Jeanne Balsam is an illustrator, writer and one of my favourite bloggers. Now she’s launched a new line of Christmas and holiday cards, and a special journal she’s created.
If you’re looking for interesting Christmas and holiday cards or a gift, may I suggest you check out her site on Etsy?
Jeanne’s love of drawing goes back to early childhood.
“I’ve been drawing pictures all my life from when I was a small child. I started focusing on children’s book writing and illustrating shortly after I graduated from art school, and I’ve worked on and off doing a variety of illustration over the years, including pet portraiture for a while.”
She created French Bulldog illustrations for the quarterly magazine, Just Frenchies, for many years, and fell in love with the breed. She would like to have a Frenchie pet of her own, when “the circumstances are right”.
Her shop on Etsy is brand-new and Jeanne is delighted that it’s taking off so quickly.
She’s also working on other projects:
“I have written a lovely piece that I will illustrate with Frenchies and make giclée prints. I can’t imagine I’ll have time to do this before the holidays, though. I am currently working on the graphic design of a picture book for a lovely client along with numerous other graphics projects. And I still have my eye on being a published picture book author and illustrator, too.”
Through her blog, I’ve watched Jeanne grow in her field in recent years. I’m impressed with her achievements and look forward to her continued success. Please check out her work:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JBalsamFrenchieArt
Cynthia Reyes 
Jeanne does very beautiful work!
She does indeed, Lavinia. Her drawings always make me smile.
So adorable! Thanks for sharing, Cynthia.
Thanks for your response. I’m glad you like Jeanne’s images.
Beautiful illustrations.
Indeed, Karen.
These are adorable. Very interesting indeed!
Yes! So nicely drawn by Jeanne.
How cute!!
Ohhh, so cute!
I agree!
Jeanne is one of my favourite bloggers too and her work is beautiful.
Glad you think so, Andrea. I can’t draw anything but stick figures, so I’m in awe of talented artists.
How nice! Her pictures are whimsical and fun – they make me smile. Thank you for sharing her work with us.
That’s a nice way to describe her pictures, Madame Artist Herself! Thanks for commenting, Margaret.
These are really lovely. I know a good few animal lovers who would love these illustrations.
I’m glad. Thank you! Jeanne has such talent.
Love these. Thanks for the tip! Just a good, positive energy about them . . .
Yes! Good, positive energy.
Thank you so much for introducing me to Jeanne and her beautiful work.
You are welcome, Clare. And thanks for your reply.
Thanks Cynthia to let us know this talented artist.
Her drawings of French bulldogs are expressive and with a great precision . What is strange for me is I believed the bulldog was an English breed .The bulldog is indeed a symbol of England : tenacious. Its nostrils are located behind and this allows to the bulldog to continue to bite and reamain stuck to the bull wuthout loss of breath
Love ❤
Michel
I used to think it was only an English breed too, Michel. I guess we learn!
It looks like ! 🙂
Aren’t they cute? 🙂 Thank you for the smiles, Jeanne and Cynthia 🙂
You are welcome. Here’s wishing you a good week!
Thanks for sharing Jeanne’s art! Beautiful illustrations! I love the one of the dogs looking up!
Me too!
Charming!
Tis so indeed, Laurie.
I love the red cardinal picture. I will definitely check out her site. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks, Tina. And it’s always great to hear from you. Best wishes to you and the family — and everyone on the farm!