Spriggy Flower Pattern

I was feeling a bit under the weather on Sunday so I spent the majority of the afternoon drawing and watching movies in bed. Here's a pretty spriggy flower pattern, also up on flickr.

The NY Art Book Fair

Saturday Morning, I headed up to Long Island City to go to PS. 1 for the NY Art Book Fair (sponsored by Printed Matter this year). It was incredible! Hundreds of presses, booksellers, and independent artists / publishers from all over the world. Above is what came home with me. a Mini Book from: Nathaniel Russell, a fold out Poster size booklet and letterpressed postcard from Rachel Domm, a Book called "My Things" by Gabriela Gründler published by Edition Patrick Frey, and a wonderful book by artist Ryoko Aoki, called Chain Ring that is full of drawings, notes and illustrated bits. Also loads of beautifully printed business cards, pamphlets and publication lists. All in all, a very crazy, inspiring trip. Let's get bookmaking!

Arctic Oven Mitts on Envelop

I designed some super chilly icy oven mitts over at Envelop. Go get em. They're icy mitts to handle extra hot things

Shiny Squirrel Pop Up Store Poster

The Shiny Squirrel is launching a pop up store! It's going to be a kid friendly tea party celebration. Here's the poster I did for the launch party!
If you're in the NY area mark this down:

Sunday, Oct 18th
noon-3pm
Corduroy Kid
231 5th Ave / Brooklyn

Here's the Email version too:

Sheepless.org

Sheepless.org is the new online magazine / home for environmental activism / community / news / skillshare headquarters, as part of Sheepless Co. I've been contributing illustrations in anticipation of their official online launch, and it's here! We officially launched this week. There are some amazing articles on activism, community, environmentalism and businesses that are awesome. Be prepared for great things.

The above illustration is for the article "Self, and Importance. A call to reflection and action"
written by Scott Ballum (founder of Sheepless.org, and an all around stand up chap). More illustrations are on the way. I'm proud to be a contributor to this amazing effort.

Arctic Bits

Arctic Preview Page. Are you excited? Get excited! This book is going to blow your socks off, no really, with an arctic chill.

Bird and Bear for The Shiny Squirrel

These are some preview characters for a poster illustration I'm working on for The Shiny Squirrel's pop up store launch! It's almost ready, get excited!

What I did today (actually yesterday)

A documented day

I was having a bit of an illustration block last night so I drew out my day. Crazy eventful, I know you're jealous (ha)

Into the Arctic

I'm still moving along with the arctic / eskimo / furry wintery things mini book. I have tons more pages to make, and match stories with. I'm still looking into printing options. Suggestions are welcome!

Shaker Village

That's me taking down decorations! On real bonafide instant film.

This weekend, I went on an epic bus adventure up to the Shaker Village near Canterbury New Hampshire. Two of my dear friends from Portland got married there this weekend. The village was beautiful, full of nature, giant wood piles, and shell lined gravel paths. It was a wonderful trip outside of the city.

New Zealand Goodies

A beautifully tied package

Chock full of amazing treasures from across the world! Handmade Brooches (which I am displaying proudly in the center of my shirt), Zines, Mini Books, Show Cards, Chocolates, and hand written notes

Sent by this lovely lady (above) Kerry Ann. This package made my day for sure. Kerry Ann is a New Zealand based artist who I had the pleasure of being studio mates with this summer at our painting residency at SVA. She works on installation pieces, incredible paper cuts, and zines galore!

Eskimo Adventures

Eskimo Adventures, Page 1 of Many

Eskimo Related Adventures, Page 1 of Many

I'm starting to compile drawings for a mini book about eskimos (somewhat at least). I'm breaking out a little from reading loads of Inuit myths. This book, in it's current direction is currently focusing more on textures, shapes and weather in the great white north. Who else is ready for winter?

Spot the Tiger Illustration

"Should Books Have Age Restriction Certificates?"
My illustration for Spot the Tiger is up at www.spotthetiger.com
this was such a fun project take a look!

Stretching the Drawing Legs

I've been so focused on illustration recently, I think it's time to take a step back and stretch my drawing legs again. It's been ages since I did some solid drawing and painting, I'd forgotten how much I love it. This is a mini sketch for a much much bigger project.

Welcome Home

Website Overhaul

Yesterday I did a bit of an overhaul on my website, removing old illustration work, and replacing it with tons of new work. Let me know what you think. www.jacquelinekari.com

It's Ok My Dear Web Launch

Ashley of It's Ok My Dear launched her new website yesterday! I had the pleasure of working with her on the series of illustrations for her line and I'm delighted to see them used on the web as well as in print. Keep an eye on her!

Home is where the laundry is free...

This is my submission for the "this is home" project, "a visual exploration of the concept of 'home,' across continents, oceans and neighborhoods." from Design for Mankind

After spending the entire afternoon in a laundromat that smelled like diapers, this phrase hit home especially hard.

Home is where the laundry is free...

New Exciting Things

I haven't forgotten about you! Many new exciting things in the mix, stay tuned.

The Golden Girls

I might be in love with The Golden Girls (shh). So the lovely Carolyn of Barf Sandwich asked for a golden girls inspired illustration for the next issue. While doing some google image research, (cough and watching the whole first season) I found out that Bea Arthur has a cult following, many of which like to paint her in the nude. shocking.

Pet Fox

I moved into a new apartment this weekend! I'm officially exhausted, but much relieved to be in a new neighborhood .Here's a happy drawing to new beginnings.

Creepy Baby Sketch

This confirms that babies are not just smaller humans. See very creepy baby above. Proof.

Climbers

Climb!

Blanket Magazine:The Consumer Issue

Get the latest Blanket Magazine Issue, it's fantastic. Plus you can see my work on page 44. (!)

A Bit of Magic to Start the Weekend

Moving Sale on Fishes

I'm packing up to move to a new place, and am holding a moving sale! I reposted my Giant Swedish Fish Pillows on Etsy with FREE SHIPPING in the US and discounted for the rest of the world. Go get em, there are only a handful left.

We Are the Friction

I got this fantastic book in the mail today all the way from the UK! It's made by the duo Sing Statistics which is a collaboration between Lizzy Stewart and Jez Burrows. Get yourself a copy ASAP.

Our Portland Story

I've been working with Melissa Delzio on her fantastic Our Portland Story Book Project. It's a collaboration of many different designers and writers all portraying their personal stories about Portland. I recently illustrated a poem written by Miriam Feder. This is the new progress update, my page is top right. I can't wait to see this whole process appear in print!

Baltimore Fieldtrip

Giant Flamingo on the street!
We took a Saturday morning walk to the farmers market and got things to make delicious dinner, and went by the Book Thing, which is a free bookstore, on the way back. It's awesome! I got a book on kangaroos, some kids books with excellent illustrations and a book on planets and cactus.
Sketchbook page of super bright kangaroos! All in all, excellent trip away from the city for a day.