Jennydraws

2011-03-29T11:49:00.000-07:00

"Ellie"

Conte crayon and Charcoal

8x10

Deer Valley Watercolor

2011-02-24T08:48:00.000-08:00

My family and I stayed in beautiful Deer Valley Utah, and I painted this gorgeous house we stayed in.

Something is Fishy

2011-02-22T14:00:00.000-08:00

This project was a collage, and I choose pictures that had to do with sea creatures. I then painted onto a very large canvas in oil paints. I learned a lot about myself through this painting. Patience is a virtue for sure. Many hrs spent on this. I don't think I will do this again in the future, unless of course its a commission.

Super Skinny Fries Oil Painting by Jennydraws

2010-10-28T11:21:00.000-07:00

SUPER SKINNY FRIES 24X30 OIL PAINTING

Im trying something new. Oil paints. They are super fun, buttery and creamy and vibrant. I love them. This is an analogous painting, meaning using 3 colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. I used shades of alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, and purple. I thought this appropriate for the theme of this painting. Americas fascination with being thin and yet eating fast food at the same time. Notice the super sized diet pills in the left and corner.

2010-09-15T19:47:00.000-07:00

watercolor

COWGIRLS

Star Gazing

2010-08-22T20:46:00.000-07:00

Star Gazing

watercolor

Rescued a squirrel?

2010-08-17T13:50:00.000-07:00

Yes, in Mexico a friend of mine rescued two baby squirrels and raised them for 4 months and then released them. Their names were Pecan and Almond. This watercolor is off my daughter and Pecan.

Summer Days Almost Here

2010-06-18T20:39:00.000-07:00

Oak Tree

I found this great book on Watercolors entitled Terry's Top Tips for Watercolour Artists by Terry Harrison, and I love it. Today I practiced some tree techniques from Terry's book. I found the book very helpful.

Trees and their shadows.

Whinny

2010-06-17T18:00:00.000-07:00

I have not posted in a while. I have been working on my childrens book, and how I wish I could post the pictures, but I cannot. Here is a watercolor I worked on today to put into my portfolio.

My daughters Tatum and Capri are taking horseback riding lessons, and this horses name is Whinny. Isn't she cute?

Illustration Fridays Challenge is ....."Equipment"

2010-05-19T13:58:00.000-07:00

watercolor

Not wanting to come out and play, Peanut Brulee watched TV on his brand new equipment.

Illustration Fridays Challenge is ....."Fearless"

2010-05-13T17:52:00.000-07:00

This weeks challenge was the word "fearless". I immediately thought of all the upcoming graduation party's coming up soon. Its so hard as parents to watch your children grow up and leave the nest. Congrats to all those graduating soon. If you like it, and know of someone graduating soon take a peak in my Etsy shop. I have this card up for sell.

IF "Cocoon"

2010-05-04T16:44:00.000-07:00

Cocoon

Ensenada Mexico House

2010-05-04T12:57:00.000-07:00

Ensenada Wellness Center

I painted this for a Doctor in Ensenada Mexico who has helped me feel so much better recently. He practices out of the cutest building, and because he has helped me so much, I want to give this to him as a gift. Hope he likes it. Here is the real picture I worked from.

Illustration Fridays Challenge is ...."Ahead"

2010-04-27T16:27:00.000-07:00

I decided to participate in this weeks challenge at illustration friday's web site. Every week a new word is added to the challenge, and this weeks word was "AHEAD". I came up with this little illustration in mind. Hope everyone is having a great Tuesday.

A Horse Named Azul

2010-04-26T20:14:00.000-07:00

I wanted to post up some pictures of my Moms new horse named "Azul".

He has the most beautiful blue eyes.

I get to go see him in a few more weeks for the first time.

Cant wait.

Red Head with a View

2010-04-20T11:11:00.000-07:00

Today I finished up this little painting. I have been experimenting with colored pencils and oil paints. I found product that I love called Liquin Original from Windsor & Newton. It smooths out the colored pencil and oil paints, and dries the oils pretty quickly. Down below are a few photos that I saw on a blog a couple of weeks ago. For the life of me I can't find out who posted these pictures below. If anyone remembers who these pictures belong to can you let me know? I thought I would use them as inspiration for "Red Head with a View".

