Artwork at CrossFunction in Oak Park

by Jackie | Sep 4, 2023 | Artistic Process, Exhibitions, Galleries

Friday morning I was in Oak Park to meet with my critique group, which, as always, was a few hours of nourishment for my soul. I sure do love these three women (Galen, MaryJo and Kelly), and every time we meet I recognize how our artwork is an extended conversation of...

Artwork at CrossFunction in Oak Park

by Jackie | Aug 20, 2023 | Artistic Process, Exhibitions

I dropped off eight paintings today at the lovely Art Deco Arcade building at 1033 South Boulevard in Oak Park today, and they will be up in the main lobby for the next couple of months. This location really is beautiful to take in, from the Prairie Style building...

And Just Like That it’s the Middle of July!

by Jackie | Jul 17, 2023 | Classes, Exhibitions, Galleries, Life

Studio day last Friday with my friend Jill Kramer, where she taught me tea towel printing with hand-carved stamps we made (jillakramer.com) I never really intend to create only seasonal posts, but that has definitely been the pattern of my website updates for a few...

Drawing at the Conservatory and Other Springtime Adventures …

by Jackie | Apr 21, 2023 | Classes, Exhibitions, Galleries

A few weeks ago I had the good fortune of being invited to accompany my friend Jill to the Garfield Park Conservatory to draw, and it was a really sweet couple of hours we spent going from greenhouse to greenhouse, taking it all in and sketching all kinds of flora. I...

Season of Reflection & Gratitude

by Jackie | Dec 31, 2022 | Classes, Life

Happy New Year! If you know me you already know the loss endured by my family in 2022, and while that really does define how I will remember the year, it has still been a year worth celebrating. Like every year, there were adventures, successes, failures, gifts, and...