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We first discovered Roz Fulcher’s crafty illustrations while searching for children’s books online. Her “kid-approved” illustrations are made from felt, fabric, and embellishments–creating a neat look and feel that you don’t see anywhere else. We knew right away that we wanted to see Roz’s art on our pendants!
Tra-la-la elephant
A short while after contacting Roz we received a wonderful reply back, along with a few submissions. We think these will make wonderful gifts for the little ones. You can see the new pendants here!
Pirate Kitty searching for lost treasure
Roz’s wonderful work can be found in highly respectable children’s publications such as: Highlights Magazine, High Five, Ladybug, Boysquest, Girlsquest, Reader’s Digest, and many more including educational materials.
If you love Roz’s illustrations and want to find out more, please visit her site here! She also has a little blog 
We’re pleased to announce not one, but TWO new artists this week! Both have a very unique style that we think you’ll enjoy.
The first is Ching Teoh. Her textured artwork has a very spiritual and inspiring style that appeals to many people. Please let us know what you think!
Here’s a little “about me” from Ching herself:
you won’t know your ability until you really do it!
so don’t just dream it, do it!
… this is my quote of living
I am a self-taught painter, masters’ degree in applied science majoring in operations research; but landing myself in painting.
Painting is always my hobby, vibrant color is my love. Chilly is a must in my food; therefore firey red is the major color in most of my paintings. I am always inspired by colors, beauties, patterns and textures of nature. I have grown up in multi-cultural environment where each traditional art and culture have been embraced harmonically. With eyes seeing so many beautiful colors and graphics, I have created asiantic vibrant paintings to share with all the art lovers.
little story about me …
1971 introduced to this world by my parents in a small island called Penang;
1992 first year in university
1996 pursue masters’ degree in operations research, work as a system analyst
2000 started ArtBug with khoo, my husband; started to do commissioning artwork for our clients
2004 ~ NOW … be my own boss, became a full-time painter
You can see more of Ching Teoh’s artwork on our pendants at the Bite Size Jewelry store, or on Ching’s own website or blog! Check them all out
“Guidance” Scrabble Pendant
A cute little house by Jen Kennedy
When we first began looking for artists, Jen Kennedy was one of the first to jump on the bandwagon. Her fun, contemporary style and whimsical designs quickly caught our attention and we knew we had found a perfect match!
Her paintings were all bright and colorful, and the few photographs she submitted were very unique from others we had seen. And, since many of Kennedy’s designs are consistent with each other, once you find a piece you absolutely love, it’s easy to find similar items that match… for your home, for your jewelry, or both!
We contacted Jen to give us a little info about herself. Her response was not only a great insight into a creative artist’s life, but contained good advice for other artists as well.
Here’s what she had to say:
“I love color, art and designing.
I was fortunate to have grown up in a household with a very creative mother. She was always making unique things and it really fostered my creative side. I have enjoyed painting for many years. Like many artists, I have this inner burning fire that keeps me creating and painting things. Plus, it beats folding laundry! The main reason you sell your goods is so that you can make more and more and hopefully make a little money in the process.
I studied advertising and marketing in college and worked in advertising sales for 7 years. I started painting clothing in the evenings as a creative outlet. I’d buy white children’s clothing wholesale and dye them in my washing machine, and then paint different designs on them…such as snowmen, pumpkins etc.. This was a successful hobby and I sold them to local boutiques and online. It was, however, physically exhausting and labor intense. Not to mention I think it drove my husband crazy when he’d arrive home and find 25 little outfits hanging up in our dining room. My husband has been so tolerant of my “projects” and jokes that eventually all my old hobbies end up in our craft cemetery in the basement storage room.
About five years ago, I discovered that a white canvas was like having a blank “page” where I could paint any design and bring any idea to life. I also loved colorful, modern, whimsical décor and found it hard to locate just the right piece of art for my home. I figured I’d paint it myself.
As an artist/crafter if you want to sell your items, you cannot only be creative, but you must also understand how to market your goods. You have to be an excellent photographer of your items and be somewhat computer savvy. Lucky for me, I had an advertising /marketing background. I have sold my paintings in art galleries, online, and through interior design stores.
In an effort to raise my kids in a creative environment, as my parents raised me, I buy my kids small canvases and paints at the art store. When I paint, I love to have my kids, alongside me, painting little masterpieces of their own.
I’d like to say I have a flashy art studio in a loft, but the truth is I am a suburban, minivan-driving Mom who paints in her kitchen when she has a free second. (Which isn’t many). If the art looks good…it sells…when it’s not so good, it ends up in the craft cemetery.”
– Jen Kennedy
We hope you enjoy Jen Kennedy’s work as much as we do! Her home decor makes a bright and cheery addition to any room, and her pendant designs are our most popular jewelry so far. Whether you want colorful and girly, or fall colors to match the season, you’ll find something to love in Jen Kennedy’s artwork.
“I really like your new artist Jen Kennedy. She has such a sassy comtemporary look. Way to go. I will be ordering more, I’m sure.”
- Nancy, IA
Jen Kennedy’s work can be found in her Etsy store online, and is also featured in galleries, including:
The Niche – 11th & Howard , Omaha, NE
Dundee Gallery – 50th & Underwood, Omaha, NE
She also has a new interior design website which we highly recommend you check out! It showcases her work beautifully.
We highly recommend you check out Jen Kennedys interior design site
And, of course, you can find Jen Kennedy’s fantastic artwork on our Scrabble Pendants at the Bite Size Jewelry shop!
Crafty Plates pendant artwork by Jen Kennedy
We’re looking for good artists, designers, and photographers to license their work for use on our jewelry! All artists who participates will receive royalty payments, some info about the artist/their work on our listings, and a link back to their site to help give them more traffic!
We hope to work with a wide variety of artists from around the world, with many different creative styles and view points. If you’re interested, please go to our Design Submissions page for more info. And if you know somebody that might be interested then, by all means, send them our way!
We can’t wait to discover some great artists out there, and help the rest of the world discover them as well!
Wish us luck!
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