Cold, Freezing, Dana Point

2010-04-14T09:47:00.000-07:00

Last weekend, my family and I went to Dana Point, CA for a little getaway surf weekend. I am not a surfer, but I was excited to spend my weekend on the beach painting. However, it was sooooooo cold that I really wasn't that inspired to paint. I struggled for a bit, and I must say I am not happy with this painting. I must also admit that I usually only like to post my best drawings or paintings, but I think that as an artist, most of us deal with only so so work on occasion. Therefore I want to post this and maybe I will learn something from it, like not expecting perfectionism from myself with every piece of artwork.

Does this even make sense?.....hmmmm.

Sun came out briefly on this shot.

Me, freezing cold waiting for my husband and daughter to come in from surfing.

My daughter Tatum and my husband Helmut, and my daughter Capri, boogie boarding in the sand.

That Old Plantation Home

2010-04-08T17:58:00.000-07:00

Art by JennyDraws

Title: The Plantation Child's Lullaby

Author: Paul Laurence Dunbar [More Titles by Dunbar]

Wintah time hit comin'

Stealin' thoo de night;

Wake up in the mo'nin'

Evah t'ing is white;

Cabin lookin' lonesome

Stannin' in de snow,

Meks you kin' o' nervous,

Wen de win' hit blow.

Trompin' back from feedin',

Col' an' wet an' blue,

Homespun jacket ragged,

Win' a-blowin' thoo.

Cabin lookin' cheerful,

Unnerneaf de do',

Yet you kin' o' keerful

Wen de win' hit blow.

Hickory log a-blazin'

Light a-lookin' red,

Faith o' eyes o' peepin'

'Rom a trun'le bed,

Little feet a-patterin'

Cleak across de flo';

Bettah had be keerful

Wen de win' hit blow.

Suppah done an' ovah,

Evah t'ing is still;

Listen to de snowman

Slippin' down de hill.

Ashes on de fiah,

Keep it wa'm but low.

What's de use o' keerin'

Ef de win' do blow?

Smoke house full o' bacon,

Brown an' sweet an' good;

Taters in de cellah,

'Possum roam de wood;

Little baby snoozin'

Des ez ef he know.

What's de use o' keerin'

Ef de win' do blow?

The Swan Thieves

2010-04-05T11:39:00.000-07:00

I wanted to add to my blog a great book that I have been listening to while I paint or even do housework.
Its called "The Swan Thieves" by Elizabeth Kostova. Click here to see a quick video blog about the book.
www.youtub.com/watch?v=v2Cp943_gqA

If you are a painter, I think you will definitely enjoy reading this or hearing it.

Colonial Mexican Fountain

2010-04-02T14:36:00.000-07:00

Well, Its been awhile since I've posted. I get into a rut, and then I snap out of it. This little 9 x 12 painting was fun to make. I used oil paints which I've always had problems with in the past. I love the brilliance of oil paints though, and I would love to master them better.

Piano Day Today

2010-02-12T17:01:00.000-08:00

Here is a quick oil painting on paper today. I always love to listen to music. How bout you?

Little Mexican Bay

2010-02-08T16:40:00.000-08:00

I enjoyed my weekend in Baja this last weekend. My parents have this lovely view from their balcony. Im jealous. Back to the grind this week, but I have this little painting to remember my fond memory of Mexico.

Watercolor, Capri, Italy

2010-02-04T14:12:00.000-08:00

Here is another fast little painting with watercolors and gouche. I've been really sick this past week so no posts.

Capri, Italy

2010-01-25T10:01:00.000-08:00

Usually I am a very tight painter, but i would like to change my style up a bit. This was my first attempt at it. I must say I was nervous. I need lots more practice at it. I found an awesome watercolorist on YouTube. Check him out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hufRxne3aQ. I just love this mans work. His name is Ng Woon Lam.

