Beach Blessings Released!!!

I have a special announcement!  I have been working on a project very near and dear to my heart and I am releasing it today with the new moon!  I started this project by writing a simple message in the sand over a year ago and it has grown into something bigger.  I hope you enjoy my new inspirational photo book:  “Beach Blessings: a photographic journey of awakening to the beauty and blessings of the ocean!”  It is now available on Amazon at  BeachBlessings.amazon.

I also have a few copies at my home studio for those of you who are local.  This little book makes a great gift for any beach lover!  Please feel free to share.

As many of you know, the beach is my sacred space and the place I call home in my heart.  The ocean has always been a source of peace, healing, and inspiration for me.  This is my “love letter” to the ocean..my way of speaking back and giving thanks.  I hope that by sharing it, you too can hear the ocean whispering to your soul and lifting your spirit. Please be sure to check out “Beach Blessings” and join me on this journey!  I invite you to share your own beach blessings on Instagram at #beachblessings.

With love and gratitude,

Jackie 

Releasing our inner dragons!

Thanks to all the wonderful women who joined me for my June Art Party—“Release Your Inner Dragon!”  We had a great time sipping, snacking and socializing as we created mixed media dragonflies to celebrate summer!  Hope you all have a fun, relaxing, care-free summer as you dance with the dragonflies and let your spirit soar!

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

Look Who's Teaching at Grown Ups Art Camp (GUAC) this summer!

I am happy to announce that I will be teaching a workshop at Del Ray Artisan's Grown Ups Art Camp (GUAC) this summer!  The workshop is called "Dreams Set Sail!"  We will explore and express our dreams as we create beautiful sailboat scenes using mixed media collage techniques.  The workshop will be held on Sunday, July 5th from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Del Ray Artisans Gallery in Alexandria, VA.  To register, please go to:  http://calendar.thedelrayartisans.org/view_entry.php?id=2156.  Hope you can join me as we allow our "dreams to set sail!"

June Art Party Registration Open NOW!

Join us on June 14th from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. to create mixed media masterpieces celebrating summer! 

Cost is $45 and includes all instruction and supplies.  No previous art experience necessary.  Please bring a drink or snack to share.  Classes fill quickly, so register soon! 

Makes a great Mother's Day gift!

Artful Awakenings Retreat was Amazing!!!

A heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful women who gathered to dream, play, create and awaken with me at our Artful Awakenings Beach Retreat this past weekend!  Your stories, energy, artwork and  presence were truly beautiful and inspiring!  You made this Retreat a joy from beginning to end!   Here's a look at some of the magic you created!

A huge thank you to my loving family and amazing Retreat Team for supporting me on this journey! While Paul and the girls held down the fort at home, our Retreat Team created a sacred space for nurturing our minds, bodies, spirits, and creativity by the sea!  Even my mom (who lives at the beach) pitched in!

Leslie worked her magic in the kitchen, preparing stunning and delicious meals with fresh, colorful ingredients.  

Jolene stretched our minds and bodies both on and off the mat with her calm presence and her soulful yoga classes. 

Anne Marie made sure everyone felt welcome, nurtured, pampered and relaxed.  

I led our participants through a weekend full of awakenings and self-discoveries through art and the creative process!  

Together we created a beautiful tapestry of inner strength and beauty as we shared our dreams and intentions!

I can’t thank you enough and can’t wait to do it again!  Wishing you joy, purpose, peace, strength, and clarity as you awaken and move forward with awareness, passion, and intention on your journeys!  May your possibilities be endless!  

With love and gratitude...jackie

Artful Awakenings Beach Retreat is almost HERE!!!

In just two short days we will be gathering at the Beach to rest, relax, dream, play, create and awaken our inner mermaids!  Can't wait!!! See you there!