Maui Upcountry!

Upcountry in Bloom
by Jen Beaudet Z from California 

I've reworked this painting of Maui Upcountry. I simplified it and changed the green so it leaned more yellow. I also changed the sky. I think it's all more calming now. Thanks so much

for all your comments and support!

I am a little obsessed with Hawaii and I think it shows in my art. This piece was inspired by David Schoonover's beautiful photo of Maui. When I was there the jacarandas weren't blooming like this! 

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Figure in Red Dress

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I just finished this oil painting of a somewhat abstract figure in a red dress. Any suggestions for a name?

I think it's going to be called "The Moment". Thank you for the suggestion Terra! 

I'm so inspired to paint more like this and the other vintage dress painting I recently did.

I just got the Zumba fitness program and am starting it with my mom. I need to loose 20 pounds by October. We'll see if it works! I'm excited to start seeing and feeling the results! 

Welcome to all my new followers and visitors! I'm so happy to have you stop by:)

I hope everyone enjoys their weekend!

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New Figure Painting...

Painting by Jen Beaudet Zondervan born 1970 California 

This is my latest impressionist oil painting. For now it;s going to be titled something like Girl Sitting. Any suggestions are welcome! I'll have it listed on Etsy later this afternoon but was hoping to get a little feedback before I did. Your comments are always appreciated! 

Sunflowers Peonies and more!

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8x8 oil on hard wood panel board

ready to hang

These are some belated birthday flowers. They've lasted a while but it's time to get

some new ones now. I love using lemons in my paintings. They add such a fresh feel. The paint is juicy although you can't see in the photo. This is my first painting that I've singed as Jen Beaudet. I may start signing my full name but haven't decided yet. Thanks so much for stopping by. I look forward to hearing your comments and feedback. 

New Vintage Dress Painting!

I revised this painting and it's now in a private collection

Revisiting my vintage dress paintings the other day inspired me to do a large one. The dress I used for reference was a vintage prom dress or maybe a wedding dress but I updated it a little with the floral appliqués that I love so much in today's bridal styles. I love to watch "Say Yes To The Dress" and am so inspired by the dresses on there. I know, I'm a dork...but I just love that show. I also love weddings and would get remarried every year if I could! I am really happy with how this painting turned out. I had been wanting to do something like this for a long time but I think I wasn't ready until now.

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so many great links there!

Redondo Beach Artist Jen Beaudet Zondervan

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Here's my latest painting of the Redondo Beach Pier. This one is really large compared to other ones I've been doing lately. It took me a while to get the colors of the pier the way I wanted them but I'm happy with it now. I miss this place...so many great memories.

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Birthday Painting Day!

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Today's my birthday and I'm going to spend it painting! I'm working on a large 24x30 piece. It's a beach scene of Redondo Beach. How I wish I could spend 

the day at the beach today...

This is my latest painting of a beautiful tree lit with the warmth of the sun. 

Happy Weekend!!!

Peach Dress

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This is a small interior study with my favorite color, peach, as the star. It's available in an auction (has one bid) which ends very soon! The photo needs a little improvement here. I usually finish my 

painting late afternoon or night when lighting is low. 

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Show and Tell Friday

Fun in the Summer Sun...

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This is a small painting of my home, Redondo Beach. I spent so many days on that pier and it's still a place I visit any time I'm in town. This piece brings back the feelings of summer fun! I think I need to do some larger ones in this series. Have a great week!

Tropical Dream 2

This is a painting I did a few months ago and thought I'd revise some things about it. I started out just wanting to lighten up a few palm fronds but ended up changing the color

everywhere. I liked it before, but now I love it. I hope you do too! I hope everyone had a fun Independence Day Celebration! Mine wasn't quite as much fun as when I was a kid or even a teenager but it was good. We went to my mom's and bbq'ed. The fireworks were on Saturday so I watched them on tv! Last year I was at the beach with my daughter.  Maybe next year!

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Creative Things Thursday

Meandering Colors

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This is a piece I did for a challenge on DailyPaintWorks. I think I'd like to try something like this in a larger format. I have so many photos of landscapes that are nothing special but I think would make nice paintings. The great thing about art is you can add whatever you want! 

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Bella Blue Door

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I really like this combination of colors; so sweet and welcoming. 

The pot is a little washed-out in this photo. 

I hope you're having a great week! I'm looking forward to the 4th of July and

my birthday month! Is it bad to want to celebrate the whole month for my birthday? 