Swimming with the fishies

2010-01-23T09:01:00.000-08:00

All this rain makes me want to go swimming. Have a great weekend everyone.

Rain, Rain, Go Away.....

2010-01-22T07:52:00.000-08:00

After a week of heavy rain, Im ready for some sunshine.

Chicken is Better

2010-01-21T08:13:00.000-08:00

Next time you take a bite into your bacon, chew on this for awhile: http://www.peta.org/feat/invest/disclaimer.html

I will not post pictures of tormented little pigs because it is too disturbing, but next time you buy your pork, make sure it comes from a farmer who cares about his little piggies and treats them right.

P.S - Make sure your chickens are free range chicks too. :)

Carrots are for Guinea Pigs

2010-01-20T08:10:00.000-08:00

Doodle for today.

Frog Prince

2010-01-19T12:44:00.000-08:00

Today I drew a little frog doodle. I was looking at a great blog from Laura Trevy and her picture for today inspired my little prince. Check Lauras awesome blog out. BTW she is painting a picture a day. I think thats great since my noodle has been idle for awhile. Maybe I will try it out.

MARY HELMREICH CALIFORNIA WATERCOLORS

2010-01-18T17:41:00.000-08:00

I came across this fabulous watercolor artist here in San Diego, and I thought I would show her off to you all. I just love her work. Check her out: Mary Helmreich.

Frog Story

2010-01-14T07:38:00.000-08:00

Here is an updated version of my frog illustration. I've been playing around with Gouche and I like the brightness it gives to the paper.

Wow- too much time away from my blog

2010-01-14T06:55:00.000-08:00

I can't believe how long its been since I've been on my blog. I miss all my friends that I've made by blogging, and I can't wait to get back into it again. Yippee. I have some drawings that I will be posting soon. I haven't had much time for that recently but I plan on fixing that soon.

Girls Day In Event

2009-11-13T08:16:00.001-08:00

I can't wait for tomorrow. It will be my first big event that I am participating in for my artwork here in beautiful San Diego. I will be featuring my prints and glasswork. Have a great weekend everyone.

Frog Plays Dress Up

2009-11-02T09:14:00.000-08:00

Here is another page from my Frog story. Frogs are so cute, don't you think?

Your Free Personal Shopper

2009-11-02T09:08:00.000-08:00

Would you like someone to find the best deals for you out there at no extra cost to you? Well have I got a great tip for you. Check out this blog for more details from my good friend George Ogan.

George will find you the best prices on anything you need. I know, because he has personally helped me in the past with alot of great deals. Become a follower of his and I know you will be happy. Right now hes found a good deal on the new WII fit program. Stop by and say hi to him.

Frog goes for a ride

2009-10-31T17:13:00.000-07:00

I drew this picture about 5 years ago for a frog story that I had in mind. I never did get around to finishing that story, and now that I look at the pictures there are many things that I would like to fix, but for now I think that posting them is fun. I will post a few more of the pages in the coming days. I am to busy working on another story at the moment to give this one any thought. Hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend.

Another SOLD

2009-10-23T19:54:00.001-07:00

Yeah! This Grandma is my most watched on Etsy.

A day with Arline Fisch

2009-10-21T09:52:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I went to the Mingei Museum in Balboa Park in San Diego. I went with a really good friend of mine for a few hours. Camile (my friend) who works with wire metals and crochet needles; makes crochet jewelery. She insisted that I come and see Arline Fisch's work. I must admit, I had never heard of Arline Fisch and was a little sceptical about seeing a "crochet artist". I was envisioning really big crochet blankets and benie hats hanging from the ceiling. When we walked into the grande foyer and saw dangling from the ceiling: MY FAVORITE SEA CREATURES, JELLYFISH, I knew instantly that I was going to like Arline Fisch's work. Check out a few photos from her show below.

I am a glass artist, and seeing the colors that Arline uses in her pieces was very inspiring to me. The time and work that she puts into each piece must be outstanding. Her show officialy opens here in San Diego on October 22, 2009 at the Mingei Museum. Her work will be properly lighted then. I can't wait to go back and see what the jellyfish will look like when they are all lit up.

