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Forty Years of Painting Christmas!

Christmas...the most Beautiful Season of the Year!

Christmas time has always been simply "Magic" to me!

The heavy snows, the smells in the kitchen, crafting, puzzles,decorating, snow forts, 

snow camping, outdoor fires, moonlit walks, and friends and family.

My art career has also provided me over the years a place to share my love for the

"Magical" Christmas Holiday!

I have created many Christmas & Holiday Paintings.

In 2019 I will be "Celebrating 40 Years" of my Art Career!

I want everyone to SHARE in the CELEBRATION!

Below I have selected a few of my FAVORITE Holiday Pieces.

Each one is truly unique and filled with detail 

&

My Love of the Christmas Season!

The first is called: "Whose Woods these are I think I know"!

A winter hike in the forest you discover it is filled with life!

Animals scurry looking for food and shelter from the next storm.

The birds play in the bushes trees as a large snowy owl creates 

a snow avalanche from one of the large ponderosa pines.

A coyote stops and listens for the mouse he has been tracking.

If you look closely you can see more than 32 animals hidden 

within the painting. 

The original painting is currently available.

Check out all the products available by CLICKING the LINK below:

Whose Woods these Are ...I Think I know?

A Snowmobile Holiday!

The painting was created in 2000 and depicts the

"Antique Snowmobile Club"!

The log Cabin is adorned with holly and swags of pine. 

A bonfire in front of the cabin provides the ice skaters warmth.

The original painting was created for a cover of a Gift catalog.

The original was sold to a private collector.
You can view all the products available by CLICKING on the LINK below:
A Snowmobile Holiday!

Timberline Lodge

The most successful Christmas Painting of all

I created in 1994.

The painting has sold over 50,000 + copies.

The historic Timberline Lodge is one of the most

 "Celebrated Public Art Work Projects" in the United States.

The lodge was constructed during the Great Depression as a WPA Project.

Craftsman were enlisted to create paintings, carvings, stonework, iron, and textiles.

It is now one of the most famous lodges of the west.

The scene depicts majestic Mt. Hood in the background as skiers

enjoy an Americana Holiday at Timberline!

Can you find me painting the painting?

The original painting was sold to a private collector.

A variety of products are available by CLICKING the LINK below:

Christmas at Timberline Lodge

"Our First Christmas in Oregon"

The painting depicts my living room of the first home I lived in

 (and renovated) in Oregon.

The main living room is already for the holidays.

On the mantel sits a historic miniature village of homes on the 

National Historic Trust in Oregon.

The painting was painted in the early 90's.

Can you find me painting the painting?

The original was sold to a private collector.

A variety of products are available by CLICKING the LINK below:

Our First Christmas in Oregon!

"I Wish We Were Invited"

In 1996 I decided to make a change in my art career.

I just love wildlife, humor, and nature.

So, I created the painting below. 

The bunnies are so disappointed that they were not invited!

The chipmunks are delighting in Christmas Cheer!

The painting went to the Los Angeles Gift Show...

I waited for the reaction from my sales reps...and the public's reaction was wonderful!

750+ prints sold at that show!

Soon afterwards my chipmunk character "Ms. Elizabeth" was created!

So you can say...the painting below changed my career!

The original painting was sold to a private collector.

A variety of products are available by CLICKING on the LINK below:

I Wish WE were Invited!

The Cozy Couple

Two little California Quail snuggle down together as a

Winter Storm fast approaches.

The painting was created in 2009.

It represents all the love we feel for one another.

The original painting was sold to a private collector.

A variety of products are available by CLICKING on the LINK below:

The Cozy Couple

The Sisters, Oregon Village!

The village of Sisters, Oregon was captured under the full moon

at Christmas Time.

I love the detail when I create City Portraits.

All the people in the painting below are real citizens of Sisters.

My old art gallery is located in the center of the painting.

The original painting was sold to a private collector.
A variety of products are available by CLICKING on the LINK below:
Christmas in Sisters Oregon!

Christmas at Black Butte Ranch

The painting below captures the essence of Black Butte Ranch

at Christmas Time.

Everyone gathers for Christmas events throughout the resort.

All the people depicted in the painting submitted their family photos to be included.

The painting measured 5 x 9 and was sold to a private collector.

A variety of products are available by CLICKING on the LINK below:

Black Butte Resort

 I am providing you ALL a Gift this Christmas Season!

