I’m celebrating my fourth year of bringing special Christmas smiles to faces all over the world. Many people have told me that they always recognize my work online or on their friends’ walls because of the signature ear-to-ear grin that I give my little characters. There’s still time to book your custom canvas painting for holiday delivery and the best part is I’m offering special pricing on some sizes. Simply choose your size from the list below and email me to book your painting: erikaj.art@gmail.com

{2010 HOLIDAY SWEET SMILES SALE}

12 x 12…regularly $160…sale $125

16 x 20…regularly $280…sale $225

18 x 18…regularly $280…sale $225

24 x 24…regularly $360…sale $300

This is also a wonderful time to redeem a gift code from Erika Jessop Studios! Many of my loyal artwork clients have received square special offer cards (like the one below) in their painting shipments this year. Remember, you can use this discount in addition to the holiday sale and it applies to you or a friend!

Spots will fill up quickly. Thanks for reading my blog and I look forward to painting a special smile on your face soon!

Love, erika

I just created and added a new premade logo to my shoppe. I think tiny toy cameras are just the cutest thing and they were the inspiration for this one. If this design suits you and your business, please let me know or make your purchase from the shoppe and we’ll talk soon.

Thanks for stopping by!

This is the first version of a new logo I’m working on for Perfect Blend Photography. I’ll post the progress of this fantastic company’s Logo Reveal as we go! I love their inspiration…latte art!

Welcome to the middle of the week, and a great offer from Erika Jessop Design. These deals are for today only, so book now or contact me if you have questions. The links below go to PayPal where you’ll make your complete payment (no deposit)!

Please email me for a booking to be entered in this fabulous drawing!

Visit Erika Jessop Studios!

I had a very nice Mother’s Day visit in Nebraska. Brandon and I were only able to stay for a day, but we packed in lots of fun, and most importantly, I got to hug my lovely Mom!

photo 1 – a gorgeous sunset, like only the plains can offer

photo 2 – nothin’ says Mother’s Day lovin’ like baked beans

photo 3 – my sister and I present Mom with her gift; a ring with our birth stones

photo 4 – my Dad and my cousins rifle through a giant box of jewelry for goodies

photo 5 – getting ready to the long drive back home to Denver…feeling tired

photo 6 – a peace sign drawn in the concrete outside our building

photo 7 – best travel companion ever: my husband

photo 8 – lilacs from Pintail Point that we brought to my Grandma

Have a good weekend, everyone! We are headed back to Nebraska…see you again soon with another week in photos.

Love, Erika

As many of you know, I’m addicted to (one) my iPhone, (two) taking photos with it, and (three) buying apps to process photos! I am doing a 365 project on my facebook; it’s one iPhone snapshot per day of something I’m grateful for. I’m about 1/3 through and it’s been a ball!

I’ve decided to share some faves from each week here as well. This is week #2…a very busy one!

photo 1 – the Gaupers made a stop in Denver for their “Break Free” workshop and we scouted out an awesome Tim Burton wall downtown

photo 2 – a painted sky as a storm rolled in Wednesday night

photo 3 – fresh strawberries…mmm!

photo 4 - prepping our workshop model for the shoot. It was so fun to watch her perk up and get sassy as Holly added makeup and accessories.

I hope you’ve had a wonderful week! Now…have an even better weekend…

love, erika

As Friday approaches, I wanted to look back on the week and celebrate my favorite parts…

photo 1 – Tuesday morning walk in Washington Park with my friend, Patrina

photo 2 – My buddy, Gunther giving me a few sniffs and smooches before church Tuesday night

photo 3 – My mid-week visit to the beauty shop. It felt so good to get me “hair did.”

photo 4 – A beautiful tree with its thick roots exposed along a stream in Wash Park

photo 5 – Brandon’s camping buddies in Ruston, Louisiana. Quack! (I think they wanna move into his tent)

photo 6 – Blossoms on a tree in my neighborhood

I hope you had a great week too! Lots of love,

Erika

Along with the launch of my painting site, Erika Jessop Studios it was time for some new marketing pieces. This 5 x 5 inch hang card will be tied to custom painting orders with colorful ribbon! It features a few of my favorite things; lawn flamingos, beautiful VW buses, little yard trailers, and monsters!! I can’t wait to send the first orders out with this new card.

To book a custom painting of your own, visit erikajessopstudio.com and contact me or simply email me at erikaj[dot]art[at]gmail[dot]com

Michigan photographers Ryan and Holly Gauper of Gauper Photo will be traveling the country over the next few months, bringing their exciting Break Free Workshop to a city near you!

These two are approachable and fun to work with, making them great photography teachers. Here is some of their beautiful work…

Visit Ryan and Holly’s Break Free site for all the details. The duo will make stops in Dallas, Oklahoma, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Denver. They are willing to make a special stop in your city too. So contact them today and be on your way to taking better photos!