Great day in the Studio!

I LOVE to paint!!!  I cannot even begin to tell you how happy painting makes me!  Today has been a great day in the studio working on some abstract beachscapes based on my recent road trip!  Hope you enjoy!

Christmas in July Sale this Saturday, July 25th!!!!

Don't miss my first ever Christmas in July Sale 

this Saturday, July 25th!!!

Thank you SO much to everyone who participated in this event! Your art is on its way! Enjoy!

For one day only, I am offering 25 pieces of original artwork at special discounted prices of 25% or more off the original price!!!!  All 12" x 12" canvases originally $100 will be on sale for $75.  All 16"x20" and 12"x24" originally $150 will be on sale for $100. There will be an extra charge for shipping and handling.  If you are local, we can arrange a time for pick up of purchased artwork.

Don't miss this amazing opportunity to purchase original artwork for you or someone special! Each piece is unique and hand-painted with love and inspiration.

All 25 pieces will be posted on this site by Friday for the one day sale on Saturday!  If you see a piece that speaks to you, email me at jackietury@gmail and we will make it happen!  Hope my art makes you as happy as it makes me!

Here they are!!!

25 pieces of original, inspirational artwork looking for new homes!  If one is calling your name, please email me at jackietury@gmail.com to make your one of a kind purchase! Thank you and enjoy!  Merry Christmas in July!

Original mixed media artwork on 12" x 12" canvases: originally $100, now only $75!

1. "Wish" (dragonfly): 12 x 12 - $75

2. "Fish": 12 x 12 - $75

3. "Back to school" (schoolhouse): 12 x 12 - $75

4. "Take a bite out of life" (candy apple): 12 x 12 - $75

5. "Go at your own pace" (snail): 12 x 12 - $75

6. "Blossom" (cherry tree): 12 x 12 - $75

7. "Artful avenue"(town): 12 x 12 - $75

8. "Voyage" (sailboat with purple sky): 12 x 12 - $75

9. "Autumn abundance" (3 trees with letter tiles): 12 x 12 - $75

10. "Dreams set sail" (sailboat with letter tiles): 12 x 12 - $75

11. "Gratitude" (single tree with letter tiles): 12 x 12 - $75

12. "Rise and shine" (sun): 12 x 12 - $75

13. "Full moon rising" (moon): 12 x 12 - $75

14. "Whelk shell": 12 x 12 - $75

15. "Sand dollar": 12 x 12 - $75

16. "Star fish": 12 x 12 - $75

17. "Sea horse": 12 x 12 - $75

Original mixed media artwork on 12" x 24" or 16" x 20" canvases: originally $150, now only $100!

18. "Dive deep" (mermaid): 12 x 24 - $100

19. "Listen to your whispers" (mermaid): 12 x 24 - $100

20. "Follow your heart": 16 x 20 - $100

21. "Wish" (face with mirror): 16 x 20 - $100

22. "Love supreme": 16 x 20 - $100

23. "Radiate love" : 16 x 20 - $100

24. "Once upon a time" (playground): 16 x 20 - $100

25. "Hopes and dreams take flight" (birds): 16 x 20 - $100

ART on the Avenue here I come!!!

I have been working very hard to get ready (and so has my hubby)!  Here is a sneak peek at my booth!  We put it up in our driveway this weekend to practice.  I will have over 50 pieces of original artwork at the show!  Several new pieces are included.  You can find some of them by scrolling through my "paintings" and "collages" pages.  Each piece is colorful and uplifting!  Hope my art makes you as happy as it makes me!  Visit me in booth E3 this Saturday, October 4th from 10am-6pm at Art on the Avenue in Del Ray, Alexandria!  My booth is on Mt. Vernon Avenue near Bellefonte Ave.  For full event info and directions go to: http://www.artontheavenue.org  See you there!

"Grow WILD and free!"

Below are two examples of when Pausing Paid Off…

As I've mentioned before, I am currently taking Flora Bowley's online class Bloom True.  I had just finished another layer on my 4 original canvases and was loving the look!  My paintings looked and felt tribal and WILD.  I was not ready to cover them up and transform them with another layer of paint just yet.  So, I decided to Pause…Instead, I started (and finished) two new smaller canvases!  Here's what emerged when I let go and painted WILD and free!  Now, I am ready to move on with my original 4 canvases and see what magic happens there!  Stay tuned!

These two paintings are now at the "By Women, About Women" show in Old Town, Alexandria!

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Colorful New Year!

"Artful Affirmations" © for the HoliDAZE and the gift of PRESENCE!