Plantation Watercolor

2009-10-13T18:52:00.000-07:00

Here is another example of the houses that I have been illustrating for the past few weeks. This one is my first commision. I hope this family will like it. :)

Watercolor House

2009-10-07T09:04:00.000-07:00

I've been painting this picture this week for a neighbor up the street from where I live. Last week, I thought I would make a flyer of my work for my neighborhood, and promote my small business of JennyDraws. I will be offering to draw and paint peoples homes for them.

First I drew my own house, which I have posted here before, and then I went up to my favorite house on the street and I asked the owner if I could use her house on my flyer. I will be giving her this painting for free in exchange for using it as advertising for myself. What do you all think? Is it a good idea. I am still working on the flyer, but I think this is a good start for myself.

Best friends

2009-09-27T13:16:00.000-07:00

My daughter Tatum (brown eye) and her best freind Mylie (green eye) are glued at the hip, or should I say "the head". These two are inseperatable, and I love watching their friendship grow.

My 10 year old took this pic by the way. Pretty good I must say so myself.

Dog n Cat 5

2009-09-27T13:01:00.000-07:00

Here is pic number 5 from Dog n Cat series.
Enjoy

Dog n Cat 4

2009-09-25T11:23:00.000-07:00

This is Dog n Cat # 4. I think this would make a cute kids book, what do you think?

Apple Tea

2009-09-25T11:18:00.000-07:00

I was in the mood to make tea today while working here at home. Here is a healthy, yummy tea for you all to try out.
* Sliced apples
* few sticks of cinnamin
* flor de jamaica (flower of jamaica)

I get the jamaica flower in Mexico ( this is a great antioxident, and suppresses your appetite as well).

Boil, steep, then you can drink it hot or cold. I like to put it into a pitcher in the fridge, and drink from it for a few days.

I love how pretty an apple is on the inside when you slice it this way ( in the pic).

Dog n Cat 3

2009-09-23T10:57:00.000-07:00

Here is page 3 of Dog n Cat. We are still enjoying summer whether here in California. I can't wait for the fall air.

JennyDraws New Website

2009-09-21T16:05:00.000-07:00

I am very proud of myself today. These past few months I have been working on designing my very own JennyDraws website, and I finally have it up and running. Whew! Hard work since I am not a programmer or computer guru, this was a big task for me. I have it hosting through GoDaddy. The site is overwhelming at first but gradually overtime it gets a little bit easier to understand. My offical website is at jennydraws.com. I also have a link set up at jennydraws for a shop. I must also say that a good friend with computer website knowledge is a must when designing it yourself. My friend is George Ogan and he is great at designing web pages. He helped me get my banner up on this blog as well as my website. Shoot him an email if you would like for someone to help you design your own website. Hmmmn, what picture should I pick for this post....

Dog n Cat 2

2009-09-21T10:27:00.000-07:00

Well, after visiting my parents again down in PrimoTapia Mexico I enjoyed my time water coloring my sketches that I drew last week. This is page 2 of Dog n Cat, or should I say "Cats".

Have a great Monday everyone.

Pizza Tonight

2009-09-17T18:20:00.000-07:00

Anyone want homemade pizza for dinner tonight? Going to use tomatoes from my friends garden, and fresh herbs from my little herb garden. Wish I had a cow outside to make fresh cheese. ha... A cow would look lovely in my swimming pool, and I wouldn't know how to even milk the cow let alone make cheese...wishful thinking, but if I lived on a farm, I'd sign myself up for a "milking the cow class". I'm the type who always loves to learn how to do anything or everything. Maybe that's why I don't get around to tidying up my house like it should be. Hope everyone had a good day today.... chow.

Dog n Cat

2009-09-16T09:27:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I spent most of my day painting and sketching. Yay. It was fun and relaxing. I must admit I was watching "Gone with the Wind" during my painting session. I love that movie. Anyone else like it as much as I do? This illustration is the first page of my series. Im not sure of what to call it yet. Who knows maybe I will write a story to go along with it too. Next page will be coming soon. I have a question if anyone might like to respond to. When writing a story that you would like to publish, if you blog about it, or put up the illustrations for it on your blog, is it considered published already? Would a publishing house not consider it for publishing? Hope that makes sense.

