This past year saw many changes for me, some positive and some challenging. In early February, the gallery I was represented by in Santa Fe dropped me. It happens. At first, I felt relieved that I would have time for other painting projects that were looming, but little by little I began to feel deflated. […]
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HOLIDAY SALE
As a way to show my gratitude to you for following me and for supporting my art, I am offering free shipping on all the items in my Small Works Gallery until December 15th. (Just enter HAPPYHOLIDAYS at checkout). There is a mix of new and older work so please check it out. Do you want […]
Thanksgiving and gratitude without the leftovers
I was born in the month of Thanksgiving. It’s easy to forget the things we’re grateful for, the successes we’ve had and those who helped along the way. It’s easy to get lost in the details or work and forget how lucky we are that we are able to create art. We’ve all read about […]
Because You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
I’m a self-taught artist… …and I have a Master’s degree in painting. When I was 3, I persuaded my mother to let me use a paint by number kit. It was fun. I loved what I did. But I knew even then that it didn’t look anything like my grandmother’s paintings. My grandmother came to […]
paintingHabit and Studio Blog will merge
The paintingHabit blog is going away. I’m grateful for all those of you who follow it, but it’s too much to keep up two blogs, a newsletter, a website, AND actually paint. So, I’m merging it with my Studio blog. If you want to continue following my work, please subscribe to the Studio Blog. On the same form […]
Three apricots with sky
This painting has a vintage feel with the warm clouds behind the apricots. Another combination of landscape and still life. | Available unframed Don’t forget to enter the painting give-away contest. Only 3 days left. Click the link on the right side of the page to enter.
Beyond the Veil show opens Sat, Aug 9
You are cordially invited to my show, Beyond the Veil, which will open August 9th with a morning reception from 8:00-11:00 am at Unsettled Gallery. If you’re in the area, please do drop in. We’ll have refreshments and I’ll be speaking about my work at 9:30 am. Also in the West gallery, Nolan Winkler will be opening […]
Blue duck with cherries
This duck vase came from a resale shop and I’ve had it for a while. The small nest that I found when walking with my dogs just fit perfectly on the hole in his back. I love cherries and these were the last of the season so I piled the ones I hadn’t yet eaten […]
Mango on brass candlestick
Another mango. This one on a brass candlestick I purchased many years ago and which I mostly use only when the electricity goes out!
Mango on blue chinese vase
This mango sits in a more classical position atop a blue Chinese candle vase. It’s still a yummy subject even in its more serious formality! Contact me for purchase at jean @ jeanwilkey.com
Mango on a green bottle
I recall when finding a mango in the grocery store was strange and exotic, not the common experience it is today. I love using complementary color pairs in my work like the greens and reds in this one. This mango is perched on the mouth of a green bottle I found in the desert when […]