Botanica VS 20/20: Help choose my next bag design for Cykochik!

I am beyond excited to collaborate again with Cykochik for their newest collection, Artist Series 4! I had such fun designing a set of reverse applique hand bags for their Artist Series 3 Collection in 2013, as well as a tee and limited edition commemorative tote for the Texas Veggie Fair. I've had the opportunity to get to know Nikki, as well as other like-minded artists and art patrons along the way.

Cykochik is always pushing forward and not only making strides in modern fashion, but making an impact in their community and beyond by advocating for eco and animal-friendly causes, and creating their products in a responsible and ethical way.

I'm honored to be a part of their newest collection, and would be so grateful if you'd take a moment to hop on over to their facebook page and vote on either "A" or "B" in the comments. The concept of portable and functional art is something I'm very passionate about, so this collaboration has been a dream! Thank you for taking the time to be a part of it and support independent artists and businesses!

You can vote for your favorite here through 1/31. 

Create a video and win pens from Sakura!

If you missed out on my last giveaway, you're in luck! Sakura is hosting a big giveaway for my favorite pens, Pigma Microns! Take a peek at the video above on how to enter. You can see an example of my live doodling at the 39 second mark.

About the giveaway via Sakura:

To celebrate all all of the interesting, technical, quirky, and cool ways you use Pigma ink products, we’re asking you to film a video where you talk about how you use Pigma Micron pens. Describe what you do with them, why you like them, and if you want you can even show us something you’ve written or created with them! If you don’t have Micron pens to show, be creative with your entry with why you want/must have them.

After that, please copy and paste a link to your testimonial video in the comment section of the video below on YouTube. Then contact us at www.PigmaMicron.com/Contact and send us your YouTube username, mailing address, and a link to your video. Each of the first 100 participants to meet all qualifications will receive a special gift of Pigma Micron and Pigma Graphic pens. This giveaway will run until we reach 100 entries or December 31, 2014 – whichever comes first.

Visit www.PigmaMicron.com/terms for the rules.

Good luck!

Jody Pham + Cykochik + Texas Veggie Fair!

Friends, I am so excited to share my most recent collaboration! I've teamed up with Cykochik Custom Hand Bags to design and illustrate a canvas tote commemorating the 5th Annual Texas Veggie Fair here in Dallas! My tote is generously sized, durable, and perfect for afternoons at the Farmer's Market, carrying groceries, and daily adventures!

About the tote:

• 10% of net proceeds is donated to the Texas Veggie Fair
• Eco-friendly, animal-free (vegan)
• Size: 18"W x 14"H x 5" Bottom Gusset
• Material: 100% natural cotton, medium weight canvas
• Color: Natural (beige)
• Handle Style: Tote, 100% cotton webbing - black
• Handle Size: 1"W x 10" Drop Length
• Care Instructions: Machine wash cold, hang dry
• Handmade and screen printed in Dallas, TX

Thanks to so many wonderful supporters, we've reached our initial preorder goal, and Cykochik has generously extended preorders through September 27th in response to requests!

You can reserve your own tote here.

It was so fun to illustrate some of my favorite things to eat. In fact, I was so passionate about what I was drawing that I've been cooking vegetarian/vegan during the week.

If you're in Texas, be sure to check out the Texas Veggie Fair this October at Reverchon Park here in Dallas! There will be a wide array of delicious food, guest speakers, live music, a beer garden, games, yoga, kid's activities, giveaways, food contests, and more! The event is FREE and dog-friendly. 

You can see more info/RSVP here!

59 Piece Sakura Pigma Artist Gift Set Giveaway- 3 Days Left To Enter!

I'm so excited to host another amazing giveaway! All you need is an Instagram account, and a little creativity. Sakura Color Products of America is generously sponsoring this giveaway to celebrate the launch of PigmaMicron.com!

One winner will receive these prizes:

• 59 Piece Pigma Ink Artist Gift Set containing one of every point size and color in Sakura's Pigma Micron, Pigma Graphic, and Pigma Brush lines of pens (valued at $170!).
• Prize pack featuring art miscellany by me!
   

How to Enter:

• Follow @jodyphamdraws and @sakuraofamerica on INSTAGRAM.
  
• Doodle/hand-letter/draw your favorite quote or saying, and post a photo using the hashtag #jodyphamgiveaway on INSTAGRAM. All skill levels are welcome, so don't be  shy!
  
• Please be sure your Instagram account is set to "public", otherwise I won't be able to see it.
  

Giveaway Terms:

• No purchase necessary to enter.
• This promotion is open to residents of the United States and Canada ONLY.
• You must be over 13 years of age to submit an entry.
• Entries must be posted by 8/31. The winner will be announced on 9/1. Good luck!

PigmaMicron.com Launches Today!

It's finally live!

I've collaborated with Sakura Color Products of America on the launch of their new website dedicated to Pigma Micron pens (my favorite pens in the universe!). I'm absolutely honored to be a featured artist alongside talents including Lisa Congdon Art + Illustration, DC Comic artist Tom Nguyen, and Jeremy Fish. You can view my artist page here.

Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook because I'm collaborating with Sakura of America for another amazing giveaway that will be announced very soon. This one is a big one!

Here is a hint: