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 | 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 | Nov 27, 2019 | Life, Residency
I got to spend the first couple of weeks in October in Shetland! I had never been there in early Autumn and it had been nine years since I traveled there with my mom. I wasn’t sure I would ever get to go with her again, since normally she goes for a few weeks...
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...