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Sunday, April 29, 2018

Celebrate Mom # 5!

Celebrate Mom!
Below is the Final of Five Mother's Day Promos!
"The Memories of Spring"
Select from three frame Colors: White, Blue and Green!
Each "SPECIAL Package" expires at Midnight TONIGHT!
Just comment below which framed print you would like and we do
 ALL the Rest!
Mom will LOVE YOU all Over Again!
Have a Wonderful Sunday Afternoon!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake
jenniferlakeart@gmail.com


Celebrate Mom # 4!

Celebrate Mom!
Below is the Fourth of Five Mother's Day Promos!
"The Purple Pansy Collection"
The package includes a Wonderful Tote Bag with a matching 
Cup and Key Chain!
Each "SPECIAL Package" expires at Midnight TONIGHT!
Just comment below and we do ALL the Rest!
Mom will LOVE YOU all Over Again!
Have a Wonderful Sunday Afternoon!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake
jenniferlakeart@gmail.com


Celebrate Mom # 3!

Celebrate Mom!
Below is the Third of Five Mother's Day Promos!
"The Wild Pink Daisy Collection!
The package includes a Wonderful Tote Bag with a matching Clutch Bag and Key Chain!
Each "SPECIAL Package" expires at Midnight TONIGHT!
Just comment below and we do ALL the Rest!
Mom will LOVE YOU all Over Again!
Have a Wonderful Sunday Afternoon!te MOM!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake
jenniferlakeart@gmail.come Mom!




Celebrate Mom # 2!

Celebrate Mom!
Below is the Second of Five Mother's Day Promos!
"The Daisy Dew Print"
Three Frame Colors! White, Black, and Gold.
Each "SPECIAL Package" expires at Midnight TONIGHT!
Just comment below what you would like and we do ALL the Rest!
Mom will LOVE YOU all Over Again!
Have a Wonderful Sunday Afternoon!te MOM!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake
jenniferlakeart@gmail.com



Celebrate MOM # 1!

Celebrate Mom!
Below is the FIRST of Five Mother's Day Promos!
"The Wild Iris Collection"
The package includes a Wonderful Tote Bag with a matching
 Clutch Bag and Key Chain!
Each "SPECIAL Package" expires at Midnight TONIGHT!
Just comment below and we do ALL the Rest!
Mom will LOVE YOU all Over Again!
Have a Wonderful Sunday Afternoon! Celebrate MOM!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake
jenniferlakeart@gmail.com












Thursday, April 19, 2018

Historic Lighthouses of Oregon ~


Historic Lighthouses of Oregon!

What horrible spring weather we have been having! 
My mind wanders over to the Pacific Ocean beaches and the thousands of memories!
Warm sand, the waves crashing the surf, fires, seagulls,log houses and CRAB!

The entire Oregon coast is a dramatic splendor of beauty.
Your very first visit you are overwhelmed by the vastness and picturesque scenes.
The beauty never ends.

You can begin your trip in Astoria and travel south on Highway 101.
The highway will take you all the way through California.
Each bend and curve in the road provides another vista that takes your breath away.

The summer and early fall of 1980 I traveled the entire coast line.
I took the time to explore the history, beauty and never ending stories.
It was a magical trip.
I now return many times every year.
Living now in eastern Oregon I long for those days again.
I cannot wait until summer to arrive.
Over the years I have painted several Oregon Lighthouses and
 hopefully will find the time to complete the collection.
Each lighthouse on the Oregon Coast line has a special story of history.
The construction alone was an amazing feat!
There are only a dozen lighthouses and one lightship along the vast coastline.
Some are still currently active but most have become historic destinations.

Yaquina Lighthouse

The lighthouse was abandoned over a Century ago, and now is on the National Historic Trust.
Considerable confusion centers around the Yaquina Head Lighthouse.
Was it truly constructed in the wrong place or not?
A rumor persisited for years that the son of the building contractor told him in confidence that the materials were off loaded seven miles south of Cape Foulweather.
The rumor was finally rebuffed by George Davidson's 1889 Pacific Coast Pilot:
He wrote:
In the published list of the Light-House Board this light (Yaquina) is designated Cape Foulweather (Yaquina Head). Thus it was carried on the lists as Cape Foulweather but in 1896 LIGHT LIST dropped the Cape Foulweaather and used Yaquina Head as its designation.

