Hi! My name is Linnea Jaskiw, and I am a watercolor artist and surface pattern designer based in Colorado with a love for illustration, landscapes, and the natural world.
Working with my hands to see ideas come to life on paper has always been deeply meaningful to me. Here I am, in motherhood, flooded with inspiration from my children. By the time I sit down to paint, I must have visualized it countless times already—the type of brushstroke to use, color combinations, projects and collections waiting to take shape.
I am so glad you are here with me to witness these ideas coming to fruition—most of which are centered on reflecting the beauty I see in the world and creating moments of magic with my children.
about my workArt medium:
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I work primarily with watercolor and often incorporate ink for illustrative work. I’ve always been drawn to the transparency and complexity of watercolor! The nature of the medium requires you to plan ahead—working from light to dark, knowing where you need soft and hard edges, and having an awareness of the amount of paint to water on the brush each time you touch the paper. Like many watercolor artists, once I began to understand how to control the paint, I grew a love for its versatility more than any other medium.
Artistic Style:
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Nostalgic.
Atmospheric.
Whimsical.
Comforting.
Gentle.
Of the natural world.
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Subject Matter
As an artist, I deeply enjoy fluctuating between two of my favorite subjects: landscapes and nature-inspired illustrations.
My landscape paintings have an emphasis on atmosphere and light. Diffused backgrounds, and intentionally placed detail in foregrounds. I love finding a balance between precision and suggestion with my watercolor washes.
My illustrative work allows me to be playful with storybook-like depictions of animals and botanicals. Minimal but expressive compositions, soft and warm color palettes. I strive to create gentle, inspiring visuals that I can surround my children with.
Influences
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I have always been drawn to Beatrix Potter and E.H. Shepard's use of watercolor and ink for children's book illustration. I also greatly admire Elizabeth Blackwell's botanical works and John James Audobon's ornithological illustrations—how they blended art with careful observation with nature. I often flip through A Curious Herbal and The Birds of America to get inspired before painting.
How do you hope viewers engage with your work?
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Whether it is a framed painting or pattern on children's goods, fabric, or wallpaper, I hope my artwork creates a moment of gentleness and wonder for those who encounter it.
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