Happy Easter

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pen, ink and pencil crayons

watercolour and gold gel pen (doesn't look shiny on the scan though!)
This really will be the last post for a few days, some very quick sketches of Easter Chicks!
Happy Chocolate Day! ....er I mean

Happy Easter!

Comments

Buskitten said…
Happy Easter Jessie! I LOVE those chick illustrations, especially the top one! It's blinkin' fab is that!
Have a great time over the hols! x
7 April 2009 at 13:33
Unknown said…
Adorable!!! Happy Easter to you too!!!
7 April 2009 at 13:47
Ruthie Redden said…
i love these chicks jessie they are so cute, love your use of colour, as always. Thanks for all the lovely comments on my "other" blog, i did wonder if it was going to be worth while doing. i still havent found out where my daughters exhibition is, but her name is hannah redden, will let you know asap, as i think its already started. its in the coffeshop of a fab adult education cente that do lots of yummy courses etc not far from the cathedral???? have a very happy chocolaty easter x x
7 April 2009 at 14:08
Rosie said…
Happy Easter, Jessie. A gold gel pen? Sounds terrific.
7 April 2009 at 16:00
soulbrush said…
adorable, happy easter to you too and there's an award on my blog for you.
7 April 2009 at 18:03
Unknown said…
Oh my, these are soooooooo cute, and they look so very happy:) (and fluffy) love the stripes too!
7 April 2009 at 18:06
tlchang said…
Hey - Happy Easter to you too!

There's not much cuter than baby chicks!
9 April 2009 at 21:48
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