My studio space

So I’ve been in my new studio for a few weeks now.  After getting the heat problem under control…I gotta say,  I’ve been really productive!  Feeling really inspired to paint, paint, paint has been a great way to start things off right in LA.  I can get messy in here and it's nice to see my finished paintings starting to pile up. Here's a few pictures of my new space and work:

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And next month I’ll be opening my studio doors for the Inglewood Open Studios on November 14th and 15th, 2015.  If you’re in the LA area please do come by and say ‘HI’.

I’m a little nervous about opening up my doors…lots of people I don’t know in my personal space…but I’m doing it anyway.  Hopefully some good things will come out of it.

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If you’re interested in purchasing any of the paintings shown, just send me an email.

My artwork showing at ORMAO

I was invited to hang my work at a beautiful dance studio in town called ORMAO.   I had several odds and mismatched pieces left over from other shows this past year. I thought since they were all from different series, they wouldn't match very well BUT to my surprise they all ended up looking pretty good together on the entryway walls.  Thanks to Laurens fantastic arrangement :)

  That's Lauren on the ladder, from the Modbo.

She's in charge of curating and arranging the artwork here.

 

A nice long entry way perfect for hanging art.

These owl feather drawings are inspired from an actual owl feather I found under a tree on a hike once. Tommy spotted an owl in the tree and I spotted the feather under at the base of the tree.  I love that feather because I know it came right from that cute owls body!

  Some pieces from my 'Speak Love' Series and little prints of some my more popular drawings.

'Scooters!'

These are a bit different from my normal style.  I have fun dabbling in other media from time to time.  For instance, these pieces are very three dimensional, mostly from using gel medium to build up layers.

  A picture of the inside of one of the dance rooms.

Jan, the owner, was telling me that she has the kids come out to the hallway and pick out their favorite art piece and then make up a dance about it.  How cute is that!?

I wish I would have stayed in dance through out the years.  The last time I was in ballet, I was 4 or 5 years old.  When it was recital night, I got scared and ran and sat on my mom's lap and watched my dance class do the routine from the side line.  So much for my dance career! LOL.

Anyone have any dance stories they wanna share?

If you are interested in purchasing a piece, please contact:

myself,  jen@jenmeyerart.com or Jan, ormao@msn.com/719-471-9759

Pictures from the Enormous Tiny Art show at Nahcotta. show ends Ocober 1st.

Here are some beautiful pictures from the ETA show at Nahcotta.

A nice Portsmouth kinda day.

I just love seeing my art on the walls!

So. much. cute. stuff.

I could easily live in here.

Much thanks to Brett and Suzzy Cromwell of the Lowell Film Collaborative for taking these beautiful pictures! XO

and of course thank you to everyone at Nahcotta for putting on a wonderful show!  The next show at Nahcotta will feature Teresa McCue's work from Oct 5th-28th.

Miami artists

One of the things I love most about being in South Florida is the art scene.  Not that I'm into an 'art scene' per say, but I love that people care about art and there is always an art show to go to and get inspired!  I love meeting new artists and learning about their creative process and what makes them tick.  And of course, the more artist I meet and know, the more sane I feel.   Over the weekend Tommy and I saw a great show at Iron Side(a gem).   Our friends Russ Ronat and Marcelo Daldoce had some gorgeous art at the show.  I have to show pictures and tell everyone which pieces I want to buy someday. 

 I met Marcelo when we were drawing at a Sketchy Miami Party.  I love the colors he uses in his portraits and how the brilliant pigments just drip off the page. very dream like.  Tommy and I both want to add his self-portrait to our collection someday.

 Marcelo, me and Tommy hanging out

 And there was a fire show!  It got hot in there.  A gorgeous gal performed yoga, danced and meditated. I didn't get her name though.

 This was the first time we saw Russ's art and of course love it.   The layering effects he uses give the paintings a great rich depth and make them interesting to look at.  Tommy likes the dark brown beetle the best and my favorite is the deep, bright blue beetle, although they look so great as a set.

 Russ is planning a trip around the World! He leaves next month.  Hearing him talk about his plans makes me think of what I would pack on a trip like that.  I can't wait to see what art he makes from his trip.

 like the 'room divider'?

 And of course we had to end the night at the Mac'n truck. Our favorite vegan food truck. (the only vegan food truck in Miami as far as I know)

 They love me.  I got my very own Mac'n hat!  I love them too.

Francesca hard at work and Mark looking kinda creepy in the window ;-)

We had another fun night in Miami looking at beautiful art and hanging out with awesome people.