Medical Illustrations Commission Completed!

Yeah!  I'm finished!  This was an interesting commission to say the least.  It was a bit out of my comfort zone, but I'm so glad I did it!  These are going on a Medical Poster.  I will post that when it's completed.. I have no idea what the time frame is on that.  Hope you are all having a wonderful Tuesday!

Jen

Two More Finished!

Blocked Airway, Completed.

The aftermath of grinding your teeth and clinching, referred to as Bruxism!!  Completed.


Jen

New Blog!

Hello all my fellow blog friends!  Happy Martin Luther King Day!

   I just wanted to announce that I started a new blog!  It's a place that will reflect my lifestyle, dreams, and cravings! 

Some of my posts will include:

Home Decor

Recipes

DIY Projects

Family Fun

My Artwork/Paintings

I just love to see all of these cozy little blogs out there, so why not have one too?  I will definitely still have this one as well, so don't leave me! :)  Come on over and check out my new addition at www.rustiquerestoration.blogspot.com.

  

Blocked Airway, Not Yet Completed

Blocked Airway

This is an illustration of an airway blocked by the tongue falling to the back of the throat.  The air comes through the nasal cavity and is stopped by the blockage, forcing it to head right back out.  This keeps you from getting a full breath of much needed air.  There is my health tip of the day! :-)  This painting still needs some tweaking however.. So stay tuned!

Blocked Airway, WIP.

Blocked Airway

I am still working on this one, but thought I would post an update of the current illustration!  This is actually kind of fun!!

Woman with Jaw Pain...

Woman with Jaw Pain

Woman Sleeping...

Woman Sleeping..

Finisheo!

Medical Ilustrations

 Woman Sleeping Peacefully..

Tongue Scalloping

These are both still a work in progress.. And I have five others I am working on as well.. I will post another update soon!  ~Jen

Portraits 2012

Hey Friends!  I have been so busy with the holidays and my baby girl, well, not so much a baby anymore just turned NINE!!  Such a milestone for me.. I honestly don't know where the years have flown to.  We have had a wonderful nine years, and I so look forward to the next nine!  That said, I have had zero time to paint and post!  So please excuse my long absence :)  I promise 2013 has so much coming!!  

I have a project I'm starting this next week.  I have been commissioned to draw/paint 6 small medical illustrations.  So get ready to see me out of my comfort zone...  I am excited to start these!!

I also plan to paint some western, wildlife, and maybe (MAYBE) some Native American paintings.  I do live in the Northwest after all :) 

Well, to finish off my post, I thought I would just share all of the portraits I painted over 2012.  Mostly people, some animals.  

~Have a great weekend~

Here's to the New Year!  I can't wait to see what 2013 will bring! 

Self Portrait

 

I just started this self portait sketch.. I have never done pencil portraits, so I am kind of excited to see how I like it!  I am always just blown away by a fellow artist/friend, Michael Silverstone, and thought I would play with it a little!  Another update to follow soon!  Thank you!

 

 

~ Jen ~

Marina Update

Here is the latest update on the McCall Marina..

 

I have been so swamped with commissions (not that I'm complaining!!), so I haven't had the time to work on this one.  A few days of dedication should wrap this one up!



Trout Update

Layering in some washes on the trout, and the sleeves..



New Trout Painting!

 

I just started this trout painting last night!

 

 

I got pretty far on it last night considering I only had about an hour and a half to work on it!  I was going to suprise my hubby for Christmas, but couldn't keep it a secret.  I am terrible with gifts!  Stay tuned for an update later and have a great day!

~A Wedding at Elliston Vineyards~

My client had me frame the portrait for him.. I found this frame to be elegant and timeless.

 



 

A Wedding at Elliston Vinyards

Watercolor

16 x 22

 

 

The wedding date and their initials! 

 

This honestly was such a thoughtful gift from husband to wife for their 15th anniversary.  I can't wait to hear about the presentation of it!  Thanks for reading!

 

 

                 ~ Jen



Background is finished!

The background is finisheo! 

 

Now going to start the forground!  And then our guests of honor :) :)



Update on Wedding Portrait Commission

 

 

I finally had the chance to get some hours in on this wedding portrait.  I have never painted a stone house before, so this was definitely new territory.  Initially I had planned to use some new watercolor pencils for the stone.  But as I studied the mansion, I decided to use a masking fluid approach instead.  Below is a picture of how I applied the masking fluid, and then did multiple washes to get the different colored stones.

 

 

After peeling off the fluid, I added more detail to the mansion and foliage.

 

Still a long way to go, but I have DEFINITELY made some progress!

 

Stay tuned and have a great evening!

 

 

 

                  ~Jen



New Commission!

Sorry it may be a little hard to see here.  This is a quick sketch of my latest commission.  I sketched this to show my client the overall portrait composition.  The couple were married at a vineyard in California, and He wants to have their first car ever purchased together in the portrait.  So neat!  So the painting will run something along these lines, but of course be a lot tighter and have some tweaks as well!  Stay tuned!

 

Thanks for reading!  Have a wonderful day!

 

 

  ~Jen



Jordyn

 

 

Jordyn

Watercolor

16" x 20"

 

Well, she is finally finisheo!  I feel pretty pleased with how this little angel turned out. 

 

I had the honor of taking all of her pictures to capture the perfect portrait!  And I can't tell you enough how greatly helpful it is to be able to work with my subject, and get to know her sweet, soft, and playful personality.  It allows me to better capture her spirit, and not just a face.

 

I hope I will have the chance to paint her again a few years down the road! :)

 

Thanks for reading!  Have a wonderful day!

 

 

  ~Jen

Jordyn's Evolving...

 

She is starting to evolve now.  Still lots of details to add, and spots to soften, but I'm getting close!

Window Painting

Fall is HERE!!  Which means it's finally time to start some window painting! 

 

 

 

I just did these fall scapes for a friend of mine. 

 

 

 

 

He has TONS of windows!

 

 

We decided to do something non Halloween.  That way we can leave it up through November.





Working in the Studio.. :)

 

Just a little late night studio time..

 

 



 

 

I am really going to try and finish up this sweet little girl in the next couple days.  Her mommy has been patiently waiting for her.. :)

Small Update on Jordyn

 

 

I worked on Jordyn some last night and will work more today. She is starting to come to life now. I can't wait to have her whole face done!! 

 

 

 

I still have so much to do obviously, but these next couple days will be dedicated to this portrait...

  

New Commission!

So here she is!  My next commission.  Meet Jordyn.  We just decided on this picture..  I took her pictures last Friday and there were so many adorable photographs to choose from.  The last couple days were spent going back and forth between a couple of favorites. 

 

So my plan for this portrait is to paint her in a soft yellow dress like the picture below, and use her mouth from the lower picture as well.  I can't wait to get started on this little angel!!