Stella Jurgen is the founder of 17 Designs, a graphic design and web development studio launched in Mississauga in 1998 and later re-located to Oakville, Ontario, Canada in 2006. Besides her busy schedule, Stella never forgot her roots and passion in life – oil painting and drawing. This page is dedicated specifically to her illustrations [Caricatures, Cartoons, Portraits and Urban Sketches], which, in between the many brochure and package designs, she always finds time to grab her pen and draw an illustration for clients, friends and her own pleasure.
Companies / individuals interested in hiring Stella to illustrate a [political] cartoon, an urban sketch or a portrait are encouraged to send her an email via the Contact Stella page. Stella is happy to illustrate any commissioned work. She also frequently draws poster covers, invitations and banner ads for events.
Fashion Sketches
Cartoons published on the Milenio Stadium newspaper since January, 2019
Please note these cartoons do not necessarily represent the values or the opinions of the artist. They are commissioned works created at the behest of the newspaper. To see covers and editorial illustrations click on the Editions link.
Original Illustrations for Sale
Mixed media – 14″ x 17″ (includes white margin). Contact me to purchase.
The Cat’s Meow Ink Illustration Collection
Collection of four illustrations made with ink on paper created for “The Cat’s Meow Cafe” in Elora, Ontario, Canada. Prints available, please contact me.
Moscow Piano Quartet Illustration
Pencil sketch of the Moscow Piano Quartet during concert at the Centro Cultural de Cascais, Cascais, Portugal. This illustration was used for the quartet’s CD package launched in December 2012. Package design sponsored by 17 Designs.
“Ser Mulher” Ink and Watercolour Illustration
Ink and Watercolour 18″ x 18″ illustration with original poem “Ser Mulher” by Stella Jurgen. Work donated to Abrigo Centre, Sold to an art collector in Toronto. 100% of the sale went to help women and children victims of domestic abuse in the Portuguese Community in Toronto.
International Urban Sketcher Symposium in Lisbon, Portugal, 2011
Urban Sketches from the Island of Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal
Ink and watercolour sketch of Camara Municipal de Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Azores, Portugal
Ink and watercolour sketch of the view of Farol do Arnel, Ilha de Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal
Ink and watercolour sketch of the church Igreja de Sao Nicolau, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal
Ink and watercolour sketch of the lateral door of the church Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal
Ink and watercolour sketch of the dinning room in Santa Barbara, Eco Beach Resort, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal
Ink and watercolour sketch of the view from the Miradouro do Pico, Feiteiras, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal
Ink and watercolour sketch of the church in the town Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal
Ink and watercolour sketch of a little coffee shop in Mosteiros, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal
Ink and watercolour sketch of Furnas ,Sao Miguel, Azores,Portugal
Urban Sketches from the United States
Ink sketch of Chicago Bridge, Illinois, U.S.A.
Ink and watercolour sketch of the view of Aria Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.
Ink sketch of Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. December 2013
Ink and watercolour sketch of the view from the window inside the Bell in Hand bar facing Marshall Street, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. December 2013
Ink and watercolour sketch of detail inside the U.S.S. Constitution Ship, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. December 2013
Ink and watercolour sketch of the view from the Boston Sail Loft Restaurant, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. December 2013
Urban Sketches from Germany and Austria
Ink and watercolour sketch of the Rathaus, Munich, Germany, August 2013
Ink and watercolour sketch of Salzburg, Austria, August 2013
Ink and watercolour sketch of the Wurzburg Platz, Germany, August 2013
Ink and watercolour sketch of Festung Marienberg Fortress, Wurzburg, Germany, August 2013
Ink and watercolour sketch of Hofbrau Munchen Biergarten, Munich, Germany, August 2013
Ink and watercolour sketch of Gasthof Drangoner, Peiting, Germany, August 2013
Ink and watercolour sketch of Romerberg, Frankfurt, Germany, August 2013
Ink and watercolour sketch of Salzburg, Austria, August 2013
Urban Sketches from Canada
Ink and watercolour sketch of The 7 Restaurant, Downtown Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Ink and watercolour sketch of The Cellar Pub & Grill, Elora, Ontario, Canada. June 2014
Ink and watercolour sketch of the Benares House Historic Museum, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Ink sketch of 7 Enoteca Restaurant, 216 Lakeshore Rd. East, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Ink and watercolour sketch of the Port Credit Light House, Mississauga, Ontario
Ink and watercolour sketches of the Port Credit “The10” Restaurant Wine & Bar, 139 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Ink sketch of the Snug Harbour Seafood Bar And Grill, Port Credit, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Ink and watercolour sketch commissioned by the resident of this home located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
Ink and watercolour sketches commissioned by a relative of the owners of these homes located in Quebec, and Nova Scotia, Canada.
Ink and watercolour sketch of “Classics on the Square” 2nd Annual Mississauga Classic Car Club Show. Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Ink and watercolour sketch of Erin Mills Farm & Market, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada for their Thank You card.
Figurative Expressions in Chalk for Sale
