A New Gallery to Call Home! Birthday Wish Comes Early!

My birthday wish came true early this year!!!  After years of showing my art in shops and galleries a few pieces at a time, I finally have space on a gallery wall to call my own all year long!!!  Paintings I’ve created in unison or in a series can finally hang together!  This my friends is a dream come true!  I am excited to announce that I am now a member of the Arts in the Village Gallery in Leesburg!  Last week was a whirlwind of artful activity with a gallery interview, acceptance, orientation, installation and reception all within a few days! I’m looking forward to working with this talented group of artists!  The gallery is located at 1601 Village Market Blvd, Suite #116, Leesburg, VA 20175 and is open 7 days a week.  You can visit http://www.artsinthevillage.com/ for hours and information.  I will be working in the gallery 2-3 days per month. Please stop by to say hello!

Going Abstract!

Every once in a while, I like to go more abstract in my painting.  Going abstract is like going off-road for me.  It’s like going on a new adventure with no specific destination in mind.  The paint takes over and I am just along for the ride.  Instead of focusing on painting a desired image, shape or scene, I focus more on color and texture and their interplay and energy on the canvas.  This form of painting is very liberating and allows me to fully express my inner emotions onto the canvas.  Going abstract allows my mind to take a break and de-clutter, bringing me joy, clarity and transformation.  These are some of my recent abstract paintings.  I hope you enjoy!  I am excited to announce that “High Frequency” has been accepted into the Falls Church Arts Abstract Expressions Show!  The show runs from September 30th-November 4th at 700-B W Broad Street in Falls Church.  Meet the Artists Opening is Saturday, September 30th 7:30-10:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!

High Frequency

Creative Energy

Artful Intersection

Going Coastal--Happy World Ocean Day!

Happy World Ocean Day! My life-long love affair with the ocean is still going strong as I continue to be inspired by her beauty and abundance!  With the ocean as my inner muse, I am “Going Coastal!”  Take a peek at all the “coastal creations” I have in progress--most are just about done!  Almost makes me feel like I’m at the beach, which is where I plan to take some of these pieces this summer. Let me know if you see something you like.  If you are a beach lover, stay tuned for another exciting beach project in the works!  I will be posting information about my “Beach Blessings” project soon!  Hope you will join me!  In the meantime, let’s work together to keep our oceans clean and beautiful! xoxo ~jackie