ALL the Christmas Prints are 20% off by using 

DISCOUNT CODE: ABPHBB

I will post more Holiday images tomorrow!

Have a Wonderful Evening Everyone!

Your Artist Friend,

Jennifer Lake

Christmas Preview!

Christmas 2018 Preview!

The Art Gallery currently resembles more of  Santa's Workshop

than an

 Art Gallery!

The theme this year is "Mountain Holly & Berries"!

Oregon grows some of the most beautiful holly in the world.

Holly Farms are located within the Willamette Valley, Oregon Coast

and along the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains.

One of my favorites:

Fernhill Holly Farms:

Fern Hill Holly Farms

The farm began in the early 50's by Tim Timmerman and his wife Norene. 

The first year they shipped 250 pounds of holly.

Now the farm is recognized on the world stage as one of the BEST!

Now, a third generation is becoming more and more involved.

What another successful Oregon Business!

Keeping with the theme...

I have produced several paintings of "Birds in Holly".

The first is "King Quail".

 He is keeping an eye out for the owners of the Holly Farm 

while he eats berries in a snowstorm.

The second is "Oregon Junco Joe".
He is also enjoying the berries in the Christmas snowstorm.
Both original paintings are currently available and measure
6" X 8".
The current price is $250.00 each and are signed and dated.
A lovely gift for that "Special Someone".

Both of these images have been produced in many products...

from fabric to dishware and prints.
I absolutely love the "Snowflake Ornaments".
 I like how the "Oregon Junco" and the "King Quail"
are looking at each other.
Check out ALL the Ornaments and many other products located here:
Jennifer Lakes Bird Store

 

The "Holiday Season" is rapidly approaching!

I hope you enjoyed this little preview...

More being released next week...

Back to the WORKSHOP!

Have a Wonderful Evening!

Your Artist Friend,

Jennifer Lake

The Art Gallery has a NEW Mascot!

Jennifer Lake Art Gallery

has a

 NEW MASCOT!

How many of you remember "Woody" the Art Galleries Mascot?

Woody would be found getting into trouble everywhere!

He would paint paintings in the middle of the night...rearrange art and quite

frankly cause "FUN" havoc!

A wonderful lady, friend and client Phyllis Piper created our

 NEW MASCOT!

I am PROUD to introduce....

ANNE!

Our NEW Mascot was created in La Grande, Oregon!

"Anne" will watch over my Art Gallery and bring us GOOD LUCK!

So far she is creating Smiles on Everyone's Faces

when they walk through the door!

Such a wonderful addition!

We look forward to sharing her with you!

Some of you asked ..."What happened to "Woody"?

I don't know...I haven't seen him since Sisters.

He was not found in any of the boxes...

so I am guessing he is riding a horse somewhere in Sisters.

If he does reappear again...I am sure Anne & Woody will become 

BEST FRIENDS!

Don't you think she is Wonderful?

Keep the "Child" alive in YOUR HEART Forever!

Have a Wonderful Evening!

Your Artist Friend,

Jennifer Lake

The Fall Porch!

The BEST Season for Decorating!

Summer has faded and now Fall is in full COLOR!

I am in shock how fast 2018 has slipped by!

However the next few months for me... are so fun!

I have always enjoyed decorating for the holidays!

The "Art Gallery Porch" is now decorated for fall.

We have many days here that you can enjoy sitting outside in the early evening.

Temperatures in the fall fluctuate from a low of 20 degrees to a high of 70++! 

So... you take advantage of the Fall Afternoons.

When I decorate now I try and use what is available around the area.

I adore Pine Cones! I use them everywhere!

A pine cone is such a beautiful sculpture of nature.

I fill baskets with them, use them in floral pots, and mix them into display.

Yes...I also collect Heart Shaped Rocks!

A Romantic through and through!

All my art galleries and homes have always had a

 hand painted heart on them!

The floral pots left over from the summer flowers

 were refilled with dried flowers and plants from the local area.

I picked dried cattails, grasses, and dried flower pods.

So many colors outside right now.

Make sure you shake the seeds out of the pods so they return.

All the dried plants were placed right in the same dirt the flowers were in.

Just soak the pot first ...then add the dry bunches.

They will stay put! 

I added pine cones to the sections that had a gap!

A few fake leaves...Flash ..."Fall Decor"!

I added raffia ribbon from the dollar store!

Total cost...$5.00!

