Author Archives: Jessica Linn Evans

We had a simply lovely time at book launch party for Little Mouse Finds A Friend. Author Jeni Leidenfrost and I visited with friends, new and old, and signed many books near the delightful childrens’ book section at BookPeople of Moscow. We had samples of the braille-only version of the book as well as theContinue reading “Launch party at BookPeople of Moscow”

Here are a few more inktober drawings. I did break my 30 minute rule with the mole drawing, but I did it while listening to a childrens’ picture book workshop, so inktober wasn’t eating into my day too much.

Please join us for our Book Launch Party! Date: Saturday, November 4 Time: 10am – 12pm  Where: BookPeople of Moscow Take this opportunity to have your books signed by both Jeni and Jessica – we would love to see you there! LEARN MORE  

Inktober is a fun, world wide art challenge where artists do a different ink drawing every single day of October. That’s 31 drawings in 31 days! There is an official prompt list, if you need a little inspiration on what to draw. There’s also an official Twitter account that posts some of the best #inktoberContinue reading “inktober 2017”

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CHRISTY: Immediately, I am drawn to the perspective used in both of these. The artist’s use of foreground/middle ground/background gives both of these illustrations an interesting dimension. More elements are revealed the longer the viewer looks at the image, which I really like. This little mouse character is adorable (I…

I’m so excited about this gorgeous website for Little Mouse Finds A Friend, designed by SunDog Media, LLC. There are lots of fun facts about the characters in the book and coloring sheets for readers and a beautiful user-friendly interface. Come on over and visit the Little Mouse Family at https://www.littlemousefamily.com/!

When I paint with watercolor, I lay in the shadow first and bring the color over the top. Then, for this style, I finish up with thin black strokes for the outline.

Ahoy! I painted this for an Inland Northwest Society of Childrens’ Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Conference. The theme was “Plot Your Course.” The guest speakers and presenters were fantastic! I was able to meet many new friends and connect with old ones. Now that the conference is over, I’m making these prints available forContinue reading “Dreamcatcher”

It’s been hot in my home town lately. Really hot. But it’s September and cooler weather is just around the corner. I’m looking forward to it. I just completed a painting from the upcoming book Solar the Polar, by Kim Constantinesco (Editor-In-Chief at Purpose 2 Play) and published by Maclaren-Cochrane Publishing, December, 2017. I really like how it turnedContinue reading “Cooler weather is comin’”