fall art reception
I have 3 gorgeous landscapes in a fall art show - go check them out!
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Jessica
Jul 101 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 231 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 21 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 201 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 61 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 61 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...
Jessica
Jun 22, 20221 min read
spring intuition
This recent collection of paintings, titled Spring Intuition, was such a fun departure for me. It all started with pinks and greens and...
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