JessicaDec 11, 2018painting in layersHere's a peek at my painting process. I begin by painting in layers. If I get stuck, feel nervous, or don't want to mess anything up, I r...
JessicaSep 13, 2018painting challenge tipsHere are 5 tips and tricks to survive a painting challenge. I am nearly halfway through my latest 30-paintings-in-30-days challenge and I...
JessicaAug 17, 2018finding your artistic styleAs artists, we feel that we are supposed to have a cohesive style. But how do you find your own style? It can feel overwhelming! I have s...
JessicaApr 5, 2018AbstractifyI started a course in March called Abstractify by Tara Leaver. I've made my way through the first week and I am having a blast. I can fee...
JessicaJan 4, 2018painting processHappy New Year! I started my 15-in-30 painting challenge on New Years Day and finished the first painting this morning, January 4th. Some...
JessicaNov 17, 2017palette knife paintingIn my painting class this fall I have been pushed to start painting with my palette knife. It has been such a great experience! It's so c...
JessicaMar 29, 2017under-paintingWhen I first started painting I really hated the idea of under-paintings. Why on earth would I want to paint the same thing more than onc...
JessicaMar 27, 2017why JPL?Let me explain why I sign my paintings JPL. There are so many options when signing a painting, and I find the whole thing to be strange a...