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Portfolio Critique, French Bulldog Sketches

April 25, 2008 by still a dreamer

At the end of my workday, I decided to tool around some web sites and be inspired by other artists’ and illustrators’ work. This coming Monday I’ll be attending my first Illustrators’ Conference ever. I am truly excited.

I’m looking forward to having my current portfolio reviewed, and receiving advice as to how to properly make it a children’s book illustration portfolio. Also, to hear what art directors and agents have to say about the current market, what they’re looking for, how to get there, etc.

So then, after looking at these fabulous web sites, I’m wondering why I don’t have more of my own latest work on my own web site and/or blog. OK – one reason? The shoemaker’s kids are always the last to get shoes. I do everyone else’s work most days and am really over by the end of the long days. Other days, I focus more on my writing. Additions to my blog are more often on the writing side of my talent. Time to present myself more as the artist I am! So ….

Below are 3 recent French Bulldog sketches, featuring the subject matter of much of my artwork … Frenchies. You can also buy a great assortment of French Bulldog cards and prints on my web site, with new items added periodically. Just click the link and look!

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I particularly was looking to do images of the faces resting on the floor so you could see how those little jowls spread out and how sweet they looked.

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Some of my French Bulldog sketches are in preparation for illustrating one or more of my current children’s book stories which feature Frenchies as characters.

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Other times they are in preparation of my artwork which is featured quarterly in Just Frenchies magazine. Hope you enjoy these little munchkins.

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Find French Bulldog cards and art here.

Please note: All illustrations, drawings and photographs on this site are © Jeanne Balsam and may not be reproduced in any format without written permission. Thank you!

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Posted in Animals, Art, Children's Books, French Bulldogs, Writing | Tagged French Bulldog, French Bulldog Art, French Bulldog Cards, Frenchies | 12 Comments

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  1. on September 25, 2009 at 9:36 am sharaz

    hi i like this sketches very much

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    • on January 8, 2016 at 4:38 pm montana2016

      I just love those wonderful sketches.

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      • on January 8, 2016 at 5:31 pm still a dreamer

        Thanks so much for your comment and compliment!
        Jeanne

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  2. on September 25, 2009 at 11:31 am stilladreamer

    Thanks! More of my Frenchie work is on my web site if you haven’t been – http://www.jeannebalsam.com/shop/category.asp?catid=27
    jeanne

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  3. on July 8, 2010 at 2:49 pm Maya

    I have written a children’s book featuring a boy and his new French bulldog puppy and I was wondering if you would be interested in illustrating it.

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    • on July 9, 2010 at 10:09 am stilladreamer

      Hi, Maya –
      Thanks so much for inquiring. I will answer you through a standard e-mail.
      Best,
      Jeanne

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  4. on July 8, 2012 at 12:22 pm home, garden, life

    Jeanne-wonderful sketches. Now, please send a package of note cards to Martha Stewart ( I can provide an address) and I bet that she will put you on her show! Wow! you would then sell a bundle of your cards! Really! OOXX

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    • on July 8, 2012 at 2:44 pm still a dreamer

      Wow. Who would’ve thought of that? One of her Frenchies, BTW, is out of a litter bred by the publisher whose magazines I do illustrations for. Here’s more of my Frenchie cards and prints – http://jeannebalsam.com/shop/category.asp?catid=27. E me her address privately if you would and thanks!! Can I/should I mention you?

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  5. on May 30, 2015 at 9:05 am Cynthia Reyes

    I never saw these. They are terrific, Jeanne! Personality galore in each one.

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    • on May 30, 2015 at 6:19 pm still a dreamer

      Why thank you, Cynthia. I see quite a few people take them for Pinterest, but no one ever comments on the drawings, so I appreciate it.
      Jeanne

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  6. on September 29, 2016 at 2:53 pm artistatexit0

    Love how your line is searching for the dog’s forms and giving your sketches energy.

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    • on September 29, 2016 at 6:12 pm still a dreamer

      Thanks so much. I appreciate the insight!

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