#TBT Anna’s Art

As you might have guessed from my Twitter handle (@annawritedraw) and license plate, writing and drawing have always been a large part of my life. Recently, portfolios full of my old artwork came home to me. Here are a few for #TBT. These are from the early 2000s:

“Bakery Babies:” I ended up transferring this pencil sketch to a board and painting it with gouache but the children got stiff and the palette didn’t work.

“Sun Salutation:” This was a trial for an illustration job. I still like this piece.

“Kitty Transformation:” This was one of four images that showed an orange cat and ball of yarn transforming into a pumpkin. The four were scanned, colored in photoshop, and became my fall illustration promo piece.

Concept illustration for a short story about a boy and his mother who get on a bus that is packed with human-like animals. Mom never notices because the news is way more interesting.

“The Phoenix Towers:” After 9/11, I sketched this concept for my idea of a replacement for the twin towers. These wing-like buildings curved around a marble pool with an eternal flame. I still like the idea of the glass elevator shaft on the outside edge of the building (but I’d be too scared to ride in it.)

6 thoughts on “#TBT Anna’s Art”

Ruth Jordan says:

May 17, 2018 at 8:46 pm

Who could that mama be? What a fun idea

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1. Anna E. Jordan says:
  
  May 17, 2018 at 9:05 pm
  
  At the time, I think it was inspired by what my little boy thought of my “busy-ness.” Although it’s an awful lot like what I used to complain about with you, eh?
  
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Paul B. Janeczko says:

May 18, 2018 at 6:21 am

Wicked cool, Anna. I always like to see what you’re up to.

You going back to the river?

~ pbj

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1. Anna E. Jordan says:
  
  May 18, 2018 at 8:10 am
  
  Not this year. Turns out that life and lifting boats over time has hurt my back. I’m headed to the dance studio instead. Hope our paths cross soon.
  
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agywilson says:

May 18, 2018 at 9:37 pm

These are dear and quite eclectic! Especially love the expression of the top two kids, the style of your yoga and the 9/11 design. Well done!

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1. Anna E. Jordan says:
  
  May 18, 2018 at 9:45 pm
  
  Thanks so much Agy. It’s been a long time since I’ve been drawing regularly. I look forward to making it a practice.
  
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