Doodle Discussions

Winter is fast approaching, at least here in Colorado, and now is the time people seem to start thinking of the penguins again.  Although we associate penguins with cold and snow, the majority of the world’s penguins live in warm climates such as Australia and South Africa. This fact inspired one of my first penguin [...]

This week’s Illustration Friday is “pattern”. I started out with a completely different design… a true pattern of swirlies and florals, but then side tracked myself thinking of penguins and t-shirts. This is the end result of that mental excursion… The penguin pattern:

This is what happens when my mind tries to find a single focus [...]

Yesterday I had the pleasure of talking with Missy Ward for a bit. She invited me to be a guest on per podcast, Big Mouth Strikes Again, and I have to say, as nervous as I usually get, this was not only fun, it was very painfree. I always have a hard time talking about [...]

August 8th is World Happiness Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a whole flock of happy penguins? This design, the Penguin Happiness Tour, was created with World Happiness day and all the other happy celebrations specifically in mind. There’s tons of happy little penguins gathering for the festivities. Pizza, princess, postman and [...]

I’ve recently started researching the licensing world and how to get involved with my art from a new angle.One of the first people I connected with – completely unexpectedly – was Tara Reed. She is an artist who makes a living not only licensing her own art, but also teaching others how to succeed in [...]

Google has been contacting prominent artists to invite them to share their art for the new web browser, Chrome. According to the New York Times, Google has been asking artists to share their art for no fee. The artists would allow use of their art for “skins” that Chrome users will be able to use [...]

Illustration Friday – Fleeting

When you’re in need of a motivator,
someone to help get you hoppin’ in the right direction,
call on the Flying Foot Brigade;
They’ll have you parading around in no time.
This army of tread setters are always ready to jump into action at a moment’s notice!
They’ll stomp right into action with their “get your [...]

First thought was multiples… I have many friends with twins or more… and multiple children is just an illustration waiting to happen on a continual basis… thus my multiple penguins:

The More the Merrier -oh so fun even if we don’t get to sleep for 20 some years. ~wink
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I just received the best package ever! A week or so ago I posted about a gift I sent for an exchange I signed up for this year… well my gift arrived today and I absolutely love it.

Colleen Maney from Colleen’s Critter Creations sent me the cutest skiing penguin figure, 2 penguin coasters from printfection [...]

This week’s Illustration Friday topic is “little things”. A wide array of ideas came to mind…
“It’s the thought that counts” – seeing as how it’s gift giving season. Or, “don’t sweat the small stuff” – the title of a great follow up to “seven habits of highly effective people” and a great motto to [...]

Participating in this week’s Illustration Friday. The topic is “excess”. Is there such a thing as “excess” when it comes to penguins? I don’t think so… but you decide.

 
This design is featured on a variety of apparel and gift items.
 
Technorati Tags: illustration friday, penguin, jgoode

Mini buttons make fantastic stocking stuffers, and here at JGD, there are oodles and oodles of mini buttons! Find all your favorites – penguins, dragonflies, big grins and goofy giggles. The kids love to stick mini buttons on backpacks, jackets and binders. Kids also like to trade and share their mini buttons, so grab [...]

Today’s featured theme is peace. Here’s a pile of peace to share with your friends and family… each design available on a variety of apparel and gift items.

Peace Love and Coffee

Urban Peace Sign Sketch

Urban Peace (sign) – Blue and Black

Peace, Love and cupcakes

Peace, Love and sushi

Peace Sign Doodle

Peace Girl

Peace , Love and Happiness

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I recently found a fairly unknown JGoode Design on a fan site for Miley Cyrus… seriously!
The site, dresslikemiley.com, features outfits Miley (Hannah Montana) wears and then offers suggestions of products so viewers can create a similar outfit.
The brown Vintage Butterfly women’s tank was featured as part of a fabulous fall ensemble.

I’m especially excited because I [...]

We love pumpkin pie in my house. Traditionally, it’s a treat just for thanksgiving. However, since a few of us have discovered our mad pie making skills, pumpkin pie happens a few times a year in our kitchen. We just need to remember to read the measurements correctly… especially the sugar. – wink
So for all [...]

Check out this adorably fun pirate princess design – add a bit of daringly cute to your princess attire. A fun modern look to a cute classic… skull and cross bones with a fancy schmancy lil’ princess tiara.

Cute Pirate Princess
This design is featured on tons of great shirt styles, buttons, magnets, stickers, totes and [...]

