September!

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...

Summer! & Show Coming Up at Oak Park Village Hall

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...

Counter Coffee, Garden Walk, & Going Home Again

by Jackie | Jun 17, 2018 | Classes, Exhibitions, Life

I’ve got twenty paintings up at Counter Coffee, at 7324 W. Madison Street, Forest Park, until the end of June. It’s a great independent coffee shop with a very inviting atmosphere and locally sourced food and dairy. They are right in the middle of downtown...

“Lore” at the Oak Park Public Library

by Jackie | Apr 6, 2018 | Artistic Process, Exhibitions, Galleries

I have a show now up at the Oak Park Public Library! It is called “Lore,” inspired by the Norse/Scottish/German folklore of my heritage. It is up until April 27, and there is a public reception on Sunday, April 15, from 3:00-5:00 pm. All are welcome! There...

Shows!

by Jackie | Sep 9, 2017 | Exhibitions, Galleries

A lot is going on all of a sudden, as seems to happen every year around this time through the month of October. It’s exciting, though, working on so many things at once! First, I am thrilled that this piece, “Story,” has been awarded an Honorable...