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jodisam · 1 year

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commissioned work I: am going to share with you some stories about the commissioned pieces that i have done over the past few years that i have to put down in words. for me, commissioning a piece is always very special, be it me asking for one, or being asked of one. for portraits that i do, i would always ask for a number of photos if possible that they particularly like of themselves or of the person they are asking to be painted. for there, i would come up with a sketch, sometimes two, and show it to the client, for a lack of a better word. once approved, the outlines are traced and traced again in ink to create the blotted lines, and once dried, painted in. the correspondence/conversations and photo updates that fall in between are not short or few. i want to make sure that i get things right and have the person to be a part of the journey, since it's my piece as much as theirs. please swipe to see the progress of it. this one was painted in my temporary home, and painting it brought me so much joy. not only because it was requested by a person who valued art and anything beautiful—meaning made with love and craftsmanship, but his massive support of it. it also we have met up for coffees before and even after the piece was completed, and continue to do so. our conversations covers so many aspects, and always full of good laughs. it's a rare one, where i painted some leaves in the background, which i normally wouldn't do. however, it just felt right. i loved the original photo of him, very natural and humbled, and was very happy with my take on it. glad that his was too! . . . . . . #commissioned #illustration #petportrait #commissions #handpainted #handdrawn #blottedlinedrawing #originalart #oneofakind #localartist #vancouverart#vancouverartist #watercolour #watercolor #ink #creativeprocess #workinprogress #commissionedart #convesations #joy #love #art #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/CroJrQZRAyK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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jodisam · 1 year

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spring. it feels like i have been in hibernation for the past couple of years. saw this crocus blossom—and many others on my way home. feel it's a sign that i'll be finally out of my long creative slumper to paint all the inked illustrations that have been sitting on my desk, as with the canvases with only several bubbles on them, and the numerous ideas dancing on and on in my head that i have yet to realize. am grateful of everyone who has been so patient with me and hopefully as the days become brighter & warmer, i'll have more to share, be it my artwork or some random notes to get my creativity started again . . . . . . #spring #hibernation #grateful #love #energy #flow https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp5t_JZvbQm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#spring #hibernation #grateful #love #energy #flow

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jodisam · 1 year

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keeping in short & sweet ✨🎄merry christmas everyone!🎄✨ let’s all kick back and enjoy some cake, as we deserve it, don’t we? . . . . . . #merrychristmas #happyholidays #buchedenoel #yulelog #blottedlinedrawing #handpainted #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmmj1jrPzO_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#merrychristmas #happyholidays #buchedenoel #yulelog #blottedlinedrawing #handpainted #jodisam

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jodisam · 2 years

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✨❤️happy valentine's day!❤️✨ it's my first post for 2022 and thought that there's no better day then the day of love to do so. wishing everyone a year full of love, joy, connections and smiles! this picture was sent to me last year from a wonderful person who snapped this lovely photo of her beautiful daughter holding my "ito—aka, love" piece on what she called "love day" and i couldn't agree with her more! thank you and am grateful every day of the love and support all around me. side note: i haven't been as productively creative as i would like lately, as am taking some time to nourish myself. given that we live in a "go go go" world, a slower pace is much needed for my daydreaming/creative mind. am looking forward to picking up my brushes again, until then, let's all take a deep breath in and daydream a little longer...... xoxo, jodi . . . . . #happyvalentines #loveday #love #ito #aka #red #thread #en #connection #smile #japanese #iinspired #art #watercolour #watercolor #handpainted #handwritten #slowlife #nourish #daydreaming #grateful #thankyou #itoseries #❤️#jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ-KONWBSeX/?utm_medium=tumblr

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jodisam · 3 years

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the third piece from my "patisserie" series. fraisier—fresh strawberries! choux à la crème, and adorable chouquettes. i love how simple yet perfect pastries make you feel like you're on cloud nine. i can't stop daydreaming about them......please come see this and other original artwork i have for my show, memories, @commercialstreetcafe ✨🍓✨🍰✨ . . . . . #patisserie #patisserieseries #foodie #memories #fraisier #chouxalacreme #chouquettes #foodillustration #illustration #originalart #handpainted #french #pastries #sweettooth #watercolour #watercolor #ink #sweets #pastry #desserts #strawberries #cream #foodart #604foodie #artshow #blottedlinedrawing #yvrart #localartist #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/CTNh7JHBy29/?utm_medium=tumblr

