Oil paint was the only medium Laura used in her work until five years ago, when she eloped with Tom to start Jolly Edition. Although oil was the default choice while working with Jeff Koons’ studio in New York, accrylic, gauche, watercolor, ink, and purely digital approaches have been our mainstay since then. April’s most exciting challenges has been re-introducing oils to our range of mediums.
Laura’s passion is adapting to the individual brief, which she does so successfully — it’s why you’re reading this. We usually stick to gauche or acrylic because oil paint is a high-maintenance material — it wrecks brushes, dries slower, and the chemicals are caustic. Two of this month’s projects had research which included beautifully painted, thick, smooth, creamy oil paint. In this case it was the perfect medium to achieve the look the project called for, although it was terrifying to paint with oils again. But once Laura got started she remembered why she loved it so much, and it quickly felt like play.
Oil paint aside, there are plenty of fascinating projects to talk about this April, each of which are thrilling, and unique.
October 25, 2023
Perfect prints for fall found on the Jolly Edition Etsy shop! Starting with our “Oh my Gourd!” print.
September 28, 2023
Colorful, playful, and supremely charming invite set for the lovely @mirgrowney !! Custom crest and hand lettered details are framed by sweet pops of colorful illustrated blooms. Such a blast to see the invites come to life when the details of the wedding are revealed. Photo styled and shot by the supremely talented @breewoollyphoto Thank you so much Read the rest.
August 28, 2023
I’m so grateful any time a client shares their professional photos with me, thank you Anmyn! Photo credit: Katie Stroops, you genius! Another stellar St. Barths project. It feels beachy, it feels bright, it feels optimistic, and like the guests are having the time of their lives!
July 25, 2023
Solveig and Joshua are absolute dream clients. They have the sweetest ideas and making designs for them just feels like how I felt playing as a kid. Luckily for all of us, their family has expanded and I got to design their announcement!
June 27, 2023
Wow! Ida & Tim had the most stunning wedding! I’m so proud to show off this lettered invitation set with sweet floral frames. A favorite part of creating wedding stationery is that I get a little sneak peek of what’s to come. I love introducing elements of the wedding before they ever materialize and then Read the rest.
