The Magic of Animals in Artwork

At the studio this week, we got into this big conversation about the magic of animal art; how it can tell a story or capture a feeling-- sometimes better than any other subject can.  Let's take a minute look at the art below, for example! 

Oh, the colors in this one!  These bunnies are  wonderful reflection of the never-ending and delightful busyness of the Spring Season.

This beautifully blue repeat from Allison has the remarkable ability to both capture the apparent calmness of the sea as well as the abundant life teeming within it.

Our bet is that you love this work as much as we do. Let us know if you would like to see even more! Kindly, Jennifer, Cathy, Haley and Kristi

Join us for art retreats this year in Vermont! Our artist, Dylan Mierzwinski, is hosting 22-25 June and, our good friend, Salli Swindell, is hosting 28 September - 1 October. I hope to see you there! Apply today!

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Praise for the Modern Pastel! Part 2

Everything is in bloom, including these gorgeous pastels!

Our bet is that you love this work as much as we do. Let us know if you would like to see even more! Kindly, Jennifer, Cathy, Haley and Kristi

Join us for art retreats this year in Vermont! Our artist, Dylan Mierzwinski, is hosting 22-25 June and, our good friend, Salli Swindell, is hosting 28 September - 1 October. I hope to see you there! Apply today!

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Praise for the Modern Pastel!

There was a time, long ago, probably before some of you were even born, when pastel colors were all the rage. These pastels were sweet, possibly a bit shy, and a little lackluster.

But pastels are back and they've had quite a makeover! Confident, eye-catching, and rich in depth and style. These aren't your mother's pastels! Just take a look and you'll see what we mean!

Our bet is that you love this work as much as we do. Let us know if you would like to see even more! Kindly, Jennifer, Cathy, Haley and Kristi

Join us for art retreats this year in Vermont! Our artist, Dylan Mierzwinski, is hosting 22-25 June and, our good friend, Salli Swindell, is hosting 28 September - 1 October. I hope to see you there! Apply today!

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We're Cooking Up Something Good Part 2!

Piping hot and right out of the oven. We have been cooking up even more mouth watering illustrations!

If you'd like to see more work and connect with us, our first Spring Fling event is this May, from the 3rd - 5th. Why not drop us a line and we'll get you scheduled for an online meeting where we can explore delicious art this like together!

Our bet is that you love this work as much as we do. Let us know if you would like to see even more! Kindly, Jennifer, Cathy, Haley and Kristi

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We're cooking up something good!

Sometimes, we get a piece of art from an artist and it instantly evokes a response. Especially when it's a piece with gorgeous food or an inviting kitchen. We feel what it must be like to eat those desserts, treats, and dishes; the textures and flavors. It reminds us why we love art so much. Art can transport you. Enough of us telling you about it--let us show you! Just look at these images below and try not to let your imagination wander. Good luck!

If you'd like to see more work and connect with us, our first Spring Fling event is this May, from the 3rd - 5th. Why not drop us a line and we'll get you scheduled for an online meeting where we can explore delicious art this like together!

Art Directors! Sign up for a meeting at our virtual Spring art-show! We have heaps of amazing artwork available for licensing or purchase!

Join us for art retreats this year in Vermont! Our artist, Dylan Mierzwinski, is hosting 22-25 June and, our good friend, Salli Swindell, is hosting 28 September - 1 October. I hope to see you there! Apply today!

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Spring Announcements are the Best Announcements!

Spring may well be our favorite season--those popping colors, sunny afternoons, and the promise of days at the beach. For us, sharing wonderful art and catching up with clients is the best way to dive into sunnier days, so we’re announcing our first Spring Fling Event and we want you to come!

See brand-new art in all the bestest categories from all the bestest artists!  Even better?  You don't have to travel.  We are booking online meetings for May 3 - 5th and would love to see you there! If you'd like to brighten our computer screens, you can email us and we'll find a time that works for you!

Our bet is that you love this work as much as we do. Let us know if you would like to see even more! Kindly, Jennifer, Cathy, Haley and Kristi

We are booking early JNA SPRING FLING appointments already! Book your spot today! We are looking forward to seeing you soon, Jennifer, Cathy, Haley + Kristi

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NEW ARTIST ALERT!

We are here to help jumpstart your spring joy by introducing the newest member of our team, Joanna Clay!!  Joanna hails from Oxford, England, where the history, architecture, and natural landscape inspire much of her work. After all, there is no better way to beat the winter doldrums than falling in love with a new artist.  So, if grey skies and enduring sweater weather have got you down, we’ve got just the thing.

Did someone say bright, bold colors?  Oh right, it was us!!  Look at these vibrant reds, pink and yellows off-set by those cool greens and blues!  We swoon!

Of course, a top question on many clients’ minds when meeting a new, fabulous artist like Joanna would be, “Does she have lettering?”  Why, yes, she does!!  And it’s absolutely lovely!  Also, don’t you adore the little details like those sweet, dotted mushrooms in this piece?

This whisper-quiet, pleasingly pastel pieces blew us away when we saw it. Talk about versatile! 

