by Jackie | Dec 18, 2020 | Classes, Exhibitions, Life
This week wrapped up my teaching year with my last mixed media class on Tuesday. It was surprisingly emotional as we all acknowledged our sessions together as part of what has kept each of us going and trying to remain sane in the insane year we’ve had. In a...
by Jackie | Sep 4, 2020 | Classes, Exhibitions, Galleries
I can’t tell you how happy I am that September has begun! (See previous post re: favorite time of year.) The air feels different already. I described it to my husband this morning as, “The cooler side of hot.” To which he said, “That makes no...
by Jackie | Dec 4, 2019 | Classes, Exhibitions, Life
First things first – this coming Saturday I am teaching a Black and White Mixed Media workshop at the Oak Park Art League, from 10-4:00 pm, and there are a few spots left if you are in the mood for a marathon of getting up close and personal with black and white...
by Jackie | Oct 29, 2019 | Classes, Exhibitions, Life, Misericordia
“Favorite Things” sketch collage by residents of Misericordia This is a 36″ x 48″ collage of a bunch of resident drawings, sketches and paper I collected over a three month period in my art room. All of it is fun and sweet, but I love the...
by Jackie | Jun 1, 2019 | Exhibitions, Galleries, Life
I turned 50 on Tuesday! Last Saturday my friends in Oak Park/Forest Park had a little gathering and outing to Goldyburgers to see a favorite band, which was pretty perfect considering a) how I was feeling – the beginnings of a cold taking shape, and b) I like a...
by Jackie | Aug 26, 2018 | Classes, Exhibitions, Life
One of my favorite things about summer is the lake by our house. I can walk over put my kayak into the water anytime I feel like, and going for a paddle is a great way to wake up in the morning or unwind after a long day. It won’t be long before it’s too...