Jennifer Love Artwork BLOG

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.

It's Spring here in Utah. One of my favorite seasons of the year. I love the color and blossoms that are coming out. There are little chutes of green poking through the ground...and the tulips are starting to color. Hopefully the deer will leave them alone this year! After a rainy week (thankfully - as we need the water!), we had a little sunshine this afternoon and I spent a few hours out working in my garden. The garlic I planted last October is growing. Today, I planted carrots and potatoes, laid out my plans for where to plant crops, and put together a few more raised beds. Some parts of the yard and garden are full of sticker weeds...ergh! I'm trying to make my yard and garden organic, so I'll have to figure out how to take care of that without weed killer. Always a challenge to deal with!! My garden and my art studio are my happy places. I love the growing season. Gardening is an exercise in patience...in seeing sometihing awesome come out of hope and hard work. It

Hi there! With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I thought I’d put together a very special offer for you in case there’s a mom in your life who would appreciate something truly unconventional next month. (Or even if you want or need a little something special for yourself!) Use the code MOM2022 at checkout on my website to unlock 30% off your entire order! My new website has my original paintings available for purchase as well as print on demand greeting cards, prints, magnets, mugs, tote bags and more! I'm loading new images up frequently. https://www.jenniferloveartwork.com/ This is my biggest discount of the year and will only be available through May 7th, but o rder by April 17th to ensure delivery by Mother's Day! "Flower Patch" ©Jennifer Love Woven watercolor painting.

Great news! I've been working hard to expand my art business and have just launched a brand new art gallery website. I'm celebrating with a giveaway and a special launch promotion.  www.jenniferloveartwork.com  is the new home for my artwork. There, you'll find my available originals, as well as prints on a variety of media types from paper to canvas and metal, greeting cards, and more. New work will be added frequently! My new website also has a special feature you should know about: The Wall Preview Tool  allows you to visualize my art in a sample room. You can select the room type and even choose your paint color to get a better feel for how large a given piece is and how it will look on your wall.  Click here  to try it out.  I'm so excited to take this next step with my art business, thanks to the support of my followers and collectors like you. So here's my way of saying "thanks" for keeping up with my art: To celebrate, I'm giving away a signed 

  It is my great honor to be invited to participate as an artist in the 2022 Community Nursing Services Art & Soup celebration, which is being held in person again this year after two years of pandemic hiatus. This incredible fundraiser benefits the CNS Charitable Care Program which provides home health care and hospice to thousands of uninsured and underinsured, low-income individuals across the state of Utah.  Click here  to learn more. 35% of all art sales during this event are donated to the Charitable Care program. It has been (and continues to be) a challenging time in the world. This fundraiser is one way to help make a direct impact for good in my little corner of the world.  If you live in the Salt Lake area, I hope you'll come to Art & Soup. Mention that you received my email newsletter and I will extend a 20% discount to any purchase you make at my artist booth during this event.  March 16 - 17, 2022 11a - 2p (lunch session) 5p - 9p (dinner session) Salt Palace C

Once upon a time, I used to take ballet lessons (for about 10 years).  I quit when I was 14 and realized that my body type (and my love of food and Dr. Pepper) wasn't conducive to being a ballerina. But, I still love watching performances, love the the dance and the beautiful and graceful lines of the dancers, who create art with their body movement. I stumbled across this video on YouTube and thought it was worth sharing.  :)  Hope you enjoy! Click the picture above or Click here to watch