Whenever I am in a show that lasts more than a month, I like to refresh and change out some of the paintings that I first put up. Today was that day for this exhibit which runs through June 30.
stop by and take a look at the new works.
Jennylynne Gragg
I have finally been approved to paint in some of my favorite mediums again after a little hiatus from them due to a health issue. I was so elated to find out that it coincided with the 2025 Stems Plein Air Event. This is my first plein air event in almost two years. I have been painting in watercolor and gouache but longed to get back to my oils and pastels.
I have new guidelines that, at first, I thought would be a hinderance but have found the transition into painting with no solvents to be refreshing and simple. I have substituted walnut oil for my Gamsol and other agents with great success. I have also been cleared to paint in plein air events again. Those I have missed tremendously as I love painting with other artists and sharing the joy of outdoor painting. I am planning to get back to at least two of my favorites next spring.
This year I was able to sign up for the Stems Plein Air event which is in my hometown location. It was a great joy to attend the quick paint and see all the beautiful works crated that night and visit with old and new artist friends.
I have a renewed joy for painting for life and living in that moment of discovery. I hadn’t realized how much I had missed it.
So glad to be back!
Jennylynne
