Jade A. Waters

We have work to do! 🦾 ..... ..... ..... #bringbackhope #timeforchange #kindnessmatters #kindnessmatters❤️ #letsmakeamericakindagain #karinbrushmarkerpro #sakuragellyroll #micronpens #shadesofblue https://www.instagram.com/p/CHYLiiRnwsk/?igshid=t7wjmi5jh9tu

The Galaxy Collection is finally here! 🌌 And wow, am I excited to share it with you! It’s been a long time coming, but ever since I painted these galaxies some time ago, I knew I wanted to turn them into a suite as part of a larger galaxy collection. This photo is of one of my most favorite parts of the collection—a set of three or six mini prints, already framed in glass clip frames! 😍 But what’s more, I wanted a whole matching set—so not only can you get a set of three or six of these pre-framed prints, but you can also get matching greeting cards on deliciously smooth card stock, sturdy vinyl stickers, or Instax square shaped magnets, with handy add on options to create your own matching set! Oh my goodness! 💫 Plus, I’m offering a handy bundle for those super star lovers out there, great for holiday or multiple uses (including spoiling yourself!). 🥰 You can check out these lovely new products at jadedstudiosshop.com. I hope you’ll come visit the new Galaxy Collection universe! ..... #Spaceart #SpaceLover #WatercolorGalaxy #GalaxyArt #ArtPrints #WatercolorArtPrints #GreetingCards #WatercolorPaintings #FineArtMagnets #VinylStickers #DiecutStickers #ShopSmall #makeitmeaningful #holidaygiftidess #Universe #Stars #Cosmos #GalaxyCollection #jadedstudios #jadedstudiosshop #GalaxySuite #Galaxyseries #GiftIdeas #StockingStuffers #shopsmallbusiness #HolidayGiftBundle #Stationary #Galaxy #NewProductRelease https://www.instagram.com/p/CGSfT-ZHmdM/?igshid=h8m5qfl5f1z0

*New post at the blog!* I’m sharing some sneak peeks and process of some of the galaxy goodies dropping on 10/13 with my new Galaxy Collection! 😊 This sneak peek card is one of 6 designs in the Galaxy Card set coming with the collection. Countdown to all things 🌌🪐☄️💫 and read the post here: https://jadedstudiosshop.com/about-jaded-studios/sneak-peek-galaxy-ornaments-and-cards/ ..... #galaxypainting #galaxyornaments #watercolorgifts #galaxycards #galaxybookmarks #watercolorgalaxy #comingsoon #thegalaxycollection #jadedstudios #handpainted #handpaintedgifts #greetingcards #greetingcardsets #spaceinspired #spaceart https://www.instagram.com/p/CF2lt4InxCK/?igshid=txyxciajp7ao

*Special Announcement* I am enthralled to finally announce my new Galaxy Collection will drop at Jaded Studios 10/13/20!!! All new watercolor galaxy goodies coming that day - not only including more ornaments and bookmarks but EVEN MORE galaxy and universe inspired goodies that I’ve never shared before! 🥰 Find out more on today’s post at the blog https://jadedstudiosshop.com/new-releases/announcing-the-galaxy-collection-is-coming/. Sneak peeks coming soon! Drops 10/13/20! ..... #watercolorgifts #newproducts #galaxyart #jadedstudios #newblogpost #galaxyornaments #handpaintedbookmarks #galaxybookmarks #handpaintedgifts #greetingcards #newproductalert #comingsoon https://www.instagram.com/p/CFnKDmKHrx_/?igshid=1e906ekz2x0u6

NEW BLOG POST TODAY! I have had so much fun lettering #herbmarkers for my customers, both because I love #handlettering and because I’m constantly learning interesting things about gardening through the orders I get! Today I wanted to share 13 random things I’ve learned while hand lettering herb garden labels! Check it out on my site (link in bio) or visit https://bit.ly/30U5t28. 😊🌱 ..... #thingsivelearned #gardeninginthetimeofcorona #gardeninglove #herblabels #newblogpost #homagetogardeners #gardenlabels #plantstakes https://www.instagram.com/p/CD4DPEKnrnA/?igshid=19zend00l9s6

