Jessica Lewis Fine Art

OPEN STUDIO SESSION

Dates: 2 weeks, Jan. 17 and 24

Time: 12-2:30

Price: $100

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Have a painting or drawing you’re not sure how to finish? I’m here to help! Open studio sessions are designed to provide students with assistance and critique with projects they either have in progress or want to start.

Open Studio differs from regular workshops in that there is no structured curriculum. Students have the opportunity to receive personalized instruction and feedback to help problem solve pieces they’re working on. Students can bring in one or a few paintings or drawings for review. Please make sure to bring in any supplies and reference materials for your project. This is a 2-class session.

What to bring: Student’s bring their own painting and drawing projects, reference materials and supplies

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Member discount: 10 percent.

Location:

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center

1017 Antebellum Circle

Hendersonville, TN 37075

https://macctn.coursestorm.com/course/open-studio-session #!

Happy New Year!

I hope your year is off to a good start! We have a great new semester planned for our Monday semester class. With the calendar this year we'll have 19 weeks of class instead of the usual 17. We still have a few spots left and the age group is 11-16.

While last semester really gave an in-depth study of facial anatomy and perspective, this semester we'll be working with lots of color and expressive types of art making. This will include acrylics, gouache, different types of printmaking and clay. If you're interested in something more expressive, with different ways to make patterns and explore color, this one's for you!

Kitchen Lithography is one of the methods we'll use. Students will learn how to print lithographs using kitchen foil, cola, lemon juice, soap and other readily available (and inexpensive) materials. Kitchen lithography, pioneered by French illustrator Émilion about 15 years ago, has since been developed by other artists around the world, and is great way for anyone who wants to experiment with different types of mark-making and drawing and as a way to understand one printmaking process.

TEEN ART ALCHEMY: A MIXED MEDIA ADVENTURE
Date: Mondays 4:30-6 Ages: 11-16
Printmaking, Drawing, Painting and Sculpture!
Please note classes will not be held during Spring Break, March 18 - 22nd.

Teen Art Alchemy: A Mixed Media Adventure | Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center Printmaking, Drawing, Painting and Sculpture! Are you looking for an exciting and creative way to spend your semester? Jessica Lewis is delighted to offer a 19 week art class for ages 11 - 16 that focuses on drawing and painting. This class...

I’m so excited to share that two of my students placed 1st for their sculptures in the Middle Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition!! It will take place this month at the Parthenon. I look forward to celebrating them at the awards ceremony.

These are students in my Monday semester class at Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center, Hendersonville It starts again next week at 4:30-6.

They drew inspiration from a Mexican ceramic artist and were asked to create something related to "spring" and using clay and wire, also consider the space around the sculpture as available room to extend the idea out.

The first image is titled:
Sol Biota, 8th grade, 1st place ceramic
the second is: Peter Rabbit and Friends
7th grade, 1st place ceramic

The upcoming class starts next week with only a couple spots left.
You can find more information at https://www.jessica-lewis.com/news-1

I was asked about some thoughts on paint materials and what mediums I use for this issue.

The Painter’s Fortune Teller – Mediums By Nancy Rowe While it might seem like Oil Painting 101, I still struggle with understanding and properly using all of the different painting mediums available. I’ve looked up tutorials on YouTube, asked painting instructors, and chatted with artist friends about what they use. I’ve experimented...

New classes for the semester are now live!! Hope to see you there.

Learn — Jessica Lewis Have a painting or drawing you’re not sure how to finish? I’m here to help! Open studio sessions are designed to provide students with assistance and critique with projects they either have in progress or want to start.

Looking forward to a fantastic show this next year!! Excited to share that I was invited to participate in the Harding Show in 2024!! I loved meeting new collectors and fellow artists last year. It doesn’t get any better than being at a place with fantastic art and people who are passionate about it. More to come with what’s in store!🖼️🎉

Excited to share I was awarded a Finalist placement for my landscape painting “ A Midsummer’s Day, Portrait Society of America, members only competition. It was painted en plein air in one of my favorite spots. Honored to be included with this talented group!! It was selected amongst 1,290 entries into the Landscape Category. Portrait Society of America

. We just finished hanging the art for tomorrow’s group show/holiday party at @masayaco_nash and it looks soooooo good! 😍🤩 Be here w us tomorrow to celebrate! 5-7pm.