I personally loved the story so much that I created the painting from the story.
Below is a part of the painting. The "New" lighthouse! 
The original lens is still in place but is now illuminated by a 1,000 watt quartz iodine electric globe.
The ornate tower is 93 feet tall - the tallest on the Oregon Coast.
You can see me painting below the fence on the right as seagulls fly above.
The rock cliffs provide a bird sanctuary for a variety or rare and endangered species.

Take note of the lighthouse keepers front door below.
The two doors create a separate entry for two private living quarters.
The light keepers rotated hours.
 The home below was removed from storm damage years ago.

Below is the original lighthouse...The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse.
Built in 1871 and discontinued in 1874.
The Yaquina Head was just more of a first class lighthouse located with in just four miles.
So the light was extinguished.
You can see Mr. Zenor (the last lighthouse keeper) waiting for his family to pick him up.
He is sitting on the steps with a depressed look on his face and holding a sign that states the day and year the "Light went Out"!
The family members are all shown in the white boat.
You can visit this historic site and thanks to the friends of Yaquina Bay Lighthouse Association 
they have saved this moment in history for millions of tourists.
The stories of these incredible parts of history
  will continue to be saved for many generations to come.
Just like you save the memories of your families...we need to save our historic places for their children.
I hope my stories behind the paintings make you visit somewhere NEW 
and find yourself interested in history.
Painting stories is a true "Joy" for me. 
The research and study... then the process of designing the story on canvas is similar to completing a puzzle!
Below is the completed painting.
A Great Oregon Story!
The framed piece above measures 31.75" X 26.00".
The image size is 24.00" x 18.25".
The Yaquina Lighthouse Framed Print is this weeks "SPECIAL".
Framed: $250.00
Unframed (Print Only): $125.00 Signed & Personalized.
Just comment below you would like one and we do all the rest!
Offer Expires Sunday April 22, 2018.
Have a Wonderful Weekend!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake




Monday, April 16, 2018

The Old Juniper Tree

The Old Juniper Tree

I lived in Central Oregon for over 35 years and one of my
 favorite fascinations were the
 Ancient Juniper Trees.
No two are alike. If you look closely you will see tons of life!
Birds, animals, reptiles (yes even snakes) call these trees home.
You can find many groves of Juniper Trees that date over 500 years old.

I wanted to create a painting depicting all the life!
The original name of the painting was called
 "The Quarterly Quail Meeting"!
If you look closely you can see the California Quail listening intently to their leader.

I love detail on top of detail... as I am sure you know by now.
I am fascinated over the ground cover and the many little details it offers.
Tiny little flowers, rocks, pine needles, and moss.
The Chipmunks, Squirrels, Fawn Raccoon, Stellar Jay, Chickadees, Sparrow Hawk, Buck the Deer,
 Clark's' Nutcracker and Mr. Bunny....all arrive to eavesdrop on the meeting!
What a MEETING!
Don't you just Wonder what all the fuss is about?

Mrs. Chippy brings her lunch ...while Old Chippy hides!

Mr. Kestrel seems quite disturbed about all of the fuss! 
A little Black cap Chickadee listens intensely!
So the next time you are hiking look closely at the animals, birds and trees.
Don't you wonder what they are thinking of YOU!?
Remember you are a guest in their home.
Maybe even YOU will discover what the meeting was REALLY about!
Awwww....Politics!
I am kicking off the week with a "Special" framed print of the piece.
You can select from three different colors.

The image size is approximately 10.50 X 16.00.
Overall: 12.75 X 18.25
$150.00 + shipping and handling.
YES...THESE ARE SIGNED!
Just comment below which one you have selected and we do all the rest!
Enjoy!
Have a GREAT Evening!
Offer Expires on Wednesday!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake

Gray Grain A 
Cream B
Cream Yellow C

Friday, April 13, 2018

Where oh Where are THEY?

