Archive - Pictures and Words -Jessica Lanan's Newsletter

Publication Day! 🐳

In the World of Whales is available in bookstores now.

Jun 17 •

May 2025

Watercolor, Whales, and the Terror of Free Diving

Diving into the World of Whales. Literally.

May 22 •

April 2025

Embarrassment is the Cost of Entry

Five tips to overcome your inhibitions about drawing in public.

Apr 14 •

Blast from the Past

a.k.a. my early works. 😬

Apr 3 •

March 2025

On My Drawing Table

Two new books-in-progress are keeping me busy.

Mar 25 •

April Webinar: Illustrating with Empathy

...and a spring transition to a new platform. 🌸

Mar 18 •

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