Doodle Discussions

Unlike me, my daughter loves all things girlie. I know, I doodle cute girl stuff all the time, but I don’t necessarily have it all over my walls and pillowcases either. My daugher adores sparkles, jewels, pink and purple anything – if it’s for girls to be more girl-like, she loves it even more. So [...]

This week’s Illustration Friday is “breakfast”. Apparently I’m thinking happy thoughts of breakfast at 6pm because the first thing I thought of was a smiley egg. I love breakfast – There’s something about pancakes and bacon and even hash browns that starts the day off just perfectly.

Being consistant with style and technique is important when striving for a career in art. However I find it rather inspiring and rejuvenating to try new ideas. learning a technique in an entirely different discipline can inspire an idea in an area I’m already familiar. For example, I love tactile features in art such different [...]

This week’s Illustration Friday topic is “Dip” and without hesitation Dip Loves Chip came to mind, or if you agree with my son, it’s Chip Love Dip… I’m glad it’s mutual. One of my all time personal favorite doodles is Peanut Butter loves Jelly… so I’ve been looking for an excuse to create a loving [...]

All week I’ve been trying to come up with something other than smilie worms for this week’s Illustration Friday topic of “Subterranean”. Then this morning I thought “fine, I’ll just draw the worms”. As I started to doodle, this tree grew instead… I had a colored version I started to play with, but the black [...]

Another Illustration Friday, this time visualizing “adrift” and I’m happy to report I was able to sit and doodle, again! I was originally thinking happy turtle and the swamp (probably and after view from watching the Frog Princess last weekend), but then between drawing and cleaning and nagging my 2 year old about potty time, [...]

I recently created two Halloween coloring pages for Willow an Artisan’s Market shops located in Littleton and Boulder. Coloring pages are available at both locations. If you return the finished colored pages to Willow by October 31st, you will receive a coupon for 20% off any one item, good through November 15th. As I was [...]

This week’s IF topic is Infinite which immediately begs to ask the question… How many penguins is too many penguins? There isn’t quite an infinite supply of penguins, JGoode penguins or otherwise, but we can dream!

Yet another story goes out about someone using someone else’s art without permission. It’s a hard place to sit with this topic because no matter the answer or the plan of action, it’s just a frustrating, nerve wracking and often down right depressing situation to find one’s work used without the artist giving the thumbs [...]

Here’s a follow up to the World Happiness day t-shirt wearing by Jason at IWearYourShirt.com. The way it works, you buy a day, all day that day he wears whatever shirt you send and then he takes photos, blogs and shares a video from the day. I jumped on board because it sounded like so [...]

There are a number of ways to promote your art online and each direction includes a number of options. What works for you and your art all depends on what you create and who you are selling to. There are plenty of artist communities and outlets for promoting your art alongside other artists, however is [...]

Today’s Illustration Friday topic is Hierarchy, and the first thing that came to mind was a penguin pyramid. Sure, I could have done something like a pile of penguins or a cheerleading penguin group or even a king of the ice raft… but I couldn’t decide which penguin specifically would get to sit on top. [...]

Today’s featured design is the Irish Nut. A cute illustration of a peanut holding up a shamrock. I’m a nut for the nuts. Irish Nut White T-Shirt   Technorati Tags: irish, illustration, jgoode

Illustration Friday’s topic this week is “plain”… of course something yummy came to mind. How could I possibly turn down the opportunity to day dream about ice cream and all that fabulous-ness that it is? The idea… delicious doesn’t have to be fancy. I call it “Loving Ice Cream”. I had so much fun with [...]

This week’s Illustration Friday topic is “backwards”. I decided an “opposite of normal” kind of backwards instead of doodling a penguins backend… I thought you’d appreciate that. Either way, the penguin doesn’t look too thrilled… but does it ever? -wink The Backwards Penguin is indeed available in the JGD shop Technorati Tags: jgoode, penguin, illustration [...]

For the past 3 years I have been lucky enough to be able to participate in a gift exchange with a great group of online friends and peers. We each sign up, include a little bit about what we like, don’t like, favorite colors, art preferences, etc. Each year the group gets a little bigger, [...]

Hop Hop Hoppin’ along right into holiday season. Here come a few brand new designs… Snowbunnies! Cute and cuddly and 100% originals by JGoode. These adorable new critters are available on a number of apparel, gift and decor items. Purple snowbunny and Green snowbunny are both part of the Lil’ Animal Shop Bunny collection. Funny [...]

