Virtues:
September 07, 2011
School has started, which means my oldest two are in school full time. I won’t go into the dilemma about how I feel about all this (Ahhhh!!! My babies are out in the world!!!!), except to say that my house is finally getting clean, and I’m finally getting artsy again. Right now, I’m in the middle of illustrating a book, fabric, new products, new designs for the fall season, and and a few other hush-hush projects. Translation: Some fun things are happening creatively here, non of which I can really spill the beans on! But I do have new designs trickling in which will be in the shop in the next couple weeks…hopefully sooner.
These are the start of a set of “virtues” I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. Don’t know how many there will be yet, but there’s more. Set a bit more retro than my older work, it’s fresh, clean and happy! They are more in line with the work that I’ve been creating personally, and so while they are a bit different than what’s in my shop right now, I think they will make a great addition! What do you think? Do you like?
I’ve been wanting to get new art in the shop for ages, and these are fun because they actually compliment my fabric very well…so if you are working on some bedding in your kids room…you finally have some colors to match!
{photo via Dairy of a Quilter}
More coming soon! I’m back to the drawing board…scribbling as fast as my little hands can! It’s been a good 6 months since I’ve really filled a sketch book. It feels good. Funny how I always get a little nervous though, posting new work. It feels good to be spontaneously creating again. I’m a happier person, which makes me a happier mama, and happier everybody. Life is good:)
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These along with all your artwork are just lovely.
You must be very industrious, your art is a gift.
Happy creating ! xxx
I love, love the retro look and colors!
be curious….is so perfect!
I’d like to see a “be true”.
Awesome work.
I have just discovered you when I came across your Children at Play line. I loved it immediately and ordered some fabric to make a floor quilt for my new baby girl. After two boys, all this pink is so much fun! But if i had another boy, the boy line is equally as cute!
I am loving everything that I see from you, so throw in some retro in the mix and doing something with virtues………….. i am in love:)
The bunny is my favorite. So ridiculously cute!
Reminds me of teh old curious george, katy the kangaroo, etc. Very nice, love your old and new stuff! Hoping to have a quilt done for my son’s 7th bday next August- I have three boys so planning ahead!
Your description is perfect…. Fresh, clean, and happy! I love it and hope you will be doing a pink or lilac to tie into the girl color way. I love them!!
I think these are wonderful and I look forward to more!
I love these so much! I’m interested in how big these prints will be. I’d love a larger 11×14 of the “Be Curious.” Do you think you’ll be making them in larger sizes?
yes! You can get these in larger sizes:) 8×10, 11×14, 16×20, 18×24 and super huge at 24×36. Yay for big poster prints!
And Gina…yep! there are some pink and lilacs coming too:) yay!
love the new work! i would love to have them to embroider….any chance? ;0
I can’t wait to see what’s coming:) I love the virtues line. I want to order some for my classroom walls – they’re gentle and fun reminders.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Can’t wait to put these on my daughters wall! When will they be available for purchase in the shop?
Thank you for your art!
Oh, those are lovely! And they match the fabrics so well. I love the ‘be curious’ one.
Love, love, love! Sarah, these are adorable, and it’s fun to see some new work. I especially like “Be Curious” and “Be Happy”. Great job, sister!
So fantastic! Cannot wait to see them in the shop!
love it!
I love the virtues. They would look great in my children’s rooms.
OH MY, love them (but that is NO surprise!) they look influenced a bit by Curious George (i think the typography) GREAT & timeless. another book, eh? do tell! so happy for you!
i love those virtues!
Oh they are lovely! They would be perfect in a nursery/school classroom. Bedrooms too, of course.
Your work, as always, is fantastic! We have spent a rainy week in DC playing with your paper dolls and sewing family tree quilts and making floor pillows with your darling fabric. Nothing better crafting wise! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent. As a mama to three little ones I am thankful that you are willing to balance all that is on your plate to share your talent with us!
I absolutelly adore the new series of prints!!!
Your work is getting more unique, I love love love it!
many hugs from Brazil!!
These will be perfect in my son’s room! Any idea when they’ll be in your shop?
Love this new art! Can’t wait to see more of this series. You’ve done it again, Sarah Jane. Love the creation of such timeless, wonderful pieces. Illustrating childhood perfected!
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I love these! Are you going to sell them as embroidery files too? – I have started embroidering one or two of your illustrations for my 6 year old daughters’ reading area – and these would be perfect too!
LOVE the new retro look! and that the artwork matches a line of your fabric – which has to be the most darling fabric line out there!!!!
i can’t get over how much i LOVE your new work. ohhh i want them in my boys’ play room so bad. DARLING! i can’t wait for more to come!!
you’re work is absolutely amazing!
These are darling. I will definitely be purchasing once you have them available! Love everything you do
I love the virtues! Please let us know when they are available, I’d love them for my twins’ nursery.
Oh I love your “be” illustrations. I will be looking for them in your shop. So cute!