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commissioned work I: am going to share with you some stories about the commissioned pieces that i have done over the past few years that i have to put down in words. for me, commissioning a piece is always very special, be it me asking for one, or being asked of one. for portraits that i do, i would always ask for a number of photos if possible that they particularly like of themselves or of the person they are asking to be painted. for there, i would come up with a sketch, sometimes two, and show it to the client, for a lack of a better word. once approved, the outlines are traced and traced again in ink to create the blotted lines, and once dried, painted in. the correspondence/conversations and photo updates that fall in between are not short or few. i want to make sure that i get things right and have the person to be a part of the journey, since it's my piece as much as theirs. please swipe to see the progress of it. this one was painted in my temporary home, and painting it brought me so much joy. not only because it was requested by a person who valued art and anything beautiful—meaning made with love and craftsmanship, but his massive support of it. it also we have met up for coffees before and even after the piece was completed, and continue to do so. our conversations covers so many aspects, and always full of good laughs. it's a rare one, where i painted some leaves in the background, which i normally wouldn't do. however, it just felt right. i loved the original photo of him, very natural and humbled, and was very happy with my take on it. glad that his was too! . . . . . . #commissioned #illustration #petportrait #commissions #handpainted #handdrawn #blottedlinedrawing #originalart #oneofakind #localartist #vancouverart#vancouverartist #watercolour #watercolor #ink #creativeprocess #workinprogress #commissionedart #convesations #joy #love #art #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/CroJrQZRAyK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Playin’ around with brushes created by @abbie_uproot! Thank you for the template! . . . #illustrations #illustrator #illustrationart #artstagram #draw #digitalart #digitalartwork #digitalartist #digitalillustration #conceptualart #creative #creativity #artsy #conceptualillustration #blottedline #blottedlinedrawing

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keeping in short & sweet ✨🎄merry christmas everyone!🎄✨ let’s all kick back and enjoy some cake, as we deserve it, don’t we? . . . . . . #merrychristmas #happyholidays #buchedenoel #yulelog #blottedlinedrawing #handpainted #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmmj1jrPzO_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jodisam]

✨happy weekend!✨and more hearts❤️/new home🏠 found—4 more to be exact! the 3 that made up the quartet of bubbles painting & the small, every so cute “hot cocoa” blotted line illustration! catch them all before they’re off to their new owners. memories—paintings by jodi sam on now to the end of this month @commercialstreetcafe. thank all for your love & support!! . . . . . . #happyweekend #sold #originalart #originalpainting #blottedlinedrawing #illustrations #newhome #heart #supportlocalartists #supportart #loveart #love #art #vancouverart #artshow #eastvanart #yvrart #vancouverartist #memories #jodisam (at Commercial Street Café) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRu0T-sszv1/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jodisam]

new home. this lovely piece, bubbles—vancouver, winter (bottom right), has found its new home. this is a special one, because it was the first "bubbles" painting i ever did on canvas, and it is framed. yes, i framed a canvas piece! please come by to see it in person @commercialstreetcafe before it makes its journey to its new home. on display now until the end of month. side note, usually a small red dot sticker would be used to note the joyous occasion, but i decided some years ago that i will use one of a small heart that i've made instead. the heart is a tiny reproduction of a blotted line illustration i did way back which still holds lots of love for me. and may there be lots of love for you all too!✨❤️✨ . . . . . . #newhome #sold #originalpainting #handpainted #bubblesseeries #bubbles #painting #watercolour #watercolor #vancouver #firstever #blottedlinedrawing #heart #love #art #supportlocalartist #localart #yvrart #artshow #vancouverarts #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/CRdIgMkM1FI/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jodisam]

valentine's day is just around the corner and a handwritten note is a great way to show love & gratitude towards the people you most cherish. though the selection varies, these and others are available at our wonderful local boutiques: @stockhomedesign_ @branchesandknots @givinggiftsca @thehandpickedhomeshop @tama_organic_life @banyenbooks wishing you all a beautiful & loving weekend!✨💓✨ . . . . . #happyweekend #happyvalentines #happyvalentinesday #💓 #love #graditude #cherish #art #bubbles #bubblesseries #blottedlinedrawing #illustration #shirochan #catlove #youareperfect #hellolove #sweetlove #sweet #shoplocal #supportlocal #shopsmall #shopyvr #greetingcard #watercolour #watercolor #spreadlove #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/CK9nUX2Br7f/?igshid=1jqnqkc9fi7k5

