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 Wetland Painting of Jekyll Island "Illuminate" $395 Prints start at $22 16x20 Acrylic Nature Painting Commissions: Custom Original Painting Order Accepted BUY : Visit Original Paintings Shop BUY :   Canvas, Wood and Metal Prints, Pillows, Totes and More! This beautiful contemporary sunset nature painting was created using layers of glazing  in order to give this contemporary painting a luminous look and feel. This breathtaking sunrise painting is based on a Jekyll Island trip we took.  The sunlit trees and grasses illuminate and reflect in the glistening water in this landscape painting. Jekyll Island provides a lot of inspiration for landscape and plein air paintings as much of the island is not developed.  I was fascinated by the miles of beautiful beaches and marshes. We took some time to take a stroll in the village shopping area by the Jekyll Island Club in the historic district.  We also visited some old ruins on the island too! 

Jekyll Island Marsh "Wonderland"   Original Acrylic Salt Marsh Painting 20x24 Gallery Wrapped Canvas ( 1 3/8" sides painted black) Prints Start at $22 $695 Original Commissions: Custom Original Painting Order Accepted BUY : Visit Original Paintings Shop BUY :   Canvas, Wood and Metal Prints, Pillows, Totes and More! This enchanting landscape nature painting was inspired by a beautiful marsh on Jekyll Island.  When we were exploring the island, I asked my husband to pull over when I saw a sunlit marsh through some trees so I could do a quick plein air study and take photos.  This whole island was tranquil and serene, but this particular marsh captivated me. This landscape painting highlights  the glassy water and a sandy shore and rocky area.  The sun lit trees invite you into this enchanting painting of Jekyll Island.    

 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival Booth and Crowd Photos  What a fabulous time I had at the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival in Jupiter, Florida.  I enjoyed talking to so many people about my landscape and seascape paintings.  I have some new art collectors too!  We could not ask for better weather--Mid 70s with a nice breeze!  The crowds were steady, and it was  easy to set up and load out.  The Northern Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce did a great job of training and helping the emerging artists with their first art show! We had a reduced booth fee and our tent and panels were provided.  I am so grateful for the support and encouragement that we received from other artists at the show too.  Many established artists stopped by to wish me well and give me feedback on my booth set up.  We were spoiled with a nice breakfast, lunch and snacks all three days.  This show was well organized considering the magnitude of this event!  The emerging artist received nice publicity in the PBG Life

            I have been very busy framing all my paintings for ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival in Jupiter, Florida  February 15-17!  I had fun picking out the right frame for each painting and had them custom made.   This final professional touch enhances the look of my impressionist paintings!   Each painting will be ready to hang in a new home.

Eye Candy ] 5x7" Gallery Wrapped Canvas Original Acrylic Impressionist  Coastal Painting Sold "Solace" 5x7"  SOLD    Coastal Home Décor Two vibrant sunset coastal paintings with sparkling reflections that will be at home in any coastal decor!  

Tuscan Coastal Paintings "Café Fresco" Original Acrylic Painting SOLD Prints start at $22 Commissions: Custom Original Painting Order Accepted BUY : Visit Original Paintings Shop BUY :   Canvas, Wood and Metal Prints, Pillows, Totes and More! Inspired by Amalfi, Italy this charming Tuscan style painting will transport you to a café along the coast! I used layers of glazing to achieve depth and texture in this vivid impressionist painting.  Imagine yourself sitting under a sunny umbrella having a cup of mocha! Boats can often pull right up to local villages in Italy.      

Amber's Artsy Notes Learn How To Make Transport and Storage Bags for Paintings This weekend I made some art transport and storage bags for Artigras out of Reflectix from Lowes.  It is used for insulation but cuts just like material.  This stuff is like durable bubble wrap!  I read that people make all kinds of stuff out it, including sleeping bags and lunch bags!  I ran out of Reflectix before I finished, so I will make another trip to Lowes to buy some more-I paid about $38 for this 25x48 roll.  They also make a 25x24 roll for $23 so you save more with the other, and you will need the larger roll if you have large paintings!  I got ten bags done in a variety of sizes from this roll and have about 15 more bags to make for my smaller paintings.  I need to go buy some Velcro for the flaps too.   The article I reference below tells you how you can buy similar bags already made, but they are pricey.  One thing I learned after making the first bag is to put the opening/flap on t