The I love Penguins penguin made “Today’s Best” at Zazzle… on Thanksgiving. So I say, hey THANKS for the special little kudo! Get Your Own Today! Find this design available on a variety of Zazzle t-shirts.   Also available at: CafePress   Technorati Tags: jgoode, penguin, t-shirt, zazzle

Zazzle is having another contest and the penguins and I are there to try for another fun adventure. The topic this time around is office humor… working from home on my own doesn’t leave much room for the water-cooler joke experience. I do think, however that the penguins make me giggle all day long, so [...]

Cupcakes are always such a fun topic around here. Not only are they simply scrumptious, they symbolize birthdays, happiness and youth. I’ve created a new series of cupcake designs available in a few variations. Yummy little Cupcakes  Each lil’ treat is a fun whimsical creation available, as always, featured on a variety of gift items, [...]

While I sit here, the first snow of the season begins to think it’s own melting. Yet Illustration Friday’s topic for the week is “grow”. Regardless of any kind of appropriate seasonal connection, the first thing that comes to mind is sweet smellin’ – bee attractin’ – beautiful bloomin’ buds. So, my illustration for the [...]

Coffee Girl, one of a variety of fun coffee inspired designs here at JGD,  was featured in the CafePress coffee newsletter last week, YAY! The joy of a cup-o-joe in the morning is all I need to get the day going in the right direction. Now, however, this extra little grin just makes me happy [...]

Constantly updating stream of photos of the latest JGoode Handmade goodies. I sell these one-of-a-kind goodies via etsy You’ll find polymer clay figurines, handmade greeting cards and note cards, charms and jewelry. If you don’t see a character you’d like available, holler in my direction and I’ll see what I can do for you! </p> [...]

Two brand new birthday series for kids. First birthday through 4th birthday, big red trains with balloons and cutie pie bunnies with a heart shaped balloon. Each design is available on a variety of apparel and gifty items for kids. 1st Birthday TrainCelebrate a great 1st Birthday with an original 1st Birthday train by jgoode. [...]

Hey Look! I’m now offering a variety of handmade, one-of-a-kind JGoode Designs items… right online at etsy.com – JGoode on Etsy jgoode.etsy.com AND… just in time for sharing some love with your sweetie/s (Valentine’s Day is on it’s way ya know…) — you’ll find specialty Love cards. Share a lil’ love today Hand made love [...]

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I Couldn’t let The Penguin conquer the world, so here we have… chickens (no bawking) Tags: JGoode, Kids Apparel, Teen Gifts, chicken

Brand new penguin designs for new moms, new dads, baby showers and more! future egghead Penguin just hatched Penguin cute lil chick Penguin I am the Mamma Penguin Mommy to Be Penguin Daddy to Be Penguin Teachers Pet Penguin It is a Girl Penguin It is a Boy Penguin tags: penguin, cartoon, jgoode

Check out some of the most popular JGoode Kitties and add them to your Cat Lover shops. Great cat owner gift ideas with a bit of a girly flare. Never Too Many Cats One can never have too many cats. Three cute kitties with big cat smiles. And original design by JGoode available on a [...]

Brand new and all original by JGoode.. penguins, penguins and Whooah.. cool penguins. A fabulous collection of unique penguin t-shirts and gifts. Soccer penguin Hippie penguin Superhero penguin Bride penguin Fancy Bride penguin Groom penguin Policeman penguin Fireman penguin Best Dad penguin Graduation penguin 2006 Graduate penguin Birthday penguin Flapper penguin Mobster penguin Prom penguin [...]

Peas and Carrot Smiley Lettuce Vegetables Smiley Corn Smiley Peas Smiley Carrot Smiley Lettuce Smiley Corn Smiley Peas Tags: JGoode, Kids Apparel, Teen Gifts

Just in time for summer vacations and baseball games, introducing the brand new Ice Cream Collection from JGoode Designs!Seven whimsically fun flavors in 11 new designs. Each design is available on a variety of unique gifts, t-shirts for the whole family, and home decor. A variety of color combinations make this design series an excellent [...]

His and Her Summer Fun Penguins. Brand new doodles available in the Lil’ Animal Shop Penguin Collection: Summer Cool Penguin Bikini Penguin Tags: Penguin, JGoode, Animal Lover, Unique Gifts

The perfect promoto to spring… when it’s raining and dreary, sell ‘em a Ducky Day. Brand new original by JGoode. Ducky Day Jr. Ringer T-Shirt tags: ducks, happy face, smiley, jgoode, affiliates

Brand new 2006 graduation, class of 2006 and 2006 girl designs. Weathered style in a variety of colors. Available on a variety of shirt styles, stickers and graduation gifts. The perfect 2006 graduation gift. Tags: JGoode, Class of 2006, graduation

Garden Girl Tags: JGoode, Kids Apparel, Teen Gifts

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