tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70767872024-03-18T23:25:13.634-05:00Julie Olson Books - Author/Illustratorsketches, illustrations and information on the life of, Julie Olson, a children's book illustratorJulie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.comBlogger438125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-65047575965291577042023-10-02T22:17:00.003-05:002023-10-02T22:17:48.818-05:00General Conference Notes from October 2023<p> Hello, friends. </p><p>Once again, I have made a pdf download of all of my personal sketched notes from the October 2023 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. You are welcome to use these without cost for <b>personal</b>, <b>family</b>, <b>or classroom use</b> as long as you <b>give attribution to me</b>. Please do not sell these in any format or try to pass them off as your own. You are welcome to print them and use them for your own study in whatever way you wish of course. As long as everyone plays by these rules, I can still offer them for free for all. Of course, I would really really love it if you’d follow me on Instagram or even Facebook if you have an account. Here’s the link for both platforms…</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/julieolsonbooks/">http://www.instagram.com/julieolsonbooks/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/julieolsonbooks">https://www.facebook.com/julieolsonbooks</a></p><p>Now for the pdf file of my notes. Please note, any mistakes are my own and these are my own interpretations of the talks given. I draw/create them in real-time as the speakers speak, so these are not refined in any way. Click on the link below to download. </p><p>I don't ask for any payment, but some people have requested a link to donate to. If you would LIKE to donate to my artistic endeavors, you can do so via Venmo @Julie-Olson-1 or click here <a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/Julie-Olson-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://account.venmo.com/u/Julie-Olson-1</a> but it is not required.</p><p>Enjoy! (click on the picture or the link below it for the file)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yl_jpS18qdSw4Ip_Wp1MOZ3Augys2Amx/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1218" data-original-width="1221" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEX6Hr4CjIaJX-SI2FLNQxMaB6QZQzHJd6QBK3b6A9OBHa6cmBakF2djxI_rV3CYan8DiXtDCA1mvY4SCJSZYJJyrTL4FXefugOCooLwuBS6QPUajit6k4qTnU4qejDCceWGkkY1B5Nu5CqnxLzDt7FPucwtJhxZo4_s3AM_Gy1cCmjvduuy-J/s320/IMG_652EC9A47CB1-1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yl_jpS18qdSw4Ip_Wp1MOZ3Augys2Amx/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD PDF HERE</a></div><p></p>Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-29450500020275503042023-04-09T02:00:00.000-05:002023-04-09T13:46:22.777-05:00YOU CAN HELP FIGHT Childhood Hunger in Rural America<p> If you read my blog post last fall, you may know that...</p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span class="s1" style="color: #3d5835; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">C</span>hildren go hungry in America </span><span>every day, particularly in rural </span><span>communities, where statistics </span><span>show food insecurity to be as </span><span>high as 25%. This means up to one in four </span><span>children in rural communities lacks </span><span>nutritionally adequate food or the </span><span>ability to acquire it on a daily basis. </span><span>In one of the wealthiest countries </span><span>in the world, this appalling statistic </span><span>is unacceptable. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">To raise awareness, provide information, and help connect those suffering with much-needed resources, I wrote and illustrated a short graphic novel about a boy named Hugo in a rural area of southwest America who just wants to help his class win the school kickball tournament. However, Hugo's hunger ends up getting in the way of this and his everyday life. Find out how he tackles this problem in "Hungry: a graphic novel fighting childhood food insecurity." </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p>To help fight childhood hunger further, I have decided to donate 50% of all profits from the sale of this book to charitable organizations like "No Kid Hungry." Please help get the word out by sharing this book and this post with anyone and everyone. Getting it into elementary school libraries would be especially helpful so those children who suffer have easier access to the information they may need to get through. </p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Graphic-Fighting-Childhood-Insecurity/dp/B0BZ6STY2D"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Graphic-Fighting-Childhood-Insecurity/dp/B0BZ6STY2D" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Hungry" border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPxomaxIHKbxUJs1lNa8M-dqR9FJ8Uk5wHZz56Hqx9MUju1_4l5yVde-b36j3NKm-lZTnYnT2X3BLspK43bZVWn7sA9lYIiiWoehcxQoLA0cfH1DzShD7BaMgfAqOHTRkQxokcesfuin7nI0yH2CAo6BOHon4TzR6rk7bJOCYmMxS6ubDIg/w213-h320/cover%20large%20title.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Graphic-Fighting-Childhood-Insecurity/dp/B0BZ6STY2D">https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Graphic-Fighting-Childhood-Insecurity/dp/B0BZ6STY2D</a><p></p><div>Click on the link and then click the "look inside" logo to see a few of the interior pages.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Graphic-Fighting-Childhood-Insecurity/dp/B0BZ6STY2D">order your book here through Amazon</a></div>Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-59217474311473893152023-04-04T20:00:00.002-05:002023-10-02T22:19:32.026-05:00General Conference Notes from April 2023<p> Hello, friends. </p><p>Once again, I have made a pdf download of all of my personal sketched notes from the April 2023 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. You are welcome to use these without cost for <b>personal</b>, <b>family</b>, <b>or classroom use</b> as long as you <b>give attribution to me</b>. Please do not sell these in any format or try to pass them off as your own. You are welcome to print them and use them for your own study in whatever way you wish of course. As long as everyone plays by these rules, I can still offer them for free for all. Of course, I would really really love it if you’d follow me on Instagram or even Facebook if you have an account. Here’s the link for both platforms…</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/julieolsonbooks/">http://www.instagram.com/julieolsonbooks/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/julieolsonbooks">https://www.facebook.com/julieolsonbooks</a></p><p>Now for the pdf file of my notes. Please note, any mistakes are my own and these are my own interpretations of the talks given. I draw/create them in real-time as the speakers speak, so these are not refined in any way. Click on the link below to download. </p><p>I don't ask for any payment, but some people have requested a link to donate to. If you would LIKE to donate to my artistic endeavors, you can do so via Venmo @Julie-Olson-1 or click here <a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/Julie-Olson-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://account.venmo.com/u/Julie-Olson-1</a> but it is not required.