Where oh Where are THEY?

Over the past several months,
I have had several collectors submit photos to me.
One collector stated "Everywhere I go...I see your ART!"
Which made me feel GREAT!
Several more found my art in Antique Shops,
Beauty Salons and in Public Places.
Well, After 38 years as a full time Artist your artwork is bound to show up in many places!
I am so Grateful!


Last year we created a "Selfie" Contest! 
Everyone had to take a photo of my artwork and take a
"Selfie" of themselves... 
standing near the art.
Winner Last Year Carol Dyer !

The NEW Contest this year is:
FIND JENNIFER LAKE ART!
Snap a photo!
Let us know where it is...and for Extra Points take a "Selfie"!
Last Year the Fann Family WON from Stigler, Oklahoma!

My BIGGEST FANS...The FANN FAMILY!
 Who will WIN this YEAR!
Let the Jennifer Lake Art HUNT BEGIN!
Enter as many times as you would like!
Email all your entries to:
jenniferlakeart@gmail.com
or 
Private Message through Facebook
Contest ENDS...April 20, 2018!
Have a WONDERFUL WEEKEND & Enjoy "Friday the 13th!"
See its NOT all Bad on the 13th!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake




Runner up...Last Year Jodenne Scott!

PS:....AND then there is this one...LOL!
Love It!



Monday, April 9, 2018

Pick a Birdie any Birdie!!!



It's SPRING!
Pick a BIRDIE any BIRDIE
BELOW!
Three Unique Birds to Select From!
Just in time for
Mother's Day!
Just tell us the one you want in the comments below...
&
We do ALL the REST!
or you can email~
jenniferlakeart@gmail.com
Have Fun!
Enjoy the HUGE SAVINGS!
Great Gifts!




Red Headed Sapsucker!
Mini Bird Prints!
Three Frames to select from!
Frame A
Frame B

Frame C
 Wilson' Warbler
Mini Bird Prints!
Three Frames to Select From:
Frame A




Frame B


Frame C


 Yellow Throat! 
Mini Frame Print!
Three Frames to Select From!
Frame A

Frame B


Frame C
Have Fun Everyone!
What a Birdie Week Ahead!
Offer Expires before Friday the 13th...of Course!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer
Your Friends at Avocet International!
jenniferlakeart@gmail.com

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Out of the Blue ~


Out of the Blue!
The Spring Marshes are currently filled with LIFE!
Ducks, Geese, Herons, Cranes, Pelicans, Blackbirds, Bitterns...
just to name a few!
Each day last week I found myself in the marshes that surround the area!
The photo opt was so wonderful! 
I also discovered NEW paintings to create!


I created this painting in 2006.
It still is one of my favorites that just says "Spring is Here"!
A pair of Common Golden-eye take an afternoon swim.
The parents little ducklings are well hidden in the grass and watch. 


The older duck to the right is telling all the other's she is in "CHARGE" 
while the parents are out!

Golden Eye Ducks are medium size ducks with a triangular head and sloping bill.
The body is mostly white with white windows along the folded wing.
The head is iridescent green and often looks black (as I painted here).
The female is grayish brown.
Several different mutations exist and the bills also vary in color.
Beautiful ducks!
 The photo below is some swimming yesterday in one of the ponds!
The cattails are HUGE! 
Some are at least six feet tall.
I am only 4'11" tall so I have to pay attention!
A few cougars have been seen through the area.
I have only seen a Bobcat and of course Elk.


The colors of the red and yellow twig dog wood 
surrounding the ponds are vibrant in the spring!
You can also find wild pussy willow and fresh green shoots coming up.

Yesterday I saw the very first flowers for 2018!
The "Nature Carpet" was amazing!


Take a few minutes this week and visit your local marsh, lake and pond!
A NEW world awaits!
Happy Spring!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake
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