Studio Jeanne

Zucchini on Red Fiesta, Acrylic

2011-10-09T19:20:00.003-04:00

I like Balancing Pepper and this Zucchini on Red together. They really look good and they have the same frame. I have had a very busy time of it and have not painted this weekend but I am planning on painting tomorrow. Have a good holiday to every one.

Balancing Act, Acrylic

2011-10-05T14:58:00.003-04:00

Here is a 6" x 6" acrylic I finished this morning. I am working on my painting for the Art ala Carte that will be opening on Nov 3rd. It will be a fun show as everyone in the gallery chose a restaurant or bakery to paint part of or all of. Food will be spectacular. Everyone welcome.

This Summer's Lily, Acrylic

2011-10-04T19:48:00.003-04:00

After many long days of not painting I am now back in business. I am feeling good and very happy. This little painting is 6" x 8" on canvas and has a small gold frame. I am happy to be back. See you again soon.

The First Painting I Did for the 2011 Art Show

2011-06-21T19:57:00.003-04:00

The first painting I did for Cheryl and my feature show for 2011 at East Colony Fine Art. This is called Close Call. Brad named I had no idea on what to name it. Close Call is a very appropriate title. Thanks Brad.

Lily White

2011-06-20T19:34:00.003-04:00

Lily White is an oil painting I did a while ago. I photographed this lily at my sister's house. It was one of the first paintings I hung at East Colony Fine Art Gallery. My son saw it and bought it right away. It is now hanging in Oregon. Nice home for it.

Superior Intelligence

2011-06-16T20:55:00.003-04:00

When I did this oil stick painting my daughter M. loved it so much. To her it was a dragon and she loves dragon so of course I gave it to her. It is still hanging in a her living room and she still loves.
I painted yesterday. I finished two 6" x 6" landscape and I totally forgot to photograph them. I am hoping someone in the gallery will photograph them for me.

More oil sticks paintings

2011-06-15T20:22:00.005-04:00

Seeking Creativity
The Dream
I've done a lot more oil sticks but I do want to now get into what I am doing now. It took me so long to get better from the two pulmonary embolism. I feel as I have fallen way behind. Now with the feature show coming up I have six new paintings to show you, but not just yet. I'll be hanging the show on June 27th and the opening is July 8th.

My Oil Stick Paintings

2011-06-13T21:10:00.004-04:00

Oil Sticks or Oil Bars or Paintsticks are all pretty much the same. Oil Sticks are oil paint in a stick form with a little of wax. They come in three shapes small, medium and large. R&F Pigment Sticks are the absolutely best you can buy. The colors are so pure and so rich and the more you rub them on your canvas or board the juicier they get. you can blend one color into another, you can use a palette knife or a brush, anything you want to use you can. Using oil sticks after years of using colored pencils you can imagine I felt wild and wonderful. The first picture is a painting I did for my Aunt Irene when she died I started painting with my paintsticks and this painting emerged and I realized that there was a figure in the painting. I told my husband it was Irene's Journey to God. I truly loved my aunt very very much. The second painting is my interpretation of a sunrise. I just loved this painting. I like painting when I can express myself easily, without a struggle. Not all paintings flow out of me some I have to work very hard at. .Tomorrow is my husband's birthday. Happy Birthday Dear Love.

Red Pepper

2011-06-06T19:25:00.003-04:00

Red Pepper is an oil sticks painting. This painting is in the private collection of Southern NH University in Manchester. I am very proud of this painting and that it is in the private collection of the University.
I painted today and am almost ready for Cheryl's and my feature artist show. The opening reception is on Friday July 8, 2011, 4 pm to 7 pm.

Turban Squash 1

2011-06-05T16:58:00.004-04:00

Today has been a wonderful day. We had friends over for brunch and food was so good and company was just fabulous.
This was the first Turban Squash I did in Oil Sticks. It is about 30" x 40".
Have a wonderful rest of the day. xx

Squash Landscape 1

2011-06-01T20:20:00.004-04:00

It is June 1,2011, Time moves along at such a quick pace, it is hard to keep track. Here is the first oil sticks painting I did. I love vegetables and I love painting them or drawing them. This squash was a great deal of fun painting. Hope you enjoy it.

