Art, more art, and a giveaway
This week’s post is full of goodies!
First, in an effort to get more of my work into my Etsy shop, I’m adopting a slightly modified version of Lisa Congdon‘s Print Of The Month idea. Every month, at least one of my pieces will be made into a print and offered on Etsy. With my hands in so many pies these days, it will help me to keep the shop updated with new work. This month’s print combines a new watercolor painting and some words I wrote during my year of fearless love, in a post titled “A Dozen Different Versions of Me.”
I’m becoming a fan of The Pause. Between notes and pages and words and breaths, between thought and voice, between action and reaction. In that momentary stillness, in that space between before and after, there is possibility, a myriad of paths that can be taken, a dozen different versions of me.
I used those words when I posted the painting on Facebook, and a beautiful, genius friend suggested I combine the words and the painting, and create a print. Her timing couldn’t have been more perfect as I am trying to create more work that combines my words and my art. So, here’s my first 2018 Print of the Month. I’ll create twelve made-to-order butterfly prints, signed, dated and numbered on the back, and when they’re gone, that’s it. 
But wait, there’s more! 🙂
I was testing out printer settings on the original scanned image and I created this 11×14 inch print, which I’m giving away. If you live in the U.S. and you’d like to have this, leave me a comment. I’ll pick a winner at random before my next post on 2/23. The art is printed on heavy weight paper to look and feel like the original painting, with enough room on the edges to accommodate standard matting.
Here it is (with me for scale)…
And finally, I taught a heart mandala workshop this week at the Craftmakers Studio in Pleasanton. Since I know many of you aren’t local, I made a free online photo tutorial for anyone who couldn’t make it to the workshop.
Photo Tutorial
Okay, that’s all for now. I hope you leave a comment. I love giving stuff away (and hearing from you).
xo
I’m a fan of your quote, and a fan of the combo of words and watercolor! Good stuff. Thank you for the constant inspiration and beauty you create and share, Joyce
Thank you back, Joyce. xox
thank you again for sharing your work … as a real novice at anything “art” related I truly appreciate the encouragement. Janie
I still feel like a novice too. <3
I love that you are doing “A Print of the Month “. You are so creative, I love looking at your artwork.
Thank you, Noreen!
Couldn’t decide which was prettiest, you or your print!
Aw, sweet talker. xo
Count me in!
Done! 🙂
So creative and talented! I’m new to your art and absolutely love the colors and happy vibe it gives.
Thank you! A happy vibe is pretty much always the goal!
Your art and words all-ways make me happy. 💜 -Your fan, Julie
Aw, thank you, Julie! BIG smile. xo
I love your work J! XO
Thank you, Cheryl! xoxo
I love it! I would give it to my sister-in-law who lives in an assisted living facility. She used to be a teacher and did a butterfly unit. She loves butterflies!
How perfect! Good luck, and hugs to both of you!
The print looks even better with you in the photo 😊❤️ Love your printing work/fonts!
Thank you, Carey! I was hoping the butterfly would make me look good. 😉
xo
When I saw the picture on Instagram, I gasped. It literally took my breath away. I love all of your work and I’m so thankful that you share it with us all.
Thank you, Amy. You just totally made my day. xoxo
Hey J,
I love your giveaways. That is a beautiful work of art and an inspiring piece of writing.
Thank you, Mary! I have a giveaway just to have you all come play with me again (like the old days). xo
❤️ Your art and inspiration!
Thank you Laurel. <3
You inspire me.
And you me, Sandi. xo
I just ordered the print from the Etsy shop but I wanted to leave a comment and tell you I am super excited to receive, and frame, and hang on wall your first in a series of words with painting art. I am looking forward to next month. I own a J Clement Wall! I own a J Clement Wall! February is a most excellent month indeed. <3
Aw! I love that this first one was your idea. Thank you!!!
Love it! Thanks for your tutorial videos. Wish I lived closer to take a class.
Me too! But there are more tutorials coming, so stay tuned!
Ohhhh, I LOVE butterfly’s and of course I am an avid fan of all of your work. Just love the personality that comes through all your work. It’s gratifying to know there is someone like you who spreads joy like peanut butter on ANYTHING! Of course count me in on your giveaway.
Haha! Love the analogy of love and peanut butter! Thank you, Beamer. xoxo
You keep creating art that speaks to my soul. I don’t know why that should be a surprise though. My world is so much more beautiful with you in it. <3 xoxo
And mine with you. <3
I’ve always loved these words. In fact, the balloon card you created and paired with these words resides on my inspiration board. How wonderful to have an opportunity to own a gorgeous limited edition print! Thank you for continuing to shine your magnificent light into our world. xoxo
Thank you, Amy. So many of your words are on my bulletin board(s) as well. Sending you tons of love, my dear friend. xo
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