Illustrations by Jess Racklyeft

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  • Birds on Many It’s 

    I’ve been a bit quiet here, but flat out elsewhere with many illustration projects on. For a little stress release I started painting birds, and selling them cheap on Instagram. They’ve taken flight! There’s been a wonderful response to them and I’ve loved seeing them reappear in people’s houses, like this guy who went to…

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  • A Quote to Live By

    This year as part of a wonderful group I’m involved with we decided to find a quote for our studio wall and create an artwork based on it. I’m interested in finding out my purpose with drawing, find out why I’m here, and what energizes me to keep going. I found this quote by Susan Sontag, “Do…

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  • Patterns

    This year I’ve been learning more about pattern making and I’ve been working on a range based on molten, soil, earth, sky and space levels – fun! I’m applying for the Uppercase Surface Pattern Design Guide. You can enter here! 

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  • The Canvas Project

    There are some clever chaps in NY who have set up “The Art House Co-op”, bringing together whoever wants to contribute with cheap, fun international projects. I’m going to participate in “the canvas project” – I was sent 3 mini canvasses with the words “SAVAGES”, “KEMPT” and “PERSISTENT”. Just for something different I’ve made them…

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