</p><p>Enjoy! (click on the picture or the link below it for the file)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/GeneralConference/GeneralConfApr2023_JO.pdf" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1213" data-original-width="1210" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd7bgR0DL5lr05EcTYsOQJp5Xq_gIwSXj-aBXZgvMNH75W-X276-m9j-lci8UZhEac3nxmq4KviT2NR-wiK0PhBvINHrmOkp4hbDc4gGVnRUVvP99_cv9nViGz98Wtsoci16RI10-H6wwuQuiMrajPjJ-JFtR2z0izQ9jR78Wzz6PD2sxDUg/s320/IMG_4940.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/GeneralConference/GeneralConfApr2023_JO.pdf" target="_blank">Link to free PDF download</a></p>Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-72414373918664627012023-03-29T18:30:00.000-05:002023-03-30T13:29:49.635-05:00How to create your own sketchnotes for General ConferenceI know some of you follow me so you can see my notes from the General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. So I thought, since each of us gets something different out of the talks, I should teach all of you how to take quick pictorial notes of the talks yourself. I will still happily share mine but I would love to see what stands out to you at this conference as well. So I created a quick cheat sheet on some of the common symbols I use and a "how-to" video as well.<br />
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I hope you all enjoy this momentous semi-annual convening of General Conference. If you don't know what I'm talking about, go to <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/" target="_blank">https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/</a> and tune in to watch live on Saturday, April 1st and Sunday, April 2nd at 10am and 2pm Mountain Standard Time each day.<br />
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<br />Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-32052929756773714152023-02-09T13:43:00.001-05:002023-02-09T13:43:08.125-05:00Free Printable Valentines 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfCwNe7FzBEag7xp1D6tAo9WXWldGLM3JKOcTAN69jSx5e-atHM6fBLkYF8iNuDTGsEYVkow9zCfvUCAL-z_dxpuF0z-1IkdyFsk56DrHatcsISfBePA6bMdqyvqMZsiPPjqcW6JitZllauSMrfxG0m9J5KKaWT1SWVK3HHWaRQ0uoDdAIQ/s1650/turtleyawesome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Free Printable Valentine" border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfCwNe7FzBEag7xp1D6tAo9WXWldGLM3JKOcTAN69jSx5e-atHM6fBLkYF8iNuDTGsEYVkow9zCfvUCAL-z_dxpuF0z-1IkdyFsk56DrHatcsISfBePA6bMdqyvqMZsiPPjqcW6JitZllauSMrfxG0m9J5KKaWT1SWVK3HHWaRQ0uoDdAIQ/w247-h320/turtleyawesome.jpg" title="You are TURTLEY awesome!" width="247" /></a></div><br />Putting out a new valentine in case you've used all the other free ones I've offered in the past and want another option. <p></p><p>Print them and use them for yourself or your kiddos. All you need is cardstock, the ability to print double-sided, and a pair of scissors or a paper cutter. Click the link below for the various PDF printables or go to my PRINTABLES tab in the menu for more free designs.</p><p>Happy Valentines Day!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/4_turtleyawesome_cards.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisa9JOM6IOGHRDbc8Z1wnoUypxSXElGaBBMhWMT8bzT9a_5_mIcNwbl7aI4o0HBwdjwaxAOxBbE1udQQD00ortkfFLrxBHPc9zXf7dMoWbMTyFX7p_gNsdRe1vE73ni3TViyIV58MJiDQ4d_RqgrSSw17TM1S4m1MBDjiPBsySXo-sYygrCA/s320/4Turtleyawesome.png" width="247" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/4_turtleyawesome_cards.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4 cards per page PDF</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/8_turtleyawesome_cards.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbtUk2O3bNAfGFXdSn08LkMfTWqq8ftvXRcGvGXoPVVEqdYA2pqOYQjIM4Ijg3dN5CtNhyBeuPqOf6DXImBl8lGjtMiSGkBneOFkAEYLKu3-HoMri7o-4olZ4goNdhxTjMnoMZOPHrfKviEZNou1alMtlsXxn8hfjmxAI6GWGm2uF3AVOF1g/s320/8Turtleyawesome.png" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/8_turtleyawesome_cards.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8 cards per page PDF</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-65939690687553260532023-02-02T16:45:00.002-05:002023-02-02T16:45:09.792-05:00Groundhog Day 2023<p>Really, Phil? Six more weeks of winter. I am NOT looking forward to that. But, I know how we can pass the time...</p><p>READING BOOKS like...</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tickle-Itch-Twitch-Julie-Olson/dp/0761457143/jujubeeillust-20/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268966016&sr=1-9" rel="nofollow" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Tickle, Tickle! Itch, Twitch! </a><b> </b><br />(click the title above for a link to the book)</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="357" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DhtQHbLUlNM" width="414" youtube-src-id="DhtQHbLUlNM"></iframe></div><br /><b>It's perfect for Groundhog Day and for teaching little ones not to judge others by their outward appearance. Enjoy!</b><p></p>Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-24363750204490859892022-10-04T12:49:00.006-05:002022-10-04T13:39:19.920-05:00General Conference October 2022 <p>Once again, I have made a pdf download of all of my personal sketched notes from the October 2022 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. You are welcome to use these without cost for <b>personal</b>, <b>family</b>, <b>or classroom use</b> as long as you <b>give attribution to me</b>. Please do not sell these in any format or try to pass them off as your own. You are welcome to print them and use them for your own study in whatever way you wish of course. As long as everyone plays by these rules, I can still offer them for free for all. Of course, I would really really love it if you’d follow me on Instagram or even Facebook if you have an account. Here’s the link for both platforms…</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/julieolsonbooks/">http://www.instagram.com/julieolsonbooks/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/julieolsonbooks">https://www.facebook.com/julieolsonbooks</a></p><p>Now for the pdf file of my notes. Please note, any mistakes are my own and these are my own interpretations of the talks given. I draw/create them in real time as the speakers speak, so these are not refined in any way. Click on the link below to download. </p><p><a href="https://www.jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/GeneralConference/generalconfoct2022.