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!

Autumn Art Parties and Workshops--Registration Open NOW!

Register NOW for Autumn Art Parties! 

Click on link above for dates and registration information.  First class is September 27th!

Animal Totems class coming soon!

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

"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!

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!

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!

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...

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!

New Home!!!

I'm so excited--we just moved into our New Home on Wed! It's absolutely beautiful and I LOVE everything about it! I can't wait to set up shop and start painting. I painted the "butterfly field" the day I miraculously found our dream home. We had already sold our home and couldn't find anything we liked. We were at the end of our rope. This house appeared out of nowhere, all the stars aligned and now the home is ours! I painted the "home is where your heart is" as our change of address announcement. On another note, the new Dare County Arts Council Gallery in Manteo, NC is now officially open and has my sea creatures on display. Stop by if you're in OBX.

Sea Creatures head to Beach!

Three of my new sea creatures are headed to the beach for the summer! Check out my crab, octopus, and sea turtle at the new DCAC gallery in Manteo, NC!

Notecards are in!

Notecards are in! Each packet comes with 5 different notecards (coffee cup, cupcake, teapot, grow flowers, blossom flowers) and 5 white envelopes. Order yours today for $12 (additional shipping charges may apply). Contact me at jackietury@cox.net. I'm planning to print notecards with my seahorse, peacock, butterfly, and sunflower in the New Year. I'm also hoping to have 5x7 and 8x10 prints made, as well as prints on canvas. I plan to start my Etsy shop this winter too!

In addition to getting my paintings printed on notecards and experimenting with painting abstract landscapes, I've been very busy with my daughters' Art in the Schools Programs. I've also been buying art from other local artists. I love my whimsical window from Lynne Gillis at www.gardenglasswindows.com. My friend loves the june moon beaded quilt we bought for her from Artomatic artist Alyson Olander at www.hastyquilter.com.

A belated thank you to everyone who bid on my "Grow Hope" collages! Both were purchased for very special people and I was able to donate another $150 to the Ya-Yas and Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Artomatic Update...Installation Complete!

We finished installation this weekend! Special thanks to Paul, Autumn, Zoe, and Amanda for all of their help and patience! Don't forget to visit me on the 8th floor, near the "R" in the window!

"life is sweet"

"enjoy the moment"

"take time to nurture yourself"

"celebrate life"

"midlife metamorphosis"