Jennifer Love Artwork BLOG

The Utah Watercolor Society (UWS) Small Works Exhibition is fast approaching and entries are due this week. My entry was actually due today because I am sending it with a delegate from UWS who will drive several paintings to Logan, UT - where the exhibition will take place. I have not participated in the Small Works Exhibition for a number of years. The last few years, the exhibition has been held in conjunction with the Logan Summerfest Art Faire and hosted by the Cache Valley Chapter of UWS. Logan is about a two-hour drive from where I live, so I am grateful we have a Salt Lake-based UWS member who is willing to drive paintings up for those of us who can't be there for the delivery date/times. The next step was to create a small painting. The requirement for the small works show is that the painting (including framing) cannot be larger than 144 square inches (ie: 12" x 12"). I had a 10" x 10" frame with a 5" x 5" precut mat ready to use, so I d...

It's the time of year for the Utah Watercolor Society Spring Show (UWS). I was fortunate enough to be juried into the show this year, with one of my woven abstract paintings, "Stargazer," which also showed up on the event postcard! :)  The show was juried by John T. Salminen , who also presented at the UWS member meeting this past Tuesday evening. Wow! What an incredible artist and an entertaining speaker as well. The opening reception is tonight in Provo, UT. Here is the postcard. Here is my painting, "Stargazer."  "Stargazer"  Acrylic on 140lb watercolor paper This show is another important step in achieving Signature Member status in the UWS. I am already a Two Star Member (achieved after acceptance into two Spring Shows). Signature membership requires acceptance to eight shows (UWS Spring or Fall shows, or the Western Federation annual show). It is also required that your painting win an award at one of ...

Here is the link and QR code for my most recent newsletter. :) Jennifer Love Artwork Newsletter ~ April 2014

I signed up for a mini workshop through the Utah Watercolor Society (UWS) this past Feb/March. Joyce Baron , past president of the UWS, was the instructor for this workshop that focused on planning, design, and creation of abstract paintings. Joyce is a fabulous abstract painter with vibrant colors and excellent movement and design in her work. She also creates beautiful fused glass jewelry. While I am not a full-on abstract painter by nature or intent, I do like to incorporate abstract elements for visual interest and texture in my own paintings, so I was excited to take this workshop to see what I could learn. My abstract paintings are usually the side product of test brush strokes I make while painting something else, or the occasional woven painting.  I find that taking workshops from other artists who work in a variety of different ways really helps to unlock the creative side of my brain. I try to take elements of what I have learned in a workshop (techni...

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My painting, Kokopelli Song Woven Through My Dreams , was accepted to the 2013 Utah Watercolor Society (UWS) Fall Member Exhibition. I am very excited! It's another step towards achieving Signature Member status in the society, which I have been working towards for several years now. This will be my 5th painting accepted to UWS qualified, juried UWS shows. I must have eight paintings accepted and also have one painting win a major award in order to achieve Signature status. :) The show opens this Thursday night at Michael Berry Gallery in downtown Salt Lake City, UT and runs October 3 - November 1. Robert Burridge was the juror for this exhibition. I am planning to create more woven paintings in the next year, but I am currently trying to focus on completing the illustrations I have been working on. This illustration project has proven to be more challenging than I expected, giving me an entirely new appreciation for those artists who illustrate...

Nibblefest time again on eBay. Seems like it sneaks up on me every month! Luckily, this month started on a weekend. :) Nibblefest is a monthly themed art contest on eBay. Each artist creates one to three pieces of work around the chosen theme. All auctions must have a starting bid of $0.99. It's a great way to start or add to your collection of original artwork for affordable prices! This month's theme is "Birds." Auctions started today and will end on the 27th of the month. I created one piece for this month. It is titled "If I Can Toucan" Original watercolor on cold press paper. M. Graham paint. Approximately 5" x 7" in size. :) Click here if you would like to go to the auction site.