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/GeneralConference/generalconfoct2022.pdf</a></p><p>I don't ask for any payment, but some people have requested a link to donate to. If you would LIKE to donate to my artistic endeavors, you can do so via Venmo @Julie-Olson-1 or click here <a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/Julie-Olson-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://account.venmo.com/u/Julie-Olson-1</a> but it is not required.</p><p>ENJOY!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWpfr9cCEsFn4exUl3gZU3vlO94-jgPQM623EvF4zGisMV37kSOnIb04zlh7Zlfgc_eguCBTTJL0PHgRlQkKECf7RTIO34x42RIYqi-0_hiB6iDsnificFaMjpCRKTZOqp4_mKt3SaqRf0ZRuedMAgRALXOfB68BYke1G_tq-Rwv9tczCVdQ/s1468/IMG_4537%202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="DOWNLOAD my conference notes" border="0" data-original-height="992" data-original-width="1468" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWpfr9cCEsFn4exUl3gZU3vlO94-jgPQM623EvF4zGisMV37kSOnIb04zlh7Zlfgc_eguCBTTJL0PHgRlQkKECf7RTIO34x42RIYqi-0_hiB6iDsnificFaMjpCRKTZOqp4_mKt3SaqRf0ZRuedMAgRALXOfB68BYke1G_tq-Rwv9tczCVdQ/w640-h432/IMG_4537%202.jpg" title="General Conference October 2022" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/GeneralConference/generalconfoct2022.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download HERE</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p>Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-308124704717929202022-10-04T12:42:00.005-05:002022-10-04T12:42:43.617-05:00Fighting Food Insecurity: An Artist's Contribution<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="color: black; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="color: #3d5835; font-size: 24px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">C</span>hildren go hungry in America </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">every day, particularly in rural </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">communities, where statistics </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">show food insecurity to be as<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">high as 25%. This means up to one in four </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">children in rural communities lacks </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">nutritionally adequate food or the </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">ability to acquire it on a daily basis. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">In one of the wealthiest countries </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">in the world, this appalling statistic </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">is unacceptable. But how do </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">we mitigate food insecurity for </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">children and its resulting effects </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">on a child’s physical, mental, and </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">social development? </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">This project proposes to educate, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">raise awareness, and inspire and/or </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">enable action by all stakeholders to </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">reduce food insecurity, specifically </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">for the children of rural America, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">through research-based charitable </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">event signage and a children’s </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">illustrated book. The expected </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">result of these materials is that </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">those who have resources to give </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">will be inspired to do so and those </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">who suffer from food insecurity </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">will better understand where and </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">how to get assistance, no matter </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">their age.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">To effectively accomplish this </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">goal, I conducted research into </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">the following: the definition and </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">factors of food insecurity, food </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">insecurity in rural America, the </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">effects of food insecurity on </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">children, reducing food insecurity </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">for children, psychological factors </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">for charitable giving, and designing </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">with the intent to influence an </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">audience.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately, the recent COVID-19 </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">pandemic has only exacerbated </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">the situation due to supply chain </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">issues, rising unemployment rates, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">and inflation. Therefore, we cannot </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">delay in raising awareness and </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">providing aid to the food insecure. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">My thesis project aims to do just that </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">through illustrated story and </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">printed signage.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are a few of the initial drawings for my graphic novel entitled, "Hunger," which will be completed for my final MFA thesis project. I am currently looking for donors or partners willing to help publish this book and get it into the hands of children and adults nationwide in an attempt to raise awareness and encourage change in a faltering system. Please let me know if you can help.