studio news

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 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 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

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

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...

Jessica

Mar 29, 20221 min read

making Belmont beautiful

I am so excited to be included in a project to help my make town of Belmont more beautiful. There are a few empty storefronts around town...

Jessica

Mar 10, 20221 min read

intuition

I'm working on a new series of paintings. They're all being born out of my intuition. They started one morning with loud dance music,...

Jessica

Nov 18, 20211 min read

2022 Art Print Calendar

My 2022 Art Print Calendar is printed and ready to mail! It's gorgeous, I think it's my favorite of all my calendars! And after a very,...

Jessica

Oct 21, 20211 min read

social media addiction

Remember the afternoon that Facebook, Instagram, and Whastapp were all down for hours? What a wake-up call on our collective social media...

Jessica

Sep 13, 20211 min read

the importance of rest

This summer was a summer of rest for me. For the first time since I've been old enough to work, I took the entire summer off. I drove the...

Jessica

Apr 24, 20211 min read

art heals

The Belmont Gallery of Art is hosting a virtual art show right now called Art Heals. Check it out! It's a beautiful collection! Two of my...

Jessica

Feb 8, 20211 min read

upcoming show

Promise Not To Fade Away, 8x8, acrylic on canvas This lovely piece was selected to be in the Cambridge Art Association's upcoming 2021...

Jessica

Jan 31, 20212 min read

painting challenge recap

I did it! 30 paintings in 30 days. I posted daily to facebook and instagram in order to hold myself accountable. I didn't work from...