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So, I have been noticing lately the absolutely gorgeous sunsets that appear on the lake where I reside.  They have really been spectacular of late, or I have just not been paying attention.  I have decided to start a series of sunset paintings , not only on the lake that I live, but the places I visit.  I have also had wonderful friends send me their glorious sunsets and have given me permission to paint from their photos of the beautiful places they live.

As an artist, I am constantly amazed at the beauty and wonders that surround us everyday and go unnoticed.  Perhaps we all need to just stop occasionally and "smell the flowers", so to speak.  Just walking around my own neighborhood is an eye opener.  The daffodils have started to bloom along with the lenten roses and even some tulips.  Haven't seen any tree budding yet, but I know it is not far behind.

Spring always sparks renewal in me and gets me motivated for the upcoming  Plein air season.  April , May and June calendars are filled and I am working on adding even more events this year to fill out the summer and fall.

So get out and enjoy the beauty around you and, hopefully, I'll see you out there-on the road.

Happy Spring,

Jennylynne Gragg

Have been busy doing quick Pleinair sketches in anticipation of the upcoming plein air season and also painting larger paintings in the studio for some upcoming shows and sales. I love spring with all its freshness and hopefulness that it brings.

As an example, the above oil painting was created using a Pleinair sketch in gouache on the lake where we live. I have found that to really capture the true colors, sketching in color helps remind me of the actual colors in the field and are a much better indicator than just photos.

I have also been doing a few commissions which I can’t post yet until they have been given to their recipients.

We have also been working with a stray cat that we rescued and hopefully will become part of our family,as soon as she and our male cat Bootsie, accepts her.  Cats are not as social as dogs so it just takes patience and time.

So , busy season coming up, 

see you out there,

Jennylynne Gragg