Latest Works by Jamie Anne
Burley Homestead
August 18th, 2011
After our cross-country move, it felt so good to pull out my watercolors again and get to work! This is my most recent watercolor that I did for a friend of mine. (and her daughter was my roommate in college. good times!) When people ask me what I love to paint most, I usually respond by saying flowers. I love painting floral pieces. But painting someones home is really a close runner up. There’s something about painting a place that is so full of memories.
This lovely ranch is a homestead near Burley, Idaho. What do you think?
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I’m back!!
July 12th, 2011
After what seems like a little break, I’m back!!! The past few months have been quite hectic, and my husband and I just made a whirlwind move from California to Virginia. But now we’re settled here, and I’m ready to get back into the swing of things. Bring on the art projects!
After I got my art room here unpacked, the first thing I did was pull out my watercolors to paint my mom something special. A year or two ago, I did a watercolor painting for my dad of the ranch he grew up on. It turned out so lovely, and now it graces the presence of their home:
This time, my mother asked me to paint a picture of my grandpa’s backyard. It has been something I have been meaning to do, but have gotten sidetracked. Several months ago, my grandfather passed away, and I knew that this painting was something I needed to do. I will always have a tender spot in my heart for my grandpa and the love he put into his yard. My best memories of him were visiting my grandma and grandpa at their house, going in their immaculate yard, and picking raspberries.
Anyway, here is the finished product:
I think it turned out great, and now my parents both have a watercolor of their homes growing up!
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I love painting flowers . . .
April 9th, 2011
Flowers are one of my very very favorite things. In real life, and paintings. Here is my latest watercolor of these beautiful yellow flowers. I painted them for my good friend, Louisa for her birthday. Enjoy!
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Out of the Box
April 9th, 2011
The National Museum of Wildlife Art is a fantastic gallery in Jackson, WY. The past several years, I have been able to participate in an artists show called “Out of the Box,” where dozens of artists create a box, and then they hold a silent auction as a fundraiser to the gallery. It really is pretty neat.
My first time doing this was in 2007. I was so excited and had big plans for my box. I spent months and months working on a stained glass box. Here it is: (it ended up selling for $300!)
The next time was in 2009. I was in the middle of taking a book/box making class at college, and so I made this beauty. It turned out very simple and beautiful- a great representation of the Jackson Hole area.
Well, this year, I also made a box using my box-making skills, but this time it was Buffalo Joe themed! I thought it would be a good promotion for my book that will hopefully be out soon. Here is the finished product.
The Out of the Box show and auction is on June 11th, 2011. Anyone from the area ought to go check it out.
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Christmas Time Projects
January 2nd, 2011
Hey all! I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and New Years. Mine was fantastic. We were able to spend lots of time with our families, we had a few days to relax, and tomorrow the real world (i.e. work) resumes.
I figured that since Christmas is passed, I could finally post a few projects I have recently been working on. Project #1: A digital painting I did for my sister’s brother-in-law, who just got married last week. This was their wedding present:
My sister, Erin, is a fantastic photographer and took this engagement picture, and I created it into a lovely digital painting for their new little place together. They are such a beautiful couple, are they not?
Project #2 was another digital painting that I did, this time for my boss. It is of her three children, and will go in the office. I was very pleased with how it turned out. What darling kids!
Well, that’s it! My most recent projects. Hopefully there will be many more to come in 2o11. Always remember that a work of art makes a wonderful and very meaningful gift. I am sure these ones did.
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Grandma and Grandpa’s House
November 4th, 2010
For my Grandma and Grandpa’s Christmas present, I decided to paint them a little picture of their home. Hopefully this post won’t ruin the surprise, but I don’t think they use a computer. For some reason this little painting means so much to me . . . it is the first home they ever owned, one that they spent over 50 years of marriage in. This home has so many memories.What do you think?
Isn’t that crazy that it’s alread November and I’m working on Christmas presents? It’s a great time of the year to remember what is most important. Let the holiday season begin!
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Awww, that made me feel good!
August 30th, 2010
It’s been a little while since I have posted anything, so I thought I’d give a quick update about my book! Although this is a long process, things are coming right along. I’ve done a lots of revisions, and I’m so happy with the way it’s all turning out. Each page is really polished.
I also just got word back from my publisher. He had an editor look over everything to make any suggestions, etc. Here are the comments that the editor said at the end:
“Excellent story. Kids will love it, and their parents would like it, also. I like the rhyming (good symmetry). The story has real cohesion. Every part seems to fall into place. These are all strong features, however the best part of the book, what really makes it stand out…are the illustrations. They are beautifully done.”
Isn’t that so nice? When I read that, I almost got tears in my eyes, I was so happy. Now the book is going to get a final once over, the publisher is going to finalize all the printing plans, and then off to the printer it goes! It will still be at least a few months, as I expected it would be, but it’s starting to be a reality!! Yay!
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Grandma and Grandpa Hale’s Home
August 13th, 2010
Our friend, Jon inquired last week about doing a custom watercolor piece for his grandparent’s birthdays coming up. How sweet is that? Jon’s a pretty cool kid. Him and Bryce were good buds in school, as they both worked together and took many computer classes together. He’d come over and hang out with us–whether we watched a movie or had dinner or whatever, even though we were old married people. And he’s thoughtful enough to have a painting done for his grandma and grandpa!
I painted a watercolor of an awesome picture that Jon took of his grandparent’s summer home. It turned out so lovely! I think I really captured the homey, cottage feel. I hope his grandparents love it!
There is something so tender about painting someone’s home, I’m not sure what it is. I felt that way when I painted my dad’s ranch in Idaho, and I am certain I will feel that way when I paint my grandparents backyard for my mother too. There really is no place like home!
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I’ve returned!!
August 5th, 2010
I told you that I might be MIA for a little while, and it turns out I was right. I know, I know . . . you’ve all missed me! (does anyone even read this blog?) But I have been really busy the past month and a half doing things like this:
-Working on my children’s book! Boy, that was a lot of work! But it looks so polished and bright and beautiful, and I’ve turned everything in to the publisher. I’m dying to show you some illustrations, but you might have to wait until things are more finalized.
-Quilting: This will be the largest quilt I’ve ever done! It will go perfectly in our bedroom, but still need to hand stitch it.
-Refinishing some furniture: This beauty is in my hubby’s geek room. My favorite part: the top is chalkboard paint! Best decision I’ve ever made (when it comes to refinishing furniture).
-Seeing the sights of the central coast when my parents came out for a visit! Oh, it was so much fun. Come back, Mom and Dad! I miss you.
the beautiful Pismo Beach
-I’ve also been looking for jobs and have had interviews, but no success. Ahhh, the life of being an artist! I’m definitely welcoming any custom pieces you’d like to have done. So please, give me a holler!!
That’s what I’ve been up to! Stay tuned for future posts on all my art projects coming up! Until then . . .
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Coming Soon . . .
June 21st, 2010
“The Adventures of Buffalo Joe and the Blackbird with the Broken Wing!”
That’s right!! My children’s book is going to be published!! This past week, everything has sort of fallen into place, and I am ecstatic! Since I was in Jackson Hole all week, I met with a local publisher while there, and he said he loved my work. I am thrilled because this publisher seems to be the perfect fit for my book. Check out Homestead Publishing here.
I do have a lot of work to do before my deadline, however, so if I am MIA for the next little while, you know why!! Now I need to get to work . . .
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