Giveaway: Illustrations by Anja Jane
byWithout being able to see loved ones who are far away, or simply out of reach during isolation, I have really enjoyed sending cards to offer greetings. Local illustrator Anja Jane just sent me a lovely collection of postcards and stickers featuring Vancouver and I’m thrilled to add them to my stationary collection.
Illustrated Art Cards by Anja Jane
“I remember creating my first art piece when I arrived in Vancouver. It was ‘Pink House’ and was inspired from walking around my neighbourhood in Kitsilano,” says Anja about her inspiration.
“I loved how the gardens blended into sidewalks. The abundance and colours of spring were so vibrant compared to back home in London. I was literally falling in love with the city, so giddy! I felt nourished having a greater connection to nature with the breathtaking wilderness that surrounds us here in Vancouver. I became obsessed with drawing all that I saw.”
Anja’s designs include landmarks mixed with etherial elements, creating a softness that mixes the city with nature in a warm, welcoming way. From Shannon Falls to Banff, Tofino to Gastown and the USA, shop a collection of postcards, playing cards, art prints, magnets greeting cards and more.
With COVID, she can no longer connect to customers in person so she invested in online courses to boost her digital store. “Strangely I was more inspired, it forced me to think creatively on how to solve these new challenges. The time in isolation meant I had all this space to fully immerse myself in my creating too. Most of my work is digital but I took this time to pick up a paint brush and started getting back to creating through the medium of paint. The obstacles did not block my way it forced me to create a new path.”
Up next for Anja is creating a collection of gift boxes for the holiday season:
Enter to Win
I have a prize pack to give away that includes an art print of the winner’s choice ($37) and A Deck of Wander – Spectacular hikes around Southern BC ($30) playing cards.
Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Follow AnjaJane and Miss604 on Instagram (1 entry)
- Click below to post an entry on Twitter
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Monday, October 5, 2020. UPDATE the winner is @areyouwithme on Instagram!
36 Comments — Comments Are Closed
sooo excited for this contest! Love what Anja does. this deck of cards would be ideal for those winter evenings social distancing ?
Oh I am so inspired by this! Excited to see if I win!
Anja Jane’s art prints look beautiful!
Oh wow those are beautiful ❤
Lovely art!
Love the artwork it’s amazing
Love her art and follow you both on Instagram.
These are gorgeous pieces. I’ll be looking out for Anja Jane’s work.
I just love this art! Thanks for the chance to win.
Thank you so much for sharing my art work really lovely post!
I love seeing local scenes on the work. My son is an avid hiker and I would love to surprise him with this deck of cards for inspiration.
These are beautiful!
Looks great.
Lovely style.
those playing cards are so unique
So excited for this contest! I love Anna’s style and have several of her postcards decorating my place. A larger print would be the greatest addition! My partner and I have been playing a lot of games together recently and the playing cards would also be really lovely to add to our games collection.
Whoops autocorrect, should say Anja!
WOW!!! Would <3 such a talented artist's work! 😀
We love Anja Jane’s artwork!
Tweeted and following both…I would love to win an Anja Jane print and the playing cards!
beautiful artwork!
These are so lovely! Anja Jane is so talented!
Anja’s artwork is so wonderful!
Beautiful artwork!
Love the artwork from Anja. Have a granddaughter who is attending an art school, so she would appreciate them.
Beautiful !
Would be an amazing birthday gift!
I love all the forest animals that she includes in her illustrations.
I entered. Beautiful images, Anja!
Gorgeous!
Beautiful scenery … and in our own backyard 🙂
Gorgeous!
Love her work! the hikes deck looks interesting
I really enjoy Anja’s artwork! Beautiful work!
So beautiful! Delicate and detailed. Thank you for the chance!
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