With spring on the way, it's got me thinking about the cherry blossom festivals, or 'Hanami', that take place in Japan and around the world. What better way to emerge from winter than with some research into the topic, and a brand new illustrated map of Japan's most popular spots to celebrate the spring bloom.
New work for Education Forum Magazine looks at the roles of teacher's & ECE's in the classroom...'different but equal'.
Keep your eyes open this spring for these lovely little notecards from teNeues!
They're a part of the GreenGift-Notes line of environmentally-friendly stationery, which uses soy-based inks on a luxurious uncoated paper stock.
I've got a bee in my bonnet about the future of the these wee beasties, so I decided to do a little research and assemble some stats into an infographic.
During the month of December, I immersed myself in a little papercutting.
It was heaven to focus and explore a single medium for a few weeks.
The result was several new shadowbox sculptures, some are pictured here, a brief show, and brisk sales with the majority going home tucked under the arms of some wonderful folks.
I've got a little Christmas giveaway going on...simply go to my instagram feed to enter, and win yourself one of my boxed notes. Winners will be drawn 5pm Wednesday, Nov.26th (yep, that's tomorrow!)
Sharing wall space with some fantastic folks as we gather for "Objects Have Stories". The work of 22 illustrators will be shown at MADE in Toronto for the month of December, with an opening on Friday, November 28th from 7-10pm.
All items are one of a kind.
"Illustrators tell stories as no one else can, and Julia Breckenreid has assembled twenty-two top-tier Canadian illustrators to do just that. This award winning roster has created one or more original objects for you to peruse and consider."
I'm pleased as punch to be a part of the new *Designers For Hire* section of the Print & Pattern Blog.
This new visual directory, curated for quality by the Print & Pattern blog, will help you to find the talent you need quickly & easily for your next art licensing or commissioned project.
Boo!
When a client approaches me and asks for animals, well...I'm a happy camper.
Virginia Living Magazine requested this illustration for it's most recent article by beloved author Dean King, with the author's sweet pup Rosie in the starring role.
Lovely working with you Sonda!
The perception of illegal immigrants & problems in immigration reform, as discussed in an article I recently illustrated for The Pennsylvania Gazette.
Owl Magazine gets a brand new look in their special re-launch issue! What fun it was to work on this tech trends spread... I'll have one of each please Santa, well, maybe I'll pass on the bouncing alarmclock ;-)
I've just illustrated a lovely article for Registered Nurse Journal about one nurse's experience as both a new mother and nurse to her newborn twins.
It's midsummer, and the fields & meadows are buzzing with activity...what's happening in your part of the world?
Just in time for summer holiday makers, tips for a safe journey in this month's Consumer Reports Magazine.
I'm so pleased to share some recent news...I am now represented by Frank Sturges Reps. Frank represents an immensely talented, diverse group of artists, and I'm tickled to be in such fine company.
Where does your food come from? Numbers, info and images combine in this cheeky infographic with an editorial twist.
Simply put, it's still my favourite place on earth, and what fun to create a map and reflect on time spent in such a magical country.
Spring has finally arrived, and with that a bounty of tulips and crocuses push their way through the warming soil. To celebrate the big melt I've added a couple of new prints to my Etsy shop, both inspired by hits of colour popping up in the garden.
My goodness it's been a long winter...9 days and counting till spring! here's a shot of hot pink to get things rolling.