Watercolors: Part 1

by Jackie | Apr 28, 2016 | Artistic Process, Residency

When I started planning for this residency back in August of last year I had some visions of what sort of materials I would use, such as certain colors of acrylic paint (Sepia! Naples Yellow! Turquoise!), my collection of wax crayons and oil pastels, a roll of paper,...

Teas and Home-Bakes!

by Jackie | Apr 18, 2016 | Life, Residency

I mentioned the other day that I might write a post exclusively about the pastries and treats I came across in Shetland, and here we are! I can’t help it, they are that good. And that abundant. But first I have to share photos from the going-away tea my friends...

Unst

by Jackie | Apr 13, 2016 | Life, Residency

Back in Oak Park now for almost a week. It still feels unreal to be home and I cannot get over how quickly everything seemed to happen over the last six, now almost seven, weeks! It was a whirlwind, honestly. People asked me many times if I ever felt isolated or bored...

Opening Day at the Lighthouse

by Jackie | Mar 28, 2016 | Exhibitions, Residency

I have a feeling that I will be posting things about this residency for a few months, as it has gone by so quickly and I have been so focused it has been difficult to keep up with things as they have happened. There are a million things I’d like to share –...

How Is It Already Week 3?!

by Jackie | Mar 20, 2016 | Artistic Process, Exhibitions, Residency

A month-long residency is a long time, until suddenly it isn’t. Next Friday I have an open house and pieces that will be installed in the cafe here at the lighthouse, coinciding with its opening to the public for the 2016 season. Next Friday! In eight days. Of...

Art Excursions

by Jackie | Mar 15, 2016 | Exhibitions, Galleries, Residency

One of the great things about being here for six weeks is that I have had several opportunities to get out and about and visit museums, galleries, the textile archive of a museum, in addition to loads of nature. I’ve been fortunate to not only see new...