Updated Website

I’ve gotten a few questions recently about the updates to this site. I am no longer producing editorial cartoons for publication on this site. My schedule simply has become much more hectic and painting at the end of a work day is significantly more relaxing than completing a time-sensitive editorial cartoon. I will continue to update this site with said paintings and other work that I can squeeze in. Thanks for visiting and for your interest!

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Painting: Obama 2012

I recently did a painting for the Tampa OFA-FL HQ. It was also featured on the OFA-FL blog: Now on Display in Tampa.

Painting Obama 2012I’ve had a lot of questions lately about commissions, and the answer is yes! Send them. I have some time to get some serious painting done soon, and I am definitely always open to commissions. The commissions tab on the menu bar has a submission/contact form. Thanks!

 

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Tattoo Commission

Recently designed a tattoo for a friend:

Iris Design

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New Work

I recently uploaded some new work into the ‘Design Work’ gallery. Mostly graphics for the Florida Democratic Party, such as the ‘Fair Districts’ image below that was featured on their website:

 

Fair Districts Graphic on Website

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Grassroots and Ink: Updated

I haven’t uploaded any new artwork this week and there are three reasons for that:

1. I have an intense awesome job that may or may not be pivotal to the future of our country. (c’mon, it’s a little pivotal, right?)

2. I moved last week and don’t know what box my art supplies are in. What began as a perfectly organized labeling system, fell apart about mid-way through when I started just throwing everything into boxes. There are boxes at my storage unit, my supporter housing, and in my car. It will take me a few days to sort this out. I’m reminded of my patented ‘post-it system’ at work that always seems to fall apart about a week from election day.

3. I’ve been working on getting my Grassroots and Ink website up and running. Those who have been following this project for a while know that it has gone through many phases of what the completed project would look like. The Kickstarter era, where I started to raise money for printing costs, sadly fell apart when I was sent to Hawaii to work on a special election. The idea of actually hocking the idea and draft to publishing houses really isn’t feasible with my time constraints at work. Above all else, the completion of this project will be a huge personal accomplishment and that is what I have chosen to focus on.

And so, I am uploading the project, drawing by drawing to Grassroots and Ink, complete with the running commentary I envisioned the completed book to have. Right now I’m uploading each primary state in bulk, though once I get to the general election (which is not yet completed) it will be on a drawing by drawing basis. Both for myself, and I’m hoping for others involved in the process, it will be a fun and valuable way to reminisce on the past as we prepare for the future election.

My intention is to make this project available free online now, as well as bound into a book through self-publishing when complete. I will even sign it for ya.

MICHIGAN 26

Yeah... this happened.

So, long story short- go check it out! If you enjoy the work, please also find the project’s page on Facebook and ‘like’ it.

Thanks,

Jenn

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Work in Progress: “US Capitol”

I’ve recently been working on this painting of the United States capitol building for one of my co-workers. Painting buildings/landscapes always reminds me how much I prefer to paint portraits, but I think it’s coming along nicely.

oil on canvas, 2011

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“I’m In” Drawing: “Joe’s In”

The latest of the series. Joe, one of my super vols, promised to find me new interns in return for this. We’ll see if that happens. ;) Again, you can use the webform on the gallery page to submit a photo and request your own drawing.

"Joe's In"

pen & ink, digital campaign graphic

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“I’m In” Drawing: “Amanda’s In”

Another one. You can now also request a drawing of your own and upload a photo for me to use right from the “I’m In” page: “I’m In” Drawings.

"Amanda's In"

pen & ink, digital campaign graphic

 

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“I’m In” Drawing: “Danielle’s In”

Another “I’m In” piece, added to the “I’m In” gallery under “Commissions.” This series is quickly becoming one of my favorite projects to work on.

"Danielle's In"

pen & ink, digital campaign graphic

 

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Painting: “Obama 2012″

This is one of my latest paintings, and has been added to the “Portraits/Figures” gallery. It was great fun to paint, and if you look closely (and are involved in FL politics) you may recognize some party staff painted into the crowd.

"Obama 2012"

oil on canvas, 2011

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