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"Jackie and Sweet Pea"

Art is a thing of beauty, not just an investment. Owning and living with an original artistic creation is an exciting and extremely personal experience. It expresses your individuality. It says, "When I look at this I see..., I think..., I feel..." Awed by the works of the old masters I was determined to learn to paint. Someone once said to me "If you want something badly enough, you'll find a way to make it happen." They were right. I started in the mid 1970's with Tole lessons and then took a 6 week fine art class. After that, it was simply a matter of reading everything about art that I could get my hands on. It was the beginning of a wonderful adventure into a world of color. I can indulge myself with my subject matter and choose a softer, gentler time. I have found painting to be both fulfilling and joyful. Whether my brush paints a 16 foot wall, a standard canvas or a lovely piece of furniture; an heirloom is a brush stroke away. Thank you for visiting me and letting me share my world with you. I hope you enjoy seeing my work as much as I have enjoyed painting it. About the artist: Jackie's flair for soulful expressions and exciting back lighting has earned her the honor of being featured twice on the cover page of Attitude's magazine. "Reverie" was chosen for the cover in 2002. "Gathering Tribute" was featured in 2004. Oil on canvas is her first love, with hand painted furniture running a close second. Jackie has been in many shows and was juried in to the Wyndham Art Museum in Madison, Wisconsin. She is a proud member of the EBSQ, World Wide Women Artists and the St. Augustine Art Association. Jackie resides in Jacksonville, Florida within close proximity to her wonderful family.