"Winter"

"Winter"
16 X 20

While playing around with finger painting on a canvas that desperately needed to be redone, this emerged. I used a reference photo my sister took from one of our Vermont winters. We loved the snow! 

Photo by Megan Burnett

Horses and Dandelions

"Horses and Dandelions"
24 X 36

Photo by Cedar Grove Farm

Greatly inspired by Iris Scott who finger paints all her paintings in oils; this piece came out of nowhere while being the fulfillment of all the great art I have been studying of late. I put my hands in the paint and this is what emerged. I didn't originally intend to do a finger painting or a painting of these particular horses.. I had something else in mind entirely, but the inspiration struck and I jumped in with both feet (hands??).

My friends at Cedar Grove Farm have given me permission to use their photographs in my work, and I'm so glad I saved this one because it just begged to be put to canvas!

This is probably one of the first times I have felt a style truly emerge and didn't feel like I was forcing it. I love this piece.. I may be the only one who does, but I cannot wait to proudly display this.

Jessica's Monet #13

"Jessica's Monet #13"
9 X 12
Commissioned

"Jessica's Monet #6"
16 X 20
Sold

This piece was commissioned after my mom fell in love with the same one I painted before that my sister bought. So she asked me to paint her a smaller copy. As you can see they are slightly different, but obviously from the same reference. This is another of Monet's. His piece is called "The Red Boats, Argenteuil" and if you click the link you can see his piece.

Jessica's Monet #12

"Jessica's Monet #12"
8 X 10

I have painted this before and will include that version at the end, but I had a small printed copy of Monet's piece and wanted to try painting a smaller version of it than I did before. I really enjoy painting 8 X 10s right now while my time is limited. Monet's piece is called "The Garden at Argenteuil" Aka "The Dahlias". If you want to see his piece, click the link!

Here is my larger version I painted last year.

"Jessica's Monet #3"
24 X 36

"Jessica's Renoir #3"

"Jessica's Renoir #3"
8 X 10
Commissioned

Now this may appear familiar to some of you who have been following my work. I did a copy of this for my sister as a commission back in January, and my mother recently asked me for a copy for herself as well. So I went at it again without looking at my last one and only referencing Renoir's work. I didn't want to influence how it would turn out. I have included a picture of my first copy next to the recent one so you can compare the two.

"Silhouette and Sunrise"

Reference was from Vineyard Colors (www.facebook.com/vineyardcolors).

"Stormy Seas"

This is an original. I used my pallette knives for this one for the first time. A bit of a different feel. Makes me want to curl up by a fire with a good book. Hope you enjoy! I would write more, but my babies need their mommy!

"Ocean II"

"Ocean II"
Acrylic on Canvas
16 X 20

Reference was a photo by Vineyard Colors.

This is a finger painting. I used a liner brush for the horizon and that's it. Everything else was done by hand. Very calming to paint! Which is just what I needed!

"Sailboat and Sunset"

"Sailboat and Sunset"
Acrylic on Canvas
16 X 20
SOLD

Another Vineyard Colors reference on this one. They have so many to choose from! My intent with this painting was to apply the impressionism that I've played with while copying Monets to a real photograph, since I am somewhat limited on coastal views from my house. =/

I did this in one sitting while my kids watched a movie as I am still in much need of a nap every day. I think we will go enjoy some lunch and then I'm going to crash!

"Ocean"

"Ocean"
8 X 10

This is the first painting I have done in over a month. I have been feeling a bit under the weather due to the laborious conditions of the first trimester for baby #5 and found that my normal painting time was turned into much needed napping time.

I feel well in the mornings, so while my children ran amuck, I snuck into my studio and turned this out for you to enjoy. I'm sticking to subjects that are effortless and you will probably see many seascapes over the next few months while I use my painting as a means to relax, rather than challenge myself.

My reference is through photography from Vineyard Colors. They allow artists to use their work, which is delightful! They have many beautiful pictures to choose from. You will not be disappointed and I highly recommend them to you! They also have calendars for sale with their beautiful pictures featured. www.facebook.com/VineyardColors/