 +0000

In case you haven't already noticed, my latest obsession is Viddy. 15-second videos you can tag, like, share, and comment on....what's not to like?!

So, I'm running a little appreciation competition at the moment, with the prize being a mail art pack from me and an original illustration. If you're keen to enter, follow me on Viddy and like the competition video.

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Spotted gown

noreply@blogger.com (Illustrateur) — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 19:01:00 +0000

Here is the finished painting I whipped up for National Pink Day yesterday. You can watch me painting it in the post before this one.

I'm still without a scanner, so I'm having to take photos on my iPhone. The pink is actually neon and so bright it almost burns your eyes out...but that doesn't come across in the photo unfortunately.

I wish it was pink day every day. How bout you?

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National Pink Day

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 05:53:00 +0000

Today is National Pink Day, so I thought it was only fitting that I paint something in neon pink (the colors are a little off in the vid, sorry).

Also wore pink and made sure all my accessories (even my phone) were nice and matchy. How about you?

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World Sauntering Day

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 04:57:00 +0000

Well, it's World Sauntering Day today, so I just wanted to remind you to stop and smell the roses, take a stroll, enjoy the little things around you.

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Patterned mini

noreply@blogger.com (Illustrateur) — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 22:31:00 +0000

Here's another time-lapse video of a quick watercolor, gouache, and ink fashion illustration I did this weekend. I was testing out some new paper, and I have to say it was really disappointing. The paint didn't move around the way I'm used to, and dried very patchy.

On another note, now that we're a little more settled here in San Diego I need to start setting up the studio properly. I'm on the hunt for a good large-format scanner that isn't going to cost me my first born. I'd welcome any recommendations or experiences (good or bad).

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Summer colors

noreply@blogger.com (Illustrateur) — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:47:00 +0000

Summer colors by illustrateur featuring vintage necklaces

What are your favorite colors for summer 2012? Here are a few of mine...wonder if I could pull off wearing them all together.

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Summer is almost here!

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:32:00 +0000

Here's the finished watercolor from the time-lapse I posted up earlier. It's not quite warm enough for summer dresses here in San Diego, but I can feel Summer coming.

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Summer blossoms

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Here's another little time-lapse video of a watercolor and ink illustration I just finished.

I'm a little obsessed with neons and coral at the moment. What are your favorite colors for summer this year?

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Neon Girl

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:30:00 +0000

Here's the finished illustration from the time-lapse video in my last post. It's a pity the computer doesn't seem to be able to replicate the neon colors very well, it is much MUCH brighter in the flesh!

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Time Lapse Fashion Illustration

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Tue, 29 May 2012 03:43:00 +0000

I'm becoming addicted to time-lapse videos, and put together another little fashion illustration one. It's a little all over the place in terms of viewing angles, and I might slow it down just a touch, but it was certainly fun to put together!

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Time Lapse Painting

noreply@blogger.com (Illustrateur) — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:46:00 +0000

For the longest time I've wanted to make my own little time lapse painting video. I kept it very simple, and it could certainly be improved, but for my first try I don't think it's too bad.

Is there anything in particular you'd like to watch me paint? If you're interested you can see more of my videos on YouTube or Viddy under 'Illustrateur' (I'm hoping to do a lot more in the future).

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Take Two

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:20:00 +0000

I love the outfit on the cover of the April 2012 J-Crew catalogue. So much, in fact, that I've painted it twice. Once a little messier and less defined (I usually go over lines in ink or black watercolor), and one in my usual style.

I'd love to know which one you prefer and why.

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Self Portrait

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:37:00 +0000

A couple of months ago I signed up for the Art House Co-op self portrait project. They shipped me out a tiny little canvas and I set about painting a self portrait. I knew it probably wasn't going to be a good idea but I used watercolor anyway...turns out I should have listened to myself, it really doesn't behave very well on canvas!

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Katy Perry

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:16:00 +0000

I saw this photo of Katy Perry and just had to paint it! The sequins, the pink, the tutu....all so fantastic!

I used graphite, watercolor and ink, with glitter as the finishing touch. Now I just have to invent a reason to ever wear an outfit like that!

I've been working long hours at a new Social Media Director job so I haven't had a lot of time for Fashion Illustration lately, but if there is an image you think just has to be painted, send it my way. Or pin it on Pinterest and tag me as @illustrateur

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Sketchbook Project 2012 Ltd Ed

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Sat, 05 May 2012 23:30:00 +0000

Here's the last entry in my Sketchbook Project 2012 Limited Edition book. I'm sorry about the image quality, I still haven't bought a new scanner or camera, so I'm stuck with my phone!

I put together a quick video of the sketchbook:

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Sketchbook Project 2012 Ltd Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Fri, 04 May 2012 23:30:00 +0000

Here's the third spread in my Sketchbook Project 2012 Limited Edition book. On the left is a casual Spring outfit, navy capri pants, neutral sequin tank top and light cardigan. On the right is a work ensemble of navy capri pants, cream and black heels, business shirt, and sports-coat, teamed with a snake-skin belt.

All of the entries in my sketchbook were painted with watercolor and ink in under 10 minutes (not including drying time).

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Photo a day: May

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Fri, 04 May 2012 06:13:00 +0000

I've decided to participate in the Photo A Day project run by Fat Mum Slim (seeing as I spend my life on Instagram these days anyway). Are you doing it?

Here is the list for May, and you can find me on Instagram as @Illustrateur

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Sketchbook Project 2012 Ltd Ed

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Mack) — Thu, 03 May 2012 23:30:00 +0000

Here's the second spread in my Sketchbook Project 2012 Limited Edition book. Are you starting to see a color theme for each spread? ;)

On the left is a casual work outfit, boots, skinny jeans, white business shirt and sports coat. On the right is a blue and white polka-dot dress that I bought for $20 and just love! I dress it up with some heels, leather belt and matching clutch.

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