All stationery from the jenny-press is hand-printed from original drawings by Jae Jennifer Rossman. Contact the artist at thejennypress@yahoo.com.
Which came first: the seed or the plant that went to seed?
This design is a celebration of the culinary herb cilantro (leaves) that becomes the spice coriander (dried seeds). Rotating the card to read
the writing on the four sides reminds us of the seasonal cycle. Flat cards measure 4.25 by 5.5 inches.
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A drawing
of a Gerbera daisy as the petals gracefully curled while the flower experienced the downward slope of its life in the vase on my dining room table.
Flat cards measure 4.5 by 6.25 inches. See a larger image.
In December 2004, I spent three weeks traveling in India. The design is derived from a floral pattern on a wooden block used for printing, and the palette reflects the bright, warm colors used in Indian fabrics. Flat cards measure 4.5 by 6.25 inches. See the full image.
A series of experimental
layouts using a drawing of lavender blossoms growing in my front yard. Each card is distinctive, as I spontaneously create patterns by printing in various
directions, with multiple overlays, and in multiple colors. Comes in a variety of sizes on variously colored backgrounds. Always a surprise!
Various sizes. See a larger image.
A
hint of metallic ink evokes the delicate shimmer and texture of the petunia flower, a summertime favorite. Flat cards measure 4.5 by 6.25 inches. See a larger image.
This simple line drawing was originally executed in charcoal, thus the wide marks with soft edges. This image is an adaptation of the original, which was a study for the painting Jae's Kimono. Flat cards measure 5.5 by 5.5 inches. See a larger image.
A collage of traditional Japanese patterns depicting an elephant in a fantastical landscape. Originally designed for Martha. Flat cards measure 4.5 by 6.25 inches. See the full image.