SketchBooks Rule

2009-09-14T17:11:00.000-07:00

Almost all of my doodling occurs in a sketchbook. I sketch in many different sizes. The current one I am using, seems to be my favorite. Where do you do your doodling at?

I am working on a series of paintings right now that involve my wire-hair dachshund named "Peanut", and some pesky cats. Like my "Grandma" series, I will start with one animal and work my way up to five or six. ( In this case, I am using the cats, in my Grandma series I used mice). Since my Peanut is so spoiled, my little paintings will reflect a very spoiled dachshund. :) hm mm.... I'm wondering if I should use watercolors or acrylics.

My sketchbook

My House

2009-09-08T16:54:00.000-07:00

MY HOUSE

watercolor by JennyDraws

I was thinking I should put up a picture of my house so that you all can see my place that I spend most of my time in. So far in this bad ecomomy my family has been blessed to be able to stay in our place of residence. My heart goes out to all the familys who have lost their homes. Here in California there are numerous beautiful homes with nobody to love and cherish them. So sad. Here are the pictures that I worked from.

Its so hot.......

2009-09-06T14:49:00.000-07:00

Cactus Party - Acrylic on canvas board

8x10

For the last week, I think that summer is having a hard time saying goodbye, and letting fall come on its way. The air is hot, sticky, sweaty, and very unlike a true California day. It makes me think of my cute little succulants who must be the only ones enjoying these long days. Please fall, come soon now.

California Wild Fires and Dumb Donkeys

2009-09-02T17:46:00.001-07:00

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Travel/story?id=8451478&cid=ESPNheadline

California Wild Fires Rage

Schwarzenegger Urges Evacuations as Fire Threatens 12,000 Homes, Communications Center

By LEE FERRANAug. 31, 2009

11 sepreate fires burned Monday in California at temperatures reaching 100 degrees. Now at least 150 square miles, the fire tripled in size Saturday and more than doubled again on Sunday. Some areas that are burning have brush that had built up unburned for forty years.....

Now, five people who refused to evacuate the spreading California wildfires cannot be rescued and will have to wait out the flames, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said that on Monday the four men and a woman called for help because they were unable to leave a ranch in Gold Canyon. Just a day earlier they refused to leave the Angeles National Forest.
"What this says is, 'Listen, listen, listen,"' Whitmore told the Associated Press. "Those people were told to get out two days ago, and now we are putting our people in danger to get them out." The menace of the rampaging fires was starkly illustrated Sunday by the death of two firefighters who were battling the blazes. The firefighters, Capt. Tedmund Hall, 47, and Spc. Arnaldo "Arnie" Quinones, 35, were killed when their vehicle tumbled down the side of a mountain on the northwestern front of the fires. Along this front, one fire, known as the Station Fire, has already burned more than 20,000 acres, according to Gov. Schwarzenegger's office.

A note from JennyDraws: The wildfires in California is not funny, however the five dumb asses who stayed put, are.

Go Green and Buy a Flying Carpet

2009-09-02T13:29:00.000-07:00

I couldn't resist drawing this quick sketch. A magic carpet would be a fantastic way to get around. What do you think?

Cartoons

2009-09-02T12:12:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't like cartoons? Anyone? Well if you don't then you might be a little too serious in life. Drawing little characters for me keeps me young and happy. If you have children, sit down and watch their cartoons with them. You might be suprised and find yourself smiling. I wonder why? as we grow older that we stop enjoying simple little things such as a cute cartoon. What's your favorite cartoon character?

SOLD

2009-09-01T18:00:00.000-07:00

Grandma and Five Fast Mice

I sold my first print today. Woooohoooo. I can't beileive it. It took awhile. I've been blogging, and adding to my Etsy store, and today was my big day. Thank you Gretchen Higbee for buying my first sale. Hope you enjoy Grandma.