There’s still time to enter to win one of my newest prints to launch “Dreams Take Flight”. One day left!

It’s one dear to my heart as I think of all the hopes and dreams we all had as kids. The little things we drew and colored and dreamt up. Keep making plans and dreaming big!!
To enter all you need to do is head to my link in bio and subscribe where I’ll be sharing the winning results. Hope to see you there! I don’t send tons of emails so don’t worry about being bombarded;) tag a friend for an extra entry🏷️

shop — Jessica Lewis

Only one more day left to enter!!

GIVEAWAY!! Announcing the newest release of my limited edition print!

Mark your calendars! As a gift for my subscribers this holiday season🦃, I’ll be giving away a 16” X 16” giclee print of one of my most celebrated paintings, “Dreams Take Flight”. 🖼️🎁

You could be one of the lucky winners and take home one to treasure or gift to someone you love.

Shopping made easy!💥
In 2022, “Dreams Take Flight” won the award for “Most Original” at the National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society National Exhibition, Best of America Small Works.

In 2020, it was chosen as a Finalist in the Outside the Box category for the Portrait Society of America National Exhibition.

I was incredibly honored that it was also chosen to be exhibited at the Huntsville Museum of Arts Red Clay Survey, a recurring juried competition, presented every three years, representing work from Southern contemporary artists.

🎉How to Enter:

1. Subscribe: follow the link to my website https://www.jessica-lewis.com/ and hit the subscribe button. If you’re already a subscriber, you’re in the game!

2. Tag a friend: Spread the joy! ❤️ Tag a friend in the comments who would love to join the fun. Each tag is an additional entry, so the more, the merrier!

Not only do you stand a chance to WIN one the limited edition prints, but as a subscriber, you’ll also receive free shipping on any print purchase this week only!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: NOVEMBER 26
Winners will be announced shortly after, so stay tuned!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!! Hope your day is full of love. Wishing you all the best!!

🎁🐶
Pet portraits make for a beautiful and meaningful gift for the one you love.

Limited spots available for holiday orders!

🎉Announcing my Special Gift: Pet portraits now come with a complimentary giclee print of your commissioned artwork. For more details and to secure yours before commissions close for the year send me a direct message.

GIVEAWAY!! Announcing the newest release of my limited edition print!

Mark your calendars! As a gift for my subscribers this holiday season🦃, I’ll be giving away a 16” X 16” giclee print of one of my most celebrated paintings, “Dreams Take Flight”. 🖼️🎁

You could be one of the lucky winners and take home one to treasure or gift to someone you love.

Shopping made easy!💥
In 2022, “Dreams Take Flight” won the award for “Most Original” at the National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society National Exhibition, Best of America Small Works.

In 2020, it was chosen as a Finalist in the Outside the Box category for the Portrait Society of America National Exhibition.

I was incredibly honored that it was also chosen to be exhibited at the Huntsville Museum of Arts Red Clay Survey, a recurring juried competition, presented every three years, representing work from Southern contemporary artists.

🎉How to Enter:

1. Subscribe: follow the link to my website https://www.jessica-lewis.com/ and hit the subscribe button. If you’re already a subscriber, you’re in the game!

2. Tag a friend: Spread the joy! ❤️ Tag a friend in the comments who would love to join the fun. Each tag is an additional entry, so the more, the merrier!

Not only do you stand a chance to WIN one the limited edition prints, but as a subscriber, you’ll also receive free shipping on any print purchase this week only!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: NOVEMBER 26
Winners will be announced shortly after, so stay tuned!

I’m still in the running in 2nd place!! Only 1st is in the finals. If you don’t mind take a minute to vote for me! Group Winners will be decided tonight at 7PM PST, hopefully I can make it! Feel free to share. Voting is free and any donations go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation 💖

Charity votes are 2-for-1 until 6PM.

Is J Lewis Fab Over 40? You Decide! Who will be featured in NewBeauty magazine, take home $40,000, and experience the spa-cation of a lifetime?

I’ve been asked a couple times this week what art supplies I would recommend for students and adults for holiday gifts. For younger ones, Crayola is always a great choice and they make most things washable. Beyond that, there are lots of supplies we use in the studio that I love and have used for years. Here is a link to my website with details. I’m also happy to help if you want to message me. I look for things that students can grow into and that will last!

