Jenny Meilichove is a freelance illustrator and artist currently living in Jerusalem, Israel. “I was born in Russia and at the age of 11 I came to Israel with my family. Last summer I finished my studies In Bezalel academy of art and design. Finally! I studied design in Illustration Department, and finished it with excellence award,” says Jenny. “Now I’m living with my boyfriend in Jerusalem, and we have a cat together! His name is Blueskii, and he’s the most beautiful and beloved cat in the world. No, seriously. He loves to jump up and sleep on my work desk where I draw.  When I was a very little girl My father teach me to draw  (because my father really loves art). Today my father is a doctor and I am an artist.”

Jenny draws inspiration In everyday life. “I really like living in a world of happy little creatures.
I aim to create optimistic art, which reminds us that life is good,” she says.  “And if it’s not bright and shiny right now, there’s always a hope for better. And in order to improve it, only you can change your life, in every way you choose. My intention is to make people smile when they see my work, this way they’ll have at least one moment of bliss a day.”

“I like that my work never repeats itself. That every day I do something different from yesterday, that I am free to use different ways to create something, like one day working with paints and other with scissors, or fimo and felt. That every day I can work on another area of interest, either love or other complex relationships and situations. I manage my workflow myself, and enjoy it  lot. And from my point of view, illustration artist is a very happy profession.”

Jenny’s artwork would be a wonderful addition to any child’s decor.  Her work is whimsical and happy.  Jenny has a wide variety of work displayed on Flickr and features pieces for the playful side in all of us.

Visit  www.behappynow.etsy.com and http://www.flickr.com/photos/jen7/ Jerusalem, Israel

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