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Jessica

Dec 4, 20242 min read

crochet obsession

Here's a look at my latest obsession - crochet! It starts with cute animals and ends with gorgeous blankets.

Jessica

Oct 23, 20241 min read

fall art reception

I have 3 gorgeous landscapes in a fall art show - go check them out!

Jessica

Jul 10, 20241 min read

summer art reception

This summer I have 3 paintings in an art show at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. There will be a reception on Thursday,...

Jessica

May 23, 20241 min read

podcast update

Quick update on the podcast, Artists in Conversation. We finished recording season 1 and we're making plans for season 2!

Jessica

May 2, 20241 min read

painting challenge

Here's an update on a recent painting challenge. This one was all about finishing some already started paintings.

Jessica

Mar 20, 20241 min read

copying a master

A great exercise for beginner and intermediate painters is to try to copy a master. Challenging and fun!

Jessica

Mar 6, 20241 min read

local art show

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Belmont Art Association, there is a show in the Belmont Gallery of Art featuring work from 23...

Jessica

Feb 6, 20241 min read

Winter Treats

This cute painting, titled Winter Treats, will be hanging in a show in Watertown, MA from January 26 - March 8. The show is called Feast...

Jessica

Dec 4, 20231 min read

artists in conversation

I am SO excited to announce the launch of my new podcast with my friend Maryann - Artists in Conversation! It is out and available...

Jessica

Sep 18, 20231 min read

teaching update

I began teaching last spring and I have new classes starting this week! It's time for a teaching update. Last spring I offered a class...

Jessica

Sep 12, 20231 min read

painting retreat in France

I just returned from the most amazing painting retreat in Gourdon, France. It was such an incredible experience, it's almost hard to put...

Jessica

May 31, 20231 min read

finding inspiration in the woods

I have been thinking a lot about where I feel the most me. No layers. No performance of gender. No taking care of other people's needs....

Jessica

Mar 3, 20232 min read

better late than never?

This post could also be titled "Why I don't take commissions!" About a year and a half ago, in late July 2021, my brilliant idea of...

Jessica

Feb 28, 20231 min read

Painting for the First Time

I am so excited to announce that I will be teaching painting classes this spring through the Belmont Recreation Department. I will teach...

Jessica

Dec 19, 20221 min read

instagram reels

Better late than never, right? I long resisted the switch to almost entirely video content that instragram made. Don't get me wrong, I...

Jessica

Oct 19, 20221 min read

painting in black and white

My weekly art class started back up this week and what a relief! We started with an exercise to paint in black and white and it's such a...

Jessica

Oct 5, 20222 min read

the joy of the library

I have always loved libraries - the number of books, the enormous bookshelves, the smell, and the quiet. This year I renewed my love of...

Jessica

Aug 8, 20221 min read

adirondacks

After our trip to Mexico this summer, we spent 2 weeks in the Adirondacks. I took lots of photos for painting inspiration! And swam,...

Jessica

Aug 3, 20221 min read

10 days in Mexico

Summer 2022 has been the summer of travel. We started with a trip to visit family in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for 10 days in late...

Jessica

Jun 24, 20221 min read

looking for peace

I recently sold this painting to someone very close to me. She has been through a lot of hardship recently and wanted something that...