Author Archives: Jessica Linn Evans

Thank you to everyone who came to my book signing today. The signing was 2-4 pm and at the stroke of four, someone came and bought the last book in the store! It was a great day of seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Thanks, friends! Here’s a picture of me and my signing buddy atContinue reading “Book signing”

I just finished a vignette for my next book project with Jeni Leidenfrost, and thought I’d post the progress of how I create an illustration. I start with a sketch. After transferring the desired outline to my watercolor paper with tracing paper and graphite, I paint in preliminary shading. Next, I add more definition to the shading. Finally, IContinue reading “Watercolor progression”

I’ll be setting up camp at BookPeople of Moscow, 521 S. Main, Moscow, Idaho, on March 5th from 2-4pm to sign copies of Waiting Through Winter, by Jason Farley and illustrated by yours truly. Our book will be available to buy at BookPeople. If you already have a copy, bring it and I’ll sign it. You can buyContinue reading “Book signing event”

Here are some random, mysterious details of illustrations from my next book project. Aren’t you excited to read it when it comes out!?! It will be super-cool. Trust me.

I had fun painting these lovelies at a wonderful paint your own pottery studio, Wild@Art. I’ll be donating them for an auction to benefit my children’s school.

2015 was a fun and exciting year. It saw the publication of a children’s book that I illustrated, Waiting Through Winter, and, at one point, that book hit #1 New Release in Stories in Verse on Amazon. My hopes are high for a productive 2016. I’m also hoping to get better at writing witty, engaging blogContinue reading “Happy new year”

The book I illustrated hit #1 New Release in Stories in Verse on Amazon! The book is available through Amazon.  

The printer says Waiting through Winter is guaranteed to be delivered by Christmas, if ordered through Amazon by December 8th! (Click here to order from Amazon).

We received a very nice review on Amazon for our book: We Shall Have Spring Again! By GMBurrahobbit on December 2, 2015 Format: Hardcover I love this book! Winter has always been my favorite season, but Jason Farley’s tight, lyrical prose (think George Herbert for littles) and Jessica Evans’ jolly illustrations make spring even lovelier … [readContinue reading “A lovely review”

Our book is up for preorder! http://www.amazon.com/Waiting-Through-Winter-Jason-Farley/dp/163227101X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448933546&sr=8-1&keywords=waiting+through+winter “The animals are preparing to hibernate. The bear has been building up his fur, the squirrels have been gathering nuts in their home, and the birds are buckling down for a cold winter. And they are all willing to wait because they are all looking forward to the dayContinue reading “Pre-order!”