3.17.17 [write_on 2017]

I've been amassing a collection of cards, envelopes, stamps (vintage & current), vintage postcards, and more to send to my friends for this year's write_on. Last year, I had ten days of April in which I sent letters to ten random people who submitted their information on my write_on 2016 blog post. It was so wonderful - I loved picking through my collection of images and papers to find things that suited these wonderful strangers. That's why I want to do it again!

Jillian Kaye Art, PersonalJillian SchoettleMarch 17, 2017write on campaign, write_on, letter writing, april, national letter writing month, snail mail, handwritten mailComment

2.13.17 [#acrossthespine]

Across The Spine is my latest series of lettering pieces. There's only one criteria for each piece: the entire quote must use the spine of my sketchbook in the composition. It's a simple compositional change but it has proved so rewarding to me. The spine acts as part of the quote. It can either separate two statements or tones within a quote/lyrics or unite lettering to create unique spacing and flow.

Jillian Kaye Art, Artsy CrapJillian SchoettleFebruary 13, 2017acrossthespine, sketchbook, kelly kapoor, the office, quote, lettering, hand lettering, sakura gelly roll, moonlight gelly roll, tutorial, metallic gelly roll, quote letteringComment

the beatitudes

My church asked some artists in the congregation to create pieces for our current series, The Whole Story, as we began delving into the New Testament. I was assigned The Beatitudes. I must have read this passage dozens of times. It's fairly well-known and certainly referenced quite a bit in sermons. God is very gracious with us and knows we read and read and often do not retain or think about what we're reading. And sometimes, when we've read it for the thirty-fifth time, God tells you to slow down and listen.

Personal, Jillian Kaye ArtJillian SchoettleJune 14, 2016the beatitudes, ink drawing, lettering, hand lettering, matthew 5, sermon on the mount, orlando massacre, orlando shooting, scripture, christianity, calvary church, the whole story, beatitudes, blessed are those who Comment

how to paint canvas shoes

Painting shoes used to be my JAM. I was always eyeing those clearance racks in search of cheap canvas shoes to paint on. Shoes are an interesting canvas - you have to be thoughtful about your composition, you get to wear your art, and you wouldn't believe the friends you can make just wearing fun shoes.

Artsy Crap, Jillian Kaye ArtJillian SchoettleMay 15, 2016canvas shoes, painted shoes, vans, custom shoes, custom vans, painting, walt disney world, cinderella's castle, hogwarts, harry potter world, universal studios, universal studios florida, harry potter, castles, acrylic Comments

1.18.16 [renaissance hotel]

It has been quite an exciting January already. I'm settling in to my new role at the Foundry Art Centre and just wrapped up a very fun exhibition at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. Thank you to the Renaissance for featuring me and my work. I would absolutely recommend being a part of this art initiative in Saint Louis; included in this post are details for you to display your work or play your music at the Renaissance Hotel.

Artsy Crap, Personal, Jillian Kaye Art, Saint LouisJillian SchoettleJanuary 18, 2016renaissance hotel, renaissance st. louis airport hotel, art, art exhibition, jillian kaye art, type, typography, lettering, hand lettering, printsComment