Three Old Friends

2011-05-30T16:13:00.004-04:00

It's May 30th and I have not posted for a long while. I can't say why, I think I was a little traumatized with a sudden illness at the end of July. BUT I am back and feeling very good. I am painting again. My feature artist show at the East Colony Fine Art Gallery will be opening on July 8th. My partner is Cheryl V. and she is a great painter so I have to be sharp. I am happy to be back and to visit all my blogger friends. Three Old Friends is a watercolor and colored pencil drawing. It's an old one, and I am showing it because I have been getting a lot of inquiries about teaching more colored pencils.
I will continue my looking back on my artwork and next will be Oil Sticks. Looking forward to seeing you again.

Aphrodite's Anguish

2010-12-04T13:59:00.003-05:00

Really sorry about the not so good photo. I found this photo just recently. It is part of my women's series that was shown at the Currier Museum of Art in the 70's.

Boite Nature Perfecto

2010-12-02T16:10:00.003-05:00

I am scanning these photos that I found as I was cleaning out a closet. Amazing the photos that I thought were lost are actually here. Please forgive the quality of this photo.

Music and Doll

2010-12-02T15:51:00.002-05:00

Another Prismacolor pencils. Dolls and Music and old Zither and books etc.

Remembering Georgia

2010-11-24T10:02:00.003-05:00

Remembering Georgia is a colored pencil and oil pastels drawing. I enjoy combining the colored pencils with the oil pastels. Prismacolor pencils are an oil based pencil and can be used with a little turpentine and of course oil pastels can also be thinned with turp. I take a small jar and put in some cotton balls and a little turp then when you dip your Prismacolor pencil into the jar you get a smooth and bright color. If you have any questions about this process just leave a comment and I will answer your questions.

Diana's Shells

2010-11-19T19:44:00.003-05:00

Three things that I like to draw or paint, Sunflowers, shells, and fish. It has been a lovely day. A very good friend came over to paint. We seemed to get a lot done. I am also feeling lots better. I am looking forward to Thanksgiving. A wonderful happy day for our family.

Paperwhites and Tapestry

2010-11-04T19:28:00.004-04:00

I love both paperwhites and I love this tapestry. This is a large Prismacolor pencil drawing. It is really funny I used to draw very large drawings and loved doing them but had to stop as my wrist was bothering me so much. I worked hard with stretching and exercises for my wrist, arms and shoulders. I work very hard with yoga stretching. It is very important that you as an artist learn to take care of your body. I think Yoga is the way to go. I have this wonderful yoga teacher now and she has helped me so much. Love to you all. Jeanne
Private collection

The Knotted Shawl

2010-11-02T13:31:00.003-04:00

This Shawl is a beautifully knotted very old shawl. Enjoy, it is done in Prismacolor colored pencils. This shawl is for sale, the woman who owned it is in a retirement home and no place to hang it. If anyone is interested please email me.

Helene's Annulet

2010-10-29T11:15:00.004-04:00

Here is a drawing I did long ago. It is dried daffodils. You know for a long time I loved doing dried leaves and dried flowers. I guess now I really want to do fresh flowers but memories of dried leaves and dried flowers are always dancing in my head.

To Enlarge

2010-10-19T20:47:00.002-04:00

Don't forget you can click on the picture to see it a larger image.

The Victorian Woman

2010-10-19T20:41:00.003-04:00

The Victorian Woman hangs over my dear friend's grand piano. It is the only one I get to see often. Aren't these sleeves magnificent? What a blouse and what a tiny waist this bride had.
Private Collection

The Independent Woman

2010-10-16T20:34:00.004-04:00

I have been fixing my photos and now trying to figure out how to change the photos I have in this series. I was thrilled when i realized how to do this but now I need to exchange the photos I have used.
The Independent Woman was a blouse I found in and antique shop and again the minute I handled this blouse I knew she was to be Independent.
Private Collection

The Bride

2010-10-14T19:11:00.003-04:00

The Bride' image size is 40" x 60", I did this in colored pencils. It was so large that I used an easel so it would be upright and I could use my whole arm to draw. I used a lot of cross hatching. I found this wedding dress at an old antique shop on Chestnut St. I was very interested in the negative shapes in this drawing and I have always wanted to do the full length of this dress and maybe I will. I think I would use oil painting to do it in. The pearl necklace was made by my Mother. The old hanger was also found in an antique shop. If you click on the image it will enlarge.
Private Collection

