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!

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

Fall Art Workshops--Registration now OPEN!

Connect with your creative side this fall and join me for one or more of the following workshops!

Each workshop is 3 hours long and includes all instructions and supplies as well as a short guided meditation to get your creativity flowing.  Cost for each workshop is $45 per person.  No art experience necessary.  All workshops are held in Chantilly, VA unless otherwise noted.  Address will be sent with registration confirmation.  Please email me at jackietury@gmail if you have a group of 6 or more and would like to host a private workshop or if you would like me to create a custom workshop for your group or event!

October Workshops 

Faith Can Move Mountains

Sunday, October 15th 

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Sugar Skulls

Friday, October 27th 

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

November Workshops

Gratitude or Artful Owls (your choice)

Sunday, November 12th 

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

December Workshops

Angel Wings

Sunday, December 10th 

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

A New Day!

"A New Day" (24" x 24")

"A New Day!"  is the painting I created in response to Hurricane Harvey and will be donating for the Online Art Auction I organized to benefit Survivors of Hurricane Harvey!  This painting started with the intention of "Courage" and is the first layer of this piece.  Courage for the survivors as they move through this catastrophic event and on to the road of recovery.  They are true warriors.  And courage for me as I move forward with this auction, acting on my ideas and intuition to following my heart to give back to others through art.  After all, beneath each New Day is Courage!

I hope you will join us for this heart filled Art Auction and Labor of Love tomorrow!

https://www.facebook.com/jackie.tury.5    (Full details in post below)

See you there!

Thanks again to all of the amazing artists participating in this event, to my husband for all of his support, to fellow artists Monica Martin and Jane Bell Lassiter for helping me coordinate this effort, to Stephanie Gagos for being a great resource for online art auctions, and to all of YOU for spreading the word to buyers and bidders!

xoxo,
Jackie

"Courage" (first layer of any New Day)

Join Us for a Labor of Love on Labor Day!!! Update on Art Auction for Hurricane Harvey Relief!

Labor of Love on Labor Day! Online Art Auction on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/jackie.tury.5 this Labor Day Monday to benefit the survivors of Hurricane Harvey!! Let's flood Texas with LOVE! Please help us spread the word and join us on Monday!!!!  

How the auction will work:

Each hour from 8 am to 11 pm EST a different artist/item will be added to the auction as a post for you to bid on.  Bidding starts with the suggested opening bid or higher and should be increased by increments of $5.   To participate, simply enter your bid as a comment on the post of the item you are interested in.  You may bid on more than one item and may submit more than one bid on the same item.  Please do not withdraw your bid.  The final bid for each item is 24 hours from posting.  Highest bid wins!  Winner will be notified in the post and will be asked to provide an email contact.  Winner will be sent an invoice for the artwork through PayPal to be paid upon receipt. Winner must contact the artist directly to arrange for shipping and is responsible for any shipping costs.  Artist will ship the artwork to the winner within one week of payment being received.  Thank you!

Sea Turtles in September!

"She Turtle"

This summer I was blessed with the honor of witnessing a sea turtle hatching (boil)!  It was truly an amazing sight and moving experience!  Witnessing a hatching and watching baby sea turtles make their way to the ocean has been on my bucket list for years.  I am overjoyed to have finally seen this miracle of nature.  In honor of this awe inspiring event, I am releasing a limited quantity of sea turtle art prints this September!  

Prints will be made from my original 24” x 24” “She Turtle” painting. The price for each 8” x 8” signed print is $45.  In an effort to assist with the continued protection of these magnificent creatures I will donate 10% of the total proceeds to N.E.S.T. (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles) the organization I had the pleasure of nest sitting with this summer.  

"Let's Flood Texas with LOVE!" Art for Hurricane Relief!

I am a mixed media artist from Virginia whose heart is breaking with each new photo and update of the flooding in Texas due to Hurricane Harvey.  My family and I were in North Carolina for Hurricane Matthew last fall and though we experienced major flooding and power outages it was no where near as catastrophic as what’s going on in Texas right now.