And then she goes and brings together the soft pastels with the bold colors to creates something absolutely, delightfully new!!  The cats stand out so beautifully.

If you’d like to see more of Joanna’s incredible work, just reach out!  Or if you’re dreaming of a very particular piece in one of Joanna’s many styles, she is available for commissions, too. 
– Jennifer, Cathy, Haley, and Kristi

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Puzzling words, perfect patterns!

Howdy friends! One thing you may not know about is that we love art. Ha ha! Just kidding--of course, you know that about us! BUT, did you know that we also love puzzles?

We knew we wanted to get some of our favorite and newest repeats in front of you and it made us start thinking about patterns. Patterns can be found everywhere and patterns are often clues which reminded us of puzzles. One of the coolest puzzles to solve using knowledge of patterns is the cryptogram. So, today's blog contains a very special, secret message.

See if you can use your knowledge of patterns to decipher this famous quote about art:

"RFC LRWZKW RLRA MFIN CZK WIEY CZK OEWC IM KPKFAORA YDMK." - JRHYI JDVRWWI

Perhaps you can solve this particular puzzle with Janna's notebook for Peter Pauper Press!

Our bet is that you love this work as much as we do. Let us know if you would like to see even more! Kindly, Jennifer, Cathy, Haley and Kristi

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We’re Pleased as Punch!

This year, we had the absolute honor of working with Pleasing, the beauty brand brought to you by none other than Harry Styles!  With art direction from Pleasing, Rachel Grant created some of the most fun and exciting art we’ve ever seen for their 2022 holiday line.  Little did we know just how thrilling this project would be until their holiday pop-up shops started, well, popping up!!
 
Even though the pop up is closed you can still enjoy her stunning work simply by scrolling down. Check out these beautiful sketches and artwork from Rachel!
 
Congratulations on this amazing project Rachel, and thank you, Pleasing!!

Look at what the team at Pleasing created with her art! Chairs and drapery, Christmas ornaments, and gorgeous packaging galore!! Even the store is decorated floor to ceiling with her work!

We’re delighted to share an inside look at the store with you!

If want to see more of her work, or any one of our talented artists, send us a request on our website!

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We've Got the Blues

The Fall in New England always has us dreaming of blue skies. So, we figured, why not solve this problem with a dazzlingly blue artwork?! After all, what good is having thousands of beautiful images from our artists if we can't dive in and use them to cheer us up once in a while?!

Of course, the real good thing about having thousands of beautiful images from our artists is being able to meet any of our client's needs!

Whether you are looking for a little respite from a gray day, yourself, or if you are looking to license some gorgeous art-- join us while we luxuriate blue paisleys, pajamas, patterns and places on this blustery fall day. 💕

Speaking of luxuriating--I can think of no better way to indulge than these pajamas with art from Rachel Grant for Critically Endangered!!

Our bet is that you love this work as much as we do. Let us know if you would like to see even more!

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MORE Vibrant Art by New Artist Stephanie Bauer!

We want to share even more of Stephanie’s lively and dynamic work with you! Just look at those colors!!

Stephanie Bauer

Someone needs to make a die-cut version of this card, like, yesterday.

Stephanie Bauer

Here’s another fabulous Christmas celebration! Right now, she has many available--but they are going to go fast!!

Stephanie Bauer

Even when Stephanie is working with a limited palette, her florals sing!

Stephanie Bauer

In case you didn't already notice, she also has fantastic lettering! I just love the the way the lettering flows here; making a unique piece even more special!

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Our New Artist is bursting with color and glee!

Every so often, an artist crosses our path whose work is an absolute breath of fresh air. Today, we are super duper psyched to introduce you to such an artist. That's right; it's an artist announcement!!!

Stephanie Bauer's marvelous masterpieces have us dazzled. From collage to gauche, acrylic, oil, watercolors, and digital--Stephanie can do it all! And she does it with a joy that we find absolutely infectious.

Stephanie Bauer

These citruses from Stephanie speak volumes about the kind of artist she is; spontaneous, creative, and unique!

Stephanie Bauer

Here we have quite possibly the happiest happy birthday I've seen seen for Grandmas everywhere!!

Stephanie Bauer

Just look at this piece!! It's so flipping happy we can't not smile when we look at it. Oh, and if you thought we picked out this image at random; think again! Something wonderful IS about to happen. You're about to see more of Stephanie's art!

Look at that smile! ;) Here she is, the artist herself! Stephanie hails from Cave Creek Arizona where she creates her fabulous work and is well-versed in the process of saving dogs that have licked poisonous toads (long story!). Welcome, Stephanie, we are so lucky to have you!!

Now, if you love the work as much as we do, get in touch quick! As I mentioned earlier, she has a lot of fabulous work available right now for licensing, but that won't last long!

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Fabulous New Christmas Art: Part 3

Thought we were done? Far from it!! Here is one more sampling of the holiday and winter art we have available at the agency. I am just blown away by these talented artists!!!!

