characters & ink
quirky...expressive line work....characters and objects with a slightly absurdist edge
I’m an artist, illustrator, children's book author, and creator... my journey started with the iconic Crayola 64 pack (with the sharpener in the back—of course!).
What started with Saturday morning lessons, evolved through a full-time illustrator position at Gooseberry Patch — a nationally distributed cookbook and lifestyle brand — and has continued across three decades of character design, editorial illustration, children's book work, and brand development.
My illustration style lives in two distinct worlds. The inky, sketchy, expressive work you'll see at the top of this page is where I am right now — loose, character-driven, slightly absurdist, and built for editorial and licensing work. The cleaner, more polished character illustration in the gallery below represents the full range of what I can do and the clients I've done it for.
Both are available…for commissions, editorial illustration, character design, children's book illustration, and licensing.
CJJasenski@gmail.com | 937-417-3592
Highlights of Published Work:
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"I Choose You" — Children's Book
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Annie Oakley Capital of the World — Character development & illustration
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Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks & Catalogs — Lead illustrator
Developed the character identity and illustration work for the Annie Oakley Capital of the World — a regional tourism destination celebrating the life and legacy of the legendary sharpshooter in her hometown of Greenville, Ohio. Annie and her dog Dave serve as the welcoming face of the site and brand.
Annie Oakley Capital of the World
Character Development & Illustration — Greenville, Ohio
gallery
Character work — Brand Mascots, Editorial Figures, Children's Book Characters, and more. Clean, expressive, and built for clients who know what they want.
architectural illustration
Hand Rendered & Digital Available for Commission
Every home has a story. Every building holds memory. My architectural illustrations capture the character and detail of a place in a way that feels permanent — because it is.
Working in pen and ink, pencil, watercolor or digital (procreate) I create custom illustrations from your photos. The process is simple: share a clear photo of your home or building, choose your medium, and I'll handle the rest. Final Art delivered as final art (hand rendered on art board) or a high resolution digital file ready for printing at any size.
Contact me to discuss your custom project today!
Choose:
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Pen & Ink (hand rendered): Black and White pen & ink illustration on art board.
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Watercolor (hand rendered): Full color illustration with pen & ink details on art board.
- Digital (produced in Procreate): Full color or Black and White illustration via digital file
Included:
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One round of revisions
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Final Art:
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Original artwork (hand rendered pieces only) on art board ready for framing
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Digital File (Procreate pieces only) ready for printing and framing
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Add-On Options:
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Professional mat or frame for hand rendered or digital options (contact for a quote)
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Custom size (contact for a quote)
Turnaround:
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Allow 7-14 days for production
Introductory pricing — 5 slots available at $75 each:
I'm offering the first five commissions at an introductory rate of $75 to kick off this service. Once those slots are filled pricing returns to standard rates. If you've been thinking about commissioning a house portrait — now is the time.
Let's Work Together!
I'm available for character design, editorial illustration, children's book illustration, licensing, and commission work of all kinds. If you have a project in mind — or just a direction you're trying to figure out — reach out. I'm good at figuring out what something needs before it's been built.