I am coordinating an online art auction to benefit the victims of Hurricane Harvey.  I am reaching out to artists near and far who have an interest in humanity and helping others.  I would be honored if you would participate in this heartfelt project.  I am asking each artist to donate one signed original work of art.
One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.  Shipping costs will be the responsibility of the buyer and can be paid directly to the artist.  Please let me know if you are interested in participating either as an artist or a bidder as soon as possible by emailing me at jackietury@gmail.com.  Once I’ve heard back from you, I will email instructions to artists for uploading an image of your artwork, link to your website, etc. and instructions to buyers for bidding in the auction.

Let’s flood Texas with love and weather the storm together!

Much love and thanks,

Jackie

Lemons and Lavender!

Thought I would share these two new paintings inspired by my recent visit to a beautiful lavender farm!  I love the sight and scent of lemons and lavender!  What a great way to spend a summer day!  Soaking in the sunshine and the soothing scent of lavender while sipping sweet lavender lemonade and hand-picking these gorgeous aromatic purple blooms!  Both lemons and lavender evoke the spirit of summer for me.  Lemons shout bright, clean, crisp, citrus delight and lavender whispers relaxing, lazy days and magical nights.

"Lemons" - 16" x 20"

"Lavender"- 16" x 20"

If you are interested in purchasing one (or both) of these original paintings or ordering prints, please email me at: jackietury@gmail.com!  Paintings are 16” x 20” and are $150 each or $275 for the set.

Abstract Works in Progress!

More abstract works in progress! Check back soon for pix of finished paintings!  Lots more I need to add!

Lotus Rising Registration Open!

Lotus Rising Art Workshop!

Sunday, April 23rd

4-7 p.m.

Chantilly, VA

Awaken with me this April with a repeat of one of my favorite art workshops—Lotus Rising!  Even if you have created a lotus with me before, come see what new blossom emerges.  We will create unique, beautiful lotus blossoms as we rise out of the mud and darkness and into the light, awakening our creative spirit!  We will begin the workshop with a short guided meditation to get our creativity flowing.  No art experience necessary.  Cost for the workshop is $45 and includes all instructions and supplies.  Feel free to bring a drink or snack to share.  To register, click the button below.  Hope to see you soon!

Free as a Feather Thank You!

I enjoyed teaching my "Free as a Feather" art workshop the other night!  Thanks to all the wonderful women who joined me!  Love your special feather messages--each so beautiful, personal and unique!  Here are a few photos from our evening and a little background on my fascination with feathers.  May your spirits be free and your dreams take flight! xxoo ~Jackie

When I was a child, I was told that feathers were dirty and carried disease and to NEVER pick them up!  As a child, I believed this and did what I was told.  However, as an adult, I no longer simply do as I'm told.  I am drawn to feathers--their beauty, their connection to freedom and flight.  So, I began picking them up!  I became fascinated with feathers--wondering which birds they came from, what messages they were carrying, what meaning and symbolism I could apply to my life and circumstances.  And thus, my collection began.  Two of my favorite feathers are my red-tailed hawk feather and my brilliant blue jay feather found just days before my workshop!  Hope you enjoy!

Free as a Feather--Art Workshop!

Spring is often a time for releasing what no longer serves us and allowing new growth to begin.  Join me in creating your own unique mixed media feather painting representing this time of transition on Sunday, March 26th from 4-7 p.m.  What message will your feather carry? This art workshop will begin with a short guided meditation to get our creativity flowing. No art experience necessary.  Cost of the workshop is $45.  All art instruction and supplies provided. Feel free to bring a drink or snack to share.  To register, click the button below.

Choose LOVE!

Choose LOVE--Art Workshop!

Sunday, February 12th 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Chantilly, VA

It is especially important for us to Choose LOVE right now! For ourselves, for each other, for our country, for the world.  Join me on February 12th to celebrate LOVE as we create heart centered mixed media paintings and spread a little light and love into the world.  This workshop will begin with a short guided meditation to open our hearts and get our creativity flowing.  All supplies and instruction provided.  No art experience necessary.  Please feel free to bring a drink or snack to share. Cost for this 3 hour class is $45.  To register, simply click the button below.  Feel free to email me with any questions at jackietury@gmail.com. Hope to see you soon!

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!