The holidays are a busy time of year and we often get so caught up in the flurry of activities that we forget to pause, to breathe, to practice being in the present moment.  This holiday season, I challenge you to give the "gift of presence."  By giving your loved ones, your friends, your family, your neighbor, co-worker, or even a stranger your time and full attention (even just for a moment), you are giving them the "gift of presence."  You are saying to them "you matter," "I am listening," "I understand,"  "I value you."  You are showing them love, compassion, connection, and validation.  What better gift can one receive? 

The "gift of presence" is a gift you can give to yourself as well!  Not only will you feel satisfied, connected, fulfilled when you give this gift to others, but when you give this gift to yourself, you will feel centered, grounded, grateful.  Try to pause for a moment here and there throughout your busy HoliDAZE.  Instead of going full speed ahead, multi-tasking to the max on auto-pilot and wandering around in a daze, slow down and be aware of your surroundings, your feelings, the moment.  Sneak in some quiet time to read or reflect.  Give yourself permission to drop something off your "to do" list.  Unplug from the internet, TV, etc. and reconnect with yourself, your family, your loved ones in person.

Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting another monthly art workshop, "Artful Affirmations" © for the HoliDAZE and the gift of PRESENCE!  During this workshop, we focused on the importance of being present in the moment as we created visual reminders of our intentions for the holidays.  It was a fun, festive evening of friendship and creativity.  Thank you to Anne Marie, Jaci, Kathy, Carrie, and Melissa for giving me the gift of your presence and creating such unique and wonderful "Artful Affirmations" ©.

In an effort to follow my own advice, I am going to try and remain off-line as much as possible during the holidays, so I can better focus on the present moment and the miracles that surround me.  Merry Christmas! xxoo  ~jackie

Student artwork by: Carrie, Kathy, Jaci, Anne Marie, and Melissa

New Artist at the Artful Gift Shop!

Hi, just wanted to let you know that there is a new artist at the Artful Gift Shop!  I am happy to announce that my meeting yesterday with owner Peggy James went very well and I am now an Artful Gift Shop Artist!  I have several pieces for sale in the shop ranging in size from 4"x4" to
12" x12."  If you are in Vienna, VA please stop by!  The shop is located on Church Street and carries all kinds of unique gifts from local artists--cards, jewelry, soaps, artwork, and more!

The Artful Gift Shop

Wish Granted!

Wish Granted!

This weekend I celebrated my birthday with family.  In addition to being showered with artful gifts:  photo lights, gift cards for art supplies, money for Bloom True art e-course (thank you to my loving & supportive family), something totally unexpected and amazing happened!  My birthday wish came TRUE in under an hour!

I've wished on birthday candles since I was a little girl and some wishes came true, others didn't.  But I have never had a wish been granted so quickly!  When blowing out my candles, I wished that someone would buy the two "artful avenue" paintings I had in the Del-Ray-Geous art show.  I knew the show was closing this weekend and as of Thursday evening, nobody had bought either painting.  

I made my wish around 8:00 p.m. on Friday and around 9:00 p.m.,  I received a congratulatory email from the curators of the show saying that BOTH of my pieces had SOLD!  WOW--those must have been some strong wishes and powerful candles!  To top it off, when we went to the closing reception yesterday, we found out that my daughter Zoe made her first sale!  Congratulations Zoe and thank you Dawn and Maxine!  Hope your wishes come true!  Gotta remember where I bought those candles!

Artful Avenues!

Join me at the Del Ray Artisans this Friday, October 4th from 7-10 pm for the Opening Reception of "Del-Ray-geous"!  This show celebrates the fun, unique, and art-rageous personality of the Del Ray neighborhood!  I have two mixed media pieces in the show, "Artful Avenue 1" and "Artful Avenue 2!"   I will also be doing an "artist demonstration" from 2-3 pm in front of the Del Ray Artisan Gallery at Del Ray's huge annual art event, "Art on the Avenue!"  Hope to see you this weekend! 

Summer Sea Series!

Summer Sea Series!  Each mixed media collaged painting is 12"x12" 

Ahhh…summer! Lazy afternoons reading on the back porch, extra time with my children and family, trips to the beach to play in the ocean!  After the successful completion of the "Music in Art" show, I am more than ready to relax into summer!  The first thing on my summer "to do" list was to get a stack of good books for summer reading.  I started with "Language of Flowers" and loved this book so much, it will be hard to top.  The next thing on my list was to create a new Sea themed series based on the "dream big" whale I painted last summer.  I painted a new "dream big" whale and added a mermaid "reach for the stars," a fish "dare to be different," and a snail "go at your own pace."  I hope to take this series down to the beach with me, which is next on my list!   As always, if you are interested in purchasing one of my colorful artful affirmations just send me an email at jackietury@gmail.com.  Happy summer!

