Gift Ideas

Holiday Gift ideas For Writers

by Alison Garwood-Jones November 19, 2018

Holiday Gift Guide Video: Something For The Writer in Your Life - If you know someone who collects Underwoods and Remingtons, or gets lost in ol...

Posted in Christmas Shopping, Gift Ideas, Gifts for Journalists, Gifts for Writers, Hanukkah Shopping, Holiday Gift Guide, Last Minute Gift Ideas, Newspapermen, Novelty Gift Ideas, Old school reporters, Vintage Typewriters

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Get your holiday discount code!

by Alison Garwood-Jones October 31, 2018

In this video update, I wanted to briefly share my pivot story to illustration, but also solve some of your gift hunting conundrums for the holida...

Posted in Discount Code, Gift Ideas, Holiday Gift Ideas, Studio Tour

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My Career Path To Illustration

by Alison Garwood-Jones September 24, 2018

I first published this post back in August when Gini Dietrich and her team asked me to be a guest contributor at SpinSucks.com. Spin Sucks (the web...

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How Print-On-Demand Technology Works - how I get my drawings on your pillows

by Alison Garwood-Jones July 15, 2018

Pen Jar Productions, Toronto: Lynn Brown of Orillia, you asked on Facebook: "How do you get your drawings on pillows?" I made this ...

Posted in Gelaskins, How Stuff Works, illustration, Notion, Nuvango, Print-on-demand, Print-To-Order, surface design, throw pillow, Toronto illustrator, Toronto Junction

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Are your pillows designed for the outdoors?

by Alison Garwood-Jones July 08, 2018

So here's the deal: my pillow covers are made of 100% washable woven poly-linen fabric. The filling inside is made from sugar and cream. Actually, ...

Posted in Cushion-eating squirrels, Decks, Exterior Decor, Outdoor Pillows, Patios, Pool Decks, Squirrels, throw pillow, Toronto illustrator

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Why I draw

by Alison Garwood-Jones June 12, 2018

Back in 2012, when I was leafing through the book, More Things Like This, an anthology about the intersection of art, writing ...

Posted in Drawing, illustration, Inspiration, Process, Toronto illustrator

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I'm open for business

by Alison Garwood-Jones June 01, 2018

Ladies and gents, welcome to my blog! I'm selling pillows (in 3 sizes) and laptop skins, with totes to come. Browse through the categories: Florals, Trees, City Living and Cuisine. I hope my drawings kick up the color and joy in your home. ~ Alison

Posted in illustration, surface design, throw pillow, Toronto illustrator