Hi!

Just dropping in very quickly to let everyone know I am having problems with my website. It has not been loading since Friday and Friday, the whole weekend and Monday have all been major holidays here in Sweden because of Easter and I haven..t been able to get in touch with my website provider. Everybody..s off of work during Easter time! I..m not sure what the problem is but I will try to contact them again tomorrow, Tuesday, to see what..s up and when this can be solved. Very soon, I hope... I..m mucho annoyed!
In the meantime my apologizes to everyone who has been trying to visit my home on the web, and also lots of apologizes for my My Space page, Cafepress page and other pages containing pictures hosted by my website. These pages are looking awful at the moment but I..m hoping this will change - soon!

Thanks you for your patience and understanding!

I..ll be in touch!
Love
~ Jess

Hi everyone!

I hope you are having a great summer filled with lots of sunshine, friends and family, love and laughter! I have all of the above, except for the sunshine because the rain never seems to stop pouring down. A typical swedish summer they say but it usually isn´t this bad... I´m longing to go to the beach, but instead I´m seizing the days and try to get some work done when I´m not able to get outside. That pile of work is never getting smaller, but I´m not complaining! Not at all! I´m living my dream and a lot of it has to do with all of you who choose to buy my work so Thank You! 

I have new artwork up for auction!

I bought a new, absolutely lovely paper with an almost handmade look and it makes the most perfect background for charcoal and colored pencils drawings. I love it!
I have made a beautiful drawing/sketch depicting two adorable kittens caught with their furry little paws in the cookiejar, and it is up for a 7-days auction right now, starting at only $19,99! A real bargain!

Go here to bid: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=015&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=250142057775&rd=1&rd=1

Happy Summer!

 

~ Jessica

http://www.artfulcolors.com

 

Hi everyone!

I´ve got a new painting to share, this time two beautiful feline sisters.

The painting is made in watercolor, gouache and colored pencils, A3 size (app. 12x16.5 inches).

High quality Giclée Prints in various sizes are available through my website, Artful Colors by Jessica (I do of course handle international orders aswell)

*Feline Sisterhood*

If you would like to watch a quick little animation of the Work in Progress of this piece I have uploaded one on my MySpace frontpage.

Detail of painting

Unfortunately I have been forced to raise my prices on the Mini Art Prints on my website and the prices on the larger sized prints will rise aswell somtime in the near future. Sorry about that!

However, if you´ve been thinking about grabbing one or some of my Mini Art Prints my old prices are still current at my ebay Store as I haven´t had time to change them yet, but I will change them soon there aswell.

Take care!

~ Jessica

Hi all,

Hope you´re having a wonderful May 1!

I have some news to share:

First off, my licensed tabby cat puzzle (see my user pic) is now available for purchase at The Great American Puzzle Factory (and at other retail stores that carries TGAPF puzzles aswell):

http://www.greatamericanpuzzle.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24&sort=5a&page=4&osCsid=69d9e07a95c1bca3a0285e51100c7a59

I´ve seen it finished and I am very happy with it, it looks absolutely wonderful! If you are a cat lover and enjoy puzzling I promise you won´t be disappointed.

Second,
My cross stitch page is up over at lovely Heaven and Earth Designs and more fairy and fantasy art images available as cross stitch sets will be popping up during this week and next.

http://www.heavenandearthdesigns.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_141

Wishing you all a bright and beautiful day!
~ Jessica
http://www.artfulcolors.com

Wow! Time´s flying by and I just realized it´s been forever since I posted an update here on My Space.

Spring has arrived here in Sweden and everyone is crawling out of their cave to enjoy the sun and the warm spring air.

I´m trying to get out as much as possible in between work and I really get a whole lot of energy to just spend a few minutes outside, seeing the flowers grow and hear the crazy choir of happy birds. I´m enjoying my work even more after a short fresh spring air break!

From the artful news department I can share that Tree Free Greetings has chosen to license my image Fairy Princess´ Kiss, which will be produced as cards and card tin boxes. Will most likely be very pretty!

I have of course made a whole lot of new paintings for all seasons, and my latest fantasy painting is a beautiful lady with raven wings and she is surrounded by a very clever creature that I find truly magickal - the raven.

Both Giclée Prints and the Original Piece are for sale.

Hope you are all having a wonderful day. I´m looking forward to a relaxing weekend, spending time with my family.

~ Jessica

http://www.artfulcolors.com

A Mermaid ACEO from me this time. I really enjoy doing mermaids, I should do more. I´m not sure what I like about painting them but I think it is the challenge to make it actually look as it is an underwater view. And I like working with the blues and greens too. :) Maybe it is time for a fullsize mermaid painting soon?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250050791081

Also, I´ve got some happy news to those of you who love my cats - especially to those who love my userpic cat! :)

I just got word that Great American Puzzles wants to use that particular artwork in production of their great puzzles, so if you´re into puzzling AND cats keep your eyes open!

 

That´s all from me for tonight!

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,

~ Jessica

http://www.artfulcolors.com

 

 

2 more ACEO originals, featuring 2 beautiful fairies!

Almost Magic

On auction here, ending Nov. 16: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250048169093

 

Dragonfly Magic

On auction here, ending Nov. 19: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250049053707

Thank you for looking!

~ Jessica

Artful Colors by Jessica

http://www.artfulcolors.com

I´ve got 2 more ACEO´s up for auction!

Curious Fairy Cat

On auction here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250046965252

Wish Upon a Star

On auction here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250048049247

~ Jessica

I forgot to tell you about the latest news in the Artful Colors world! I just recently landed new deals with:

Mohawk Home (one of my Christmas images)
for Tapestry Pillows, Throws, Tapestry Table Runners, Tapestry Chair Pads, Tapestry Wall Hangings, Tapestry Tote Bags, Heat Transfer Mats, Comfort Mats, Floor Mats and Rugs (all types)
http://www.mohawkhome.com/

and

Highland Graphics/Absorbastone (one of my cat images)
for Coasters, Trivets, Clocks, Serving Trays, Memo Boards, Kitchen Towels, Crackled Wall Plaques, Three Hook Plaques, Placemats, Salt and Pepper Shakers and Oil Shakers
http://www.highlandgraphics.com/

I don´t know the exact date when products will be out, but I believe the Highland Graphics Collection will come out sometime in January 2007. I look forward to receive the samples.

Hope you all are having a great weekend!

~ Jessica