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Jessica

Oct 23, 20201 min read

memories of fall

Here's an update on a perfectly timed commissioned painting.

Jessica

Oct 19, 20201 min read

editing magic

Here's a guide to editing photographs of artwork. Color correcting is key!

Jessica

Oct 15, 20201 min read

2020

Wow! What a year. I have no words of wisdom or much to say right now. This has been a trying time. I am extremely grateful that my family...

Jessica

Jan 31, 20201 min read

New Year - New Space

Happy New Year! It's still January so I can say that. Although this January has really felt interminable. Alas, here we are! Almost...

Jessica

Nov 30, 20192 min read

calendar mystery

While a painting made its way across the world to Australia, a mystery emerged. Who opened the package and tampered with the calendar?

Jessica

Oct 31, 20191 min read

2020 art print calendar

A detailed look at a recent project, my 2020 art print calendar project.

Jessica

Oct 27, 20192 min read

a week in Paris

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

Jessica

Jun 4, 20191 min read

plein air workshop in NYC

Here's a recap of a painting workshop in NYC with Australian artist Richard Claremont.

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 14, 20191 min read

artist retreat

I am heading to upstate NY on Sunday to attend my very first artist retreat at Hudson River Valley Art Workshops. I am beyond excited. I...

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

Feb 26, 20191 min read

artist reception

I'm hosting an artist reception. Saturday March 2nd, 6-8PM at L'Aroma Cafe in West Newton, MA. If you live nearby, come and meet me in...

Jessica

Feb 8, 20191 min read

28 February Flowers

Because my life wasn't busy enough, I signed up for another painting challenge. This one is called #28FebruaryFlowers and was started by...

Jessica

Jan 16, 20191 min read

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! It's 2019, and somehow half-way through January. What is happening!? Last week I got to see my painting, Dreaming of the...

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

Dec 11, 20182 min read

painting in layers

Here's a peek at my painting process. I begin by painting in layers. If I get stuck, feel nervous, or don't want to mess anything up, I...

Jessica

Nov 26, 20181 min read

collection launch

Today I am launching my "Dreaming of Faraway Places" collection. There are 9 original paintings available showing glimpses of landscapes...

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

Oct 15, 20181 min read

painting challenge recap

I am finally ready to post a recap of my painting challenge. I can't believe it's mid-October! We had family staying with us and we have...

Jessica

Sep 13, 20182 min read

painting challenge tips

Here are 5 tips and tricks to survive a painting challenge. I am nearly halfway through my latest 30-paintings-in-30-days challenge and...