Joining in on Show and Tell Friday over at My Romantinc Home!
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The Vintage Farmhouse Creative Things Thursday

Peonies!

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My mom brought me these beautiful peonies from Trader Joe's. It was so sweet of her. I plan on doing a really large one but I think I need to keep it for my new home! I hope everyone has a 

wonderful week!

Joining in at Show and Tell Friday over at My Romantic Home

Two new paintings!

Peonies

Lemon Study

I finally got everything moved and situated in my new house. I really like it a lot. It has a big yard where our lab can run free and it's on the street right next to our old home we owned a few years ago so it already feels familiar. I have a creek within walking distance and pine trees all around. Although living in the middle of town was convenient I like being away from all the action. It's also nice to be painting again!

My daughter is home from college for a week and then back to summer school. It's such a short visit but so good to see her. We're just hanging out spending time talking. I think I will cut her hair later.

So I found out 2 weeks ago that I have Celiac Disease, Hoshimotos, and adrenal fatigue. I'm glad to know what's been causing all my symptoms but a little overwhelmed with all the changes I have to make. I'm finding it hard to eat out which has always been something I enjoy. Almost everything has gluten in it and it's hidden. But the good thing is I should start feeling better in a few months.

Roses and Polka Dots!

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I just finished this one for a challenge from Daily Paintworks. The painting was done completely with a palette knife which was a lot of fun. But I think I need to read up a little more on techniques.

Oh and can you tell the roses are from my garden! I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

In my own backyard...

My favorite color!

It really is a beautiful world. Sometimes you only have to look in your own backyard.

I didn't even touch these rose bushes and they have so many buds and flowers; it's amazing!

beautiful!

outside my window

I'm not sure what kind of tree this is but it's beautiful and make a great pattern. I took this

photo through a screen but it still came out ok.

So I really don't have to fly to Hawaii for inspiration...it's all around me!

But I did paint this one yesterday...

Kapalua watercolor sketch

I wasn't going to post this because I really didn't put too much planning into this and now I notice the photo is blurry and a little darker than the original. I decided to go ahead and share it with you though because it's part of my creative process and I ended up liking it. Do you think it looks funny with just one palm tree? Maybe...Any way it really is fun to just let it flow with no planning and no care.

I'm going to be posting more photos from Maui but had to share this wonderful beauty around me. I do live in a very gorgeous place...I just wish it were a little warmer.

Maui photos!

Sunset from Kaanapali Beach

Kapalua

view of Kapalua

Here's a few photos of mine from our trip to Maui. I have so many, 

but won't bore you with all of them. Now I just need to get busy painting them. I am so inspired!

I may even try to paint a sunset, something I haven't tried yet. I haven't been making my rounds to everyone's blog too much

lately and want to apologize for that. I'm going to be even more busy come next week, as we are moving to a new place. Same town just new house. I'm excited about it! 

But I'm not looking forward to an aching back from all the moving. So I might not have any new paintings for this week because the paint will be 

too wet to move. Maybe I'll do some watercolors. Have a wonderful weekend! 

Maui Upcountry Jacaranda

(I had to remove the original because the size was too large and it didn't have a watermark) 

Here's my latest painting inspired by my trip to Maui. The Jacaranda trees were just starting to

bloom. There were so many beautiful farms, it felt like a storybook. The colors really are this vivid there.

The only thing missing is a rainbow. If you love rainbows, there's always one

somewhere on the island; it's magical!

Sharing on Show and Tell Friday with Cindy from My Romantic Home

I also did a smaller cropped version of this one for a challenge on Dailypaintworks

Hawaii photos...stay tuned

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Well, I have returned from my amazing vacation on Maui. Although I still love Kauai, Maui is now one of my favorites! Actually, I can't choose which island I like more. I wish I could live on any of them (except Oahu). I'm working on a new painting of the Upcountry with a Jacaranda tree. They're blooming now! They are my absolute favorite tree! I was so inspired by this trip! There is so much for the senses there...it's amazing. I just wish we could have stayed longer. Next time:)

So...all of my photos from the trip are stuck in my mom's camera. I borrowed it instead of lugging my dslr around. Her camera takes great pictures and I got some great ones, but I can't get them off of there! We've looked everywhere for the cable. I think we have to order a new one. So until I figure it out...I'll just post my paintings. 

Thank you for all of your nice comments! And thank you Terra for posting your painting! 

Enjoy your day!