Prints at Etsy now only $6.00

2009-08-31T15:36:00.000-07:00

I have added smaller prints of my work on my etsy store for only $6.00. Check it out and pass the word. Yaaaaay.

Can't Sleep

2009-08-28T14:11:00.000-07:00

I wonder if Michael Jacksons sheep were playing poker all night.

Painting Class

2009-08-28T09:02:00.000-07:00

Last month I decided to have Jo Merli, a friend of mine, have a small painting class at my house. Joe taught us some fabulous techniques to use with acrylic paints. I'm excited because I have never been able to properly do landscape paintings in the past. My daughters Capri and Tatum joined in on the fun, and this was the end result. Capri is 9 yrs old and Tatum is 14. I wont tell you my age. :)
This is Capri and her painting.

This is Tatum and her painting.

This is mommas painting.

Capri's closeup painting.

Tatums closeup painting.

Hippo butterfly

2009-08-26T10:07:00.000-07:00

Just a funny doodle for today. My kids got a kick out of this one. Have a fantastic Thursday.

Good vs. Evil

2009-08-23T18:13:00.000-07:00

Im feeling a bit weird today. I am mad at my back and I feel my youth slipping away. I guess its ok to have one of these days once in awhile. Right? I want to be sitting in my tree tweeting with a bird instead of the little evil man wrapping himself up in my bones. I'll feel better tomorrow.

Glass Frit

2009-08-21T08:52:00.000-07:00

Shan and I are getting ready for another Glassblowing session. Can't wait. We love to use bright colors that make people happy. This picture is an example of what we use for color in each of our pieces. We use Kuglar bar, and chop each piece really small. Bar versus powder color is more vibrant and solid. Powders tend to be more translucent. Just a quick lesson on glass color for ya.

GlassPeeps in the Grass

2009-08-20T18:03:00.000-07:00

My little peeps are hiding in the grass, aren't they cute. I blew the one on the left and my peep freind Shan blew the one on the right. We are getting ready for another glassblowing session really soon. Will keep you informed of whats to come. If anyone would like their own little peep, let me know. They are fun to give away as presents. glasspeeps.etsy.com.

Eight Legs

2009-08-15T15:36:00.000-07:00

I painted this a few years ago for a kids party. "Pin the tentacle on the octopus". Right now I wish I had a few extra tentacles to get things done in my house. I have been laid up in bed for 4 days because my back went out. I could just lay in my bed and pay bills, dust the room, clean the bathroom, wash the windows , fold laundry, vacuum all at the same time. Wouldn't that be cool?

Bahama Mama Watercolor

2009-08-11T16:47:00.000-07:00

Bahama mama was a woman who braided hair on a beach that we stayed at in the Bahamas a few years ago. She braided my daughters and my hair amazingly fast. We had so much fun with her that day and I even painted her this little watercolor postcard to keep. Summers going by way to fast this year. Yikes. Its almost time to go back to school for my kiddies.

Fishbowl watercolor

2009-08-08T19:54:00.001-07:00

I am hoping that my fishbowl class that Marissa from http://www.creativethursday.com/ will continue with her next class for her first fishy students. This fun little watercolor reflects us fishies ready to journey into open waters real soon.

New JennyDraws Store

2009-08-08T18:14:00.000-07:00

I'm very excited to announce the new opening of my shop for my illustrations at http://www.jennydraws.etsy.com/. Here in the oncoming days I will be adding various prints from my original paintings. First will be my Grandma series. I have five different prints set up for sale. Today I listed three of them, and I will list the other two in the oncoming days. I have also many others that I have put up on this blog coming very soon.. Check it out.

Sunset in Rosarito

2009-08-07T16:18:00.000-07:00

I had a very peaceful 4 days visiting my parents in Primo Tapia Mexico near Rosarito. They moved into a community called Mission Viejo. Inspite of the many warnings that the US gives about crossing the border, I find that if you scare yourself and listen to all the media, you are missing out on a sweet gem in Mexico. Living close to LA, there are many many crimes that happen everyday and don't get as much hype as Mexico does. Yes there is danger in Mexico, but isn't it dangerous just about everywhere? Be smart, and stay away from bars, clubs, drugs and you will be just fine.

