Although 95% of the ocean has yet to be explored, that doesn't stop it from being a wealth of inspiration! With 94% of life on Earth being aquatic, the possibilities are endless!
From familiar sea creatures to mythical ocean dwellers, we've compiled a collection of JNA's finest aquatic art today!
Visionary Vistas & Serene Scenery
This week we're bringing you a variety of beautiful landscapes. From snowy slopes to colorful balcony views, from the countryside to the seaside, this newsletter is chock full of our artists' best sceneries!
A Feast of Cozy Art...
There’s something about art featuring kitchens and food that can just be so comforting – motivating, even! Seeing a painting of a pantry filled with chutney and jams, or mulling over a masterpiece of a magnificent modern milkshake, or catching the coziness of a comfortingly cluttered kitchen makes us want to do something!
Before you judge us for this reaction to alluring refreshments, take a look at all of this and then try not to jump up and get something done!
A Purr-fect Collection of Pets!
Do you have a cat? A dog? Maybe a rabbit, fish, bird, or snake? If you have one, two, or all of the above, you know that pets are an important part of our lives and families! Shouldn't they be included in our holidays and celebrations?
Whether you're celebrating a holiday, a birthday, or just want to recognize a great day, we can help find the perfect art for the occasion. Here's just a taste of the wonderful pieces our artists have that bring pets in as an essential part of the party!
Our bet is that you love this work as much as we do. Let us know if you would like to see even more!
These magical works will haunt you!
As the days grow short and the nights become a little more eerie, it's time to embrace the magic and mischief of Halloween! This week, we've pulled together a showcase of hauntingly beautiful art. From ghoulish illustrations to enchanting patterns, let's dive into the creative spirit of the season!
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, Haley, Shannon, and Sebastian
Color! It’s an essential part of art. Part 2.
Take a look to explore the full rainbow of colors until your ROYGBIV dreams are realized!
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.
Color! It’s an essential part of art.
Color! It’s an essential part of art. Where would we be without it?
We rarely see paintings of flowers in black & white. And I have yet to see a sunset rendered in shades of grey. Color is what makes everything, well… more colorful!
Did you know that all the art in our inventory is coded by color? That means, if you’re going through a blue period, you can request to see a batch of illustrations with blue as the dominant color.
Likewise, if you’re feeling in the pink, simply ask to see what we have in the pink family.
And so on, and so forth, until all your ROYGBIV dreams come true!
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.
Meet our four-legged friends Part 2
Do you share your home with a pet? Maybe a dog, a hamster, or perhaps a guinea pig or a potbelly pig? Or are you a cat person, with one, two, or even three feline friends? As for me, I have a rabbit named Penelope!
Even if you don’t have pets at home, there's something about animals that captures our admiration.
And you know who really cherishes animals? Artists. They're drawn to animals as subjects because they make for such compelling art.
But don’t just take my word for it. Explore our latest collection of animal-inspired art today!
My bet is that you love this work as much as I do. Let us know if you would like to see even more! Kindly, Jennifer
Meet our four-legged friends
Do you have a pet? A dog? A hamster? Perhaps a guinea pig or a potbelly? A bear, a fox, or a goose? A kangaroo or a cockatoo? A cat or two? (Or three?) I have a rabbit, Penelope!
Even those of us who don’t have animals in our homes still admire animals in the wild.
And you know who loves animals most of all? Artists. Simply because animals make for such great subjects.
Don’t take my word for it. Leash our freshest animal art today!
My bet is that you love this work as much as I do. Let us know if you would like to see even more! Kindly, Jennifer
Something we all have in common part 2
It's no surprise that birthday cards are a hit! Birthday-themed art stands out as one of our most sought-after categories. Take a peek below at some of the latest artwork perfectly tailored for birthdays.
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, Haley and Kristi
Something we all have in common
Whatever differences we may have, here’s something we all share: We all have a birthday! No one has ever been born without one. Think about it.
On top of that, every day is somebody’s birthday. It’s no wonder birthday cards are so popular! And that birthday-oriented art is one of our most popular categories. Just take a gander below at some of the new art that’s just right for birthdays.
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, Haley and Kristi
The Colors of Fall Part 2
We just had to put together a gallery celebrating these gorgeous fall colors--and if anyone knows gorgeous colors, it's our artists!! So peruse this little selection; an appreciation of the surprising collection of colors that only the fall can provide!