Merry Christmas--Joy to the World!!!

Can't believe Christmas is only a week away!  Where does the time go?  I've been so busy lately, I haven't had much time for art.  I'm going into mixed-media withdrawals! I was determined to create at least one colorful Christmas collage.  Here it is--"Joy to the World!"  I feel much better now!  I plan to have more creative time after the holidays!  Wishing you a very merry christmas and happy new year!

Sweet Success!

The "Sweet 'n Salty" Show Opening on Friday was a huge success with over 150 visitors!

We spent a fun evening at the Del Ray Artisans Gallery greeting guests, admiring art, and chatting with fellow DRA members!  Lots of positive feedback and comments on the two pieces I have in the show "Celebrate" and "Take a BITE out of LIFE!" Here I am with friend, co-worker, curator, and fellow artist Amanda Wright.  Don't forget to stop by the show...it runs through October 28th.

Sweet 'n Salty: New Art--New Show!

"It Runs in the Family" show just ended.  Thank you Michelle for the awesome placement of the Tury Family Portrait (front and center as you enter the gallery) and the wonderful compliment (I love your piece and wanted to showcase it--it's the signature piece of the show). 

 The next show at the Del Ray Artisan Gallery is "Sweet 'n Salty" and runs from October 5-28.  Join me at the opening reception this Friday, October 5th from 7-10 p.m.  The sweet 'n salty theme inspired two new mixed media pieces that I created for this show. "Take a BITE of LIFE" has a carnival theme and features a juicy apple as the main subject.  "Celebrate"is one of my 3-d cakes complete with real candle.  This month I will be celebrating the 6th year in my creative journey.  It was almost 6 years ago that I signed up for my first painting class as an adult.  A birthday gift to myself with the encouragement of my husband Paul.  The first painting I did was of a slice of birthday cake, complete with 3-d frosting.  I have been happily painting ever since!  Thanks Paul!  Time to Celebrate!

New Art: Back to School & Dream Big!

 I was inspired to create "Back to School" by this bittersweet time of year.  Tomorrow my daughters and I all head back to school.  We enjoy school/work, but hate saying goodbye to summer.  In "Back to School," I was able to incorporate bits and pieces of my daughters' homework and my kindergarteners' drawings into my collage.  Wishing everyone a great first day back to school! 

Earlier this summer, I kept having dreams where I would run to the shore to see a whale playfully surfacing in the ocean.  I decided this meant that big creative ideas were about to surface for me!  This dream inspired my new colorful collage "Dream Big!"

 Don't forget to come by Del Ray Artisans this month for the "It Runs in the Family" show!  The Tury Family Portrait will be on display.  The show runs Sept. 7th through 30th, with an opening reception on Sept. 7th from 7-10 p.m.  See you there!

Tury Family Portrait!

We recently completed a fun family art project!  We each created our own mixed-media self-portrait (Cindy Wunsch style...thanks Cindy!) and combined them in a custom frame as a family-portrait.
Our family portrait will be displayed at the Del Ray "It Runs in the Family" Show this September!

More details to come...

Crazy for Cupcakes!

For my daughter's 11th birthday, we had a party inspired by the show "Cupcake Wars!" Our family made our traditional cardboard cut-out decorations and baked 96 cupcakes. My daughter and her friends had tons of fun decorating their cupcakes and competing in all the cupcake games and contests! I was inspired to paint some mini cupcakes with my special frosting technique! Yum!

Summer Sweets and Artful Treats!

I ran into fellow Artomatic artist Quest Skinner at Eastern Market the other day. Her paintbrush piece was the perfect addition to the new art and music room in our basement--thanks Quest! I haven't baked any pies yet this summer, but I've painted a few. Here are "a la mode" and "key lime." I've also added a few new pieces to my "Cake Collection." I have quite the Bakery going! Just in time for our Art Open House. More on that later...

Artful Eggs--Island Style (Happy Easter)!

We just got back from a wonderful, fun-filled family vacation! Our trip inspired us to decorate our eggs "island-style" this year! Happy Easter!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Let Them Eat Cake!

With the recent snow days, I finally had a chance to start the cake paintings I had sketched ages ago. I also had time to create a mini version of my pink cupcake painting that was in the Artomatic show. I love the 3-D effect. The frosting looks good enough to eat. These colorful (and tasty) creations will be complete just in time for Valentine's Day! If you are interested in purchasing a piece, please email me at jackietury@cox.net. Now it's on to the baking of real cakes and cupcakes. Happy Valentine's Day!