The Elegant Woman

2010-10-12T19:48:00.003-04:00

The Elegant Woman, what a beautiful woman she must have been and at what cost.
Private Collection

The Trapped Woman

2010-10-11T19:14:00.003-04:00

The Trapped Woman was a really tough blouse to draw. Many women are trapped in situations they cannot get out of. In the 70's,. 80's around the time I did this blouse, it was not so easy for women. It is a little better now but I still see a lot of suffering. My future husband found the rusted barbed wire in the woods. The dried amaryllis blossoms I had been saving for the right drawing. Do you see the dried blood on this blouse? It is because they were so tight that the bones in the inside of the blouse would cut into the skin of the wearer.
Private Collection

The Proud Woman

2010-10-11T09:46:00.003-04:00

The Proud Woman is the second Victorian blouse for the battered women's series. This blouse was very fragile but one of my favorite drawings. At one time this must of been a very gorgeous dress. The next blouse I will show you is the inside of this blouse.
Private Collection

The Empty Woman

2010-10-08T19:18:00.003-04:00

The Empty Woman was done in colored pencils. This was the first of my women series. The size is about 28 x 30. It seemed when I found these clothes( you will see them all) that the minute I touched these blouses the name for them just came to me. I loved colored pencils and I loved doing these blouses. All the women series drawings are in private collections.

Hela's Hanging

2010-09-28T19:57:00.003-04:00

This was the first of my battered women's series. This represent's women and suicide. This drawing won a Best in Show award. When the gallery called me to tell me I was in the show I was very happy and then she tell's me I won the award I, couldn't stop crying. It was very emotional and at the same time a very happy moment.

All My Life is a Circle

2010-09-25T13:29:00.003-04:00

This Prismacolor Pencil drawing is one the first of my woman series. Some people think snakes are bad but they are actually a lucky omen. I am thinking of doing this drawing larger and in oil. It should be interesting don't you think?

The Broken Heart

2010-09-22T16:00:00.003-04:00

The Broken Heart is a large drawing about 24"x30". The story about this drawing is all about John's heart attack soon after we were married. It represents our sadness at his being so sick. We made it and have been married 23 years.

A little California Doodle

2010-09-20T19:29:00.003-04:00

Every year when I would go to California to visit my sons I would do quite a lot drawing. I love just starting with a circle and just move along. It was fun and also knowing when to stop. Enjoy

Claudette's Onions

2010-09-19T16:16:00.003-04:00

This drawing has a little of graphite and colored pencils. I loved working with colored pencils. I could draw and use color too. Doing this blog and using my old art work is great for me. Like visiting old friends.
I am feeling better and enjoyed teaching this past week.

Enlarging the photo

2010-09-16T21:01:00.002-04:00

Just a reminder that if you click on the image the image will enlarge.

Old Age and Dried Sunflower

2010-09-16T20:37:00.003-04:00

This drawing was about my Mother and her aging process. She had always been independent but then when she lost her sight it took the life right out of her. The image is not my Mom but an old photo I found. The sunflower was one of mine. You can imagine my surprise when it won an National Award. I then hung it in a show in Ogunquit, Maine and it sold, I was heartbroken as I never expected it to sell. A short story about this drawing.

Seeds for Thought

2010-09-15T20:14:00.003-04:00

The inside of squash have always excited me. I could draw seeds all the time, they are so alive.
I am enjoying going back in time and seeing again what I drew and what I was thinking.

2010-09-14T08:53:00.003-04:00

Here it is Tuesday and I am going to teach a morning class. Teaching motivates me, I learn form my artists (student) I like the sound of artists compared to students. This drawing is pencil and colored pencils. Enjoy.

Lu Kohl's Bottle

2010-09-13T20:10:00.001-04:00

Again another drawings from the 70's. This also is a white paper, sorry about the photography but at least you can see the drawing. I just wish I could find more photographs of my early drawings. Enjoy!

Leaves, around 1970's

2010-09-11T18:59:00.003-04:00

Saturday 9/11/2010 A sad day. The sad memories come back so easily. I hope we never will have another such disaster.
John's sons are here until the 14th and my son Paul will be here on the 22nd, can't wait.
My second drawing is just leaves. I wish I had photos of all the drawings I have done. Can't get them back now it is too late. My advice to new artist is to photograph every thing you do.

