Jennifer Cepeda

Voila!

jencn — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:57:57 +0000

After a long break from pattern designs I was able to develop 5 collections for Surtex 2012. Whew! It’s been intense to do with all the other projects going on, but I’m very pleased with the results this year!

Getting Ready for Surtex

jencn — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:37:26 +0000

It’s been a while since I’ve had the time to begin creating collections for licensing. Working on my personal artwork for MyLemonpie on Etsy, keeping up with my Zumba studio and working part time has really splintered my time. But I’m feeling newly inspired and am excited to continue working on new designs!
One of my adorable collections was picked up for a scrapbooking line and I can’t wait to share it with you as soon as it’s published!

Till then!

In the red

jencn — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:42:18 +0000

Seems like so much red, pink & coral are catching my eye. Used it most recently in this beautiful Bichon print made from my sketches.
I love when our littlest friends have their paws tucked around their faces. It is such a moment!

Momentum

jencn — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:59:40 +0000

A quickie catchup!

With my friend Heidi at the Tacoma Art Fair

My second Octopus print selling to lovely Patty and Scott! They were so sweet!

Little fuzzy yarn and bauble barrettes I made for New Years 2012

Pins for the gents, barrettes for the ladies!

A new print for my Etsy site. A darling love puppy print entitled “Sing You a Lovesong” Inspired by all the songs my little Nacho used to sing me when he was a puppy.

Craft Fair in Tacoma

jencn — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:36:01 +0000

I’m finally taking the plunge and will be selling goods at my first craft fair! GULP!
I’m lucky enough to be sharing a table with Heidi Grace of Clever Handmade designs. I’ll have some lovely little designs and prints there to show.
Maybe I’ll see you there!

I have pushed the style of illustrations a bit and have some new pieces to show. I knew I wanted to add a lab to my mix of ”paw prints” and wanted to fuse it with some of the commercial surface design I’ve been doing. Voila! I love it!
hope you do too!

In Stores Now!

jencn — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:49:38 +0000

As promised, I’m posting designs that are out in stores now. The little potions are at Paper Zone and Display & Costume. I think the shoes, hats & webs are out & about as well, but I have yet to see them!

Halloween is so fun to work on! Enjoy!

Ghostly Gallery

jencn — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:43:11 +0000

I thought I’d post this lovely collection I designed earlier this year available for licensing through Pink Light Design.

Super colorful and fun!

I have another collection that is out in stores now, I’ll post in a few days!

Summer Rest

jencn — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:07:42 +0000

I got to go to my beloved Chelan again this year.

We camped & enjoyed some great fun with our friends the Talls.

It was a bit cool in the evenings, but I didn’t mind too much. As you see, I parked out on the dock, accompanied by the seagulls and “the Hunger Games” and soaked up some much needed peace & quiet!

New ventures

jencn — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:20:39 +0000

I’ve been out of the loop with surface design of late! Working on…drumroll…..Zumba Fitness site for my Zumba business! After working morning to morning for the past 5 years in pattern design, I found it so hard to tear myself away to take care of my fitness and health.

Nearly a year ago, I walked into my first Zumba Fitness class and quickly became an instructor. With a dance background and experience teaching dance as well, it has become an obsession. One that merges creativity on all levels! Dance, fitness, choreography, marketing, designing collateral and merchandise, while creating an amazing atmosphere for people to enjoy and benefit from.

Check out my site and if you happen to be in the neighborhood, drop by for an amazing class!

Well Said

jencn — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:39:16 +0000

This was posted on Print & Pattern today. I’ve been watching the rioting in London, the famine in Somalia and of course our own mess here in the US with great concern. It was a breath of fresh air to come across this illustration that hits a perfect note. Bravo to Emmeline Pidgen for her work!