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jodisam · 3 years

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kakigori, japanese shaved ice. the weather is hot, and my memories of having these delicate, sweet, cooling delights made from naturally made ice from the great outdoors of japan—yes, no freezers were ever used in the ice-making process, are all rushing back to me. think this is why i chose it to be the "new" piece in my art show, which has been extended to this month @commercialstreetcafe . i tried to capture all the details that make these kakigori oh so special and vibrant in its look, taste, texture, and story in real life and in my mind. matcha (green tea) & ichigo (strawberry)✨🍵✨🍓✨🧊✨ side note: there are only 5 of such traditional ice-makers left in japan and i was lucky to have tired 2 of the 5!!✨🍀🍀🍀✨ . . . . . . #kakigori #shavedice #cool #matcha #greentea #ichigo #strawberry #traditional #ice #allnatural #foodie #originalillustration #originalart #memories #artshow #vancouverart #foodillustration #japanesesweets #dessert #summertreats #summervibes #blottedlinedrawing #watercolour #watercolor #ink #details #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/CSNjbKFJiZZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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jodisam · 3 years

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✨great news!✨memories—paintings by jodi sam, has been extended into aug! so, if you can’t make it this week to @commercialstreetcafe you can still see the majority of the same pieces in aug! of course, a few will be switched up, since they’re on their way to their new homes. thanks again to everyone at commercial street cafe for having me, my artwork be in your & your customers’ good company—cheers!! . . . . . . #greatnews #memories #artshow #extended #originalpainting #supportlocal #vancouverart #vancouverartist #yvrart #eastvanart #yvrartist #watercolour #watercolor #canvas #thankyou #jodisam (at Commercial Street Café) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR7OGblsf8D/?utm_medium=tumblr

#greatnews #memories #artshow #extended #originalpainting #supportlocal #vancouverart #vancouverartist #yvrart #eastvanart #yvrartist #watercolour #watercolor #canvas #thankyou #jodisam

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jodisam · 3 years

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✨happy weekend!✨and more hearts❤️/new home🏠 found—4 more to be exact! the 3 that made up the quartet of bubbles painting & the small, every so cute “hot cocoa” blotted line illustration! catch them all before they’re off to their new owners. memories—paintings by jodi sam on now to the end of this month @commercialstreetcafe. thank all for your love & support!! . . . . . . #happyweekend #sold #originalart #originalpainting #blottedlinedrawing #illustrations #newhome #heart #supportlocalartists #supportart #loveart #love #art #vancouverart #artshow #eastvanart #yvrart #vancouverartist #memories #jodisam (at Commercial Street Café) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRu0T-sszv1/?utm_medium=tumblr

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jodisam · 3 years

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new home. this lovely piece, bubbles—vancouver, winter (bottom right), has found its new home. this is a special one, because it was the first "bubbles" painting i ever did on canvas, and it is framed. yes, i framed a canvas piece! please come by to see it in person @commercialstreetcafe before it makes its journey to its new home. on display now until the end of month. side note, usually a small red dot sticker would be used to note the joyous occasion, but i decided some years ago that i will use one of a small heart that i've made instead. the heart is a tiny reproduction of a blotted line illustration i did way back which still holds lots of love for me. and may there be lots of love for you all too!✨❤️✨ . . . . . . #newhome #sold #originalpainting #handpainted #bubblesseeries #bubbles #painting #watercolour #watercolor #vancouver #firstever #blottedlinedrawing #heart #love #art #supportlocalartist #localart #yvrart #artshow #vancouverarts #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/CRdIgMkM1FI/?utm_medium=tumblr

