Blog - Jamie Pogue Illustration and Fine Art

Illustration Friday: "Brave"

2010-03-11T05:35:16Z

Hey everyone! Illustration Friday (www.illustrationfriday.com) is a website that posts weekly challenges for artists. Every week, the website posts a different word that artists can use as a launching point for their own interpretation. This week's theme was 'brave,' so with baseball season soon upon us, I thought this picture might be appropriate. It's also good practice because I need to work on my kid characters. The picture was done in Photosop with a chalky brush (or at least that's what I call it). As always, advice is always appreciated! And have a great end of the week everyone!

And I think I might just have to get a Phillies hat on him when I get the time!

Cartoon Yourself!

2010-02-17T00:40:22Z

Hey everyone! I'm happy to announce a new service I've added to the website. "Cartoon Yourself" is a great way to add some fun to any special occasion. Custom Save the Dates, Christmas Cards, and whatever you can think up! Prices and completion dates will vary from project to project, so please don't hesitate to email me if you have any questions. Check it out in the Store/Services section of the site!

Valley Forge part 3, The Cabin

2010-02-13T17:14:29Z

An oil painting of an old cabin at Valley Forge. Throughout most of the year, it's pretty amazing to check out Valley Forge. It's another thing though, to visit when the park is covered in snow. I wonder what history this cabin holds? Painting is 8"x10" on canvas.

Fine Art section added to gallery

2010-02-04T21:05:23Z

I have recently added a Fine Art section on my main gallery page. Here, I will be posting landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and other paintings that are not necessarily geared towards the children's book market. I plan on adding more paintings as the next couple weeks goes by. Thanks for visiting!

Valley Forge part 2, and some more lemons

2010-02-04T21:01:38Z

Here is a tiny oil painting based on the same composition as the larger one. This one is only 8x10 in. This last lemon painting completes my tiny trilogy of lemon paintings. Both paintings are now on sale at Hob Nob Home in Wayne, PA.

Valley Forge part 1

2010-02-03T00:10:25Z

A large oil painting I did of Valley Forge when it snowed at the end of last year. I also did a tiny painting of the same image, and will be sure to post that soon.

Older paintings

2010-01-26T17:43:47Z

Here are some older oil paintings I did that I finally was able to take good photos of. Again, these are both on sale at Hob Nob Home in Wayne, PA, so be sure to check it out if you can! More to come in the coming days/weeks.

Lemons

2010-01-25T20:15:54Z

Here are some paintings I've finally been able to photograph. Both paintings are oil on 1.5" thick canvas. I have another lemon painting that is currently drying (and is sure taking its time doing so!).

Paintings are currently on sale at Hob Nob Home in Wayne, PA. (308 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne , PA 19087 - formerly the Scallywags building, right next to Chili's and Minella's Diner). Please come and visit if you get a chance!

4"x6"

10"x10"

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

2009-12-17T18:46:49Z

The Pied Piper of Hamelin is an interesting story. The town of Hamelin is infested with rats, and the townspeople promise gold to anyone who can help them with the infestation. A stranger shows up, and uses his pipe to lure the rats out of town and into a nearby river. The townspeople balk on their offer, and refuse to pay the stranger. The stranger then returns, and uses his pipe to lure the children out of the town. He lures them to a nearby cave, and the children and the stranger are never seen again.

Now, there have been many interpretations of the story. An old Disney cartoon portrays the piper as a hero of sorts, freeing the innocent children from the clutches of their greedy, selfish parents. In another version, the piper returns the children after the townspeople pay him the gold he was originally promised. I like to think though, that in most versions of the story, up until the moment he gets screwed, he's just a wanderer trying to make a quick buck. It's really interesting to see how the story has changed so much over the years. I find that the first half of the story tends to remain pretty similar throughout its many reincarnations.

SCBWI Fall Philly Conference 2009

2009-11-09T21:46:10Z

Here are some pics I forgot to post when I was at this year's SCBWI Fall Philly conference. We had some great speakers, including Mr. Dave Weisner, who gave some great insight to the world of children's books. Looking forward to the Pocono Mountain Retreat in April!