My main focus as an animal artist is to bring imagination and creation together into one art piece.
Animals being my main focal point in my art, whether it be a real life animal or a fantasy creature, I make it happen!
Every item that I create is 100% handmade by me. From pattern to finished product.
I do not use store bought patterns when creating my stuffed animals. Every pattern is drawn from scratch.
When creating my patterns, I reference from real life images to get the proportions of the animal that I am trying to achieve.
I can create any animal, whether it's real, fantasy or made up! As long as it resembles an animal in some way.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Hello there, Welcome to my Kindgom!
My name is Jessica and I am a Canadian animal artist based in BC, Canada.
I have been sewing actively since 2011 and opened Animal Art Kingdom in 2012!
Animals and art are my true passion. As an artist, I find satisfaction in the ability to bring animals and art into one entity, with that being plush toys, by applying my skills of imagination and creativity. Whether the piece is a personal, shop or commissioned project, I use my best efforts to make it an original piece of work.
For the most part, I focus on stuffed animals, albeit is not the only subject that I enjoy. I am fond of many different mediums, including acrylic and water-colour painting, digital painting and pixel art, sculpting... basically any art related media. Experimenting with new media is always a treat, helping me expand my skill set.
ABOUT THE PLUSHIES
Every item that I create is 100% handmade by me. From pattern to finished product.
I do not use store bought patterns when creating my stuffed animals. Every pattern is drawn from scratch.
When creating my patterns, I reference from real life images to get the proportions of the animal that I am trying to achieve.
Being that some of my plushies are hand painted and detailed, they are not meant for young children. They are for collectors and children at heart.
The materials of the plush depends on the creature project, but for the most part I work with quality faux furs.
Other materials of choice include (but not limited to) minky, vinyl and faux suede.
My plushies are stuffed with 100% polyester stuffing and the floppy/beanie toy plush are partially stuffed with polyester as well as plastic pellets.
There are many different options when customizing your plush!
The plush toys all have plastic safety eyes which can come in any colour, to fully match your character! You may also have an option of ordering embroidered/appliqued eyes.
Some of my plush have pose-able ability. They contain a wire armature skeleton inside them, which allows them to move their limbs and head. These wire armatures are made of galvanized wire, twisted and wrapped together with electrial tape and hot glue for extra durability and strength.
To create a more realistic look and colour to my plushies, I hand dye the fabrics using either spray paints, acrylic paints or fabric paints/markers. This technique gives the project a nice finish and a great look!
Some plush require more intricate and delicate markings and colour, this is where the applique technique comes into play to add these little details.
My plushies are pieces of art and are meant for collection, decoration, recollection etc.
Not highly recommended for small children. My work would be more suitable for older children and kids at heart!
Canadian, Handmade, quality plushies. Made by one very talented artist!
