Artful Abundance this Autumn!

I can't believe September is almost over and fall is upon us!  I am loving this cool, crisp air and the beautiful autumn glow!  I've been busy with back-to-school and birthdays and am just getting back to my blog and my business.  I have also been busy creating LOTS of new artwork!  I have an abundance of Artful Events this fall!  I hope you can join me!  In the meantime,  I hope you enjoy the abundance of natural beauty this season brings!  It's my favorite time of year!

Art on the Avenue
Saturday, October 4th, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray Alexandria.
Visit me at Booth E3!
This is a great way to spend a beautiful fall day!
This outdoor festival features art, music, food and more!
For more info on this award winning art event, click the link http://www.artontheavenue.org

Artful Awakenings Women's Beach Retreat
Friday, November 7th - Sunday, November 9th
Outer Banks, NC
Calling all creative souls--come experience the magic of the ocean as we nurture our minds, bodies and spirits at this amazing retreat!  We still have a few spots left!  Sign up soon--last day to register is October 5th!  For more info and to register, click the link http://jackietury.blogspot.com/p/retreats.html

Registration Now Open—Artful Awakenings Fall Retreat!

 Join us for an amazing weekend full of art, yoga, and delicious meals--all with an ocean view!  Awaken your mind, body and spirit as you relax and recharge before the busy holidays!  Don't miss this Artful opportunity!

Please click here or on the "Retreat" Tab for full details and registration information!

ART news!!!

More art SOLD! 

More art Delivered!  My art is now at the Jelly Lounge in OBX! This cute new gallery is at the 4.5MP in Kitty Hawk.  You can also find my art in the Artful Gift Shop (Vienna, VA) and the DCAC Gallery in downtown Manteo! 

Just got accepted into Art on the Avenue--my first juried Art Festival!  I have thought about applying for a booth at this show/festival for years, but for one reason or another, always put it on the back burner. Last year I did my first live artist demo at the festival and loved it. So, this year I decided to finally apply for my own booth space! I am very excited that my application was accepted and can't wait for the festival! Now, the hard part--designing my booth space and creating enough work to fill the space! Guess I know what I'll be doing this summer!  Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4th and come visit me in booth E3 at Art on the Avenue in Alexandria!  

"Just BE!"

As I was preparing for my June Art Party, “Just BE,”  I began receiving the message that I needed to “Just BE!”  I needed to not only share this message with my students, but I needed to take it to heart and follow it myself!  

As I was running around, full steam ahead creating demos and lesson plans, shopping for supplies, cleaning the studio, plus doing all of my day to day tasks as a mom, wife, and part-time employee, plus creating and delivering new art for shops, galleries, etc, I began to feel a bit overwhelmed.  Then I had a few people (for very good reasons) cancel at the last minute and I became frustrated AND overwhelmed.  Not a good combination.  I wondered if I should even have this June class at all.  I wondered if I should cancel the whole thing and “Just BE” by myself.  I sure needed some down time! But just as I was about to call it quits, a very dear friend going through a very tough time called and asked if there was still space in my class for her and a friend.  I decided to continue with the class and just wait and see who showed up.  I am SO glad I did!  The women who showed up were all there for a reason and the sharing and creating that went on that afternoon was uplifting, moving and beautiful!  It was like poetry in motion.  Thank you Jennifer, Karen, Anne Marie, Maribel, and Melissa for sharing this time with me as we learned to “Just BE” together!  I hope that you each find time to rest, relax, and “Just BE” this summer!  I plan to do the same!  Much love, jackie.

Home by the Sea!!!

So happy that my collection of mermaids, sailboats, and beach blocks found a Home by the Sea this summer!  Thank you Fay!!!! You made my day!!!  You can purchase my colorful creations at the Dare County Arts Council (DCAC) Gallery in the old courthouse building in Manteo, NC on the Outer Banks!  To learn more about DCAC go to:  http://darearts.org 

Me in front of the DCAC Gallery in Manteo!