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3w5RBIbXfHMbmvFTmxsX5iahjldi6QjbTbYthm36wmUs-LHz9wq2c9bs0S1zyZNYt5InodH12SiLjjOC5xfiAETbZth5bBVls9i4amej3LqZwAMxpy6j_BIS73Ql7KG3kvtIi39nwx1RkVA6Rdul_9G4nOC4Rl6yFL38XJwl1wl2NEyLi_Q/s2700/pg_4a.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3w5RBIbXfHMbmvFTmxsX5iahjldi6QjbTbYthm36wmUs-LHz9wq2c9bs0S1zyZNYt5InodH12SiLjjOC5xfiAETbZth5bBVls9i4amej3LqZwAMxpy6j_BIS73Ql7KG3kvtIi39nwx1RkVA6Rdul_9G4nOC4Rl6yFL38XJwl1wl2NEyLi_Q/s320/pg_4a.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1qgLnRXJ1PlVV3X135_WNi_BLY3DpnGrmGQdV-sVpk5RgomY1BvidfR8aGvTD_CThpGRTl5NfZj7EFnijjVCp4ZvuU5s4mzggezJ1-YFyMqCLbwMKkDhnQTU4LABAug45PVbvyBsRTfYCv7OZvn1DuvUmr9teQoDvxaG_9BdjNJ10pWIXw/s2700/pg_5a.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1qgLnRXJ1PlVV3X135_WNi_BLY3DpnGrmGQdV-sVpk5RgomY1BvidfR8aGvTD_CThpGRTl5NfZj7EFnijjVCp4ZvuU5s4mzggezJ1-YFyMqCLbwMKkDhnQTU4LABAug45PVbvyBsRTfYCv7OZvn1DuvUmr9teQoDvxaG_9BdjNJ10pWIXw/s320/pg_5a.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hToUHvc6hIZSIoltJqLzOj0kBVQozdo9IU6HWv8q9ruCrEX5iNWKXDYQvblL9ZwhHu1P-epJEfDsvjRKdaAckOzmBvlH4v0KBeNjO8chiylrv_tYJiJ_j8DOUCBy_QMQoQIgGDe0CnqBRv8Us75ChDjM0fUyqvDg2yO2UdwCb7ortk1hOA/s2700/pg_6a.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hToUHvc6hIZSIoltJqLzOj0kBVQozdo9IU6HWv8q9ruCrEX5iNWKXDYQvblL9ZwhHu1P-epJEfDsvjRKdaAckOzmBvlH4v0KBeNjO8chiylrv_tYJiJ_j8DOUCBy_QMQoQIgGDe0CnqBRv8Us75ChDjM0fUyqvDg2yO2UdwCb7ortk1hOA/s320/pg_6a.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI2UmRgbPozjXEWEuAGzbG7TSe-PwLNXj9f5gEoAwEGc50vaP6jW2_Cf6Gi71zNzUovx4nqWLofiJylc9lV9pWmo2Kg848Rwtgp_yGOiKwkezsEMTTou4uBfo109UFLeFjvqoLuMKBhCcsSIhBQJx_2EKUbf4rikeOdSdXXjcaNUgSn18wPg/s2700/Pg_7a.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI2UmRgbPozjXEWEuAGzbG7TSe-PwLNXj9f5gEoAwEGc50vaP6jW2_Cf6Gi71zNzUovx4nqWLofiJylc9lV9pWmo2Kg848Rwtgp_yGOiKwkezsEMTTou4uBfo109UFLeFjvqoLuMKBhCcsSIhBQJx_2EKUbf4rikeOdSdXXjcaNUgSn18wPg/s320/Pg_7a.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifEzV9UNclnl1mb7IHosvG2Jn0u3_q4huk3aqCHqlVzio009sJVN8kdhkiWBeGKCXkR_RlJ3RJF2-I5Abuui7rg7DSsmuSwZM60jwAGXfHO0Siu0QdJsdkF2d_hhZwJUN3gPthxHywHMWOb4a1gnFsSUv4TErYpbRNrkzkNtBHCFgqMlmFsQ/s2700/pg_8a.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifEzV9UNclnl1mb7IHosvG2Jn0u3_q4huk3aqCHqlVzio009sJVN8kdhkiWBeGKCXkR_RlJ3RJF2-I5Abuui7rg7DSsmuSwZM60jwAGXfHO0Siu0QdJsdkF2d_hhZwJUN3gPthxHywHMWOb4a1gnFsSUv4TErYpbRNrkzkNtBHCFgqMlmFsQ/s320/pg_8a.png" /></a></div>Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-50045074698129804642022-04-04T17:44:00.005-05:002022-04-07T20:21:07.583-05:00General Conference April 2022<p> Once again, I have made a pdf download of all of my personal sketched notes from the April 2022 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. You are welcome to use these without cost for personal, family, or classroom use as long as you give attribution to me. Please do not sell these in any format or try to pass them off as your own. You are welcome to print them and use them for your own study in whatever way you wish of course. As long as everyone plays by these rules, I can still offer them for free for all. Of course, I would really really love it if you’d follow me on Instagram if you can. Here’s the link…</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/julieolsonbooks/">https://www.instagram.com/julieolsonbooks/</a></p><p>Now for the pdf file of my notes. Please note, any mistakes are my own and these are my own interpretations of the talks given. I draw/create them in real time as the speakers speak, so these are not refined in any way. Click on the link below to download. </p><p><a href="https://www.jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/GeneralConference/GeneralConferenceApril2022.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/GeneralConference/GeneralConferenceApril2022.pdf</a></p><p>I don't ask for any payment, but some people have requested a link to donate to. If you would LIKE to donate to my artistic endeavors, you can do so via Venmo @Julie-Olson-1 or click here <a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/Julie-Olson-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://account.venmo.com/u/Julie-Olson-1</a> but it is not required.</p><p>ENJOY!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/GeneralConference/GeneralConferenceApril2022.pdf" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1178" data-original-width="1170" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimeeYfbDOCQZ6Z76UJg92-KBqIm59F9Y4KoeF2soIa3BgngLvSrYQfbuls7XsA0Wlvm9vb3m2NF9HEn0Y9qwypzr9uURdoKLiK2_avALAWpTzaLCnF6tSRxlwBZhg-i-7h4sSAKHjnmJLiewtq5DsJIvEs2d_n0Rayooi0E0vjzqsgMIVNug/w398-h400/IMG_DBFBAC6EF439-1.jpeg" width="398" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-91878809584847792192021-10-11T21:29:00.004-05:002021-10-11T21:29:47.305-05:00Working on my MFA degree<p> Wow, life has been cram-packed busy. In the summer of 2020, I felt prompted to go back to school to earn a Masters of Fine Art degree in Design. So I researched programs, applied, and started at Liberty University (online) in September of 2020. Since then, I've gone every semester and have completed over half of the credits/classes required to graduate. As I finish up this current term, I sigh with exhaustion and an overwhelming feeling of surprise at the sheer amount of knowledge I've gained and artwork I've completed. </p><p>So, just as a small taste of what I've been doing, I decided to share my final presentation for the project I've been working on for the last 7 weeks in my Interactive Design class. We had to come up with a completely new concept for an app and execute the entire design and prototype over a single term. It sure would be fun to see this app actually come to life someday, but for now, here's a glimpse into what it could be.</p><iframe frameborder="0" height="320" src="https://spark.adobe.com/video/1dpXCxYUvjGXi/embed" width="570"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>If you're interested in more of what I've been doing in the programe, check out my portfolio at <span style="background-color: white;"><a class="_1zYoVnK4xWFwUsrcYuWanP" href="https://julieolson.myportfolio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: adobe-clean, "Adobe Clean", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; outline: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">https://julieolson.myportfolio.com</a> and click on GRAPHIC DESIGN or UI DESIGN. These include just a few of the projects (not nearly all though) I've worked on over the last year. </span></div>Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-85411065551262214392021-10-09T00:55:00.000-05:002021-10-09T00:55:49.352-05:00General Conference October 2021 Sketchnotes<p>For anyone who is interested, here is a link to the pdf file of my notes from October’s General Conference. All I ask is that you credit me when you share them and that you do not resell or publish them in any way for profit. These are free to use for personal or classroom use or to be shared among friends and family etc. I create these for my own personal reflection as the conference speakers are speaking, so I’m sure there are mistakes. My apologies for those. But I share these in hopes that other visual learners like myself can benefit from them. </p><p>I was told by several Instagram followers that I should also share my Venmo name so they could donate a little. IF you would like to donate, my Venmo is @julie-olson-1 BUT no donation is required. </p><p>Click on the link below the image for the pdf file. Enjoy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD2g14IKsGZRVr1bmFwwqMML0ihPeqo7WheyRIahcJRfjbCNcj5OwTVCxdjq3egVvbaSZ7WFYMGTZf2QlMPxsyFadnHk4uY9E5Eq3ciMPIuLMDouLceWjBv8Y_3tkNx16dKY5r/s1170/2E166D75-8017-4534-93E1-33C654CA5972.