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Hi, I'm artist Jen Beaudet Zondervan, from Southern California, USA. I started this blog in 2009 as a way to share my art journey and meet other creative souls. It became my therapy. I use oil paints with a palette knife and bold brush marks. My work is both, passionate and sensitive; inspired by nature's beauty. I first called this blog My Life As a Starving Artist. I have another website JBeaudetStudios.com
5.01.2012
4.30.2012
Spring blooms...
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It was such a beautiful day here today so I spent sometime outside, but
managed to finish this one. I sat out near some gigantic lilac bushes (more like trees).
We have white and lilac and they smell so sweet.
The only bad thing was all the bees.
There were bees of every kind but mostly the big black bomber bees, I think they're called
wood bees. I left them alone and they thankfully they did the same. I don't
know if they sting but I sure didn't want to find out!
I had a great weekend...I hope you did to.
(I'm surprised I didn't capture a bee in this photo!)
4.27.2012
And the winner is...
Terra from Terragarden.blogspot.com!
Congratulations Terra, please contact me and let
me know which painting you choose!
A big Thank You goes out to
Tish from A Femmeduncertainage.blogspot, for hosting
this giveaway! Tish is so gracious and I always gain such
great information from her blog. Whether it be
fashion, skincare or so many other things, I'm always glad I visit!
A big Thank You goes out to
Tish from A Femmeduncertainage.blogspot, for hosting
this giveaway! Tish is so gracious and I always gain such
great information from her blog. Whether it be
fashion, skincare or so many other things, I'm always glad I visit!
Thank you all for your support! All of your kind
comments about my art mean so very much to me!
Have a wonderful weekend!
I'm joining in on the party over at Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home!
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Feather Nesting Friday
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Feather Nesting Friday
4.25.2012
I'll call her Spring...
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She just reminds me of Spring so I'm calling her "Spring 1". The "1" because I might do more like this.
If you've been following my art for awhile then you know I'm not that creative when it comes to titles.
It's even a chore to title my blog posts sometimes!
I hope everyone is having a great week. Mine is going great. I managed to find the perfect pair of white linen capris for my trip (among other things) And the best thing was, when I got to the checkout counter
I found out they were 1/2 off! So I got another pair.
We should be announcing the winner by Friday so please check back.
Ok...take care!
Ok...take care!
4.19.2012
4.11.2012
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3.30.2012
3.28.2012
Some changes...
available on Etsy here |
available on Etsy here |
Change is Good
After working on a few watercolors and the black and white portrait, I had a need to revisit these paintings
with a fresh approach. I'm not sure if you can tell what changes I made but I feel like they both needed more expression. I don't like for my paintings to get too tight and felt like a little loosening up would help. Sometimes it really helps to step away and to work on something completely different to get a different perspective to my work. I'm happy with the changes, I hope you are too:)
I'm joining in on Show and Tell Friday here!
3.26.2012
Enchanted Forest
3.05.2012
Anemones
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New Watercolors
With Spring comes new and fresh ideas. I've dug out my watercolors and am working on a new
series of refreshing floral watercolors.
I guess they could be considered illustrations. I also used
some acrylics, pen, and pencil in some of them, so...they could also be considered mixed media.
Two more will be posted soon.
I'm not sure how long I will continue these...maybe just through Spring.
It's been forever since I've done watercolors. Quite a change from the preparation and smells that oils possess. While I still love oils, these feels crisp and fresh, kind of like the weather outside today.
More vintage ladies, interiors, and landscapes to come. I'm thinking of maybe doing
another Venice, or maybe a Parisian landscape!
Join me over here for Friday Show and Tell
2.28.2012
2.14.2012
Lilacs and Spring!
Happy Valentine's Day!!!
I've joined the group at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
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Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
2.08.2012
Look At Me
I Have A New Look!!!
Spring has come early over here at J Beaudet Studios! I feel so fresh and new with my new blog designed by the ever so creative and extremely talented 'Julie from BeingRuby!' She did such a beautiful job and it was such an absolute pleasure doing business with her. She's so witty. I would definitely recommend her if you want to have beautiful blog with so many cool features.
I now have social media buttons to make it easy for you to keep
in touch with me via email, facebook and rss subscriptions.. you can
also use these buttons to find my pinterest page.. and you know how much
I love pinterest..Also notice my Art Styles Links above ..and my pages above. I would love for you to grab a button and "share the love" with my new blog or Etsy shop button found at the bottom of this blog! Aren't they pretty?
I Love It All!!!
Thank you for doing such a wonderful job Julie!
I even have a new signature!:)
I'm joining in on Show and Tell Friday at MyRomanticHome
hosted by Cindy.
So much to see there!
I'm joining in on Show and Tell Friday at MyRomanticHome
hosted by Cindy.
So much to see there!
2.02.2012
1.27.2012
Roses Shells and Sun...
The perfect combo. I love all these things and wish this really was my view. Unfortunately it's far from it. I have a beautiful view from my home but it's been snowing and raining for about a week. The sun finally came out so I could paint this one with the beautiful light from the sun. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Don't miss Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
1.23.2012
Here goes...
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Oh, I found a great new blog called French Country Cottage and she's having a great giveaway. If you don't already know about it you should check it out. She also hosts Feathered Nest Friday; there are so many creative bloggers that post things about their homes on there.
1.19.2012
And the winner is...
art by Jen Beaudet Zondervan sold |
I've posted on romantichome for her Friday Show and Tell:)
Have a great weekend!
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