Lazy days ahead

2009-08-01T20:20:00.000-07:00

Its been so hot here, I am looking forward to my little Mexico trip starting tomorrow. I dragged this little watercolor postcard out that I painted 2 summers ago in the Grand Bahamas. Makes me want to go back. The dark spot to the left in the ocean was a great little snorkling spot that my girls and I could swim to everyday. Have a lazy day on me.

Need Water?

2009-07-31T04:12:00.000-07:00

Here in Southern California, we are in a deep deep drought. My neighboring city has gone into water rationing, hmmm. So I've been thinking alot about conserving and although I do have a pretty lush tropical garden in my front yard, I've been thinking about planting some succulents lately. These pretty little cacti were potted by my friend George and Jamar. http://georgeogan.blogspot.com/. Cacti or succulents come in so many varieties that you could make a little dessert oasis right here in sunny California. Do you have a favorite cactus plant?

My Mexican seashells finally find their home

2009-07-30T10:24:00.000-07:00

I have finally found a jar worthy of my Mexico memories. The Encinata shores were lined with gorgeous sea shells from two summers ago. I vacationed there in the summer on a beach house and couldn't resist plucking these beauties from the sea. Anyone else fancy seashells as much as I do?

Sea Shell by Amy Lowell

http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets/amy_lowell/poems/19951

Sea Shell, Sea Shell,Sing me a song,

O Please!A song of ships, and sailor men,

And parrots, and tropical trees,

Of islands lost in the Spanish Main

Which no man ever may find again,

Of fishes and corals under the waves,

And seahorses stabled in great green caves.

Sea Shell, Sea Shell,

Sing of the things you know so well.

New Glass Blog and Etsy Store

2009-07-28T12:28:00.000-07:00

This is an exciting day for me. I finally was able to add a glass store with http://glasspeeps.etsy.com made by my best friend Shannon McGarry and myself and with technical support, our close friend George Ogan. Our blog is called glasspeep.blogspot.com . Together we have been blowing glass for over 10 years. Why do we call ourselves GlassPeeps you may wonder? Well, since we've known each other we have always called each other chicken. I don't know how that started but its our cute knickname for each other. Its always been a goal of ours to sell our little creations. Our favorite thing to blow is miniture teapot pendants, along with various other things. As the weeks go by I will post a few pictures of some of the glass we have made together. Hope you all like it.

An American Car in Cuba

2009-07-21T17:04:00.000-07:00

Just finished this painting today. I love working with acrylics as they dry fast and I can usually finish a painting the same day I start. As I have mentioned before, my mother is Cuban and I love pictures containing the old American cars in Cuba.

8x10 Acrylic painting on canvas board

Panama Lights

2009-07-19T20:37:00.000-07:00

I visited Panama a few years ago and watched a traditional Panamanian dance.
I loved the big billowing skirts and the and the huge smiles that the woman wear all night long while dancing in the hot humid air. This is a watercolor painting which hangs in my parents room along with a "Flamenco" and "Cuban" dancer paintings you see below.

Park Bench

2009-07-16T13:25:00.000-07:00

This cartoon if from that weird imaginary place in my head. Anyone have any ideas for a story about this? :)

Jellyfish Doodle

2009-07-15T11:03:00.000-07:00

Couldn't sleep last night so I was up scanning a bunch of watercolor doodle cartoons I've done. Some of my doodles are characters that I might use later in different paintings.

I love jellyfish, very calming and peaceful. Although I have been stung and that' not fun.

Watercolor Jellyfish Doodle

Flamenco Anyone?

2009-07-15T03:47:00.000-07:00

This is another dancer I painted few years ago for my parents. I thought a poem by Federico García Lorca would be appropriate:

Vestida con mantos negros
Piensa que el mundo es chiquito
Y el corazón es inmenso...

Draped in black
She thinks that the world is small
and the heart is immense...

Watercolor on Arches coldpressed paper

Cuban Dance

2009-07-14T17:19:00.000-07:00

Watercolor on Arches coldpressed paper

(George Ogan took this pic for me. Thank you George.)

