Limiting the use of color allowed me to focus on the texture and mood of this painting.
Sail into peace. 6 x 8 in., painting on paper, cobalt blue and acrylic white paint with graphite and ink line
Have a peaceful week ahead.
Unlimited one color
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Strange days
Caught in a moment
spiraling
falling
into strange days
The past few months has been an adjustment for me, my time spent on social media slowed down, and I wasn’t creating blog posts. Making art came to a halt during the beginning of the covid pandemic. Over the Summer months I slowly began to paint again. My weekly family outings, surrounding ourselves in nature was a saving grace.
Forever Summer
Side trip to Slaughter Beach in Delaware, before heading home from Summer vacation. Plenty of shells, rocks and horseshoe crabs wash up on this beach.
My sketchbook also accompanied me on my travels.
On the beach in Ocean City, Maryland
Enjoyed many hot Summer days swimming (and sketching) at Garrison Lake in New Jersey. Beautiful scenic cedar lake with plenty of trees to escape the sun.
As a family we spent time walking, hiking and having picnics in various parks in our area. A favorite place to visit is the Valley Forge National Historic Park in Pennsylvania.
And many days spent cloud watching from my deck..
I hope this finds you well, thank you for taking the time to read my post.
Additional information for the places I mentioned in my post:
The 100 day project 2020
100 Days Art Reimagined
This is my 4th year participating in the 100 day project. The annual project is an open creative endeavor for anyone who wants to participate. You can follow along on Instagram #the100dayproject or post art using your own special hashtag.
My theme this year, 100 Days Art Reimagined, working with the supplies I already own, I will also recycle older art and reuse them in a new way.
This process of creating should allow for new ideas to emerge. The first five days of my project is shown below.
(materials used: old frame, layered art over decorative paper)
2/100 Reflecting within
Materials used: previously created self portrait, postcard, gesso and acrylic paint, which I layered onto an old mirror.
3/100 Lost in imagination
Materials used: Recycled art layered over decorative paper
4/100 Peace
Materials used: Recycled art, layered ink drawing onto a sunset landscape painting on paper
5/100 Car ride to nowhere
Inspired by a photograph from a random drive in the country
Materials used: scrap watercolor paper with dye splatter, and ink
Thank you for taking the time to view my project.
If you are interested in joining, you can visit the project website for more information, or follow the hashtag #the100dayproject on instagram.
You can also view my daily posts on Instagram @Jensimaginings #100DaysArtReimagined
The art of an exhibit
My paintings, art jewelry and prints are currently on display at the William G. Rohrer Memorial Library, Haddon Twp. Branch, New Jersey. This wonderful library allows a different artist each month to showcase their art.
Preparation for this month long exhibit was the motivating force to frame my favorite paintings on paper, a collection of cityscapes and landscapes .
My art desk, a glorious creative mess! It was a whirlwind week of creative inspiration. Painting new art for the show and re-working older art to make something new.
Dream * Explore * Imagine
(the inspiring words written around the library)
Display case filled with hand painted art jewelry and prints.
The Frida Kahlo collection
One-of-a-kind, mixed media art, hand painted with decorative paper accents layered and sealed within a metal pendant.
Landscape necklaces
Each unique pendant is hand painted and sealed with a gloss varnish
A mix of canvas art and framed paintings.
The inspiration for my landscape paintings are from places in around Philadelphia and New Jersey.
This was a wonderful experience!
I have to give thanks to the library for hosting my work and to my fabulous sister for helping me with the installation.
All work in the show including jewelry and prints available for purchase.
For inquiries email: Jenniferbarrile@gmail.com
My art will be on display at the library until February 28, 2020
For more information about the library:
| William G. Rohrer Memorial Library Haddon Township Branch 15 MacArthur Boulevard Phone: (856) 854-2752 Monday-Thursday, 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed Sunday |
Painting in the new year
Happy 2020!