[jodisam]

happy friday everyone! and mother's day is this weekend. am working on an very exciting project, and am giving you a sneak peek along with my "for the best mom" card available at @branchesandknots and @givinggiftsca @stockhomedesign_! the perfect finishing touch to a gift for the great moms out there!💓 . . . . . . #happyfriday #mothersday #bestmom #blottedlinedrawing #greetingcards #stationary #local #vancouver #yvr #vancity #shoplocal #local #love #art #handdrawn #handpainted #illustration #ink #watercolour #watercolor #bubbles #series #pink #white #sneakpeak #flowers #branchesandknots #givinggiftsca #stockhomedesign #jodisam

[jodisam]

happy friday! it’s always nice & humbling to see where my work shows up even years after it was bought, especially when it’s half way around the world in a beautiful space! my “made with love” postcard of a pasta dish is now proudly on display at the showroom/home of the customizable designer bicycle & cafe @santillocicli which serves up authentic pasta dishes, excellent coffee, and much more✨🚲✨🍝✨☕️✨ what’s better is that they usually have weekend specials where if you show up with your bike, order a pasta, and get a coffee for free?! now, that’s my kinda foodie bicycle getaway! if only am in japan right now......so, do visit them if you are in kamakura! wishing you all a beautiful weekend no matter where you are in the world!✨💓✨🚲✨ 📷: @santillocicli . . . . . . #happyfriday #happyweekend #illustration #madewithlove #pasta #blottedlinedrawing #loveart #humbling #japanfoodie #kamakura #thegarage #designer #customized #bicycle #showroom #cafe #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/CCehfSHhCP-/?igshid=4d62937blfye

[jodisam]

call me—yes, call me, a loved one, someone who you thought of randomly or haven’t talked to in a long/short while (messaging/texting doesn’t count) pick up the phone and ring them. in these uncertain times, hearing a familiar voice be it over the internet or good old fashion telephone line can mean the world!!✨📞✨🌎✨💓✨ was fortunate to have done so myself and it literally made my day! so, please please call me/him/her/them a call & spread the love, kindness & positivity! we are isolated, quarantined, but we are still connected! wishing you all a beautiful chatty day & weekend ahead!✨📞✨☎️✨📱✨💻✨ . . . . . . #callme #phoneme #ringme #spreadlove #spreadpositivity #spreadkindness #stayconnected #stayhome #hellolove #wearenotalone #oldfashion #telephone #phone #love #energy #flow #lala #chatty #illustration #blottedlinedrawing #watercolour #watercolor #ink #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nRM21B4ll/?igshid=14ncd5jzlrv3m

[jodisam]

✨another beautiful monday!✨ the holiday season just got a little cozier! pictured here is lala getting into the season✨🎄✨🎁✨ . . . . . . #happymonday #greetingcards #christmas #holiday #stationary #love #art #illustration #handpainted #blottedlinedrawing #lala #cozy #present #gift #giftgiving #jodisam

[jodisam]

✨happy friday all!✨ after a very long setup, my showcase @pacific_arts_market is up! available for sale are my new original “bubbles” series paintings, blotted line illustrations—all hand painted of course, and printed goods which includes a large variety of greeting cards, framed & unframed prints, and my “how to take a bath style bath” booklet. come on by to see them yourself. as you know my photography ain’t great and my art is meant to be enjoyed the traditional way—analog, live, in person, where you can experience the colours, light & texture of the pieces. on now until fri apr 10. wishing you all a beautiful weekend now! . . . . . . #happyfriday #artshowcase #artdisplay #originalart #handpainted #watercolour #watercolor #canvas #blottedlinedrawing #bubbleseries #artdecor #illustration #paintings #vancouverart #greetingcards #artprints #vancouverartist #southgranville #pacificartsmarket #supportlocalartists #supportoriginal #shoplocalvancouver #shopsmall #wastylebath #experienceart #love #art #analogart #yvrart #jodisam (at Pacific Arts Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9rkLSHhoXF/?igshid=2k2hp6t1gq4g

[jodisam]

