Most Monday’s I spend my morning catching up on emails in the comfort of my studio office at home.
This week I jumped on an early morning flight to New York, for a content creation day with the fine jewelry brand, Guzema. I worked with Guzema last year creating city scape illustrations for Pop Up Events they were hosting. They are an exquisite brand, that just opened their first store in New York City in the heart of Soho. They are a Ukrainian brand that has been worn by Charlize Theron, Meghan Markle, Shakira and more. Emily from Emily in Paris also wears the jewelry in many scenes, and as many of you know my work is in the show too. So it’s a lovely kismet connection.
Guzema’s works are stunning and feel very artisanal. The founder Mariana is a lovely person. So I love being able to align with brands that feel very me and very natural for us to work together.
They wanted to shoot me live fashion sketching, and interview me for an upcoming event we will be hosting at their Soho store on October 17th, from 11-4pm! I got to to wear their fabulous diamond, gold and silver designs for the day. They shot me painting and sketching, and the content will likely go live in the next few days on their IG, so we can get the word out about the event. I’ll be live sketching guests on Saturday, October 17th in New York City. So mark your calendars if you’re in the area and want to stop by. I would love to see you there!
I love jewelry, ad Guzema’s designs are not only what I love to paint…but also wear!
One of their diamond necklaces, just so so pretty!
You can visit their website at: https://guzema.com/
The next morning I was on a flight to Chicago to work an event that evening in the River North neighborhood for the Luxury Bed Collection store. They are a premier bedding store…they sell mattresses that cost half a million dollars! You know the kind that Beyonce sleeps in ;)
They were hosting a private event for designers in the industry, and asked them to come in their pj’s for a guided sleep meditation. Of course there were snacks & Author Megan Mazzocco shared her new book The Sleep System with the guest’s and gave hand signed copies to them.
I think drawing people in their pj’s was a first for me, and I have to say it was super cute!
I’m grateful for the safe, on time flights I was able to catch this week. I appreciate when I can work with brands that respect and appreciate the work I create. It was a really fun start to my week!
I am looking forward to returning to New York next weekend, and I hope you can stop by if you’re in the city for a complimentary sketch from me to you!
xo
Jess