The Lake

"The Lake"
8 x 10

So another goal of 2018 is to paint more original work and to use what I have learned from recreating Monets. I found this to be particularly difficult last year and am hoping I can find a way for it to transfer over. I want to be known for my own work at some stage, and the only way to do that is to actually paint things that are not derivatives of another's work.

So here we go. The first true original of the year. I used a photo reference I took myself, and pushed myself to implement my 'Monet style'. I'm pretty happy with it! This is of a beautiful little lake up in northern Vermont called Harvey's Lake. Great place for kiddos to learn to swim!

Jessica's Monet #19

"Jessica's Monet #19"
8 x 10

An 8 x 10 Monet recreation. One of my goals for 2018 is to do more Monets. I love how they turn out and I love how they look on the wall (and I love how they sell!). They also make great notecards! I have big plans for the note cards this year. No one will ever get a normal card from me again.. I'm thinking I might even try my hand at Christmas cards this year. Hopefully I will have a good painting for that purpose later down the road!

Just as an aside, don't you think that view is something else??? Someday I hope to stand on that cliff. I know it's nothing like it used to be, but I bet it's still awesome!