crochet obsession
Here's a look at my latest obsession - crochet! It starts with cute animals and ends with gorgeous blankets.
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Jessica
Dec 4, 20231 min read
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...
Jessica
Sep 18, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20192 min read
a week in Paris
Highlights of a week in Paris - museums, history, and amazing food!
Jessica
Mar 28, 20191 min read
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, 20191 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20181 min read
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...
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