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LauraJaenArt

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  • Art History

    Happy Birthday Michelangelo

    March 6, 2018 /

    Happy birthday to Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (better known as just Michelangelo) born this day in 1475! ​Michelangelo is considered one of the greatest artists of all time in Western Art.  He was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet who lived in the Republic of Florence during the High…

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    Exploring Waterfalls in Wintertime

    March 18, 2018

    On the First Day of Christmas My True Love Gave to Me…

    December 1, 2015

    Landscape With Rainbow

    January 22, 2021
  • Art History

    Who is your favorite artist?

    February 27, 2018 /

    My favorite is Vincent van Gogh. I’ve had a deep love of him since Elementary school when I saw Starry Night for the first time.  Something about the swirls around the stars spoke to me. My love of his work has only grown and developed since then.  I have always…

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    Top 15 Christmas Artworks From Throughout History

    December 25, 2020

    Meet the Maker: Day 24

    March 24, 2019

    Happy Waterfall Wednesday!

    July 25, 2018
  • Art History

    Happy Birthday Mary Cassatt

    May 22, 2017 /

    Mary Cassatt was an American painter born in Pennsylvania (near the Pittsburgh area) born May 22, 1844.  She was born to an upper middle class family who believed that travel was an essential part of learning about the world.  Mary was fortunate to be able to travel to Europe as part…

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    Waterfall Wednesday: Sweedler Preserve

    June 26, 2019

    The 100 Day Project: Part One

    April 26, 2019

    Virtual Fall Art Show – Pt 2

    November 16, 2020
  • Art History

    Happy Birthday Van Gogh

    March 30, 2017 /

    Happy Birthday to my favorite artist, Vincent Van Gogh!  Born this day, March 30th, 1853.  Van Gogh was a Post-Impressionist who was known for his impasto swirls of bold colors.  I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Denver Art Museum’s special exhibit Becoming Van Gogh a few years…

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    Waterfall Wednesday: Tinker Falls

    October 17, 2018

    Fun Fact Friday: Devils Tower

    October 5, 2018

    Fun Fact Friday: Devils Tower Pt. 2

    October 12, 2018
  • Painting Series

    Twenty-Nine Project

    March 26, 2017 /

    Today is the first anniversary of finishing (and second anniversary from starting) my Twenty-Nine Project.  Can you believe how fast time has flown by?  Twenty-Nine is a daily art project which I began on my 29th birthday and continue through the last year of my twenties.   For each day…

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    A Trip to Seneca Falls

    October 19, 2018

    Not Jean. Not Jane. Jaen, J-A-E-N.

    March 10, 2018

    A Tradition of Hand-Painted Ornaments

    December 11, 2020
  • Art History

    Happy Birthday Renoir

    February 25, 2017 /

    In honor of French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s birthday, here is a little bit about him and his accomplishments! Claude Monet Painting in His Garden at Argenteuil (1873) Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born this day, February 25, 1841.  He lived until the age of 78, however if still alive today he would be 176!…

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    Waterfall Wednesday: Pluto Falls

    April 24, 2019

    Crafting Paper Flowers

    October 29, 2020

    March Events

    March 1, 2020
  • Art History

    Happy Birthday Manet

    January 23, 2017 /

    Today would have been French painter Edouard Manet’s birthday.  Edouard Manet – not to be confused with fellow Impressionist Claude Monet – was part of the impressionist movement.  Impressionism is one of my favorite artistic movements. In celebration of Manet’s birthday, here are some facts this artist:  ​ He was…

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    Waterfall Wednesday: Twin Falls Lower Falls

    April 10, 2019

    Inktober 2020: Days 19-25

    October 26, 2020

    Waterfall Wednesday: Cowshed Falls

    September 26, 2018
  • Art History

    Happy Birthday Monet

    November 14, 2016 /

    Did you know that today is one of my favorite artists’ birthday?  I had the awesome opportunity to view many of his paintings and inspirations in person last spring in Buffalo.  You can read more about the experience here.  To celebrate, some quick fun facts about Claude Monet: Claude Monet was…

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    100 Day Project Art Show: Collection 1

    February 8, 2021

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    October 24, 2018

    Palettes of Keuka: Part 1

    August 20, 2020

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Orchid and Cloud paintings are now listed in my etsy shop if you're looking to bring some new art into your life! (Link in bio)
Every great artist has a closet full of bad paintings. -David Young
Looking for something to do this afternoon? Check out The Beauty Right in Front of Us at Owego's @gallery41owego ! There's also lots of amazing artists to look at in the front part of the gallery too.
NEW BLOG POST: #MarchMeetTheMaker This year I’m going to be participating a little differently by combining the week’s prompts into a blog post - here's part one! (link in bio)
Bird paintings and birdhouses are now up in my etsy shop! Laurajaenart.etsy.com If there's anything specific you saw at the Shoppes recently that you're interested in, just ask - it might be available still
It's during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. -Aristotle
If you had all the resources you needed, what would you create?
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. -Confucius
LAST DAY TODAY (2/28 10am-5pm)

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