Candles in the Window

This painting is special as it has a story to it.

You may not see them, but there are candles in the windows.

When we went to visit my parents, my mom told my kids that they could come over whenever they saw the candles on in the windows. It meant that she and Pop-pop were both up and ready for them to come play!

We enjoyed a spectacular snowstorm during our visit and this is a painting from one of the pictures I took of my four older kids running to Grammy and Pop-pop's house because their wait for the candles to turn on was over! They would wait by the window of the house we stayed in and watch carefully for them to come on! So sweet..

Old West Road- Memory Lane

The road by my childhood home <3 

Butterflies, Elephants, and Lions Oh My!

Lately I have been working on paintings of animals or other living things. Some have gone as gifts to friends who are having babies, but they are some of my favorites!

These are done with help from reference photos by Karen Broemmelsick. Her work is great!

I'm working on using photos for inspiration purposes; not with the intent to copy in exact detail.
I like a painting to look like a painting. I also recognize the time and talent of those who paint ultra- realism. 

In any case, I hope you enjoy these!

Jessica's Monet #22

"Jessica's Monet #22"
8 x 10

Jessica's Monet #21

"Jessica's Monet #21"
11 x 14

The most recent Monet.... here is the link to Monet's version- The Seine at Ventheuil 3. I hope you like it!

"Momma and Baby"

"Momma and Baby"
20 X 20
Commissioned

Cows seem to be the animal of the year so far! I had a friend ask me to paint a picture for her dad and she wanted to have it be a momma cow and a baby together with the Texas landscape. She had many pictures for me to use, so I was excited to have the challenge of putting it together myself rather than just copying a photo.

I used three different photos; one for the momma cow, one for the baby cow, and one for the landscape.

All in all it was a fantastic challenge and I look forward to the next one!

Cow

"Cow"
16 X 20

Having a new baby has definitely changed a few things around here... I was frustrated at first, but now I have realized that even though I only get one day a week to paint, I have time to really consider what I'm going to work on and what colors I'm going to use.

My snuggle buddy is sleeping better every night and takes some great long naps during the day, so now I am able to plan intentional painting time again.

I am primarily finger painting these days and I'm finding that it is a great way to unwind and feel like I have accomplished something.

This is again unremarkably named, but I'd rather spend my brain power on the artwork itself rather than worrying about what to name it! I find that names that aren't simple can be distracting, so here's to my newest, "Cow".

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"Jessica's Caillebotte"

Always peaceful seeing sailboats and ocean on my canvas. My reference is from an artist named Caillebotte.

I painted this last month, but couldn't remember how to spell the artist's name, 🙄 so it had to wait a bit before I could post!

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"Elephant"

So how do you like my original title???

Hey, if Monet can make it happen with calling it like it is, I feel I am among good company!!

In any case, this is a finger painting that was way too much fun.

Lately, I have one day a week to paint, so finger painting is my go-to while having an infant in the house. My 6-year-old has asked that I do a finger painted cow next... I think I just might!

"Just Golden"

This is a finger painting done from a preference photo by Karen Broemmelsick. It reminds me of my dog, Bucky.
My three year old has decided it is her 'puppy' and is insisting it spend some time on her wall in her room. 😊