Jaimie Whitbread

Though it’s still quite hot, I saw the first patches of goldenrod blooming along the road this week – almost time to break out my plaid flannels and dance with the scarecrows~

#fall #almost #autumnvibes #scarecrow #unicorn #unicornart #goldenrod #wildflowers #mythicalcreatures

Sometimes I just get a hankering to break out the Lisa Frank colors~

#horse #horses #coloredpencils #sketchbook #sketching #drawing #LisaFrank #art #illustration #horseart #horseillustration #equineart

They're not exactly your traditional herd-mates, but they all seem to love a good frolic in the meadow.

#horse #butterflies #horseart #equineart #frolicking #nature #wildflowers #horseillustration #drawing #art #illustration #coloredpencils #horseillustration #ungulates #horses #animalart

While I recognize that it is currently 100 degrees outside, two weeks ago it rained and I got slightly chilly and that means it’s FALL!

#fall #horse #fallvibes #farmhorse #horseart #coloredpencils #mice #hay #autumn #drawing #sketchbook #illustration #art #animalart #farmanimals #animalillustration

Some progress shots of the kitties form awhile ago~

#artprocess #workinprogress #illustration #coloredpencils #drawing #art #kittens #kitties #dragons #cats #dragonart #fantasyart #mythicalcreatures
#catart #animalillustration

Guess what, it's more little guys!

#griffon #griffin #gryphon #pegasus #sketchbook #sketching #sketch #drawing #pegasusart #griffonart #mythicalcreatures #fantasyequines #fantasycritters #fantasyart #art #illustration #horseart #equineart #coloredpencils #drawing

The aforementioned guys.

I went to an Urban Sketchers meet-up over the summer at a car and toy museum – found some excellently weird looking little guys in the toy section~

#sketching #urbansketchers #urbansketching #sketchbook #lifedrawing #vintagetoys #art #illustration #coloredpencils

*Marlet

Ok, your favorite dragon designs in media GO!
(runner up medals to Nico Martlet's creations, Falcore and the dragons from that one spread in Graeme Base's Animalia)

Some teeny little animals for a future project – felt so nostalgic drawing these because the size reminds me of Pokemon sprites :p

#illustration #slothbear #llama #camel #hyena #bongo #wildebeest #hartebeest #barbarylion #parrots #peacock #pheasants #frogs #civet #panthers #sambar #gemsbok #pirate

Little guy number eight, having a little nap – and that’s it! That’s all the little guys! It’s been a lovely Smaugust!

#dragons #smaugust #smaugust2025 #dragonart #dragonillustration #art #illustration #sketchbook #sketching #drawing #cutedragons #mythicalcreatures

Final week for my Kickstarter, Dragons: Wild and Domestic! Ends on August 31st at noon, so come get your dragons while they’re hot! (jk, dragons are always hot, and also some of the rewards will be available for late pledging :p)

www.kickstarter.com/projects/jai...

#dragons #smaugust #smaugust2025

Little guy number seven - blue raspberry flavor!

#dragons #smaugust #smaugust2025 #dragonart #dragonillustration #art #illustration #sketchbook #sketching #drawing #cutedragons #mythicalcreatures #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #coloredpencils #prismacolor

Little guy number six! Keep a close eye on this one, she will steal your socks. (Come to think, you better watch your toes, too.)

#dragons #smaugust #smaugust2025 #dragonart #dragonillustration #art #illustration #sketchbook #sketching #drawing #cutedragons #mythicalcreatures #fantasyart

Dragons: Wild and Domestic An art book by Jaimie Whitbread

You can learn more about dragons and their conservation in my art book, Dragons: Wild and Domestic – Kickstarter running through August 30th!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/jai...

Dragon conservation is a challenging field, requiring a variety of specialized tools: Fire retardant gloves. Fire retardant goggles. Fire retardant pants. Lots of aloe. Fire retardant shoes. Fire retardant socks...

#dragons #smaugust #smaugust2025 #kickstarter #artbook #dragonart

Little guy number four~ Why did little guy number five come before little guy number four you say? Well, it took me awhile to convince Four to come out. They’re a little…anxious around strangers.

#dragons #smaugust #smaugust2025 #dragonart #dragonillustration #art #illustration #sketchbook

Little guy number five~ Don’t let those cloying eyes fool you, he has already been fed!

#dragons #smaugust #smaugust2025 #dragonart #dragonillustration #art #illustration #sketchbook #sketching #drawing #cutedragons #mythicalcreatures #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #coloredpencils #prismacolor

Dragons: Wild and Domestic Kickstarter is running through the end of August – and it’s already funded, hurray!

#dragons #smaugust #smaugust2025 #kickstarter #artbook #dragonart #mythicalcreatures #writing #art #illustration #traditionalart #indiebook #indiepublishing #mythicalcreatures

Dragon ownership is a big responsibility. Owning a book full of dragons? Absolutely zero responsibility. The choice is clear– buy a dragon anyway. But if you’re having trouble sourcing a real dragon, you can buy this art book to tide you over until you find one:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/jai...

Little guy number three~ (quiet voices, he's a bit shy)

#dragons #smaugust #smaugust2025 #dragonart #dragonillustration #art #illustration #sketchbook #sketching #drawing #cutedragons #mythicalcreatures #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #coloredpencils #prismacolor

Little guy number 2~

#dragons #smaugust #smaugust2025 #dragonart #dragonillustration #art #illustration #sketchbook #sketching #drawing #cutedragons #mythicalcreatures #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #coloredpencils #prismacolor

Little guy number one~

#dragons #smaugust #smaugust2025 #dragonart #dragonillustration #art #illustration #sketchbook #sketching #drawing #cutedragons #mythicalcreatures #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #coloredpencils #prismacolor

100% funded in less than a week! Thank you guys so much for your support in bringing this book to life! So excited to get these dragons into your homes! *I am not liable for any damage to your knick knacks, sofas and carpets that may happen as a result

#dragons #smaugust2025 #kickstarter #artbook

Wow, wow, wow! Just one day and already well over half way there! Thank you guys so much for your support! <3

#kickstarter #artbook #dragons #dragonart #book #writing #crowdfunding #mythicalcreatures #fantasyart #art #illustration #fantasyillustration

Sorry about that! International shipping is such a killer 😭

Kickstarter is live! Dragon goodies abound, so if you’re a dragon lover and looking to expand your hoard, do check it out!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/jai...

#dragons #smaugust #smaugust2025 #kickstarter #artbook

We’ve reached that time of the year where I just sketch lots of little guys because it’s too hot for me to think of what else to do~

#Jufly #pegasus #sketchbook #sketching #sketch #drawing #pegasusart #mythicalcreatures #fantasyequines #fantasyart

Just two more days until my Kickstarter launch! There will be prints! There will be pins! There will be custom art opportunities! Most importantly, there will be dragons!

Launching Friday, August 1st, here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/jai...

#dragons #kickstarter #artbook #fantasyart #dragonart