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jodisam · 3 years

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more of the "patisserie" series. this time, it's my favourite croissant and pain au chocolat. plain croissants—followed by pain au chocolat, are always the first thing i want to try at any bakery or cafe. they are the simplest yet the hardest to get right. beautifully coloured in baked golden brown, buttery, crispy, flaky layers with airy centers, and bits that fall off when you go in for the crunch of a bite......yes, these are my memories of such good eats. part of the new illustrations i have for my show, memories, on now @commercialstreetcafe ✨🥐🍫✨💓✨ . . . . . . #patisserie #patisserieseries #foodie #memories #croissants #painauchocolat #foodillustration #illustration #originalart #handpainted #watercolour #watercolor #ink #sweets #pastry #desserts #bakedgoods #butter #layers #chocolate #604foodie #artshow #blottedlinedrawing #yvrart #localartist #jodisam #🥐 #🍫 (at Commercial Street Café) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRC3YxfsiPB/?utm_medium=tumblr

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jodisam · 3 years

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wanted to share about the new illustrations i have for my show, memories, on now @commercialstreetcafe. started working on this "patisserie" series a couple of years back, but i never got to the colouring stage until recently. i spend lots of time at cafes and many of my memories of them have to do with cakes & other sweet treats. first up, "pyramide & ispahan". honestly decadent, beautiful to eat and admire. too bad we don't have jean paul hevin nor pierre herme here in vancouver—i miss my days in tokyo...... i loved visiting jean paul hevin salon in tokyo midtown, where i would lunch—their savory options are excellent, and then dessert all to my heart's content! please come see this and my other pieces in person if you are in the area, as @commericalstreetcafe serves excellent coffee & goodies too! beautiful in this great weather✨🍰✨🍫✨☀️✨ . . . . . . #patisserie #patisserieseries #foodie #memories #pyramide #ispahan #foodillustration #illustration #originalart #handpainted #watercolour #watercolor #ink #sweets #pastry #desserts #jeanpaulhevin #pierreherme #laduree #chocolate #chocolatecake #rasberry #rose #macarons #artshow #vancouvercafe #blottedlinedrawing #yvrart #localartist #jodisam (at Commercial Street Café) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ1tpZthM4_/?utm_medium=tumblr

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jodisam · 3 years

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setup done! photos taken yesterday afterhours @commercialstreetcafe. 17 pieces of original art are now up on display. memories—paintings by jodi sam runs from today until sat jul 31. please stop by and take a look. my bubbles paintings and cafe & patisserie series of blotted line illustrations are waiting for you—that along with a nice cup of coffee & tasty treats!! and a special thank you for the commercial street cafe for having me & their awesome staff! . . . . . . #memories #artshow #artexhibition #setup #bubblesseries #blottedlinedrawing #originalart #watercolour #watercolor #inkdrawing #commercialdrive #vancouverarts #eastvan #yvrart #localartist #artcafe #patisserie #cafe #series #thankyou #commercialstreetcafe #jodisam (at Commercial Street Café) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQMgT0fsPEP/?utm_medium=tumblr

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jodisam · 3 years

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paintings by jodi sam wed jun 16 - sat jul 31 2021 @commercialstreetcafe 3599 commercial street, vancouver, bc mon - fri 8 am - 2 pm sat - sun 9 am - 3 pm a collection of new and previously exhibited artworks, “bubbles” series paintings and illustrations, will be on display. this opportunity came up just recently, so unlike most of my previous shows, where i spend months in advance creating new pieces for the show, i will be sharing paintings that i painted both not long ago and from before. it’s a mix of my bubbles paintings and blotted line illustrations. the theme is memories—my memories of nature, tranquil flowers & glistering gemstones, and memories of cafes, well, ones made inside them, conversations, coffees & sweet treats. i enjoy spending time in cafes, and a lot of my fond memories are of them. think this is one big reason why i love having shows in them. a side note: dine in service is not yet available, patio seating and takeout are. customer numbers are limited, so it’s a safe, quiet and spacious environment to view the artwork. you can take your time to enjoy looking at the pieces before and while you wait for your order. please come take a look, as my art has always been created to be enjoyed in person. i hope these paintings will also make some great memories for you! . . . . . . #memories #artshow #artexhibition #originalart #watercolour #watercolor #paintings #localartist #vancouverart #abstractart #eastvan #commercialstreet #art #yvrart #jodisam (at Commercial Street Café) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQAjwyls7g8/?utm_medium=tumblr

