artists in conversation
I am SO excited to announce the launch of my new podcast with my friend Maryann - Artists in Conversation! It is out and available...
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Jessica
- Sep 18, 2023
- 1 min
teaching update
I began teaching last spring and I have new classes starting this week! It's time for a teaching update. Last spring I offered a class...
Jessica
- Sep 12, 2023
- 1 min
painting retreat in France
I just returned from the most amazing painting retreat in Gourdon, France. It was such an incredible experience, it's almost hard to put...
Jessica
- May 31, 2023
- 1 min
finding inspiration in the woods
I have been thinking a lot about where I feel the most me. No layers. No performance of gender. No taking care of other people's needs....
Jessica
- Mar 3, 2023
- 2 min
better late than never?
This post could also be titled "Why I don't take commissions!" About a year and a half ago, in late July 2021, my brilliant idea of...
Jessica
- Dec 19, 2022
- 1 min
instagram reels
Better late than never, right? I long resisted the switch to almost entirely video content that instragram made. Don't get me wrong, I...
Jessica
- Oct 5, 2022
- 2 min
the joy of the library
I have always loved libraries - the number of books, the enormous bookshelves, the smell, and the quiet. This year I renewed my love of...
Jessica
- Aug 8, 2022
- 1 min
adirondacks
After our trip to Mexico this summer, we spent 2 weeks in the Adirondacks. I took lots of photos for painting inspiration! And swam,...
Jessica
- Aug 3, 2022
- 1 min
10 days in Mexico
Summer 2022 has been the summer of travel. We started with a trip to visit family in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for 10 days in late...
Jessica
- Feb 10, 2022
- 1 min
painting with humans
After a nearly 2 year shut-down, the Mosesian Center for the Arts re-opened for in-person adult classes in January. There was an...
Jessica
- Dec 1, 2021
- 1 min
artists buy art!
Artists buy art! Having sold some pieces to an artist I decided to also be an artist who buys art.
Jessica
- Nov 15, 2021
- 1 min
sketchbook
Artist confession: I have always been terrible at keeping a sketchbook. I have a very hard time not making a finished product - letting...
Jessica
- Oct 27, 2019
- 2 min
a week in Paris
Highlights of a week in Paris - museums, history, and amazing food!
Jessica
- Mar 28, 2019
- 1 min
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 3, 2019
- 1 min
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
- Dec 21, 2018
- 1 min
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
- Nov 16, 2018
- 1 min
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
- Aug 10, 2018
- 1 min
travel recap - Adirondacks
Traveling in the Adirondacks with my family is a yearly tradition. I have been spending summers there since I was a baby! I love to be...
Jessica
- Jul 30, 2018
- 1 min
travel recap - Australia
I absolutely loved traveling in Australia with the kids this summer. What an incredible experience!! Melbourne is a beautiful city and I...
Jessica
- Jun 15, 2018
- 1 min
summer plans
Summer starts next week! The kids will soon be done with school and we will begin our crazy summer adventure. I'm taking them to visit...
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