2010-09-11T11:41:00.004-04:00

Hello Everyone, I have been sick and just getting better. I will be starting my classes next week. On Tuesday the 14th I will be teaching drawing and watercolor and on Thursday the 16th I am teaching Oils and some Acrylics and on Saturday morning the 18th will be drawing and watercolor. Classes run 12 weeks and the hours are 10am to noon.
Now the other thing I want to talk about is I have not been doing any art at all. So I will start way at the beginning of my art career. Today will be drawing. I love drawing and especially fruit and vegetable and roots. I can't remember what this was and also the paper is white but I had no decent camera. this is from the 70's. I have a few more I will show you tomorrow.
Have a great day. It is sunny and gorgeous here. Love you all.

From the garden

2010-07-18T19:17:00.003-04:00

This salad is all from our garden. So delicious, I hate to think that come fall no more garden. We have enjoyed all our vegetables so much and now looking forward to our tomatoes. Lots of green ones just waiting to turn red. Yummy

I am Back

2010-07-16T18:15:00.005-04:00

Seashells and Small Stones, Graphite
First I have to apologize for not posting anything for quite sometime. I got a new computer and had lots of problems with some of my programs. I am now up and running and very happy. My show at the gallery went very well with good sales. I am now getting ready for the Instructor's Show at EW Poore Art Center on Front St in Manchester, NH. I love teaching at Poore's, everyone so loving and talented. It is a joy to go in for my classes. The graphite drawing is being framed as we speak and now I will be working on a colored pencil drawing. I will also have some new paintings. I teach with the most wonderful bunch of teachers, it is the best place for would be artists to come and learn and share the joy of art.

Hi Everybody

2010-06-06T13:22:00.004-04:00

Hi Everybody, I know I said I would be posting all my artwork that is in my Featured Artist show BUT I have a new computer. I love it but I am really confused about down loading my photos and uploading them to my blog. My Adobe Photoshop Elements 5 is not compatible with Windows 7. I ordered a Photoshop Elelments 8 but it has not come in yet. I expect it will arrive about Wed the ninth of June. I am really disappointed but that's life and I need to just relax as the upcoming week is going to be a very busy one. I will post my photos as soon as I can. Thank you all for your patience.

Hanging my Art Show

2010-05-30T17:13:00.003-04:00

Tomorrow I hang my artwork for my featured artist show. I have thirty paintings. I hope they look good. I will take pictures of the show after it is hung and put them on the blog. My partner Cheryl is also hanging her paintings. In our gallery we have featured artists every month. I am a 2/3 wall space and Cheryl has a 1/3 wall space so we really look good together, she is a fabulous painter. It really is stressful though I started these paintings in Feb/ March.
I will keep you posted.
Hope everyone is having a good holiday. Jeanne

Magenta Clematis, Oil, 5" x 5"

2010-05-11T16:10:00.003-04:00

Magenta Clematis is part of my show. I was worried I would not have enough work but I think I do. I have 2 more oils for Kimberly to frame and three more Acrylics that are almost done.
I had a wonderful class today. Everyone interested in something different and everyone excited about it all. Most of all me, I love teaching this kind of class.

Purple and White , Oil, 5 x 5"

2010-05-09T12:39:00.003-04:00

I am almost ready for my feature artist show at the East Colony Fine Art Gallery with Cheryl Vratsenes. The opening will be June 11, 2010, 5 to 8 pm. You are all invited. The show will be up June 1st through June 26th.

Monhegan Lupines, Acrylic, 8" x 10" sold

2010-05-08T15:14:00.004-04:00

One year when I plein air painted on Monhegan Island, Maine, it just happened to be a huge Lupine explosion. It was just beautiful. Lupines were everywhere. This painting brought that whole week back to me.

Peppers, Acrylic

2010-04-25T15:29:00.003-04:00

Chili Peppers, Acrylic, 6" x 9"

Green Chili Peppers, Acrylic, 5" x 7"

Winter Squash, Acrylic, 8" x 10"

2010-04-25T14:34:00.002-04:00

Well scanning seems to be the way to go for smaller paintings. I am much happier with this look than the earlier one. Enjoy!

Red Tulips, Acrylic, 8" x 10"

2010-04-25T14:23:00.003-04:00

Just finished these tulips and am quite happy. I love working with red, I guess I just love the color red. I scanned this image into my computer and no glare and really came out very nice, so I am going to try to scan in the Squash. The weather is beautiful today and the studio is filled with sunshine. I love it.