#memories #artshow #artexhibition #originalart #watercolour #watercolor #paintings #localartist #vancouverart #abstractart #eastvan #commercialstreet #art #yvrart #jodisam

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jodisam · 3 years

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✨here it is!✨ late last year, i mentioned that i've been working on something, and this is it. i've moved, and had worked hard to make my new place a comfortable working home. had to downsize and ended up putting more of my own artwork than ever before. now the space has more of a studio feel to it. what do you think? am slowly starting to get back to painting and all, but still feel like am in hibernation mode. just a note, these paintings are available for sale, so do contact me if you are interested—they, like me, would love a new home! . . . . . . #newhome #newstudio #theartlife #livingspace #originalart #handpainted #homesweethome #watercolour #watercolor #canvas #homegallery #homestudio #orginalart #creativeinteriors #creativespace #creativelifehappylife #bubblesseries #wallart #homeart #decor #wellnessart #livingwithart #slowlife #mininalist #vancouverartist #vancouverart #blottedlinedrawing #simpleliving #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/CLxJAr7Bicg/?igshid=11hrfhs8yih4t

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jodisam · 3 years

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valentine's day is just around the corner and a handwritten note is a great way to show love & gratitude towards the people you most cherish. though the selection varies, these and others are available at our wonderful local boutiques: @stockhomedesign_ @branchesandknots @givinggiftsca @thehandpickedhomeshop @tama_organic_life @banyenbooks wishing you all a beautiful & loving weekend!✨💓✨ . . . . . #happyweekend #happyvalentines #happyvalentinesday #💓 #love #graditude #cherish #art #bubbles #bubblesseries #blottedlinedrawing #illustration #shirochan #catlove #youareperfect #hellolove #sweetlove #sweet #shoplocal #supportlocal #shopsmall #shopyvr #greetingcard #watercolour #watercolor #spreadlove #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/CK9nUX2Br7f/?igshid=1jqnqkc9fi7k5

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jodisam · 3 years

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"ito" is japanese for thread, like in english carries the meaning of connections, fate, and feelings. "aka" is for red. and well, love is love, no? as i mentioned before, this style of art is something very new for me. while it's really simple, its message is clear and strong. we are all connected in one way or another by fate & love. these two framed "ito—aka, love" pieces are now available @givinggiftsca ❤️ . . . . . . #ito #aka #red #gold #thread #love #simple #minimal #feelings #handpainted #handwritten #connection #fate #love #japanese #illustration #calligraphy #yvrart #art #watercolour #watercolor #relfection #artdecor #framedart #currentmood #wellnessart #itoseries #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/CKr1LeyBb5K/?igshid=bgr349qe4b1m

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jodisam · 3 years

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new beginnings for 2021. something came to me one evening while taking a warm bath that i just had to painting and here it is, a humble but important red thread, that ties me to the others, the world, and the universe. it’s neither anything super original nor complicated. it’s a reflection of how i am and feel right now in this new year, and it’s completely unlike anything i painted in the past. "ito", japanese for thread, like in english carries the meaning of connections, fate, and feelings. i thought it's something we need now more than ever. this is my first piece, with my favourite japanese word "en" (fate, destiny, chance) inscribed on it. so, am presenting you my “ito” series here—well if you can really call a painting, because it is a simple red line with a simply written “en”. however, i did put my heart and thoughts into it, making sure it’s done in the exact colours and feel that i had visualized. hopefully it conveys my simple and honest feelings to the viewer, whoever it may be. in some way, it’s like a love letter to the wonderful unknown future, present and past. i have more pieces to share with you all real soon too. and with this reflection, cheers to our new beginnings!💌 . . . . . . #newbeginnings #happy2021#ito #aka #red #gold #thread #en #humble #simple #honest #feelings #handpainted #handwritten #love #energy #flow #japanese #illustration #calligraphy #art #watercolour #watercolor #relfection #loveletter #currentmood #emotions #wellnessart #itoseries #jodisam https://www.instagram.com/p/CKpAt3Dh45O/?igshid=x01xjkthm4ob

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