Merry Christmas - and happy holidays to those who don’t celebrate! ❄️ Decided to take a little play time before some holiday travel to test out my #breareesewatercolorinks...and wowee, are they fun! Here I sprinkled a little salt for texture and then busted out the old #kuretakemetallic pens for the #handlettering. Anyone else get some fun new #arttoys for the holidays? Share your finds below! I’m always on the hunt. 😊 Joy and love to all and almost happy new year! ..... ..... ..... #tistheseason #holidays #winter #holidaydecor #christmastime #lettering #letteringanddesign #letteringandwatercolor #watercolorink #letteringdesign #letteringlove #letteringwithpurpose #watercolor #watercolorart #watercolorlettering #watercolorandlettering #christmas2019 #sakuragellyroll #archeshotpress https://www.instagram.com/p/B6eG5mOHnCc/?igshid=1us02ql3y6qrh

It's nearly #blackfriday, and I've got a sale on! Buy any 4 holiday cards for $18—but hurry, offer only good until 12/4! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Winter's Greeting Cards ❄️ ⛄️ #christmas #elegantchristmas #christmascards #happyholidays #holidaygreetings #holidaycards #blackfridaysale ❄️ https://www.instagram.com/p/B5HCb_3nnnj/?igshid=mzv8z9imb840

So excited to be one of the artists showing at the @richmondartctr Holiday Arts Festival on Dec. 8! Mark your calendars! Tons of great art, handmade crafts, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, packaged goods, clothing and accessories! #richmondartcenter #richmondca #eastbayevents #eastbayarts #bayareaevents #eastbayartist #richmondart #jadedstudios https://www.instagram.com/p/B4a7RAZnlCp/?igshid=kzzks5ab2yob

Well, it’s NEARLY raffle time—at 5 pm PST today, I'll be drawing a name for the first winner of the Jaded Studios bimonthly hand-lettered glass raffle! This raffle is *exclusive* to newsletter subscribers and super-special photo-sharing customers! 😍 The lucky winner will be notified by email, then mentioned in my stories! Woo hoo! But keep reading for more winning opportunities!! 💫 • How do YOU get in on the next raffle?! Easy! Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/gxY2en. (You'll likely need to type this directly into your browser.) Bonus, you'll get a 10% off coupon for my Etsy shop sent to your email right away. Yeah! • BUT WAIT. There's more! I decided I needed to have a special, why the heck not, it's just-about-Halloween contest. Spooky! But not really. 😉 Winner of this random raffle contest will get: ⭐️ A hand lettered key chain with your initial on it ⭐️ A limited edition "Be In This Moment" art print postcard, designed by yours truly ⭐️ A brand new, not-yet-released holiday card from my new stash of holiday designs coming OOOOOOHHHHH so soon to my Etsy shop ➡️ These items (card excluded) have so far only been sold at my live events, but will be coming to my store soon. But you can get them RIGHT NOW! Scroll to see a sneak peek! ‼️HOW TO ENTER TO WIN‼️ Only 3 steps to enter this Halloween raffle, open to domestic US followers—(1) Make sure you're following @JadedStudios on IG; (2) leave a comment below telling me your favorite Halloween costume (or just saying hi); and (3), tag at least 2 friends. So easy! • And, if you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll not only be entered in the next glass raffle AND get a 10% off coupon for my shop, but you'll ALSO get a second entry into the Halloween raffle in addition to your entry via comment below. Yessssss! • Can't wait to hear about your costumes! And give out non-candy Halloween treats! :) Winner will be announced via my stories and a comment below at 7 pm PST on All Hollow’s Eve. Thanks for entering! 😊 🎃 #raffle #contest #halloweencontest #freegoodies #jadedstudios #newsletter #handletteredtreats #freeprizes #calligraphyraffle #handletteredart https://www.instagram.com/p/B4QAeGlHFb2/?igshid=letlykya42l6

