Currin's inspiration in Cranach...

Adam and Eve
by 16th century
German painter
Lucas Cranach

Suicide of Lucretia
by
Lucas Cranach

The Three Friends by
John Currins

Isn't it fun to see an artists influence?

Watercolor donation .......

Watercolor by Jennifer Winship Mark
This is a variation of the Vanessa cardui, also known as the painted lady butterly. This particular one has the pronounced blue spots. These blue spots occur usually in younger butterflys but only for a short time. This coloring is usually caused by the pupa being exposed to cold.


This piece I donated to Providence Child Care
in honor of Chuck and Louanna Eggert

Louanna told the story of a butterfly that fluttered none stop around their yard the day after their daughter, Emily passed on.
Now when Louanna sees a butterfly, she feels reminded that she has a guardian angel watching over her.



The great people at Providence were so sweet that they sent me a package of printed noted cards with this painting on the front and Louanna's touching story on the back.
very cool!!!!
Another good reason to keep on doing nice things for others.

My art is as varied as my inspirations....

Acrylic Painting
On the River
by Jennifer Winship Mark

This is a large piece I did in a matter of a few days. I am still fine tuning the lower left side.
It was really spontaneous and fun to paint.

by Jennifer Winship Mark
Acrylic
"Flow"

I had so much fun painting this puzzle. It has been painted on the lid of a birch paint box. I was trying to get depth and 3 dimensions
while still remaining abstract.

Oil by Jennifer Winship Mark

This is an experiment I did in Sean Cain's class on Flemish Oil Techniques.
It is inspired by the painter,
Lucas Cranach from the 1500's



If you look up John Currin's work you will see Cranach
has inspired him as well.

John Currin has such a great way of capturing personality in his figures.

More inspirations around Portland......

Ink and Peat is one of those wonderful little stores
where every display is a beautiful stillife.

This is a lucky picture!

This fixture has a wonderful sense of nostalgia mixed with
modern, mixed with humor!

The blackboard from an old school seems to be the
perfect compliment to this riot of color.
If you visit Ink and Peat, make sure you leave time to
have an amazing cup of coffee at Ristoretto Rosters. A great micro coffee roaster next door.

Inspirations around Portland....

Sedums in front of my favorite store
Digs on Alberta

Amazing Birch trees in front of the Bank of California
What great textures!

The most ancient and gorgeous cherry tree at the Bank
of California. Thriving right in the middle of the city surrounded by
parking lots, high-rises and busy streets.

Front entrance to Digs.

My entry for the Chair Affair....

"I've been spending too much time checking my tongue in the mirror..."
(anyone know the song?)
Acrylic painted chair by
Jennifer Winship Mark
I am still fascinated by Fornesetti.
His sensibilities were timeless.

Who knew colored paper could be so sculptural?

How is this for inspiring?
JoLynn Alcorn's paper art is so amazing.