Monthly Archives: July 2012

Venice trip

Posted on July 28, 2012 by mariko jesse

A few days in Venice is enough to make anyone happy! It was hot (so hot!) and sunny every day, and I saw beautiful paintings in churches, famous vistas, and even had time to sit on our hotel terrace and … Continue reading →

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happy birthday me!

Posted on July 26, 2012 by mariko jesse

Yesterday was my birthday, hurrah! Here’s a little sketch of my birthday raspberry and rose cake, made with real rose petals…

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Ling Ling app

Posted on July 21, 2012 by mariko jesse

The childrens book I illustrated called ‘Ling Ling Looked in the Mirror’, about a cheeky girl who dreams of all the things she can grow up to be (and her even more sassy panda friend), is now available as an … Continue reading →

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Istanbul trip

Posted on July 15, 2012 by mariko jesse

A few weeks ago I went to Istanbul and was amazed at the changes since my last visit twenty years ago. The sun shone, the Bosphorus sparkled, everyone was super friendly, and it was magical…I loved the subtle shades and … Continue reading →

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First Merit Bank advertisements

Posted on July 7, 2012 by mariko jesse

I worked with the ad agency Brokaw in the States to create a series of animated/live action TV commercials for First Merit Bank. Each of the adverts features people who have achieved their dreams, and I created hand-drawn illustrated backgrounds … Continue reading →

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