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, Haley and Kristi
The Colors of Fall
While puttering on the internet today, we found a quote that ended up inspiring this entire email. It just perfectly captures this time of year and these wonderful pieces of art that we have to share:
"There are flowers enough in the summertime, More flowers than I can remember— but none with the purple, gold, and red that dye the flowers of September!" —Mary Howitt
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, Haley and Kristi
Happy Art Makes Happy People and Happy Products! Part 2
Happy art really pumps us up. Which means that the agency might be one of the happiest places on earth (sorry Disney!). So, you can pass the happy along by adding this glad-making art to your products! Enjoy!
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, Haley and Kristi
Happy Art Makes Happy People and Happy Products!
Today, we've put together some of our happiest, snappiest art to enjoy! If this art makes you smile, we've done our jobs. Something that might make your smile even bigger? All this art is currently available for licensing or purchase!!!
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, Haley and Kristi
A New Version of the Birthday Song Part 2
Check out this awesome new birthday art from our artists! We've got everything!! Masculine birthday, pets, cakes, gifts, you name 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
There is so much to do at The Smiley Manse, our art retreat center in Vermont! From lush gardens and the world's best art studio right on the property to the area's attractions... you just can't beat it. The Smiley is surrounded by the arts, the hikes, the foods, the yarn shops, and the creemies!
Join us for Sall Swindell's (of They Draw fame) art retreat in Vermont! Colorfully Creativereatively runs 28 September - 1 October and we have just two lucky spots still open. I hope to see you there! Apply today!
MAP ARTWORK: Allison Strine.
A New Version of the Birthday Song
Happy Birthday
to you
Our artwork is cool!
Happy Birthday, look at our artwork,
We'd love to license it to you!
Okay, okay, so we are nowhere near Weird Al level writing here. I mean, it's just four lines--how much can you really do with four lines of text? Listen, if you want to be impressed, why not give us a Weird Al challenge? Email us a song to do an art parody of and we'll show you what we're made of.
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
There is so much to do at The Smiley Manse, our art retreat center in Vermont! From lush gardens and the world's best art studio right on the property to the area's attractions... you just can't beat it. The Smiley is surrounded by the arts, the hikes, the foods, the yarn shops, and the creemies!
Join us for Sall Swindell's (of They Draw fame) art retreat in Vermont! Colorfully Creativereatively runs 28 September - 1 October and we have just two lucky spots still open. I hope to see you there! Apply today!
MAP ARTWORK: Allison Strine.
We've Got GOURD-geous Autumn Art Part 2
We chaied so hard not get silly, but we came up with so many jokes that we just started stuffing them even more in this blog!
The puns may drive you nutty, but you're going to love this art a latte!!
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
Imagine creating alongside the best artists from around the world in a picturesque New England setting. Together, we will enjoy morning mindfulness among dewy blades of grass, and explore art techniques outdoors and in our barn studio. We will dine on scrumptious catered meals on the veranda of the historic farmhouse. At The Smiley Manse, our aim is to provide you with an inspired setting and incredible teachers for a retreat experience you won’t forget.
From mixed media collage to hand lettering to exploring the properties of gouache, each retreat provides a unique experience. Every retreat will give you a chance to restore your mind, body, and spirit by rekindling your relationship with nature, creativity, and your fellow artist friends.
Come find your peace and quiet. Your color. Your joy. We have a few spots open for Salli Swindell's Creatively Colorful art retreat in September. Apply today! www.the-smiley-manse.com Apply today!
We've Got GOURD-geous Autumn Art
This week, we’re bringing you the most spicetacular artwork and you won't be-leaf your pies!! Now, I know that we are being a little a-corny with the puns but this artwork is so gourd it's made us absolutely batty!
After all, we're looking through hundreds of beauti-fall images of our favorite time of year.
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
Imagine creating alongside the best artists from around the world in a picturesque New England setting. Together, we will enjoy morning mindfulness among dewy blades of grass, and explore art techniques outdoors and in our barn studio. We will dine on scrumptious catered meals on the veranda of the historic farmhouse. At The Smiley Manse, our aim is to provide you with an inspired setting and incredible teachers for a retreat experience you won’t forget.
Come find your peace and quiet. Your color. Your joy. We have a few spots open for Salli Swindell's Creatively Colorful art retreat in September. Apply today! www.the-smiley-manse.com Apply today!
Beautiful Repeats
Is there anything better than a set of sheets covered in the most delicate, delightful florals? Or a pair of satiny pajamas teeming with tropical cats? How about a comforter coated in cozy plaid?! Patterns embellish our lives in the best possible way. Which is why the amazing artists at Jennifer Nelson Artists are experts at repeats!
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
Our good friend, Salli Swindell, is hosting 28 September - 1 October. I hope to see you there! Apply today!