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!

My New Website is Here!!!

Please check out my new website www.jackietury.com!!! Let me know what you think!
Thank you SO much to my husband Paul for all of your awesome design work and to my daughter Zoe for your great photography skills!

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!

WOW--What an Artful Start to the New Year!

A lot has been happening around here lately!  Here is a brief re-cap of the first two Artful months of 2017:

I had the pleasure of hosting two wonderful art workshops:  My "Dream BIG Vision Board Workshop" and "Choose LOVE Workshop!"  Huge thank you to all the women who joined me!  I love dreaming, playing, creating together!

"Dream BIG Workshop!"

"Choose LOVE Workshop!"

I was honored to participate in two group art shows: Simply Abstract at Del Ray Artisans in Alexandria, VA and the Frank Stick Memorial Art Show at the Dare County Arts Council Gallery in Manteo, NC!  Special thanks to Susan Tury and Jan and Vince Martin for helping me with pick up and delivery for the Manteo show!  Still time to see my "She Turtle" painting in Manteo!  Show closes at the end of February.  I also have some of my beach themed artwork at Beach Treasures in Duck, NC!  Stop by when you're in town!

My "She Turtle" at the Frank Stick Memorial Show in Manteo

"Simply Abstract" Show at DRA

I was able to donate a new mixed media painting “Whispers of the Heart” to the American Heart Association’s Charity Ball. Be sure to bid on this special piece on February 25th!

"Whispers of the Heart" for American Heart Association

I am happy to have reconnected with childhood friend, April Koontz who has asked me to provide some artwork for her music album project and her Daughters Unite caregiver project! Check her out on Facebook!

I have enjoyed creating 15 new pieces of artwork over these last couple months and have several more pieces in progress! I hope my paintings make you as happy as they make me! February has definitely been full of love!

Here's to the Artful Energy continuing!  

Check back soon for information and registration for my March Art Workshop!

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!

Autumn Update--Release and Receive!

I may have been neglecting my blog lately, but I have been fully enjoying my life off-line and spending as much time with family as possible!  And that’s what it’s all about, right?  This fall has been abundant with wonderful activities and opportunities!  For me, it has been about releasing and receiving!  Here is a look at what I’ve been up to:  

My oldest daughter is a senior in high school and big surprise, is thinking of applying to art school. Earlier this month, my family enjoyed a weekend trip to NYC to check out some schools and visit my 97 year old grandmother.  What a treat to listen to my grandmother’s stories, to walk the Brooklyn Bridge, and to enjoy exploring the city!

Next, I headed to the beach for a mini-Serendipity art retreat hosted by my friend Donna Hollowell of Deja New and new friend Michelle Madden Smith of Animyst and led by one of my favorite mixed media artists, the lovely and talented Alena Hennessy.  It was just what I needed!  Usually I am the one hosting and teaching and nurturing others at Workshops and Retreats.  This time I was on the receiving end!  I released responsibility and expectation and allowed myself to relax, create, connect.  It was wonderful.  I loved our projects and all the kindred creative spirits—all such wonderful women!  And of course I loved my time by the ocean—my ultimate healer and source of inspiration.  Now that I was able to retreat and nurture myself, I am ready to nurture others again and can’t wait to host our annual Artful Awakenings Retreat at the beach this Spring! Thank you to all who contributed to make this early birthday gift possible!  I enjoyed every minute of it!

I came home from the beach with sand on my feet, a smile on my face and a starfish in my suitcase.  Not to mention new energy, new friends, and new artwork!  Next, I had a full week of fun birthday celebrations with friends and family!  Thank you everyone for making me feel so loved, appreciated, and celebrated!

Last weekend, my family and I enjoyed the spectacular display of autumn colors in Skyline Drive.  I think we hit the peak!  The views were truly gorgeous!  One of our favorite traditions!  Love soaking in the beauty and abundance of autumn!

Next up, it’s Halloween and my November art party (Dare to DREAM)!

I am super excited about my November Art Party/Workshop!  The theme is dreamcatchers.  I have been looking forward to this project for months now,  but am even more excited about this theme after returning from my mini-retreat and creating 3-d dream catchers with fellow creatives at the beach! What a great coincidence and fun experience!  The dream catchers we will be creating at my November Art Party/Workshop will be 2-d on canvas using mixed media techniques.  Of course we will have plenty of 3-d embellishments on hand to add to your masterpiece.  No art experience necessary.  Come gather in gratitude to celebrate the abundance of autumn and “Dare To DREAM!” Don’t miss this opportunity to create your own dream catcher on canvas as a visual reminder of your dreams and intentions.  To register go to: www.jackietury.blogspot.com under the "Art Party" tab and scroll down to "November!"