The summer pillows were left on the wicker chairs.

They just needed a little ribbon and colored leaves!

Cattails were filled in OLD Pots with ...YES...Pine Cones!

Have FUN decorating...Look around your backyard!

Lots of possibilities!

Have a Wonderful Evening & Fall Season!

Your Artist Friend,

Jennifer Lake

Happy Decorating!

The End of the Summer of 2018 !

The End of Summer of 2018!

Wow! What a Summer!

I don’t think I will forget this one for a while!

New property, New Art Gallery, New Renovation, New Studio Gallery,

New Work...Lots and Lots of Work!

However, I loved every minute.

I have always enjoyed new challenges, developing real estate and creating new art!

I was so pleased to meet new friends... have old friends and clients visit.

Catching up and sharing stories about family and friends.
Here are some photos of just a few guests!

Guests standing in front of a massive 6 x 9 mural I created 

for a clients coffee shop near the Idaho border.

A great guest from England.

They were on the Oregon Historic Tour.

It is always such a joy to meet guests and then become Great Friends!

Sharing stories, life, politics, art, you name it...Everyone loves to Share!

Our FAVORITE GUEST: Native American Flute Player and Artist...

Rupert Rez and his Beautiful Wife!

They will be returning next summer for another season of

 "Music @ the Art Gallery"!

Sumpter's FAVORITE HAPPY resident: Shonda Parker  

graced us with her lovely products and her

 NEW Products will be HOSTED

 over the next few months at the Art Gallery!

So much fun to meet our TALENTED Residents of Sumpter!

Numerous Guests enjoyed my Cozy Front Porch!

The summer had a record heat wave!

Ice Cream, Ice Tea, and Fresh Fruit...

everyone enjoyed the 

Summer Porch!

One of the Greatest Things about the Art Gallery...

The LOCAL KIDS...Hang Out!

The "Sumpter" Kids (15 approx.) are SMART,

Filled with Energy and Guts!

I just adore them!

I guess I am a "Grandma" after all!!!

More Guests from the Willamette Valley enjoy my insane mural!!!

Talk about WORK!

Members of the Railroad showed up in full western costumes!

So much fun meeting all of the Sumpter Rail Road Volunteers!

What an AMAZING group!

I say Good-Bye to the Summer of 2018...what a GREAT Summer!

Thank-you ALL!

You fill my life with JOY!

Your Artist Friend,

Jennifer Lake

Christmas in July!

Christmas in JULY!!!

Wow! 95 degrees here today!!!

Just Amazing!

I was painting in the NEW Art Studio today and daydreamed of winter!

I know you say "WINTER"?

Well, Yes I love the snow or I wouldn't live here!

I also love the holidays...the old fashion way.

Hot chocolate in a seasonal mug, warm fire, snowflakes dancing outside.

Awww...soon enough.

Below are a few of the many mugs available on my blog!

Great hostess gifts and for You!

If you would like them signed just comment below and we do all the rest! 

Visit : Jennifer Lake’s Christmas Cabin ~ On Line Store:

jenniferlakeart.blogspot.com

Enjoy!

Have a Wonderful Evening!

Your Artist Friend,

Jennifer Lake

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The Timberline Lodge Mugs are always a holiday tradition.

Available in several styles.

They are located in the “Celebrating Oregon” On Line Store 

&

“The Jennifer Lake’s Christmas Store”

Both stores are located on both sides of this blog.

Painting the Stories of Your Life...

Home Portrait Season!

The Summer is half way over already! 

I have been so busy in the past few months with the new art gallery... 

I was really paying no attention to the time!

I have sadly only three openings left for this year for home portraits.

Most clients request "Home Portraits" for Christmas Gifts. 

When you order a "Home Portrait" you make a list of

 the details of  your life!

Many people include many experiences, family members, special events, dogs, cats, horses, goats, etc.

The more detail the better!

"Home Portraits" capture a families story forever!

You can also order canvas prints for each member.

I have painted everything from outdoor weddings, ranches, farms, homesteads, and architecture.

Basically said..."I paint stories of Your Life".

I capture detail upon detail.

Home Portraits come in every shape and size...
from 16 X 20 ~ 4' x 6'.
Prices vary on the architecture and detail.
Each is individually priced.
So if you are looking for that "Very Special" gift this year...
E-mail for further information:
jenniferlakeart@gmail.com
or
Comment below for further information.
Have a Wonderful Evening,
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake

The Oregon Love Story! Celebrating the NEW Art Gallery ALL July!

