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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
Dec 21, 20181 min read


painting in layers
Here'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...
Jessica
Dec 11, 20182 min read


collection launch
Today I am launching my "Dreaming of Faraway Places" collection. There are 9 original paintings available showing glimpses of landscapes...
Jessica
Nov 26, 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
Nov 16, 20181 min read


painting challenge recap
I am finally ready to post a recap of my painting challenge. I can't believe it's mid-October! We had family staying with us and we have...
Jessica
Oct 15, 20181 min read


painting challenge tips
Here are 5 tips and tricks to survive a painting challenge. I am nearly halfway through my latest 30-paintings-in-30-days challenge and...
Jessica
Sep 13, 20182 min read


2019 Art Print Calendar
I am making an art print calendar and I am so excited that I already shared it on social media and have sold a dozen! You may be...
Jessica
Sep 10, 20181 min read


finding your artistic style
As 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...
Jessica
Aug 17, 20182 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
Aug 10, 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...
Jessica
Jul 30, 20181 min read


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...
Jessica
Jun 15, 20181 min read


plein air painting
I have been painting plein air this spring while the kids take horseback riding lessons. Plein air painting means painting outside. It's...
Jessica
Jun 11, 20181 min read


portrait painting
This semester in painting class we have been working on tackling the portrait. Portrait painting is so difficult and it's not something I...
Jessica
Jun 4, 20181 min read


travel adventures
My family and I just got home from our latest travel adventure to southern France. It was an unbelievably beautiful vacation filled with...
Jessica
Apr 30, 20181 min read


Abstractify
I 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...
Jessica
Apr 5, 20181 min read


painting challenge complete
I completed my 30-paintings-in-30-days challenge this week!! I had so much fun painting flowers for 30 straight days. What a fabulous...
Jessica
Mar 2, 20181 min read


painting challenge update
This month is flying by!! I am working hard on my 30-in-30 challenge. You can see the paintings daily on instagram or facebook. I've been...
Jessica
Feb 18, 20181 min read


Puerto Vallarta
We had such a lovely vacation in Puerto Vallarta last week. We saw the sun! We ate delicious food. We spent time with family. We sat in...
Jessica
Jan 24, 20181 min read


podcast interview
Last week I was interviewed by the amazingly talented Molly O’Riley for her Darling Rage Nation podcast. You guys. I was so excited to...
Jessica
Jan 15, 20181 min read


painting challenge update
I am officially changing my 15-in-30 painting challenge to a 15 in 2018 challenge. Or a 15 in 365. However you want to look at it. I have...
Jessica
Jan 12, 20181 min read
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