New things!!!

These are a few more pieces of my work. I've been breaking through some of my old shells, and rediscovering parts of my creativity that had been dormant and in hiding for a little while. I'm glad they're back. We've really missed each other! :)

"A Proclamation to Humanity"

I created this painting with the idea that behind so much of modern man's advancement of progress, new-found pleasures, ideas, and wonders of technology--there tends to remain a darker side of shadows and wreckage left in its wake. The balance between nature and humanity has been lost among the all the pretty colors and distracting treats and goodies that catch our eye, and in turn stray us further from natural order and ethical conduct.
Original painting available for purchase at my Etsy shop. Prints are available at Image Kind.




 

"The Breath of Life"

This painting was inspired by the natural cycles of our world, and the continuity of those cycles.

In this painting, I played with all of the colors (And I had a GREAT time doing it!) I was able to capture the full color pallet in my interpretation of a dramatic life cycle. This painting is like an exploding vibrant rainbow of creation and life! There is a flow of magic and balance everywhere you look at it. From the sun and the moon, to the earth and the sky--from the birds and bats flying freely, to the roots and worms snuggled happily into the ground.

On a more philosophical level--this painting also signifies that out of the bad things in life, there comes a steady horizon of growth, change, and renewal.
Original painting is available for purchase at my Etsy shop. Prints are available at Image Kind.

 "A Beautiful Disaster"

This painting was born out of a notion that beauty can still be found in some of the most desolate of places. From the ashes, rises the Phoenix. From destruction, comes restoration. From darkness, comes light.

Although a skull might symbolize death and endings to some--this painting is literally an explosion of life and rebirth. The bursts of bright flowers and colors circling around and sprouting from the smiling dome creates a peaceful, tranquil feeling of serenity, acceptance, and continuity.

"A Beautiful Disaster" was my interpretation of--and inspired from--the Mexican traditional holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). This painting has a bold, bright, lively flair with the twist of contemplation and captivation for flavor.
Original painting available for purchase at my Etsy shop. Prints are available at Image Kind.

"Trial of Indulgence"

This is an original one-of-a-kind acrylic painting that I created in 2010.

Green, brown, and clear bottles flit and flutter bat wings and forked tails dangerously amid the burning flames of temptation and debate. What more could you ask for?!?

Original painting available for purchase at my Etsy shop. Prints are available at Image Kind.

 "The Moon Garden"

 This painting was brought to you by a tranquil--and being November *sigh*--a very missed Summer's night. 

When I was a wee-one, I had a special little nook  in our back yard where I would spend hours watching all the tiny details of nature, bugs, and plant life. You would  be amazed at how much life can be packed into a 10'x10' patch of dirt! It was that ground-level viewpoint, and wonderfully fond memory that inspired this painting.

Original painting available for purchase at my Etsy shop. Prints are available at Image Kind.

Pet Character Portraits

These are a few of the paintings that I've made of 'my family'. They were created on stretched canvas with acrylic paints. More to come!

Roxy

Obie

Squeaker

Morgan

Perry

Bunnickula

Pet Portraits

Here are some samples of my Pet Portraits. The color drawings were created with Prismacolor pencils. The black and whites were created with standard drawing pencils. All of these pictures were drawn from photographs.

Bailey

Lucky

North Wind

Brindle

Border Terrier

Boxer

Rottweiler

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Yellow Labrador

Doberman Pinschers

Daydreams

German Shepherd

Lady and Brittany

Jordi

Vizsla

Libby

The Beginning

Hi!--I'm Jessica. I have been a creator and lover of art for my whole life.  I have recently started my business which I have affectionately proclaimed to be--Kaleidoscope Moon.

A kaleidoscope will take any object that you're viewing--and transform it into something beautiful, unique, and magical... The moon is our constant companion of silent strength, changes, and graceful movement... This in essence, is my general outlook in art, life, and in everything that encompasses it.

I will periodically be posting any new paintings and projects as they come along.  Please feel free to contact me if anything catches your fancy. Prints will soon be available, and/or I would love to create a custom piece just for you!

Thank you--be good to each other--and enjoy!