DrawbyJan

21/04/2026

Five cent coin (AU)
A4 Pencil drawing.
Commissioned.
2025

15/04/2026

2/14th Light Horse Regiment(QMI).
A3 Pencil drawing.

Commissioned Piece.

07/04/2026

Emu Family.
A4 Colour Pencil.
Commissioned.

31/03/2026

Cap badge of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment.
A4 Pencil Drawing.

Commissioned Piece.

17/03/2026

Family Farm Gates of Swaziland.
A4 Colour Pencil.

17/03/2026

Combined Arms Training Centre (CATC) Badge
A4 Pencil drawing.

13/03/2026

Thanking you for the opportunity to be part of this wonderful community and magazine. I’m extremely grateful and looking forward to creating more beautiful drawings in Darwin.

🎨 Meet Illustrator Jan Purcell

We discovered Jan Purcell’s incredible talent on social media and couldn’t wait to share her story! As the wife of an ADF member, Jan has combined her love of art with her passion for exploring the country, creating stunning, detailed pencil illustrations—from graphite to colour oil.

Jan’s journey started with a love of drawing from a young age, leading her to study interior architecture. Over time, her fascination with military badges, medals, and insignia grew into a unique artistic niche.

💡 Jan’s advice for aspiring artists: “Art cannot be forced. Keep pushing, keep practicing, and you will find that you’ve become an artist.”

✨ Why International Women’s Day matters to Jan: “It’s about recognising women who make the world a better place, those working in the background, and teaching our children the value of equality, strength, and compassion.”

Jan’s work has been featured in the New Zealand Army Journal and exhibited publicly, with most pieces commissioned.

📲 Follow her journey on Instagram & Facebook:
Or reach out for custom commissions: [email protected]

Read more of Jan's interview on our blog: thetopendermagazine.org.au/post/meet-illustrator-jan-purcell

Discover the art, the passion, and the story behind the pencil. 🖤

10/03/2026

🇨🇭 Switzerland. Weinfelden. Drawing made with pencils.

03/12/2025

I love to create end of the year presents. My children choose what they want for the their teachers. So here we go. The Australian Bilby. Bob.