Aruba Inspired Art in my Society 6 Shop!!!

I am SO excited to announce that my “Aruba Inspired” collection of original artwork is now available on prints and products at my Society 6 Shop!!!  https://society6.com/jackietury This collection is very near and dear to my heart!  They call Aruba the happy island for a reason!  Please take a peek and let me know what you think!  Feel free to stock up on gifts for yourself and your loved ones and take advantage of the Cyber Monday discounts and free shipping!  Hope my paintings make you as happy as they make me!  

Please share this with family, friends, and co-workers to help me spread the news and the joy!  If you would like to purchase an original painting or commission a custom piece of your own send me a PM.  Be on the lookout for more prints and products soon as well as a pop-up art party or two!  Thank you for your love and support! Love, Jackie

Artwork in progress at my home studio!

Some of the many beautiful scenes that helped inspire this new series of artwork! Happy Island = Happy Art! Enjoy!

The Light Returns!

I've been facing some inner storms lately as I navigate the waves of change in my life.  But just over a week ago I found myself in the midst of a real hurricane! Yes, Matthew paid me a visit during what was supposed to be a big family celebration at the beach for my 50th birthday.  Most of our family bailed due to the weather forecast.  Can't say I blame them.  We lost power, got flooded, the wind howled and the house shook.  But we survived...and we even celebrated.  We took in the energy of the ocean and waited for the light to return--and it did!  The electricity inside our house was still out, but the light outside was definitely back and in a big way! The day after the storm, I walked down the wooden path towards the ocean and like magic a dozen or more monarch butterflies flew out onto the path before me.  When I reached the dunes, this is the sight I saw.  Breathtaking beauty (God rays as we call them in my family)--light breaking through the clouds and illuminating the ocean, the earth, the spirit!  A not-so-subtle reminder that whether we are facing storms on the inside or storms on the outside, the light will return!  Bask in it's beauty! All will be well!  Blessings to those still recovering from the damage of Hurricane Matthew and those facing their own personal storms.  May your light return soon!

October Oracle Card Making Class!

Join me on October 30th at Rising Phoenix to create your own oracle card deck and set your intentions with the new moon!  Click on the link below for information and registration!
http://www.risingphoenixhc.com/workshops.html

Spread your Wings!

"Spread your wings"

Allow your transformation to begin as you unfurl your bright, beautiful wings!

Making Waves!

Once again the ocean is calling me!  Here are some new wave inspired paintings I've recently created.   Hope you enjoy!  Try not to get caught up in life's undercurrents, but instead ride the waves! Original waves and prints available for sale :)

"Oceans of love"

"Waves of joy"

"Rip curl"

Leaving the Nest...

As many of you know, I just returned from dropping off my oldest daughter at college for the first time.  It’s been a very emotionally challenging time for me.  I created this painting several months ago, but feel it sums up this summer perfectly and is a follow up to my earlier post and painting “holding on and letting go.”  

I knew this summer would be about preparing my daughter for college and preparing myself to let go.  I knew I wanted to spend as much time with my daughter as possible before she left home.  What I didn’t know is that my younger daughter would injure her knee and require surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation.  Although I was not happy about being “grounded,” perhaps it was a blessing in disguise.  I got LOTS of extra time at home with two of my favorite people in the world—my daughters!   For us, the summer has been all about nesting, resting, healing.  It has been about strengthening our roots and our wings before taking flight.  

I was worried that I was neglecting my art biz this summer and not working towards my goal of getting my ART out into the world in a bigger way.  Then it hit me—That’s exactly what I’ve been doing all summer long (and for 18 years)!  My daughter Autumn’s initials are A.R.T. (yes, on purpose) and she and my daughter Zoe are by far mine and my husband’s greatest works of art!  This summer was in fact, all about getting my A.R.T. out into the world (and to Art School in New York to boot)!  Mission accomplished—time to SOAR my baby bird! You’ll do great!  Love you!

Beach Treasures!

So happy and grateful to announce that Beach Treasures in Duck, NC (OBX) is now carrying my artwork!!! There are several original pieces to choose from as well as copies of my Beach Blessings book.  Thank you so much Lisa, Mary Anne, Mom, Mrs. P, Aunt B. and Paul for giving me this opportunity and helping me get my artwork there!  Thank you April for spotting my art while you were on vacation! Be sure to check it out next time you are in the Outer Banks (Beach Treasures, Wee Winks Square in Duck, NC)!