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1163" data-original-width="1170" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD2g14IKsGZRVr1bmFwwqMML0ihPeqo7WheyRIahcJRfjbCNcj5OwTVCxdjq3egVvbaSZ7WFYMGTZf2QlMPxsyFadnHk4uY9E5Eq3ciMPIuLMDouLceWjBv8Y_3tkNx16dKY5r/s320/2E166D75-8017-4534-93E1-33C654CA5972.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/October%202021%20General%20Conference.pdf">http://www.jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/October%202021%20General%20Conference.pdf</a><br /><p><br /></p>Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-69299863865736514852021-04-09T14:28:00.000-05:002021-04-09T14:28:01.576-05:00April General Conference Sketchnotes<p> Hello my friends. Some of you may be interested in this post and some may not, but I just wanted to share something with you. Every 6 months, the people of my religious affiliation gather (mostly virtually) to uplift one another through messages of positivity, hope and truth. And every 6 months I draw sketched out notes of the speaker's messages as they speak to help MYSELF remember them better. But I also share them with anyone else who is more of a visual learner like I am. So, here is a link to the pdf file of all of my notes from last week's April 2021 General Conference. </p><p>Feel free to share the link, just PLEASE do not repurpose them in any way or form in a manner other than that which is presented here. These are for your own personal use and study and not for resale in any way, shape, or form. Stick to those terms and I can keep providing them for your use. </p><p>I would LOVE LOVE LOVE it if you would follow my professional page on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/julieolsonbooks/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/julieolsonbooks/" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/julieolsonbooks/" target="_blank">@JulieOlsonBooks</a> where I post my notes as I create them in real time (you'll see them there first). Also, it helps my professional career if you follow me... and costs nothing for you. Thanks so so much!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/General%20conference%20Apr%202021.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF FILE</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJaijppV_8JnwzIQHgtfr-_qOCrQ-EusDP0yRRCwMleII6cxdNrhyS9X_iRLpf5cDAKXT6-D7SfDIOfBiQYyXGb9oA6aI67m7n-azcHbB8urVrmqPO7XEPe13Hn8P54YdC-Wxw/s2048/IMG_3265.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1583" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJaijppV_8JnwzIQHgtfr-_qOCrQ-EusDP0yRRCwMleII6cxdNrhyS9X_iRLpf5cDAKXT6-D7SfDIOfBiQYyXGb9oA6aI67m7n-azcHbB8urVrmqPO7XEPe13Hn8P54YdC-Wxw/w309-h400/IMG_3265.JPG" width="309" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-83122693689332710612021-04-08T14:31:00.002-05:002021-04-09T14:32:15.330-05:00Mother's Day Parade Portrait Sale! 10% off Plus Bonus Deal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you been looking for the perfect mother's day gift for your wife? For yourself? For your own mother? Well, you're in luck!<br />
<br />I'm offering a sale on commissioned Parade Portraits just in time for Mother's Day.<br />
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What is a Parade Portrait?</div>
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<b>An 11x14 <span style="font-size: x-small;">(or longer depending on number of people portrayed)</span> hand-drawn and hand-painted depiction of children or an entire family which actually will look like the person. Optional free inclusions: Family name or motto banner, items of interest for each person, specific items of clothing depicted. </b></div>
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So what is the deal anyway?</div>
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<b> You will get 10% off the base price of a custom-created Parade Portrait, and 30% off each additional person added to the portrait. The base price is usually $350 for up to 4 people depicted, with extra persons costing $50 each. So you will instantly save $35 off of the 4 people.</b><br />
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<b>BONUS DEAL?<br />the 30% off each additional person added. So instead of $50 per additional person, the price will only be $35 per person and $20 per pet. </b></div>
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The so that makes the sale price...</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>ONLY $315 </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>MOM WILL LOVE FORVER!</b></span></div>
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<li><b>email: </b> jujubeeillustrations (at) gmail with PARADE PORTRAIT REQUEST in the subject line</li>
<li><b>subject of email: </b>include names and ages of people to be depicted and hobby or interest or pose you'd like shown, and any special bonds/connections between people to be depicted (so I can place those people interacting with each other more. In addition, include your mailing or drop off address for delivery.</li>
<li><b>attachments to email: </b>send 2 photos of each person, one of their head and neck only with a smile on their face, in profile, and the other of a side profile view their full body frozen in a walking position if possible (in particular clothing if you want that depicted). Send any pictures of items you'd like included.</li>
<li><b>I will respond with a paypal invoice and confirmation message </b></li>
<li><b>I will draw paint and deliver your custom work of art by May 13th!</b></li>
