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spring art reception
Hello! This Saturday, March 22nd there's a reception at the Belmont Gallery of Art for the newest show, Inspirations! I have 3 paintings...
Jessica
Mar 171 min read


painting through despair
An update on how I've been painting through despair about the state of the world.
Jessica
Mar 31 min read


winter art reception
I have a painting in a show in Cambridge. There's an opening reception this week!
Jessica
Jan 271 min read


crochet obsession
Here's a look at my latest obsession - crochet! It starts with cute animals and ends with gorgeous blankets.
Jessica
Dec 4, 20242 min read


fall art reception
I have 3 gorgeous landscapes in a fall art show - go check them out!
Jessica
Oct 23, 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
Jul 10, 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 23, 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
May 2, 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 20, 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
Mar 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
Feb 6, 20241 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
Dec 4, 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 18, 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
Sep 12, 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
May 31, 20231 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
Mar 3, 20232 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
Feb 28, 20231 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
Dec 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 19, 20221 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
Oct 5, 20222 min read
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