Rae Ritchie Merry Christmas

Rae Ritchie

Janna Krupinski Christmas Travel

Janna Krupinski

Malin Gyllensvaan Holiday Whimsy

Malin Gyllensvaan

Heather Powers Christmas Tree

Heather Powers

And, just for a touch of fun, here are a few of my favorite Christmas things!!

Jill Howarth Holiday Gift Bags

Jill Howarth for Cost Plus World Market

Rachel Grant Christmas Puzzle

Rachel Grant for Swallowfield

Miriam Bos Holiday Fabric

Miriam Bos for Dear Stella

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Fabulous New Christmas Art: Part 2

We had so much new art, I made two posts! ☺️ Just look at this beautiful work and don’t hesitate to reach out if you want to see more!

Olivia Gibbs Winter Fireplace

Olivia Gibbs

Lauren Lowen Christmas Lettering

Lauren Lowen

Hadas Hayun Holiday Pattern

Hadas Hayun

Miriam Bos Father Christmas

Miriam Bos

Rachel Grant Winter Robins

Rachel Grant

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Fabulous New Christmas Art: Part 1

If you missed our Christmas in July event, I have good news! First of all, thank you so much to everyone who joined us for our virtual holiday artshow! We licensed so many new pieces and were thrilled meet so many new faces!

We still have gaggles of new Christmas images available for licensing and purchase! Don't believe me? (Why wouldn't you believe me? That is just weird..) Well, here is a sampling of brand new art available right now; for YOU! If you see something you love, get in touch! I have a feeling these ones are going to go fast!

Rosie Dore Merry Christmas

Rosie Dore

Jill Howarth Santa and Reindeer

Jill Howarth

Anna Ivanir Cozy Christmas Scene

Anna Ivanir

Lauren Lowen Happy Holidays Card

Lauren Lowen

Dylan Mierzwinski Christmas Pattern

Dylan Mierzwinski

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Think you're hungry now? Wait until you see this art!!

Food! Glorious food!! But you won't find any hot sausage and mustard here!

At JNA, we love beautiful foods that you want to frame and hang up on the wall, put on birthday cards, tea pots and towels. And, since we've been getting in loads of amazing food artwork recently.. and since I haven't had breakfast yet (no, that wasn't my stomach you heard growling a minute ago... okay, fine, it was), I thought today would be the perfect day for a cornucopia of culinary delights!

Welcome to the JNA food market! We've got lemons so luscious they make you thirst for lemonade, root vegetables so rich you'd think you could reach out and touch them, chocolates, cakes, gingerbread, bananas!! If you see something you love, let us know, before someone else gobbles it up!

I am guessing your stomach is growling by now too! Let us know if we can sate your appetite! Kindly, Jennifer + Cathy + Haley

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Great Art Makes for Great Puzzles

Oh, how I love all of the new puzzles coming out on the market these days! Round puzzles, square puzzles; family puzzles, girl’s night puzzles; dinosaur puzzles, scenic puzzles—at JNA, we want to make them all—and by make I mean putting together puzzles AND collaborating with savvy clients and our artists’ fantastic work.

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Jill Howarth's Latest Book!

Chugga chugga! Chugga chugga! Choo! Choo! Make way for an awesome new Little Engine that Could book illustrated by Jill Howarth!

Published by Penguin Random House and written by Matt Mitter, this rhyming romp follows that sweet lil' engine as she covers for the vacationing postman; delivering packages to friends far and wide.

Even better? Delivery Day is full of surprises like real letters and envelopes from the story! Jill's gorgeous retro style perfectly captures the joy of the Little Engine that Could series. Well done, Jill!

If you are an art director for a publishing company, interested in working with Jill or any of our amazing artists, we'd love to hear from you! Let us know! In addition to being available for commissions, we have many book pitches to share from board books to adult how-to books.

Have a great week!

Kindly, Jennifer, Cathy + Haley

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Dive into Anna Ivanir's world!

Oh, how I would love to live in the vibrant and inviting world that Anna Ivanir captures in her paintings! The palette, the beautiful and diverse people, the lush florals, and scrumptious foods, transport me to a joyful and wondrous place. Like all our artists, Anna is constantly creating new, gorgeous work available for art licensing or purchase! We are so proud to represent her at Jennifer Nelson Artists!!

Anna Ivanir

I would love to sit at one of Anna's tables! The vibrant colors in this trio are so inviting. Even with something as simple as food and hands, I feel transported into her painting.

Anna Ivanir

Just a little reminder that Mother's Day is May 8--which is coming up sooner than you think! This is such a sweet group of mothers with their kids.

Anna Ivanir

Trying to pick out one floral from all her fabulous botanicals was a challenge. I decided on this one because of her use of red, blue, yellow, and white in one flower! I love these intense, saturated brush strokes.

Anna Ivanir

This gorgeous group of ladies is one of Anna's specialties. She is so good at capturing the variety and beauty of all different kinds of people. I especially love this piece because it is bursting with details!

Anna Ivanir hard at work!

I bet you just love Anna's work as much as I do. Let us know if you would like to see even more!

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