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</b></div>Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-43288363209688190022021-01-19T22:49:00.004-05:002021-01-19T22:49:51.602-05:0030 ways to reduce Anxiety<p> Ever since March of 2020, when the COVID-19 Pandemic shut down the world as we know it, anxiety levels in the human population have risen. And even though I am a generally positive, glass-half-full kind of person, over the past year I often felt that positivity slipping and a creeping sense of powerlessness overtake me. I have dealt with panic attacks in the past, but found them happening more frequently and even sometimes in the middle of the night, waking me from sleep. I found this wasn't only due to my own feelings about the state of the world, but also because I worried for my children who were also dealing with huge increases in their levels of anxiety. </p><p>So in October, I participated in a 30 day drawing a day challenge called Inktober. Instead of only following the given prompts, I decided to apply them to methods for combating anxious feelings. So I researched proven methods for decreasing stress and anxiety and for improving overall mental health and created one drawing each day with the plan to put them all in one poster for anyone to download and print. My thought was not only to help myself and my children cope with the situations life was throwing at us, but to help anyone else in need as well. I finished all the drawings by the end of October and then...</p><p>Life happened. </p><p>I got overwhelmed and overburdened with Graduate school assignments and holiday preparations and my plan to put everything together in one poster got delayed. But I'm happy to say, I finally was able to scan in and clean up all the artwork and put it together to share. </p><p>If you want to print a free 11x17 poster of 30 ways to cope with anxiety and stress, just click on the link below the image and it will take you to a downloadable file. Then try one of these suggestions each day, whichever you feel like doing, and hopefully it can bring a little more peace and happiness into your life. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/30ways30days.jpg" target="_blank">CLICK HERE FOR THE POSTER FILE.</a></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVodCsFt4hD0ALP6JZ1YcrfDUZy_jU7t2It12o78JrYBNX-1cxEIvUYPbG74-g0JqsHWz3-TOesjLu9AvDaEm2Ufb_AjB-JUxk_Z149gQmnneK-DHokd2lPqNwCaazCcwD73aR/s2048/30ways30days.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1325" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVodCsFt4hD0ALP6JZ1YcrfDUZy_jU7t2It12o78JrYBNX-1cxEIvUYPbG74-g0JqsHWz3-TOesjLu9AvDaEm2Ufb_AjB-JUxk_Z149gQmnneK-DHokd2lPqNwCaazCcwD73aR/w414-h640/30ways30days.jpg" width="414" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For personal use only. Not for reproduction or resale in any format.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p>Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-22734527115144983672020-11-02T15:36:00.002-05:002020-11-02T17:41:40.707-05:00Parade Portrait Sale: Perfect Christmas Gift<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">I have a very special offer for you!</span></b> </span></p><p>Instead of my usual 10% off Parade Portrait Christmas sale, I am offering a <b>15% discount for the first 7 parade portrait commissions booked</b>. I've never done this before, but I thought that since this has been an especially difficult year for everyone, you could use an especially good discount. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXWx-tgu-RYWYOe1Ypta6Gi9wBdy-Q4JQNCJdN59u4ZL8-CYn6mepTjyg3YU_8U4jjr9ob4j9cW_G56VkqXWH9hU4zKDfuaBRilGYiTd7AeApM01dNIGaVsOU_dLLGG4ksZLD/s2048/christmas+sale+15off.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXWx-tgu-RYWYOe1Ypta6Gi9wBdy-Q4JQNCJdN59u4ZL8-CYn6mepTjyg3YU_8U4jjr9ob4j9cW_G56VkqXWH9hU4zKDfuaBRilGYiTd7AeApM01dNIGaVsOU_dLLGG4ksZLD/w400-h400/christmas+sale+15off.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: medium;">What is a Julie Olson Custom Parade Portrait?</span><br /><br /></div><div> An 11x14 <span style="font-size: x-small;">(or longer depending on number of people portrayed)</span> hand-drawn and hand-painted depiction of children or an entire family which actually will look like the person. Optional free inclusions: Family name or motto banner, items of interest for each person, specific items of clothing depicted. </div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: medium;">What does it cost?</span><br /><br /></div><div> I AM OFFERING 15% OFF FOR THE FIRST 7 CUSTOMERS and 10% off for the next three. The cost is normally $350 for up to 4 people in a portrait. Each additional person is $50 and pets are $25. Each person in the portrait gets 1-2 objects to be depicted along with the rendering of the person if desired. But with the 15% discount the price is reduced to $297 for up to 4 people. Each additional person is $42.50 and each pet/animal is $21.25. <br /> To get started on your portrait, I only require 25% down. The rest isn't due until I deliver the final painting to you.<br /><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: medium;">How do I order? PLACE ORDER before December 1st. First come first served</span></div><div></div><ol><li><b>email: </b> jujubeeillustrations (at) gmail (dot) com with PARADE PORTRAIT REQUEST in the subject line</li><li><b>subject of email: </b>include names and ages of people to be depicted and hobby or interest or pose you'd like shown, and any special bonds/connections between people to be depicted (so I can place those people interacting with each other more. In addition, include your mailing or drop off address for delivery.</li><li><b>attachments to email: </b>send 2 photos of each person, one side view shot of their head and neck only with a smile on their face, and the other of a side profile view their full body frozen in a walking position if possible (in particular clothing if you want that depicted). Send any pictures of favorite items you'd like included <span style="font-size: x-small;">(blankie, toy, musical instrument, sport equipment etc)</span>. <br /><b>NOTE: </b>if you'd like to have the people facing forward and stationary, please let me know in the email and provide front facing photos instead. </li><li><b>I will respond with a paypal or venmo </b><span style="font-size: x-small;">(whichever you prefer)</span><b> invoice for the down payment and a confirmation message </b></li><li><b>I will draw paint and deliver your custom work of art by December 20th or sooner </b><span style="font-size: x-small;">(if order placed by December 1)</span><b>!</b></li></ol><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I am able to work easily with anyone from anywhere in the world.</b><br /><b><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">HERE ARE SOME OTHER EXAMPLES OF PARADE PORTRAITS I'VE CREATED</span></b><br />(click to see larger view)</div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKtLH7MwXpQRg4zxMNTov8A2DaUmErReuC56GmIPHs4h4x8xbC8xr3c0ATaCEE9zvFepk-GpQpzOnAqpK1UAM6qCfuQLh2USrsiFZlj7IHe3fhppJEOyTi0TGlOj8zqDD7LDf_/s2048/Bullock+Family+Portrait001.