Illustration Friday is such a cool way to build or update your portfolio. The feedback I got at SCBWI conferences this year was that my work is suitable for educational markets. This is fabulous; I've been enjoying the educational illustration projects I've been working on.
I'd really like to do books as well though. I illustrated a board book for Simon & Schuster this year and really had a blast doing it. I want more, so I'm working towards updating my portfolio with that in mind.
That is so cute!
Posted by: Holly | December 30, 2004 at 11:41 PM
Now that there is how I would LOVE TO SLEEP...floating in the air.How tranquil. Great illustration, Janee!
Posted by: roz | December 30, 2004 at 11:49 PM
Great use of bright colours - nice picture, Janee.
Posted by: Michelle | December 31, 2004 at 02:34 AM
This is really outstanding! You have such a fabulous color sense! The colors you use are so clear and bright without being glaring. Just warm, lovely fabulous and saturated! They communicate such a comfort and joy! Happy 2005 Janee! Hope it delivers lots and lots of terrific illustration projects and recognition!
Posted by: wee | December 31, 2004 at 09:51 AM
Wow, that's downright magical! I love it! :o) Jenny~
Posted by: jennybee | December 31, 2004 at 12:27 PM
Great feel and color in this illustration. Great job...
Posted by: jingles | December 31, 2004 at 12:38 PM
this is beautiful and i feel as if i am floating, so nice.
Posted by: kim | December 31, 2004 at 01:42 PM
Beautiful illustration! It has such an ethereal quality...reminds me of childhood :)
Posted by: Monica | December 31, 2004 at 02:47 PM
Thanks for the kind comments. I look forward to the next topic.
Posted by: janee | December 31, 2004 at 05:24 PM
I love it! It feels like how I dream!
Posted by: Emily | December 31, 2004 at 06:44 PM
So dreamy. I love the mood in this piece. I can see you doing a ton of education pieces as well.
Posted by: erika | December 31, 2004 at 06:46 PM
Mmmmm, dreamy, soft and inviting. I'm there!
I feel the same way about Illustration Friday - what a fantastic opportunity to get support for building a portfolio and experimenting with new directions! Look out, education market, Janee's coming!
Annie B
Posted by: Annie B | January 01, 2005 at 08:40 AM
Lovely work. Especially like the texturing on the magic carpet and the way the colors work together!
Posted by: tashina | January 01, 2005 at 12:17 PM
Thanks very much, you guys!
Oh yeah, you're so right, Annie. Illustration Friday is a great environment for experimentation too!
I also love that it's so non-competitive...no pressure. It makes for great freedom.
Posted by: janee | January 01, 2005 at 03:47 PM
Oh, I like this lots and lots and lots!
Posted by: Kate | January 03, 2005 at 10:17 PM