The months before the new year you’ll find me painting backdrops and signs for the Philadelphia Mummers Parade on New Years Day. (The parade is in its 120th year)
Always a celebration when I finish with time to spare! Wishing everyone a wonderful year ahead, Happy New Year!
Club sign
Beginning stages. Always reuse and paint over last years panels. Painting three large panels to create an underwater scene.
Thank you for stopping by!
Mini adventures
A Saturday afternoon excursion.
I just love mini adventures, a day trip to someplace new. While visiting a farm with the family in New Jersey, I discovered a wildlife refuge a short distance away. The Edwin B. Forysthe National Wildlife Refuge was a great discovery and well worth the time to stop and check it out.
My family and I spent time walking through the marsh area, we traveled along the boardwalk, observed wildlife and we drove along an 8 mile loop through the wetland.
I created a few small paintings from the photographs I captured on our visit.. Let me take you on a little journey…….
A walk along the gravel pathway I stopped to observe the lone trees. I enjoyed the slender shape trunks and bushy foliage of the tree tops. The October sun smiled warmly on us, surrounded by the quiet of nature, while the air danced softly with the tall grass.
(tall grass tall trees. 5×7″ painting on paper: watercolor, acrylic paint on 140 lb coldpress paper)
We walked along a gravel pathway that led to a long stretch of boardwalk over the wetland. All was still, the sun sparkled on the water, you could hear the soft chatter of birds and the buzz of insects flying around. Across the the marsh, there was a glimpse of the Atlantic City skyline in the distance.
(My husband & daughter observing the water. painting on paper, acrylic on 140 lb coldpress paper)
The best part of this wildlife refuge was an 8 mile loop car ride around the marsh area. The views were stunning, we stopped a few times along the way to take in the sights and climb a look out tower.
(The 8 mile loop, 5×7″ painting on paper: acrylic paint on 140 lb coldpress paper)
Photograph: wetlands with Atlantic City skyline in the distance.
The look out tower with a telescope, magnificent views!
This was beautiful and peaceful place, I didn’t want to leave!..
For more information visit the website:
Edwin B. Forysthe National Wildlife Refuge
800 Great Creek Road
Galloway, New Jersey 08205
Visit anytime of the year, sunrise to sunset:
Left Handed Kisses
The music video for my song choice, Left Handed Kisses, by Andrew Bird & Fiona Apple was the inspiration for day 40 of The 100 Day Project. Not only was I captivated by the sound but I was also mesmerized by the dynamic between Andrew and Fiona in the music video. The idea to create a quirky portrait of the singers played on repeat in my mind until I drew it out…..
40/100
Watercolor and ink on 140 lb coldpress paper with wood frame..
Pencil sketch
To view more of my 100 day project visit #100DaysOfSongsIllustrated on Instagram.
Music Video: Left Handed Kisses
(Artwork created by me, music by Andrew Bird & Fionna Apple)
Going to California
Well I’m not going to California but I was encouraged to use the song Going to California by Led Zeppelin as part of my 100 day project..
The song was a recommendation by a fellow Instagram connection. I was inspired by the music and soulful lyrics so I decided to illustrate it.. Thankful for the special song request and the curiosity to give it a try, because this art became one of my favorites on my 100 day journey.
62/100
Mixed media artwork: The figure created with watercolor, pencil, cut paper, (map of California) layered on top of a 5×7″ chip board with acrylic paint
You can view my entire collection of 100 Days Of Songs Illustrated on Instagram..
Blog post about my 100 day project
(Video & art created by me, song is by Led Zeppelin. )
Yellow
Song inspiration: Yellow, Coldplay – ” Look at the stars Look how they shine for you And all the things you do..Yeah they were all yellow..”
#56 / 100 Days of Songs Illustrated
(Watercolor with cut pieces of art layered on top, 140lb cold press paper)
Original Blog post about the 100 day project
You can find all 100 daily postings of the 100 day project on Instagram @JensImaginings #100DaysOfSongsIllustrated
Thank you for stopping by…