Two Tomatoes, Acrylic, 6"x9", sold

2010-04-14T10:42:00.004-04:00

Another painting for the show. Again sorry for the glare. I am struggling with photography. I 've some great hints and will do them for my next photos.

Monhegan Island, Maine, Cathedral Woods, Oil

2010-04-12T09:34:00.002-04:00

This little painting is 8" x 10". Sorry about the glare, I seem to be having a problem photographing my paintings lately. This painting was hanging in my sister's home but she is going to downsize so gave it back to me and I decided to offer it to you all. It is $275 framed.

Green Pear, Oil, 10" x 8"

2010-04-09T13:25:00.003-04:00

The pear is one of my favorite fruit to paint and has been for a long time. I certainly will have more to show some day. Sorry for the glare but I had a hard time to photograph my paintings this time.

The Bee, Oil, 6"x6",sold

2010-04-07T21:29:00.004-04:00

I finished three small paintings I had started last week. The Bee is framed and it looks great. Someone asked me about the price of these smaller paintings and the 6x6 and the 5x7 are $100 framed.
We had very warm weather today. I think we broke all records, it was 88 degrees.

Summer White, Acrylic, 5" x 7"

2010-03-31T19:17:00.003-04:00

I am really loving the acrylics. Does it show? I teach tomorrow and work at the gallery on Friday and teach Sat morning. On Sunday we will have Brunch for all the family and an Easter egg hunt. What fun. Happy Easter

Lupines 3, Acrylic, 7" x 5", sold

2010-03-30T20:10:00.004-04:00

Today's painting was done with Acylics and I thought I would tell you about the paints I use. They are Chroma Atelier Interactive Acrylics. These paints are made in Australia and I get them from Jerry's Artarama. These paints are different than the ordinary acrylics, these acrylics don't dry too quickly and you are able to blend as if you were using oils. I really love them and many of my friends don't even realize they are not oil. Hope you enjoy this little bit of information.

Dancing Eggplants, Acrylic, 12"x9", sold

2010-03-26T10:19:00.003-04:00

It's Friday and I have lots of painting to do. These eggplants were so much fun to do.

Sunflower with Purple, Oil, 6" x 9", sold

2010-03-18T20:07:00.004-04:00

Finished this little Sunflower and had it framed today. A small gold frame and looking pretty good. Have three 8" x 10" paintings almost done. Will be a feature artist with my good friend CV. We are excited and working hard to have all new paintings for the show which is set for the beginning of June 2010. My how time flies. It feels as if we just had a featured artist show but that was 15 months ago. Anyway time just moves along at a steady pace.

Hot Peppers, Oil, 6" x 9"

2010-03-12T13:50:00.003-05:00

My third little hot peppers painting, finished it today.

Sunflower in the Sky, Acrylic, 6" x 6",sold

2010-03-12T13:33:00.005-05:00

I am on a roll. Painting every day and now will post a couple of other paintings I have done. I will do more Sunflowers for my upcoming show in June. Have to start now, have lots to do.

Turban Squash Five, Acrylic, 9" x 12"

2010-03-07T09:55:00.003-05:00

I love vegetables, especially Turban Squash. It is a gorgeous day out, the sun is shining and Missy and I are going for a walk, a long walk. I hope everyone has a great day.

Cabbage Soup 1, Acrylic, 9" x 12"

2010-03-02T21:15:00.005-05:00

I know this is a wild cabbage, and I had a great time painting it. I love playing with color and this purple and blue cabbage was a blast to paint.

It's All About Love, Acrylic,24" x 24", sold

2010-02-13T08:37:00.003-05:00

Good Morning, Here is the painting I have been working on. I am finished and going to hang it in the gallery for our Valentine's Show tonight. I was so happy when I sold it to a lovely woman. It made my day, week, month etc. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY to all my friends and followers and artists. I love you all.

Hot Peppers, Oil, 6" x 8", Sold

2010-01-06T20:12:00.007-05:00

Hot Peppers is finished but I sure need to learn how to photograph wet paintings. I had a frame for this one so I was able to scan it without the wet paint hitting the scanner. Anyone can tell me how to photograph wet paintings I sure would appreciate it.

Happy New Year

2010-01-02T09:27:00.001-05:00

Wishing you a very Happy New Year filled with love and happiness and peace.

