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TAA Juried Exhibit at the Suffolk Cultural Arts Center

Hey, just wanted to announce that I had work accepted into the TAA Juried Exhibit at the Suffolk Cultural Arts Center in downtown Suffolk, Virginia. The exhibit will run April 19th - May 15. Two of my oil paintings "Orange Pepper" and "Purple Peppers" will be displayed prominently in the show. The opening will be this Saturday, April 19 from 5 - 7 pm at the arts center.

Pet Photo Contest and New Camera

Just wanted to send an update...besides working on a couple website re-designs and logo designs, I also am a semi-finalist for a pet photo contest. To vote for my photo, go here http://www.cutestpetcontest.com/ and enter 100317035 in the upper right corner Confirmation ID box. Smokey and I really appreciate your votes!

I'm also really excited - I just rewarded myself with a purchase of a compact Canon Powershot (12 mp!) camera. I've been looking for one that I can carry around in my purse and use for all of those unexpected moments of life - and hopefully capture some "masterpieces" in oil as time allows! I love my Canon EOS that I've had for a couple years now, but it is so bulky and valuable that I find I just leave it home more often than not. This new little one will go wherever I go!

Updates

Hi there, I haven't been on here in awhile....have been exploring new projects, meeting deadlines, and discovering new territory out in the online art world. In addition to my website at http://www.jenniferlycke.com and this blog, you can currently find me on places such as http://jenniferlycke.imagekind.com/ and http://www.fineartamerica.com/jlycke, and of course my Ebay store at http://stores.ebay.com/Jennifer-Lycke-Artist-and-Designer

Recently, I have been in both the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Art Show and Sale, as well as the Hampton Arts League Member Show. I plan on entering some new competitions shortly, such as the Mid-Atlantic Art Exhibition at d'Art Center and the "Free Spirit" Exhibition of the Tidewater Art Alliance at the Suffolk Academy of Cultural Arts.

I even found out that one of my photographs will be published in a book. More details on that to come!

ACEO Photography

I have included some of my popular Cinque Terre Italy photographs in ACEO (2.5" x 3.5") format for sale in my Ebay store...an easy way to collect a keepsake of a beautiful place...

Winner of Best of America Oil Competition!

I've been notified that I have, among other artists, won a national competition and have been included in a recently published art book titled Best of America Oil Artists and Artisans Vol. 1, a part of a National Books series. http://www.bestofartists.com/ Yay!!!

ACEO oil on canvas Budding Beauties

Here's an ACEO for today, up for sale on Ebay:

5x7 Oil on Canvas of Landscape

Hi there, got a chance to do a 5x7 today, inspired by a Hudson Valley, New York landscape, up for bid on Ebay.



5" x 7" oil on canvas "Early Autumn"

Art 2.0 - VOTE and TAKE A PART IN MY ART

I was thinking about the meaning of "Web 2.0" which means greater interactivity with users. Wikipedia, blogging, YouTube, MySpace, are all part of Web 2.0, where every user has an impact on the Internet and on society. TV has moved in this direction as well, where shows like American Idol are no 1. A part of this success is the ability for viewers to vote and have an impact (look at Sanjaya!) on the show. Even fiction shows like "Lost" seem to be impacted by bloggers and viewer opinion, as the twists and turns of the show seem to be affected by what users have posted online. I decided to translate this phenomenon to what I do for a living: art. So, Art 2.0 means creating art, based on what YOU say.

CLICK HERE to vote for my next painting subject. I will tabulate votes monthly and create an artwork according to what YOU choose.

A Special Wish Foundation

My first painting sale with a percentage of the sale going to charity (A Special Wish Foundation) was sold yesterday. "Oh My Heavens" a 5" x 7" oil on canvas sold on Ebay.

ACEO oil on canvas of seashells

Hi, here's my ACEO for today, up for bid on Ebay:



"She Sells Seashells"

2.5" x 3.5" oil on canvas

View my new Ebay Art blog

I've started an Ebay blog, talking about art-related items, such as ACEO, photographs, inspirations, etc. Seems to be a lively group, since I've received comments on both of my posts so far...check it out http://blogs.ebay.com/jlycke

Welcome to my 100th post! Anyhow, here's a new ACEO

Hi there, managed to work on an ACEO for my painting pleasure today...




Enjoy! Talk to you soon!

Video on YouTube

Check out my first attempt at a video oil painting demonstration I did...at http://www.youtube.com/jenlycke

Will try more of these in the future

Ebay To Go

Hey, there's this new "widget" which allows you to place Ebay listings on your blogs and even MySpace pages...for free! See above for art items currently in my Ebay store!

SFA ACEO Oil on Canvas "Benvenuto" of Italian Doorway

Here's today's ACEO, up for bid on Ebay:



"Benvenuto"

SFA Miniature Artwork

I've been a little bit behind with posting my recent miniature art, so here goes:


"Rose by Any Other Name"


"Daffodil Dance"

ACEO SFA ATC Oil Painting - Sunlight on Bridge

Hi, today's ACEO, up for bid on Ebay



Thanks!
Jennifer

SFA 4 x 6 Original Oil on Canvas Mini Painting - Flower

Hi, here's today's painting, up for bid on Ebay:

SFA 4x6 Original Oil on Canvas - Willows, River, Bridge

Helloooooo...it's been awhile...I've been busy with web design work, but things are lightening up a bit and I'm trying to get back to some small paintings for Ebay (and for my enjoyment).



4" x 6" oil on canvas "'Do Not Weep' Said the Willow"
This one was inspired by my honeymoon in New Zealand. This was a picturesque bridge crossing the Avon river in Christchurch, New Zealand. Brings back great memories...


Thanks,
Jennifer Lycke