 
Happy July 4th America! This is one of my favorite designs… it’s a lil’ bit of patriotic inspiration for every day. Enjoy!

USA Dragonflies
from Lil’ Goodies Animal T-shirts and Gifts
An original JGoode dragonfly design available on a variety of gift and apparel items. USA Dragonflies makes a perfect gift for dragonfly lovers. Inspire your heart.
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Easter is fast approaching and JGoode designs is offering a springy selection of fun Easter garb…
Penguin bunnies, happy ducks, smilie jelly beans and much more. Happy Hopping!

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All these communication options and we’re still walking around confused? Do tell!

With landlines, cellphones, VOIP, fax, email, snail mail, UPS, FedEx, airplane tail signs, billboards, mag ads, and so much more… You’d think there would be some clear conversation going on somewhere.
No, there’s more confusion out there than any one person should be expected to [...]

I’ve been reading a lovely book lately, Small is the New Big by Seth Godin. It’s full of little 1/2 – 1.5 page blurbs on a vaiety of topics. Some just random thoughts, some conversation starters.. all are thought provoking.
This morning I woke up to a thought (via this book), about packaging and what [...]

So it goes… Whirr, creation of Katharine Miller. RoL, is “Girl Loves Robot“. This fun funky robot themed art. A little cutey, a lot entertaining and a joy to browse this site! The lines are simple and the colors solid. There’s a soft giggly appeal to every image. It’s just gosh darn neat!
My favorite [...]

Feeling nutty? a brand new collection from JGoode Designs… PEANUTS at I’m a Nut!

Bowling Nut

Party Nut

Nutty Love

Nutty Bride

Holiday Nut

Happy Nut

Football Nut (red)

Banana Nut

Nuts About You Peanuts

View the whole collection!

Tags: JGoode, Kids Apparel, Teen Gifts

A bit of fun for the spacey types…
brand new from the doodle desk of JGoode:

Brightly colored space garb for space lovin’ girls. Add a tad of silly cuteness to your collection with the Space Chick, and Space Kitty and the ever popular Space Girl. Each design is available on an assorment of Space loving [...]

Never Fear… Super Girl is always near! With the new Superman movie due to release this Wednesday, I thought it time that the girls get some props as well. You know, there is a saying “behind every great man, is a great woman”, and I do believe ’tis true. Super Girl in Pink is [...]

Animal Lovers Rejoice!
This adorable Mama and Baby Horse design by JGoode Designs is just one of many new animal creations.
From Turtles and Snails to Kitties and Cows, JGoode’s pet and animal lover collection has a large variety of gift ideas to choose from.
Add a single design line to your current offerings, or an entire section [...]

Dandy Gifts for Dad.
4 designs to choose from.
T-shirts, Mugs, Novelty Gifts and More.
Get Dad something fun AND useful this year (or offer to mow the lawn).

Darn Awesome Dude
Darn Awesome Dude, the perfect gift idea for dad for Father’s Day or Dad’s birthday… or any day.
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Sundae girl

Ducky girl

Sunflower girl

Ladybug girl

Lavender and Teal Butterfly girl

Orange and Pink Butterfly girl

Frog girl

Ice Cream girl

Penguin girl

Survivor girl

Cupcake girl

Poppy girl

Tags: JGoode, Kids Apparel, Teen Gifts

Brand New Spring Flower Garden Collection
Great for Mother’s day, Gardeners, Spring birthdays and Every day!
Available Designs:

Happiness is a Flower Garden
My garden is My Joy
God made rainy days so garderners can get the housework done
Mom’s lil’ bit of Heaven“
Garden [...]

Two new designs to honor Earth’s beauty. One variation is a commemorative Earth Day 2006 design. The second variation is”Every Day Cherish Earth’s Beauty”. Both designs are exclusive JGoode designs.

Every Day
Cherish
Earth’s Beauty

Earth Day 2006
Cherish
Earth’s Beauty

Both designs are accented by beautiful butterflies in a vintage/tattoo style and are available on a variety of apparel and gifts.
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Martini GirlTags: JGoode, Kids Apparel, Food and Beverage Gifts

Jelly Bean GirlTags: JGoode, Kids Apparel, Teen Gifts

Squishy Yellow Marshmello Chicks Turn Me On
Tags: JGoode, Easter, Peeps

Pastel Butterflies – tangerine and rose
Pastel Butterflies – pink and lavender

Pastel Butterflies – teal and lavendar