Happy Holidays

2009-12-21T18:40:00.001-05:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010
Thank you to all my wonderful friends and family, Love, Jeanne and John and Missy

Colored Pencils and Oil Pastels, sold

2009-12-02T18:11:00.005-05:00

This is an older painting that my son owns. I thought you might enjoy seeing it. The size is about 20" x 24". I have not been painting at all lately. My husband John has had a total hip replacement and has been in rehab for two weeks plus the four days in the hospital. I have been seeing him everyday and also at home have been doing a lot of cleaning up and throwing out. Trying to de clutter the house. Today we had good news and he will be coming home tomorrow and I am so happy. The house looks good and very welcoming. He has been greatly missed by me and our dog Missy and all our wonderful neighbors and friends and our great kids. Now maybe I can get back to my art. Love to all.

Two Red Peppers, Oil, 5" x 7", SOLD

2009-11-14T19:28:00.006-05:00

These two red peppers are part of a series of vegetables I am doing. Next will be a red turban squash.

Vacation

2009-10-10T09:58:00.003-04:00

I'll be on vacation this week. I am going on a cruise with my sister. I hope to be able to sketch and do some watercolors. See you on the 18th. Jeanne

Three Strawberries, Oil, 5" x 5", sold

2009-10-08T19:03:00.005-04:00

I painted today for the first time in two weeks. I am so excited I wanted you to see the strawberries today. I know it is not a good photograph but as soon as it dries I will scan it. I used three colors Gamblin Cad Yellow light, Perylene Red and Ultramarine Blue and Permalba
White. It was a challenge but so much fun to do.

The Campfire, Oil, 18" x 24", sold

2009-10-03T15:42:00.005-04:00

It's raining and cold today, I would like to be sitting in front of the campfire right now but I am busy painting on my scarves. I should have twenty by the end of the week. I just finished a 30" x 30" and the next one is a long one and that will have a sheep design. What fun I am having.

Boot and Nest, Oil, 16" x 20", sold

2009-10-01T17:50:00.004-04:00

This is not a new painting but one that makes me think of fall and winter coming. It was 37 degrees when I woke up this morning and it felt mighty chilly. I taught today and as always a wonderful day. Later when Missy and I got home, we took another walk a very brisk walk. The leaves are changing and looking more beautiful every day. Missy loves this kind of weather. Jennifer gave Missy a Halloween present a very cute ladybug outfit to go trick or treating with.
She loves to wear little outfits so she wore her new one all through class. I hope you know I am working on scarves for the show (opening Nov 7th) and I really miss painting my daily paintings. I will start up as soon as I am done for this show. Love to all.

Two Green Tomatoes Two, Oil, 8" x 10"

2009-09-24T19:00:00.004-04:00

Here is the second of my Two Green Tomato series. I am happy with these. All the paintings I show on this blog are framed and ready to hang. I need to get an ebay account and an Esty account. I am all set with paypal, I need my daughter to help me get these accounts going, sorry but I am not confident about doing this alone. Maybe tomorrow I will give ebay a chance. Finished two scarves yesterday and have two more stretched and ready to draw and wax and paint. I expect I will have photographs ready for my Izolajeanne blog tomorrow.

Two Green Tomatoes, Oil, 10" x 8"

2009-09-22T20:11:00.003-04:00

Two Oils

2009-09-22T08:45:00.004-04:00

I did these oils a while ago. I have been trying to upload new images and just couldn't do it. That is why I have not been on my blog. A little check mark was all I needed to do. Three days it took me to figure that out. Whew

Balancing Pear, Oil, 5" x 5", sold

2009-09-15T19:59:00.005-04:00

Here is my second little oil, Balancing Pear. I am happy with it. Painting small is really a delight and I thank all my friends who have encouraged me. Tonight I have almost finished a 22" x 22" silk scarf. It is already 8 pm so not sure I will be able to stay up to finish it totally.
Tomorrow I have to bring Missy in for her yearly physical.
Today my grandson came over for the day. He was so funny and happy to see us. Missy was overjoyed to see him and gave him a great welcome.