Just got an order for one of my FAVORITE cards to make — this super detailed art card for bad times. It’s the perfect “sorry your life sucks” card...with some flowers to ease the sass and pain! 😊 FYL Funny Sympathy Card — Hand Drawn Floral F*ck Your Life Art Card for Divorce, Breakups, Pet Sympathy and Job Loss #funnysympathycards #fyl #papergoods #divorcebreakup #baddaycards #lovesucks #funnydivorcecard #dirtycards #griefcard https://etsy.me/32jnmFA https://www.instagram.com/p/B1y0pK6H084/?igshid=1lape7axst925

I’ll give you *one guess* what I’m making a bunch of for next Saturday’s El Cerrito Plaza’s Farmers’ Market in El Cerrito/Albany CA! Here’s a hint...I am washing more glassware by hand than I ever do for myself! 😂 💐🌼 Herb garden labels, glasses, pots, cards, and more...come and get yours and meet me live! 😊 9 am to 1 pm PST 8/10/19. Hope to see you there! 🌹 #elcerritofarmersmarket #handletteredgifts #handlettering #handletteredgreetingcards #comesayhi #goodfoodandpeople https://www.instagram.com/p/B0t-t0CnpdG/?igshid=3w990x8rg2vh

I’ve been working on this little ditty for a long time (ironic...but I got it done!). This #lifemotto is one I’m really trying to work on. Truth: I’m wayyy guilty of saying, “But I didn’t get to finish...” instead of, “But hey, look what I DID get done!” This mind shift is *critical* for running your own small business, or you’ll just end up drowning in your endless #todolist. So I lettered this as a reminder to myself, and, bonus, I am pleased with the results. Anyone else struggle with remembering this concept? Comment below! We can remind each other to appreciate how kick ass we are for what we HAVE gotten done! ✨💥 #selflove #bekindtoyourself #perspective #personalgrowth #mindset #positivethought #quotestoliveby #positivemindset #wednesdaywisdom #goodtype #thedailytype #lettering_daily #perspectivecollective #thedesigntip #strengthinletters #artistsofinstagram #typegang #typetopia #typography #lettering #calligraphy #handlettering #ligaturecollective #typeyeah #calligritype #letteringco #typedaily #brushlettering #artlinestix #colorblending https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Tz4Ron28W/?igshid=132ttpyseqskn

I’ve been working on this little ditty for a long time (ironic...but I got it done!). This #lifemotto is one I’m really trying to work on. Truth: I’m wayyy guilty of saying, “But I didn’t get to finish...” instead of, “But hey, look what I DID get done!” This mind shift is *critical* for running your own small business, or you’ll just end up drowning in your endless #todolist. So I lettered this as a reminder to myself, and, bonus, I am pleased with the results. Anyone else struggle with remembering this concept? Comment below! We can remind each other to appreciate how kick ass we are for what we HAVE gotten done! ✨💥 #selflove #bekindtoyourself #perspective #personalgrowth #mindset #positivethought #quotestoliveby #positivemindset #wednesdaywisdom #goodtype #thedailytype #lettering_daily #perspectivecollective #thedesigntip #strengthinletters #artistsofinstagram #typegang #typetopia #typography #lettering #calligraphy #handlettering #ligaturecollective #typeyeah #calligritype #letteringco #typedaily #brushlettering #artlinestix #colorblending https://www.instagram.com/p/B0TzubFHWOI/?igshid=1ryns4bjli83x

A little watercoloring practice in celebration of the @sanfranciscopride parade today! This is my first attempt at watercolor having started my class on Friday. Rainbow #pride with #watercolorbrushlettering felt like a good place to start. Happy Pride! #loveislove ⠀⠀ #lettering #letteringwithpurpose #letteringanddesign #letteringart #letteringdesign #letteringlove #letteringandwatercolor #watercolorlettering #watercolorletters #watercolor #watercolorart #watercolorcalligraphy #goodtype #thedailytype #lettering_daily #perspectivecollective #thedailytype #strengthinletters #artistsofinstagram #typegang #typetopia #typography #ligaturecollective #typeyeah #calligritype #letteringco #typedaily https://www.instagram.com/p/BzVqCMmHUKx/?igshid=45s45clzs75q