Studio — Jessica Lewis Welcome to my Studio CatalogOften I’m asked what art supplies I use and would recommend, what would be economical, options for students starting out, and what I would recommend for more advanced students. I always try to keep in mind what I think students can use for the long haul and products tha...

A little 5x5 study. What is something you find challenging? Here’s mine☝️ Flowers are something beautiful when painted well and I’m always excited to add them to my portraits. For me they are SO tricky! They drive me crazy with all the folds and petals. Arr! You really have to pay attention to how they fold together and it’s a million ways to paint whites. But I wholeheartedly believe you should do the hard stuff, the stuff that is challenging. Keep moving forward friends! What is something you find challenging? #portraitpainting #rosepainting #flowerpainting #nashvilleartists

Winter Grass
Jessica Lewis
8 x 10”
$525

is available at

MACC at The Streets
300 Indian Lake Blvd. A 140
hendersonville


Open
Wednesday - Saturday 11:30 - 5 PM
Sunday’s 1 - 5

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Now available at the MACC gallery with opening reception tonight! Hope to see you there!

This painting was creating downtown on the pedestrian bridge. It’s near my old stomping grounds and a place we loved walking. I’ll have a number of pieces available for purchase. The featured artist is my good friend who paints incredible watercolors.

OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, November 4, 5 to 7 PM
Experience timeless stories in a collection of original watercolor paintings by Todd Saal while enjoying wine and appetizers.

ARTIST TALK
Thursday, November 16, 5 to 7 PM
Todd discusses the approaches to the subjects he works on in the studio from the lessons learned painting outdoors. He’ll lead an open discussion of the importance of painting from life. As well as the gear he uses. From the most basic to the custom setup he travels with.

MACC at The Streets
Wed - Sat 11:30 - 5 PM
Sun 1 - 5 PM
Or by appointment: 615-335-9178

🎨 Hi friends! It’s been a full year with so many exciting things happening. As we finish the last bit of this year, I realized I haven’t introduced myself. My name is Jessica and for the past 18 years I've called Nashville my home, where I've been living my dream of creating art every day. 🖌️ My journey has led me on some incredible adventures, from earning a BFA in painting to working as a sculptor and painter at an architectural firm. That work took me all over the country, designing themed areas for amusement parks, resorts, zoos, and museums. It was the most challenging yet rewarding experience, aside from parenthood 😉, and I made lifelong friends along the way.

But my passion for art didn't stop there. I pursued my MFA in painting, and my husband and I eventually settled in Nashville, then just outside. I continued my work at the firm and started taking portrait commissions on the side. As our family grew, I found myself back in the classroom, teaching once more. Growing up, I would always help my mom teach art alongside her during summer workshops or events. It’s an awesome feeling to see students grow and succeed and I learn just as much from them as a teacher!

Fun facts: Creativity runs in the family—my mom is an artist and art teacher so we always had lots of supplies on hand to play with. She is such an out of the box thinker and where I’ve gotten so much of my own creativity from. I’m always thankful for her support and influence.

I may prefer being behind the scenes, but I absolutely love connecting with people and sharing my art. Laughter is my favorite, and I'm a proud mom to a daughter and son. The sweet and funny parts of raising kids reminds me of my own childhood, of things I’ve forgotten. I started painting a series about those memories and things I wanted to make sure to remember. It’s an honor to do the same for other families and create heirlooms that will be cherished for generations.

Stay tuned as I share my artistic journey and the joy it brings me! 🎉

Can you believe November is just around the corner? We're almost ready for our next First Friday artist showcase. Join us Friday, Novemeber 3rd, 5-7pm, as we celebrate the work of @jessica.lewis.art ! Jessica is renowned for her figurative work and out-of-the-box approach to art. Her paintings are reflections of experiences and childhood memories, many moments being universally shared and one of the rare things that binds us all. She likes to combine elements in an imaginary way, some painted en plein air, some created in the studio and others a combination of both. Jessica exhibits nationally and has won numerous awards, the most recent including "Most Original" in the 2022 National Oil and Acrylic Painters' Society National Exhibition, Best of America Small Works. She is a Nashville artist and member of the Chestnut Group, a plein air painting group dedicated to the preservation of vanishing landscapes in TN.

New work soon to be available!

Another one wrapping up today. Three new pieces coming together this week.

Small 4x6 color studies are a great way to warm for a painting and help understand your palette. I always love the simplicity and broken color!