Bryce Canyon, Oil, Image size 20" x 28"

2009-09-14T13:49:00.002-04:00

Apple Blossoms, Oil, Image size 20" x 28"

2009-09-14T13:15:00.009-04:00

Today I decided to finish my oil painting of Apple Blossoms. The image size is 20"x28" and framed it is 21 1/2" x 29 1/2". I really am happy with this painting. I have another painting that I really finished and that is a tree at Bryce Canyon, an oil, Image size 20" x 28", framed size 21 1/2" x 29 1/2". Both paintings are $900 each. It feels good to finish these two paintings. I need to concentrate on the scarves but this weekend I didn't paint my daily paintings and I missed doing that so much. So this morning before anything else I finished a 5"x5"oil Pear on Purple. As soon as it is dry enough I will post it.

PS

2009-09-11T10:43:00.001-04:00

The scarf measures 14" x 59". Adieu

Red Tomato, Oil, 5" x 5",sold

2009-09-07T15:07:00.006-04:00

Here it is the first small oil painting, Red Tomato, 5" x 5". $75. I am just so excited about doing a small painting. At the beginning of my doing small paintings I was totally not able to paint small. I love big and I painted big but now I am so enjoying these small pieces. I also have to thank one and all who have emailed me or made comments. It is the most wonderful feeling knowing you have artist friends out there rooting for you and the biggest thing is being able to go visit all of you on your magnificent blogs.

Three Plums, Acrylic,6" x 6"

2009-09-02T19:17:00.003-04:00

Here are the plums I had a hard time painting them. Some days are harder than others. It has been a slow day too. I need a good book. Classes start next week and I am looking forward to seeing all my friends/students. I am looking forward to my next painting and maybe that one will pull me out of this slump.

Wild Purple Iris, Acrylic, 6" x 6",sold

2009-08-30T15:28:00.005-04:00

This surely is the wildest Iris I have painted. I also painted the background with Gold paint. I am interested in using Gold Leaf or Metal leaf. Has anyone used Gold Leaf? I would be so interested in how you used it. I would love to hear from you. I am working on Three Plums and I am really happy with it. The colors are as calm as this painting is wild. The weather is gorgeous today, totally different than yesterday. I wish you all a wonderful day.

What I did today

2009-08-25T20:44:00.004-04:00

I did not paint today. Ho Hum, I cleaned. I cleaned the studio. I can just look at the mess so long. It is looking good now and I am happy. Roasted a chicken and cooked carrots and green beans, Yummy. After dinner I came into the studio and painted on a 22" x 22" scarf. It is a dragon, I love dragons. I got about half done and I am happy. I am off to bed to read and later to sleep. Good Night Everyone. Did I tell you I am happy. I love looking at artists blogs. Tonight I looked at Karin Jurick's blog. Oh what wonderful paintings she does, just beautiful.

Bananas and Fruit and Glass Bowl, Oil, Sold

2009-08-21T10:29:00.005-04:00

A while ago I put all my banana paintings together so you could see the series as a whole. I could not find an image of this particular painting but lo and behold I managed to find it and upload it so you could all see it. I work in series of eight so I still have two more to go. This painting is sold and the owners are very happy

Zucchini on Red Mug, 6"x6", Acrylic

2009-08-21T10:21:00.003-04:00

Here is one of our zucchinis from the garden, in full glory. All my small paintings are framed with a small gold frame, a nice finish I think. I would love all comments as I really am enjoying doing these. I also have paypal so anyone interested in buying one of my small paintings can reach me at my email jeannejohn@comcast.net

A wonderful Day

2009-08-20T19:14:00.003-04:00

Thursday is always a special day. The painting class starts a 9:30 am and everyone happy and ready to paint. Today was our last class until we start our fall session on September 10th. Everyone wanting to finish up what they were painting so they can start something new in Sept. Today was Carol's day to "cook". She made a simply delicious Oriental salad and Pot Stickers. Both were terrific but we all wanted to know how to do these Pot Stickers. A tasty dessert finished up the great meal. We all feel so lucky to be part of such a wonderful group. We love the women who run the store and we thank Jennifer, the manager and Guylaine and Kim and our wonderful Roger for all the help they give us. Without them we would be somewhat lost.

Monhegan Island, Maine, Acrylic, 11" x 14"

2009-08-15T18:42:00.005-04:00

Monhegan Island, Maine is one of my favorite places to paint en plein air. A wonderful island ten miles from the coast of Maine. I have been to this island three times and just loved it every single time. A very special island

Yellow Pepper, Acrylic, 7" x 5"

2009-08-14T14:49:00.005-04:00

Just finished this pepper. I am happy. I wish I could do one a day as I would like to be part of the painting a day group. I guess all I can do is keep trying. Last night I went to Karate with my grandsons and daughters. I took a 45 minute class. It was a blast and lots of laughing. My 12 year old grandson was absolutely ecstatic. "This is my Memere." I will never forget the wonderful love I felt in that class.