My collection of mermaids, beach blocks, sailboats

The DCAC Gallery in downtown Manteo

Fay and I at the DCAC Gallery

I always love seeing Fay's smiling face when I visit Manteo!  She is not only the DCAC Gallery Director, but a wonderful artist too! To see her work go to: http://faydavisedwards.com/home.html

Donna and I at Deja New

One lone mermaid made her way to Deja New where I met new artist friends Donna and Brad!  Donna is the owner of Deja New, a shop where you can find fun, funky furniture and more!  She and her daughter teach classes there too.  Donna and I have similar interests in collage, mixed media, and art for the soul.  So nice to find a kindred spirit!  Brad is not only an awesome artist, but also a chef at Elizabeth's Cafe in Duck!  You can find his work in the restaurant, Deja New and in the summer issue of Sun magazine.  To learn more about Deja New, go to: https://www.facebook.com/dejanewOBX
To see more of Brad's work go to: http://www.bradpriceart.com

Brad's art at Deja New

So next time you are in OBX, don't forget to stop by the DCAC Gallery in Manteo, Deja New in Kitty Hawk, and Elizabeth's Cafe in Duck!


Thanks also to my family for supporting me and my dreams of being an OBX artist!

Ready for Summer--Mermaids and More!!!

Now that the weather is warmer and the days are longer, I am filled with an overwhelming urge to hit the beach!  In the meantime, I am having fun in the studio creating more mixed media mermaids, sailboats, and beach blocks!  I hope to have some of these colorful creations for sale in the OBX this summer!  A lot of my artwork is for sale now at the Artful Gift Shop in Vienna, VA.  You can always contact me directly at jackietury@gmail.com to purchase art or to register for one of my Art Parties or Workshops!  Hope to see you soon!

"Mixed Media Mermaids"

"Beach Blocks and Sailboats"

"The Artful Gift Shop"

"Some of my work at the Artful Gift Shop"

"Some of my work featured in the Viva Vienna flyer"

"Old Fashioned Fun at Viva Vienna!"

"Join me for my June Art Party!"

Artful Awakenings Retreat was Amazing!!!!!

Dream Come True!

I could not have asked for a better experience hosting my first Retreat!  Everything worked out perfectly from beginning to end like divine intervention!  We had a wonderful group of 12 bright, brave, beautiful women all at transitional points in their lives.  It was so moving and beautiful to all come together to laugh, cry, play, stretch, dream, and create.  It was amazing the many connections we all had!  I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to nurture these nurturers who are doing great things for others out in the world.  With the beach at our doorstep, the ocean as our healer and the Kitty Hawk Life Saving Station as our sacred space we had a weekend filled with magical moments! 

Anne Marie, Leslie, Jackie (me), and Karen

Thank you to my family for your support and to my awesome retreat team for sharing your gifts this weekend!  Each person played such an important role in bringing this Retreat together and this dream to life!  I couldn’t have done it without you!  Karen, you are such a warm and loving spirit and a true yoga goddess!  Leslie your amazing meals were healthy, delicious masterpieces!  Anne Marie, your skills as a doula helped birth my dream and allowed our guests to feel loved, pampered, and supported.  I was able to guide our guests in connecting with their creativity and discovering the artist within through meaningful art projects.  Together, we were all able to experience Artful Awakenings as we move forward on our journeys with strength, purpose, awareness and intention. 

These amazing women opened their hearts and minds, stretched their bodies, and explored their creativity!

Thanks to each and every one of you!  I am in awe of you and feel blessed to have spent the weekend in your presence!

Our mornings started with yoga on the beach at sunrise--can't beat that!

From mandalas...

To mermaids...

Love how your beautiful artwork captured your spirits and sparkled in the sunshine!

Our afternoons were filled with art!

Our evenings were a time for meaningful conversation as we shared laughter, tears, dreams and fears.

All the while, feasting on healthy, delicious meals prepared by Leslie.

Let's not forget daily walks on the beach and even a polar plunge.

Our closing circle--our spirits lifted and renewed--Awakened!

Love and gratitude to all my mermaid sisters of the sea!  I love you all and miss you and the beach already!
I hope you continue to be present and awake to the possibilities within you and the opportunities that surround you!

Artful Awakenings...