The Art Gallery Celebration Continues!

The Oregon Love Story!

I created a series of four paintings in 2006 that combined created the 

Oregon Love Story!

 The love story begins with the Oregon Trail painting.

Below is a brief description of chapter one and two in the book.

The couple meet on the Oregon Trail and fall in love.

The wagon train held a western dance at the end of the trail.

They both danced all night.

The painting below is called "After the Rodeo Dance"!

Their Cowboy Boots look exhasuted after dancing the night away!

The tickets from the rodeo dance lay on the floor.

Her pearls she had worn that night now lay on her boot.

A mouse under the bed is peering out wondering what all the commotion is about.

The lace is the same in every painting.

The two end up settling into their new lives, build a ranch, have children.

One year the Cattle & Sheep Wars began in Oregon.

He had to leave to protect his herd.

She writes him a love letter before he leaves and places it on his saddle.

She also leaves her lace hankie for him to remember her. 

He left to protect his cattle herd. She stayed behind and took care of the ranch.

So much sad news from the Cattle and Sheep Land Wars.

One day she receives a letter...hand written by her husband to her.

It says..."Look for me Soon" .....

The painting "Coming Home" depicts her standing on the high plateau looking down the canyon.

She is holding the letter and wearing her lace apron.

All of a sudden....She sees the Love her Life..."Coming Home"!

with what is left of the herd!

Why Lace...the lace is a symbol of how our lives are woven into stories.

Our lives are fascinating...each thread of life weaves a beauty that is

just ours!

You can own all four prints. The first Chapter of the "Oregon Love Story".

All four/signed. $150.00 + shipping.

11 X 14 image size.

Have a Wonderful Evening Everyone!

Your Artist Friend,

Jennifer Lake

jenniferlakeart@gmail.com

Gallery Decor...You feel like your Home!

“Celebrating Oregon”

The “Celebrating Oregon” series can be found in the NEW Art Gallery ...

New pieces continue to be added. 

The series was started in 1984 and became the most collected series in my entire art career.

I like the look of these three historic pieces against my handpainted log and stone mural! 

The rack below I found and will be using it for
all the tote bags of the series.

Many gift products will also be available in the gallery this fall.

Several hundred paintings were included in the

 “Celebrating Oregon” and “Celebrating Washington” series.

Both collections combined have sold over two million prints!

From 1984 ~ 2018

What a shock over the years! 

The collections also traveled throughout Japan in the early nineties.

However...I am most proud that these two series have created over
 1.5 million dollars

for a variety of Northwest Charieties.

Here are just a few:

Dorenbecher Childrens’s Hospital

Boys and Girls Clubs of America

National 4-H Foundation

Deschutes County 4-H Foundation

Children’s Farm Home

Oregon Historical Society of Oregon

Washington State Parks

Salem Oregon Tourism Divison

Ronald McDonald Homes

Pittock Mansion Portland

City of Tacoma Tourism Division & Historical Society

Oregon Coast Aquarium

Etc....Etc...Etc...
I will be Amazed Always and very Grateful for
All My Collectors & Fans!
Stop by and Visit!
The coffee is ON!
Have a Wonderful Evening!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake
The Art Gallery is OPEN ~ Friday ~ Sunday!

The Famous Puzzle Table Returns!!!

The Art Gallery Puzzle Table!

The Puzzle Table is filled once again!

Over the years all my art galleries had a Puzzle Table.

Guests would sit and attempt to help put one of my puzzles together.

When my son was growing up we had one in our home set up all the time.

It is a Great way to meet people, have conversations, and simple fun.

Kids love it!

Puzzles have never gone out of style!

My puzzles have been produced in wood and fine cut stock for years. 

The Jennifer Lake Puzzle store has over 100 options!

You can select from many puzzle sizes and pieces!

The one below is called “Bark”!

The Puzzle was created from one of my original paintings!

Try the1025 piece puzzle!!!
The pieces are of great quality.

Stop by the art gallery and have a cup of coffee and work the Puzzle!
You can visit the puzzle store direct on the upper left hand side of this blogpost.
or CLICK here: https://www.zazzle.com/jenniferlakepuzzles
Enjoy! Have a Wonderful Evening!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake

jenniferlakeart@gmail.com