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1373" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKtLH7MwXpQRg4zxMNTov8A2DaUmErReuC56GmIPHs4h4x8xbC8xr3c0ATaCEE9zvFepk-GpQpzOnAqpK1UAM6qCfuQLh2USrsiFZlj7IHe3fhppJEOyTi0TGlOj8zqDD7LDf_/s320/Bullock+Family+Portrait001.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">capture your kids' personalities and favorite things all in one portrait</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8PQeMS7amoZUKwDSSHEjrjVS_09Q4Rsw_yvdfao1fWfB7jZkHQyCkuGHjoe4tjnGk74nCcq00T8kx5DliKi1uv0Wt9fXL8M4bvpPShqQM6qafUqlcEbYwRAoPTMGCaxfbSOx/s2048/harman+family.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1341" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8PQeMS7amoZUKwDSSHEjrjVS_09Q4Rsw_yvdfao1fWfB7jZkHQyCkuGHjoe4tjnGk74nCcq00T8kx5DliKi1uv0Wt9fXL8M4bvpPShqQM6qafUqlcEbYwRAoPTMGCaxfbSOx/s320/harman+family.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">include favorite pets or hobbies<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTipLlqinCrLHC5FpFlw_ME9_u2K1qrE41454KxrkN6yb2x70hMlPPqlD15cDo847oLZrpUpnE-GjKnC_fNXkx_-dkhDYIoNRIwYsoaED_BCQF7dyoagCU0XbU8281TsoaqxU/s2048/McEwen001.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1552" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTipLlqinCrLHC5FpFlw_ME9_u2K1qrE41454KxrkN6yb2x70hMlPPqlD15cDo847oLZrpUpnE-GjKnC_fNXkx_-dkhDYIoNRIwYsoaED_BCQF7dyoagCU0XbU8281TsoaqxU/s320/McEwen001.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The family name can go on a flag or even a family motto<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV_vq0VZCdEjEn_JBXOgO9vKcTmCik397yjyiF0S-sa0A6pubxojWrglOpiiFbjeYDzTF2DoNYyWAE-JlUGvylCBpsOsBwTc3Y5J1E0fjJVyPN7FZE7n-FpLV8hyphenhyphendmkire_2Eq/s2048/RupertColorFinal.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1071" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV_vq0VZCdEjEn_JBXOgO9vKcTmCik397yjyiF0S-sa0A6pubxojWrglOpiiFbjeYDzTF2DoNYyWAE-JlUGvylCBpsOsBwTc3Y5J1E0fjJVyPN7FZE7n-FpLV8hyphenhyphendmkire_2Eq/s320/RupertColorFinal.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I can create art from old photos as well. This family was put together from an array of photos from the 1990's since all of their kids are now grown and out of the house.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHBi5AHyDkw9DSNpRLPoMX0VYKNF_rw5rsxKHxgphsxs7W1tLdts6kn2OSFGf9GLRl51yr_4pBEaF3l-DU9UW1jMxOZhRU4LM5hGO7eIqdroTICRtBdcTsnXNsgGj8Goccmmg7/s2048/Huey+Parade+Portrait001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHBi5AHyDkw9DSNpRLPoMX0VYKNF_rw5rsxKHxgphsxs7W1tLdts6kn2OSFGf9GLRl51yr_4pBEaF3l-DU9UW1jMxOZhRU4LM5hGO7eIqdroTICRtBdcTsnXNsgGj8Goccmmg7/s320/Huey+Parade+Portrait001.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">why not add the family hen house as well</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHBi5AHyDkw9DSNpRLPoMX0VYKNF_rw5rsxKHxgphsxs7W1tLdts6kn2OSFGf9GLRl51yr_4pBEaF3l-DU9UW1jMxOZhRU4LM5hGO7eIqdroTICRtBdcTsnXNsgGj8Goccmmg7/s2048/Huey+Parade+Portrait001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlpKZkCr0Su8dMOrY__Rq4eMmile7YCw15L2xEAUXuxj5IQJ0-S3ZU-3FfLmxCpLdq6jEclVnxBg4FUZmUByRCuVVa7Aq3KlHmKMerAZ6zlY5jznKJzLQR4E5gI7_8T77M94eV/s2048/Haroldsen+parade+portrait.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1531" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlpKZkCr0Su8dMOrY__Rq4eMmile7YCw15L2xEAUXuxj5IQJ0-S3ZU-3FfLmxCpLdq6jEclVnxBg4FUZmUByRCuVVa7Aq3KlHmKMerAZ6zlY5jznKJzLQR4E5gI7_8T77M94eV/s320/Haroldsen+parade+portrait.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I also create portraits for families who may have lost a loved one but want to keep them forever in their hearts. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGkv16vnSRQbpNvpxdZlSZXHPS7dAhz_FIMRBbvpzGz48VNHeWDK-vWzt3zHeJfrdyooL1WjAZPdRHAZFxk2au-IOBRMrdbq5ZQMw5T-Q30zi2e0D4WjsVjVgsEqQ55se-Nof/s2048/NielsenColor001.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGkv16vnSRQbpNvpxdZlSZXHPS7dAhz_FIMRBbvpzGz48VNHeWDK-vWzt3zHeJfrdyooL1WjAZPdRHAZFxk2au-IOBRMrdbq5ZQMw5T-Q30zi2e0D4WjsVjVgsEqQ55se-Nof/s320/NielsenColor001.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">capture the joy of youth<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkM0-7souDcaGbsdZOxkBpWJrmJAsGqszpKmoS3vy5M_vBFsdr4MFwxXVoElLJwcITfw7Bdp4Z6arcbDJhXRh_-0gSGX2597fkqTid2S5iBPzXg-AKVi96M7SAnNRpWNitEw14/s2048/rex+parade+portrait.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1473" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkM0-7souDcaGbsdZOxkBpWJrmJAsGqszpKmoS3vy5M_vBFsdr4MFwxXVoElLJwcITfw7Bdp4Z6arcbDJhXRh_-0gSGX2597fkqTid2S5iBPzXg-AKVi96M7SAnNRpWNitEw14/s320/rex+parade+portrait.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">or depict the kids before they all go off into the world<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfWSU1bEwQQ8rufeMkQIOdt5zdBUPKGiGeMm-_tdanRhmDPS_snNe7ncUTY9re8nsTeD3DcPT7cJIdODBsKByBFktBvn_CQHJPNVLEZ5WQovZai_zCbdr5xIXOoDfCZwRLsBB-/s2048/watson+parade+portrait002.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1559" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfWSU1bEwQQ8rufeMkQIOdt5zdBUPKGiGeMm-_tdanRhmDPS_snNe7ncUTY9re8nsTeD3DcPT7cJIdODBsKByBFktBvn_CQHJPNVLEZ5WQovZai_zCbdr5xIXOoDfCZwRLsBB-/s320/watson+parade+portrait002.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">whatever you'd like to include, I can make it happen</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQbwZKzb0gybht74H1JWkQX9kXLVCGgC7uN7rfkTAEuj1oN3k4dwEgcF82w0XDerypP1DhfVxtu7Q70FUBQPwpr-AMbpPlOuar0fAmmjNmO_VqXyKQbLn8Gt2ZgEmHOpnf4PVJ/s320/10885102_10204496172457638_6609259000487727941_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perfect gift for grandparents as well<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-5qY1OgoytzF0XZsokhpMd7R_ldzVkLqI2334xuYbkk99FOvJbzhQejsKrTaZFIXgHm6MrjEF6NSciJXV_BUNhv7YeJWGEjGIyBEwyhe5Nf0HVlISn6of5nGTNa2BB_G_q1YH/s907/shakespear+parade+portrait.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="907" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-5qY1OgoytzF0XZsokhpMd7R_ldzVkLqI2334xuYbkk99FOvJbzhQejsKrTaZFIXgHm6MrjEF6NSciJXV_BUNhv7YeJWGEjGIyBEwyhe5Nf0HVlISn6of5nGTNa2BB_G_q1YH/s320/shakespear+parade+portrait.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This sweet girl lost her husband in a sudden accident so I depicted him alive and happy with the whole family for her. (he's in the red shirt in the middle)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">EXAMPLES OF FRONT FACING PORTRAITS. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">NO HOBBY OR PERSONAL ITEMS INCLUDED IN THESE TYPES OF PORTRAITS.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-U41-eCAL_tYq3i8AyuFexFjo8N6de9Xu-hWOG7wnJ2S-m3-7p32qM6MFWDZpUMOxzMxhVnVMBotkecju6Gvf8fe38r7vEzHwjHLMqeshQgQukp0-WLJrAl5vg1PJkh_qd28W/s2048/ally+Condie.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1544" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-U41-eCAL_tYq3i8AyuFexFjo8N6de9Xu-hWOG7wnJ2S-m3-7p32qM6MFWDZpUMOxzMxhVnVMBotkecju6Gvf8fe38r7vEzHwjHLMqeshQgQukp0-WLJrAl5vg1PJkh_qd28W/s320/ally+Condie.