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 | Nov 26, 2020 | Classes, Life
A few weeks ago I had my last workshop of 2020 at the Oak Park Art League. It was very different from most other workshops and classes I have offered, it was sold out, and it turned out to be a really special day. I couldn’t have hoped for a better way to close...
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 | 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...