✨happy tuesday all!✨ very excited to be part of @vancitycu community showcase display at their main street branch (just past kind edward) in vancouver! am more than grateful for them supporting local talents and businesses. do check it out if you are in the lovely neighbour. a shout out to @givinggiftsca @citypawsps for they carry my products just a couple of blocks up from the vancity branch! on display are my large & small framed prints, "how to take a wa style bath" book which is on sale in vancouver @banyenbooks @tama_organic_life, greeting cards (full stockiest on jodisam.com), and even an original bubbles painting! on now until noon sat mar 14 . . . . . #happytuesday #creative #supportlocal #localshowcase #vancity #shoplocal #shopsmall #communityshowcase #supportsmallbusiness #artdisplay #greetingcards #framedprints #bubbles #bubblesseries #blottedlinedrawing #orginalart #watercolour #watercolor #love #art #illustration #vancouverarts #mainstreet #wastylebath #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/B9R_xkFBZkf/?igshid=1gab69onljzek

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✨🐶happy sunday everyone!🐱✨more framed prints—this time, they are adorable & small and of fuzzy little animal characters! and just in time for the holidays and the animal lovers you know or for yourself. fully matted, sized at 5” x 7” and come in two different framed options. they are of my blotted line drawings and are now available @citypawsps! even if you don’t own any pets but love animals, it’s a great little stop to make on main street in vancouver—they have a constant flow cute furry visitors all the time! wishing you a beautiful & festive sunday!✨🎄✨🐶✨🐱✨🎁✨ . . . . . . #newinstore #nowavailable #artdecor #artprints #cute #animalartwork #animalcharacter #blottedlinedrawing #animallovers #smallgifts #holidaygiftideas #kawaii #watercolour #watercolor #ink #originalcharacter #originalart #love #art #illustration #simpleart #shopvancouver #shoplocal #mainstreetvancouver #shopyvr #citypawsps #justintimeforchristmas #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Gg9RWBHED/?igshid=g4dodanufid6

[jodisam]

✨🎄more festive vibes to share!⛄️✨ from buche de noel, to polar bear love and cheery sparkling glasses—i do love holiday cake, heart & wine, oh warm, natural candles too! my blotted line drawings made into christmas greeting cards that are now available these fine retailers: @branchesandknots @givinggiftsca @espacedonline @muddyriverlanding @banyenbooks @scoutnco @thehandpickedhomeshop @tama_organic_life and online at www.jodisam.com/store/cards/ handwritten messages do make the perfect finishing touch to any gift—i mean the note itself already is!!✨🎄✨☃✨🎁✨🖋✨💓✨🥂✨ special thanks to @mainstreethoney for the beautiful 100% beeswax candle background—they smell and look festively divine!✨🐝✨🍯✨ . . . . . . #festivevibes #christmas #buchedenoel #yulelog #greetingcards #cheers #shoplocal #supportlocal #supportart #love #art #illustration #handpainted #blottedlinedrawing #holidaycheer #happyholidays #merrychristmas #beeswaxcandles #holidaycandles #watercolour #polarbear #sparklingwine #vancouver #yvr #vancity #handwrittennotes #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/B58oKYvBnZm/?igshid=zl922pth073b

[jodisam]

✨happy friday all!✨when painting, getting the exactly right colour is soooo difficult, and hence i end up with more paints than i can remember—especially when painting something as adorable as this bulldog! ✨🐶✨💓✨🎨✨this is when swatches come in handy and then lots of mixing and trying. don’t you just love 🐶s? yes, i do do pet portrait commissions! dm me if you’re interested or visit here: https://www.jodisam.com/store/commissioned/petportraits for more info. wishing you all a beautiful weekend! . . . . . . #happyfriday #creative #bulldog #illustration #petportrait #commissions #handpainted #handdrawn #doggielove #doglover #blottedlinedrawing #originalart #oneofakind #ooak #localartist #vancouverdogs #vancouverartist #watercolour #watercolor #ink #adorable #cutedogs #workinprogress #colourswatches #commissionedart #love #art #jodisam #🐶 https://www.instagram.com/p/B5vTuXUhDFa/?igshid=15ifyfbde8uiv

[jodisam]

was a little chilly in the morning, and thought needed some warmth & a touch of red. shown here my promo card featuring lala on the cover, and my trusty french staub teapot kettle & my favourite japanese mug! wishing everyone a beautiful weekend! ✨☕️✨🇫🇷✨🇯🇵✨ . . . . . . #lala #illustration #handdrawn #blottedlinedrawing #ink #watercolour #watercolor #card #red #french #tea #teapot #staub #kettle #japanese #mug #weekend #morning #warmth #love #energy #flow #art #jodisam