Artist Review / / Jennifer Mercede

I am thrilled to be able to share some inspirational art and design with you every Tuesday morning as Rachael's 'Art and Creative Writer'. This week, I'm featuring the whimsical art of Jennifer Mercede.

Jennifer is a Portland based artist with a BA in painting. She loves to doodle and this free flowing, spontaneous style is evident in her work which is inspired by abstract expressionism, graffiti and naive art.

Jennifer works in acrylic, watercolour pencils and pen and aims to uplift the viewer with her art which often includes written messages. She licenses her work and also has some available in her Etsy store. More inspiration next Tuesday, Justine x

Artist Review / / Jessie Breakwell

I am thrilled to be able to share some inspirational art and design with you every Tuesday morning as Rachael's 'Art and Creative Writer'. This week, I'm featuring the quirky art of Jessie Breakwell.

Former art tutor to Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne's children, Jessie is an Australian artist who trained at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and has exhibited in London, Melbourne and Los Angeles.

She creates vignettes of her daily life using mixed media including watercolour and 3D collaged objects although this feature focusses on her characterful depictions of animals. 

There are influences of Henri Matisse in Jessie's work which has a colourful sense of enchantment and fun. You can find out more on her website. Have a wonderful week, Justine x

Artist Review / / Ekaterina Koroleva

I am thrilled to be able to share some inspirational art and design with you every Tuesday morning as Rachael's 'Art and Creative Writer'. This week, I'm featuring the watercolour illustrations of Ekaterina Koroleva.

Ekaterina is a Russian born graphic designer and illustrator, now based in Berlin. She works with watercolour inks to create quirky portraits with a contemporary edge, often depicting women with an elusive, mysterious quality.

She works freelance illustrating for magazines and has a portfolio online where you can find out more about her work. Have a lovely week! Justine x