Jennifer Love Artwork BLOG

Summertime!  I'm one of those moms who actually loves summer break. I love letting my kids sleep in rather than trying to drag them out of bed every morning (when I am also tired and completely empathize with their lack of motivation!). I love that we can stay up later doing family movies, game nights, and going to the local amusement park together. I also love summer mornings. I start most mornings and end most evenings with a check on my garden. I'm trying some new crops this year (carrots and potatoes). Last year, I grew watermelon and cantaloupe for the first time. I got two big watermelons off my vines, and seven or eight cantaloupes. They were all DELICIOUS! We also love to grow pumpkins every year for decorating and Jack-O-Lanterns in the Fall.  We are in our second year of a severe drought, and this year our irrigation water restrictions are even more strict. Only one day per week to water the entire yard, and for only 40 minutes. Ergh! I've got my DIY rain barrel...

So what do you do when inflation, grocery and gas prices are high? You run a sale, so at least something costs less! Announcing my “Inflation SUCKS” sale! Use code RELIEF25 at checkout for 25% off my art storewide. Ends 5/20. Prints, originals, cards, mugs, and more! I hope you find something perfect for you! Here’s the link: https://www.jenniferloveartwork.com/

Registration is open for my summer workshop "Woven Watercolor" with OSHER Lifelong Learning at the University of Utah. (For adults 50+).    Click here to register Maybe I'll see some of you in class this summer (online)! Woven Watercolor Workshop with Jennifer Love (2022) Thursdays, June 23, June 30, July 7 5:00pm-6:30pm (MDT) - This will be a live streaming class COURSE DESCRIPTION Discover a fun way to breathe new life into your watercolors! For beginners, intermediate, or advanced painters, woven watercolors are a way to add texture and dimension to your paintings. This course will teach you a few basic watercolor techniques such as wet-in-wet and dry brush, along with various ways to create texture on your paper. There will be a quick instructional on how to set up your paint palette and supplies for most efficient use. You will then learn to plan and execute a woven watercolor painting from concept to finished product. Send me an email if you have any questions abou...

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and I wanted to take a minute to briefly answer a couple of the most popular questions I get: → What are the differences between all the options on your website? And which is right for me? Here’s what’s available:   ORIGINALS THE one-of-a-kind, original piece. My most exclusive offering for collectors. New work added frequently. Shop Originals »   ORIGINAL ART CARDS FUN one-of-a-kind, original art cards (see my video above for more detail). Shop Original Art Cards  » OPEN EDITION PRINTS My work professionally printed on a variety of stunning surfaces: Paper:  Affordable, archival quality. Requires a frame. Canvas:  The classic, museum look. Metal:  Sleek, thin aluminum - floats off the wall for a modern look. Acrylic:  Unique, glass-like appearance with vibrant colors. Wood:  Rustic centerpieces. Visible wood grain adds a natural, organic touch. Click on the image you like to see what merchandise option...

Xanadu Gallery has published a great guide to hanging artwork in your home or office! How to Hang a Painting | A Free Guide From Xanadu Gallery "Fallen 4" | watercolor | ©Jennifer Love Click here to read the Red Dot blog post. Click here to download the PDF. Guide to hanging artwork information published here by permission from Xanadu.

Updated from a previous post... I was once asked about the brand of paint I use and whether I prefer cold water or hot water to paint.  Both were interesting questions and I didn't have an immediate answer for that customer - though I should have!  After that, I have made an effort to become more aware of the supplies I use to create my artwork, and why I prefer some brands over others. This has been a good exercise for me as well as arming me with the sure knowledge of the answers to those questions should they arise again sometime in the future! "A Patchwork Fall" - watercolor ©Jennifer Love I once ran out of Ultramarine Blue paint in my palette and had to replace it with a tube from a brand I don't normally use. While the color match was similar, the properties of the paint differed quite a bit in use. It helped me realize why I seek out my preferred brand of paint. :) As to the cold vs. hot water, I generally use cold tap water. Over ti...

Background image source: Death to Stock Photos Are you a Right Brain or a Left Brain...a "numbers person" or a "creative sort"? Why should we have to choose? Why do we need to define ourselves as an "analytical thinker" or a "creative thinker"? Why can't a person be both? Has anyone heard of Leonardo DaVinci - one of the most important historical figures to contribute to both science and to art? Anyone remember a theoretical physicist named Albert Einstein - who also happened to be a violinist and a pianist? Image sources: Public domain. Copyright belongs to photographers/designers/image owners Image sources: Public domain. Copyright belongs to photographers/designers/image owners I happen to work in a very analytical profession. Most of my days are spent analyzing data and trying to interpret that data into useful reports to help inform the business decisions of our organization. ...