about me

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

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

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 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

Feb 10, 20221 min read

painting with humans

After a nearly 2 year shut-down, the Mosesian Center for the Arts re-opened for in-person adult classes in January. There was an...

Jessica

Dec 1, 20211 min read

artists buy art!

Artists buy art! Having sold some pieces to an artist I decided to also be an artist who buys art.

Jessica

Nov 15, 20211 min read

sketchbook

Artist confession: I have always been terrible at keeping a sketchbook. I have a very hard time not making a finished product - letting...

Jessica

Oct 27, 20192 min read

a week in Paris

Highlights of a week in Paris - museums, history, and amazing food!

Jessica

Mar 28, 20191 min read

artist retreat - recap

I spent last week at Hudson River Valley Art Workshops with the incredible Kellee Wynne Conrad. What a fantastic week! The main house has...

Jessica

Mar 3, 20191 min read

reception update

I am so humbled and honored that so many people came out to my artist's reception. My Dad and I spent hours hanging all the paintings...

Jessica

Dec 21, 20181 min read

2018 year in review

When I started thinking about writing a 2018 year in review post I didn't feel like there would be much to report. It's so important to...

Jessica

Nov 16, 20181 min read

painting class

I take a weekly painting class at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA. It's a great class with super talented students and...

Jessica

Aug 10, 20181 min read

travel recap - Adirondacks

Traveling in the Adirondacks with my family is a yearly tradition. I have been spending summers there since I was a baby! I love to be...

Jessica

Jul 30, 20181 min read

travel recap - Australia

I absolutely loved traveling in Australia with the kids this summer. What an incredible experience!! Melbourne is a beautiful city and I...