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You know when you hear those Lowes commercials singing – you got to tear it all downnn and make it beautiful!- yeah, that’s this house. Nothing that a lot of design and attention can’t help.

Mood and inspiration- design boards for Exultant.

Hard at work on fashion illustrations and illustrative work for my love- Vanessa Mooney‘s summer lookbook. Her new collection… Is seriously amazing- full of hand crafted unique and whimsical jewelry inspired by the life under the sea. Needless to say, I have felt like Alice in MY wonderland- I’m a bit of an ocean dweller daydreamer myself. Here’s a peek at what I have been up to… Can’t wait until the collection comes out.

Current obsession and inspiration love lust- the Chanel Paris-Bombay Métiers d’Art Show. Parts of it may work is way into my latest giant babe painting that is currently in the works….

Just in time for Christmas- I’m releasing my beauties, the fashion illustrations I created for Armani on Saatchi .com!   Saatchionline has a brilliant collection of the best up-and-coming artists, and it is such an honor to be a part of it.  The large scale prints are incredible, beautiful, and really high quality.  Saatchi is amazing because it also gives you options for framing, printing on canvas, etc! I love it. Here’s a peek at some of my lovelies below, as seen on the Armani site.

If you are interested in purchasing the original 9″ x 12″ artwork, just shoot me an email at jessicaraesommer@gmail.com. I always love hearing from you!

Couture & Crossbones has launched their line featuring my design for their logo- and illustrated crown and crossbones!

I am so excited. Buying mine today! You can get yours here at Couture & Crossbones. They are even having a holiday sale of 15% off!

So, common phrase we say at the design studio, ( but only when we really mean it! ) ‘I’m kind of dying’… over these images. I had to share some of my obsession after being asked to create illustrations for Gorgio Armani’s official Armani facebook page! Some of my favorites from Armani Prive couture-fw-2011. I could go on, and on, and on…..

I can’t wait to see the album posted. I’ll keep you posted. xo

Check out the new prints up on SAATCHI Online! I am so excited to release some of my girls for prints!!

xx

These days have been super busy! Seriously like. Whirlwind. From morning until night. I just finished up on some fashion illustrations I created for some of my favorite clients in the jewelry industry. In a moment of spontaneity- I ordered this tank sample of my illustrations/fashion mix. I’ll keep you updated on the relative coolness/ hideousness. Meanwhile- I’ve been working on the interior design of a boutique business hotel in Nagoya, Japan (my principle presenting our design has a meeting in Japan with our client TODAY) also a Double Tree resort and spa in Haikou, China. The deadlines are eating up my nights, weekends, social life. Speaking of eating why do deadlines always bring up a feeding frenzy? In college it was late nights at Wendy’s with fries and a chocolate frosty. Or whatever really- got the Job done. Obviously since I am 26 and live in Los Angeles now, my palette is more refined. Naturally sushi habit is through the roof. I swear if only for 30 minutes the best sushi really can take you to another level in life entirely- or I’d like to believe so. Lots of sushi. Topped with seaweed. And if raw slabs of fish isn’t your thing how about you try the veggie kind? Fry it up if you need to add some extra greasy health. On a diet? Stick to weed salad. Not? Try my other weaknesses- frozen yogurt and chocolate. I’m pretty sure when my deadlines calm down I will fit in all my pants again. Next step will be encouraging gym participation. And more meditation. I’m getting to that. xjrs