Exploratory Escapes: Jaime Derringer

One of my favorite things about social media is being able to watch an artist blossom and discover their voice.  Maybe you recognize the name of today’s artist, perhaps better known as the founder and editor of the amazing design blog, DesignMilk, artist-blogger-poet(!), Jaime Derringer.

Composition #5 by Jaime Derringer
Composition #5, acrylic and pencil on heavy canvas paper, 12×16
Why Can't I Be You? by Jaime Derringer
Why Can’t I Be You?, mixed media on wood panel, 8×8

I wasn’t aware of the scope of Jaime’s artistic talent until she began posting her A Shape A Day project on Instagram.  Immediately, I was like, “Hold the phone!  She’s an artist, too??”  The short answer? Yes.

Untitled by Jaime Derringer
Untitled, ink, marker and watercolor on watercolor paper, 9×12
Smoke Monster by Jaime Derringer
Smoke Monster, ink, marker and acrylic on heavy canvas paper, 16×12

For Jaime, her work is an exploration and escape.  Perusing her work, you can see the progression, the playing with style, medium and composition that marks each creative expedition.

Jellyfish by Jaime Derringer
Jellyfish, ink on paper, 25×19

With each journey, the artist is discovering her own uncharted territory and finding new paths.  Personally, I’m enjoying being along for the ride.

Want to see more of Jaime Derringer‘s work?  Be sure to check out her website here.  Oh and bonus– originals and prints of her work are available at super affordable prices!

All images are via the artist’s website.

Comments

6 responses to “Exploratory Escapes: Jaime Derringer”

  1. the organic artist Avatar

    Love these, they kind of remind me of my inks….see my new web site…at http://www.theorganicgallery.com
    Hope you are doing well, and have a great rest of the summer. We are HOT in southern Calif!

    1. Lesley Avatar
      Lesley

      Definitely see the similarity in your work, Deb! Love the new website, too. Stay cool down there, I won’t tell you what the temp is here today. 😉

  2. Teresa Roche Avatar

    Fabulous work!

  3. Jaime Avatar

    Thank you so much for sharing my work! 🙂

    1. Lesley Avatar
      Lesley

      My pleasure, Jaime!