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Painting God's Beauty

My mission is to capture to the best of my ability, God's beautiful world with the gift He gave me of being an artist. I want to bring "life" and "light" to my work so others will be captivated by…Continue

Tags: forest, graphics, photoshop, dunes, sand

Started Mar 22, 2013

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How would you categorize your painting style?: Vibrant color, texture, and a loose style.

Which medium do you prefer? eg. oils, acrylics, etc.: Oils

Are you a full time artist?: Full Time

Who are your favourite 2 artists?: Richard Robinson, Gerald Harvey Jones, John Poon, Scott Christensen

Do you have any goals for your painting?: Yes, I am determined to develop my painting skills to be able to earn a living at it. It has been my dream to do so for many years. I am a professional graphic designer semi-retired and now have the freedom to paint as much as I like. I want to become all that God has predestined for me to become as an artist with the gifts and talents He gave me.

What's your website address? (If any): http://jerimfineart.com

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Painting Roses and Flowers

Posted on April 18, 2015 at 12:34 1 Comment 3 Likes

I began to paint roses and some flowers this month for the first time in oils. They are truly fun but I prefer landscape painting over them. These were done from some of my own roses and they are called "Double Delight". I did them from photographs I took a few years ago.

What was different in doing these, was the supports I used. I made my own from masonite, and then primed them with Gamblin's oil ground instead of water based gesso. I added texture as well specifically to…

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At 10:47 on August 3, 2017, Carole Merly said…: I've finished my painting using a painted ground. What an interesting experience. There is a big difference when you do this as on a white canvas it's much lighter. Will post tomorrow the picture. Happy painting!

At 8:45 on June 24, 2017, diane boucher said…: Hi Jeri Yes it is not a common name in NZ Our Boucher side of the family From NZ days came from Christchurch way. My husbands father was a shepherd.

Love your soft brush strokes in your paintings.

Glad to be your friend. This is a cool site for all level of artists and a great learning tool. I am fortunate to live not that far from Richard R. and he is so generous with sharing his skill which he has spent a lot of tome mastering and I have seen it change over the years. Such a talented young man.

At 5:04 on June 9, 2016, Roena King said…: Oh my Jeri. I just today saw the friend's request. Not sure how I missed it, but would have accepted immediately had I seen it before.

At 9:25 on December 15, 2015, Phyllis Johnson said…: Hi Jerri, If I may ask, when are you coming to Santa Fe? and who is giving a workshop? I seem to hear about them after they are done! Thank you for the friend request. It is an honor!

At 19:26 on November 23, 2015, Susan Galick said…: Thank you Jeri and I look forward to seeing your work.

At 8:04 on July 1, 2015, Robin Sage said…: Thank you for your friend request Jeri I am delighted to be your friend and look forward to seeing more of your lovely work. Good luck with your dreams!

At 2:10 on June 29, 2015, Susan Burke said…: Hi, Jeri! This site is filled with nice people who are very generous in sharing their knowledge. So nice to have you here!