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perfect gift for moms<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhoQoO8HUfbL5sPdQHARnNH3KeeXV-5KkNWbE3K_OlBrQ_7m-FD1SV5u9ZgX8sRFtMrOM0h_DptAGCAzTU02Zk5CRCr21uTXV2cZogaSjIN1ktivXjHZbK_ewmpebbNcsd81hj/s2048/austin.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1657" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhoQoO8HUfbL5sPdQHARnNH3KeeXV-5KkNWbE3K_OlBrQ_7m-FD1SV5u9ZgX8sRFtMrOM0h_DptAGCAzTU02Zk5CRCr21uTXV2cZogaSjIN1ktivXjHZbK_ewmpebbNcsd81hj/s320/austin.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Or the perfect gift for adoring dads<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p>Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-23628341131089783172020-10-05T09:56:00.002-05:002020-10-05T09:56:30.980-05:00General Conference October 2020 Sketchnotes<p> I definitely need to up my posting game. Every 6 months isn't very good. Sorry about that. But here I am again, posting my illustrated notes from the General Conference my worldwide church holds twice a year. This year has been especially difficult for nearly everyone in the world with the global COVID-19 pandemic. I hope you are all finding ways to feel supported and strengthened. This conference is one major thing that always supports, uplifts and motivates me to have a positive outlook and make an effort to change for the better. Maybe it will help you too. That's why I share my notes. </p><p>If you want to watch the video of the talks these notes are from, you can go to <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/general-conference?lang=eng" target="_blank">ChurchofJesusChrist.org</a> </p><p>These are my personal notes and are not meant to be used as transciptions of the conference in any way. Please do not copy them and resell or repurpose them for resale in any manner. I offer them for free personal use, home use, or religious classroom use. If you want to "contribute" to me as an artist, I would love it if you would pop over to Instagram and give me a follow.<a href="http://www.instagram.com/julieolsonbooks" target="_blank"> Click here to do that.</a> Thank you!</p><p><a href="http://jujubeeillustrations.com/uploads/GeneralConference/GeneralConferenceOctober2020.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for the link to the pdf file of my notes. </a>Enjoy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgShcvkgzduShlM3SsA7EHFNvi97NMewjPtRsDr_rzzLvXMKbJYChBkbtM-wl3DO5G3y5-CGiQY76d90wj2kGSJ5VN6MEeUtbESXJi9vOvG-q9D-1_NApH6373EuUklWLVUmtpz/s1483/IMG_2629.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1483" data-original-width="1470" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgShcvkgzduShlM3SsA7EHFNvi97NMewjPtRsDr_rzzLvXMKbJYChBkbtM-wl3DO5G3y5-CGiQY76d90wj2kGSJ5VN6MEeUtbESXJi9vOvG-q9D-1_NApH6373EuUklWLVUmtpz/w396-h400/IMG_2629.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-49019381748043168962020-04-06T12:13:00.000-05:002020-04-06T12:13:16.323-05:00General Conference April 2020 NotesHi, friends! I hope we can all become friends. Since I am assuming we can, I am sharing my sketchnotes from the April 2020 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with all of my friends.<br />
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<br />Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-66337578154218114912020-04-01T18:06:00.000-05:002020-04-01T18:29:50.279-05:00How to Draw a TigerI had a request by a kid doing this new online schooling thing we are all experiencing. He wanted to learn how to draw a tiger. I've actually never drawn a tiger so it was a great challenge for myself. Let me know how you do with it! You can click the video below to watch and print out instructions by <a href="http://jujubeeillustrations.blogspot.com/p/printables.html" target="_blank">CLICKING HERE</a>.<br />
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<br />Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-16240096894514866692020-03-30T23:07:00.000-05:002020-03-30T23:07:09.889-05:00How to Draw a BunnyI had some requests for a video on how to draw bunnies. So here it is! The video and printable instructions are below.<br />
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Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-82137012291558190582020-03-27T15:30:00.002-05:002020-03-27T15:30:57.462-05:00How to draw an OwlNo video today but a new "how to draw" sheet. Click on the image below to print out the page and follow the instructions.<br />
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<br />Julie Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750687476778489599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076787.post-311484755875696402020-03-25T21:50:00.000-05:002020-03-25T21:50:00.995-05:00Fortnite Fans - How to Draw the LlamaDoes anyone love Fortnite like my kid does? Well if so, you're in luck. My son asked me to make a "How to Draw the Llama" video and instructions. Wahlah! Here they are. And the printable instructions are on my <a href="http://jujubeeillustrations.blogspot.com/p/printables.html" target="_blank">printables page.</a><br />
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The way I release stress is to draw. I don't know if it works for everyone, but like learning to play music, if you aren't learning a song you like, then it's not as fun. So I thought I'd teach kids or adults to draw something they probably like. I mean, who doesn't love Baby Yoda?<br />
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You can watch the video below and also click on the PRINTABLES tab above to print out the step by step instructions. Share and Enjoy!<br />
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Hi, Friends! Long time no write. I'm sorry about that. My life has been upside down since we moved and had to do a big home renovation project. But I wanted to pop on and give you a little gift for stopping by. How many of you watched The Mandalorian? You didn't? Well did your kids? Ok. So even if no one in your house watched it, you can't have missed the phenomenon that is "Baby Yoda" (technically not his name but the creators were dumb in not naming him outright if they didn't want "the Child" called Baby Yoda). Anyway, Baby Yoda is basically the cutest thing ever and the biggest craze with kids since Furbies. So, in honor of his cuteness, and popularity, I made you some Baby Yoda Valentines to print out for free. Enjoy!<br />
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And let me know in the comments if any of you would be interested in a 5x7 or bigger wall print of the baby without all the graphics around him. I'm thinking of selling some prints for cheap for fun.<br />
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Happy Valentines Day!<br />
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