"Jerry's Fishing Spot"

"Jerry's Fishing Spot"
12 X 24
Commission

This was a commission for a friend. She has such lovely pictures for me to use. This made me think of the lake I grew up on back in Vermont.

For her, the significance is even greater. This is a memorial to her dad who recently passed away. I hope it brings back many wonderful memories they had together and keeps his memory alive for her two sweet girls as well!

Photo by: Brittany Willis

"Joy of Horses 2"

:Joy of Horses 2"
20 X 20

Born from the enthusiasm of the first, the second followed once I convinced myself not to make any changes to "Joy of Horses". This also gave me the same enjoyment as I watched it appear on my canvas. My hands were all I used for this, no brushes. I feel like I have rediscovered the joy of my childhood!


Thank you to Cedar Grove Farm for the use of their photo as my reference!

Photo by Cedar Grove Farm

"Joy of Horses"

"Joy of Horses"
20 X 20

 Sometimes we need to let out work be play! Lately I have been experimenting more and more with finger paintings. These are paintings done entirely with my hands. No brushes.

I think I enjoy this method the most! It isn't as exact an art, but I think that is where my appreciation for it lies. I don't want to copy a photograph to the letter. I want to breathe myself into my works. I want to look at what I have done and be able to remember the joy I felt as it was created. I want to see my impact on each canvas especially when compared to its reference.

I know that this style will not be met with great praise from some, but I don't paint for others' joy; I paint for my own with the hope that others will see my joy and gain something from it.


Thank you to Karen Broemmelsick for the use of her gorgeous photo as a reference!

Photo by Karen Broemmelsick

"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!