Picture of the reworked Squash, Acrylic, SOLD

2009-08-04T14:04:00.008-04:00

I think it looks better, what do you think?? Let me know. I am also putting some new scarves on my Izolajeanne.blogspot.net . I brought these to EW Poore's Art Studio and Frame Shop. You know of course I can't show the ones I am doing for our November show.

Two Daisies, 6" x 6" Acrylic, sold

2009-08-01T18:42:00.006-04:00

Something happened to this particular blog. I tried adding something and it disappeared. There are times I am a completely computer challenged person. I am now involved in Paypal so it will be easier for all to purchase my artwork. All my 6"x6" are $100 plus shipping and handling which will be about $12.oo. Lynne helped me out on this. Thank God for bright daughters.

Seeds for Thought, Oil

2009-07-25T13:45:00.003-04:00

This painting is also going to be in the Food show. The painting is the inside of a pumpkin and painted in oil. I happen to love this painting. I love painting different Squash. The size is 29" x 25" framed.

Radishes, Acrylic, 8" x 10", SOLD

2009-07-25T13:41:00.004-04:00

This painting of Radishes is for a show at the gallery to open in September. Paintings of Food will be shown and 30 percent of the earnings will go to the Food Bank.

Sunflower with Purple, 6"x6",SOLD

2009-07-14T13:59:00.004-04:00

Here is my third small painting. I love doing these and have the next one ready to go. I also am almost done my third silk scarf. EW Poore Gallery just sold another one today. It will be hard for me not to show my scarves until the November show. Oh well, will just have to do it. My framer just made a new frame for me to stretch a square scarf on. I am excited and plan to stretch as soon as I finish this blog.
It's a gorgeous day today. Enjoy!

Mushrooms, 6" x 6", Acrylic,sold

2009-07-09T20:40:00.004-04:00

Yesterday I painted the Mushrooms. I was pretty happy with it. I think next time I will do less background. Doing a painting everyday is actually a little hard but really gets you going. I did another one today and will post it tomorrow. I am trying not to noodle and to place the color and leave. For a perfectionist this is not easy.

White Iris, 6" x 6"

2009-07-06T16:50:00.004-04:00

I am trying to do a 6" x6" painting a day. Here is my first one, White Iris, Acrylic, July 6, 2009.
I am also painting a 24" x 24" Sunflower and Blue Vase. It is looking good so far and I am also working on a silk scarf 11" x 58". Having a good day and enjoying my summer. I like working on my scarves in the evening. I realized that when I work on satin, I really have to be heavy with the resist.
The weather is gorgeous sunny and not to hot. It is not raining, how wonderful.

Series of Banana Paintings, Oils, All Sold

2009-05-08T19:42:00.008-04:00

Just thought I would show you all my banana series. I usually work in series of eight. I have six done and two more to go. For some reason I have one photo missing. I will have to search for it. Until next time. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the mothers in the world.

Tina's Barn

2009-05-01T19:37:00.002-04:00

This is the second in a series of barns that I am doing. I will do some inside of barns and some windows etc. I'll use acrylic for these not too large paintings. The studio is clean and ready to go.
I am also doing a collage with bird nest as the theme.

The Barn, Goffstown, NH

2009-04-29T19:44:00.003-04:00

Every year we feature an artist in our gallery. This year I did three buildings in Acrylic. First The Barn and then Monhegan Island, Maine Wash Day, and then another barn, Tina's Barn. I enjoyed doing these three paintings, they are very different for me. I will send pictures of the other two paintings soon.

Our friend Jill and Missy

2009-04-04T15:37:00.004-04:00

I can't believe I have been so behind on this blog. Forgive me. So much has happened and so much work has had to be done. Our friend Jill has been very sick and we have been visiting her at Mass General Hospital, very hard to see this wonderful woman sick. Say a prayer for her.

Happy Holidays

2009-01-02T10:37:00.005-05:00

These are the paintings I have hanging in our gallery East Colony Fine Art. I love this gallery and all the members in it. It is a place where we all feel at home and love the comraderie we have with each other. I feel so happy to be part of this group.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all