Anyone like to line dance? My mom is from Cuba and I have always enjoyed looking at pictures of Cuban girls dancing. This watercolor was done a couple of years ago by me to give to my mom. She hangs it above her bed along with a few other paintings I've done for her.

Birth of a teapot

2009-07-11T13:38:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of my first blown glass teapot I made. My mom actually named it the birth of a teapot, and it resides in her home. My teapots have come along way since that first one and down below is a more recent picture. My friend Shannon and I will be posting up many blown glass items on a new post we will be creating soon. I think we will name our glass blog "Glass Peeps".

Birth of a Teapot blown by Jen Pfeiffer

Succulent Party

2009-07-09T15:36:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine name George Ogan gave my husband and I a brilliant cactus garden that he created. Inspired by his work I decided to plant a little cactus garden for a friend of mine and I thought "what a cute painting this would make", and so WA-LA here it is.

"Succulent Party" 8x10 acrylic painting with varnish

Watercolor Caricatures

2009-07-08T13:27:00.001-07:00

I decided to do give my daughters classmates a gift for their 8th grade graduation, and I came up with this idea of taking their picture and painting a watercolor portrait of each of them. It went really well, and here are a few pictures for you to look at. Maybe I should try and sell something like this on Etsy. Hmmm. Food for thought.

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5x7 watercolor portraits

Capri

2009-07-07T18:06:00.000-07:00

Capri, you are my sunshine. My little girl loves to paint like me. You make me sooooo happy. Capri gets to have a real paint lesson this week. Exciting. I hope she will like it as much as I do.

Love you.

Mom

Capri is painting a shrimp in this picture. :)

Fish and Cat

2009-07-04T16:13:00.000-07:00

Just a little doodle for today.

Goin to the Aquarium

2009-07-03T18:29:00.000-07:00

5x7 acrylic on canvas board

At the Aquarium of the Pacific by Craig Erick Chaffin
I saw this poem on www.famouspoetsandpoems.com

I saw a brilliant angelfish whose tail

and fins shimmered yellow until it turned

and silver spread like an undercoat of fur

when stroked against the nap, across its scales.

Black as caviar and rimmed with gold,

its eyes, though flat as dimes, looked deep as wells.

The clownfish cruising by above the shells,

its idiotic smile painted bold,

passed disinterested as if it’d seen

it all before. Maybe. But I've heard

fish see only black-and-white,

so why this purple puffer and iridescent green

parrot fish-- and for whom? It's absurd

to credit chance. Either for us or for the light.

To View a Fish

2009-07-02T14:04:00.000-07:00

I brought my kids to a pool party two days ago and since I brought along my paints I painted this little acrylic painting out by the pool. It reminds me of a little fish I encountered in Grand Cayman a few years back while snorkeling. This little fish snorkeled with me all morning by my side. I loved that.

8x10 acrylic painting

painted on canvas board

Grandma and five fast mice

2009-07-01T15:48:00.001-07:00

small 5x7 acrylic painting

on canvas board

Grandma and four dancing mice

2009-07-01T15:47:00.001-07:00

small 5x7 acrylic painting

on canvas board

Grandma and three curious mice

2009-07-01T15:44:00.000-07:00

small 5x7 acrylic painting

on canvas board

Grandma and two quiet mice

2009-07-01T15:42:00.000-07:00

small 5x7 acrylic painting

on canvas board

Grandma and one suprised mouse

2009-07-01T14:25:00.000-07:00

small acrylic painting

on canvas board

So this is my first post, I'm a bit nervous but it is July 1st and it is high time I started this. I am taking a class right now with Marissa from Creative Thursday and I am thoroughly enjoying it. The class is about marketing artwork via the web. My first step into this scary world of the Internet (for me) is starting this blog. Photographing my work is the next step in this process. Currently my camera takes lousy close up pictures. I will post a few pics that I think are OK. Thanks for looking.

A brand new beginning for Jen

2009-07-01T13:57:00.000-07:00

9x12 acrylic seahorse painting

Watercolor on canvas.