I’ve done a bit of this, that, and another thing over the years that don’t necessarily demand their own categories. Here’s a sample of what else I can do!
Pet Portraits
These acrylic paintings on a mixed-media background began as gifts for family but were so fun to paint I’ve opened up commissions to be able to do more.
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Magazine Layout
I met some amazing people through the Right Brain Business Plan summits. One of them, Katherine Carey, is a milliner and entrepreneur and was publishing her own magazine using online templates. When she put out a call for help, I was able to update the magazine with custom layouts and styling. I also do book design.
![](https://www.jennifervanderbeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/millinair-spring-2016-guild1.jpg)
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The full issues can be seen on issuu.com: Spring 2016, Summer 2016
Game Design
Another RBBP cohort who became an illustration client and accountability partner, had an idea to create a business board game. She needed it in a hurry to make a convention deadline and wanted it to match the avatars she and her partner used on their podcast. I designed the game board, card backs, and characters all within the two-week deadline.
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Print Advertising
While working with Gauche Alchemy in 2012 I had the opportunity to create this fun and funky ad which appeared in a European magazine.
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Book Covers
Yes, I’m an author, too, and being a self-published author means doing a lot on my own! DIY is a way of life for this gal!
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