A close friend paid me a huge compliment the other day, and told me that what was most special about me was my vulnerability with the people I love. For me, with my history, that blew me away. . I’m about to share a bit here about my life (you’ve been warned!), but honestly, the comment honored me in noting I’ve grown *A LOT* over the last decade. . Here’s the deal: I’m both a sexual assault and domestic violence survivor. While both experiences were unrelated, they happened in my teens and early 20s, both times by someone I loved. This rooted a pretty clear belief that being vulnerable is not the safest thing. . While there were some positives—I’m hugely independent, and fiercely protective of and loyal to people I feel safe with—it also means the idea of vulnerability scared me deeply. Vulnerability (typically w/men) meant that I would be weak and lose control, and that not only could something go wrong, it probably WOULD. (If you happen to follow my writing side—@jadeawaters—you’ve probably seen this drive my work, either directly or through my tendency to write bittersweet and heavy love tales.) . This history doesn’t mean I haven’t loved since—but I spent a long time guarding my heart. Somewhere along the way, I was diagnosed with PTSD—but I’ve also been doing the work to figure out how to get through it and heal. . What a lot of this entailed was learning to trust my gut and share my honest feelings, even if it scares me. Turns out, the soft, squishy internal me had an insane amount of feelings buried. It’s taken some navigating, and still scares me how much feeling I share these days with people I’m close to—but if I met my younger, feelings-shy self...I’m not sure I’d recognize her. . So, back to the compliment—hearing someone say vulnerability was my greatest strength? Kind of floored me. But it also made me feel good, because growing is what this whole life thing is about isn’t it? 🌟 Thank you for reading if you still are! And for safeguarding my vulnerability badge.😊 #growth #vulnerability https://www.instagram.com/p/BzCUoRNHGbk/?igshid=1gcdhrwuvr7k4

A close friend paid me a huge compliment the other day, and told me that what was most special about me was my vulnerability with the people I love. For me, with my history, that blew me away. . I’m about to share a bit here about my life (you’ve been warned!), but honestly, the comment honored me in noting I’ve grown *A LOT* over the last decade. . Here’s the deal: I’m both a sexual assault and domestic violence survivor. While both experiences were unrelated, they happened in my teens and early 20s, both times by someone I loved. This rooted a pretty clear belief that being vulnerable is not the safest thing. . While there were some positives—I’m hugely independent, and fiercely protective of and loyal to people I feel safe with—it also means the idea of vulnerability scared me deeply. Vulnerability (typically w/men) meant that I would be weak and lose control, and that not only could something go wrong, it probably WOULD. (If you happen to follow my writing side—@jadeawaters—you’ve probably seen this drive my work, either directly or through my tendency to write bittersweet and heavy love tales.) . This history doesn’t mean I haven’t loved since—but I spent a long time guarding my heart. Somewhere along the way, I was diagnosed with PTSD—but I’ve also been doing the work to figure out how to get through it and heal. . What a lot of this entailed was learning to trust my gut and share my honest feelings, even if it scares me. Turns out, the soft, squishy internal me had an insane amount of feelings buried. It’s taken some navigating, and still scares me how much feeling I share these days with people I’m close to—but if I met my younger, feelings-shy self...I’m not sure I’d recognize her. . So, back to the compliment—hearing someone say vulnerability was my greatest strength? Kind of floored me. But it also made me feel good, because growing is what this whole life thing is about isn’t it? 🌟 Thank you for reading if you still are! And for safeguarding my vulnerability badge.😊 #growth #vulnerability https://www.instagram.com/p/BzCUQgYHaHl/?igshid=188qqh2k1xq2i

While I can’t say the inspiration for this was positive...I sure did have fun making it. 😊 (Swipe to see the sparkle up close!) * #pentelsparklepop #sakuragellyroll #tombowdualtipmarkers #waterbrush #monochrome #ghosted #ghosting #life #goodtype #thedailytype #lettering_daily @lettering_dail #perspectivecollective #thedailytype #thedesigntip #strengthinletters #artistsofinstagram #typegang #typetopia #typography #lettering #calligraphy #handlettering #ligaturecollective #typeyeah #calligritype #letteringco #typedaily #brushlettering https://www.instagram.com/p/ByLpYTtH9Yz/?igshid=7kjlk9iybgvu