Happy Easter Weekend!

Birding Weekend in the Oregon Outback!

The Couple that Bird's Together Stays Together!

Matching Shirts...Matching Love!

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in the

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Painting of the Day!

~Friends Come to Tea~

Oh MY! 

In 2003 & 2004 I created an entire NEW Series called 

"Chapter Two".

I wanted to step away from painting Americana for a while.

I set up a new plan to design paintings that would challenge me.

The one below titled: "Friends Come to Tea" did just that!

The painting took over six months to produce!

 A total of four quilt paintings were created.

The painting depicts a quilt that my Grandmother Lillian created.

I loved the patterns in the vintage fabrics and collected items that I owned to coordinate.

Of course the piece had to relate to Oregon somehow.

The upper right chocolate pot ...I  have owned for years and use it now more for tea.

The plate below is from the

 "100th Celebration" of the Lewis & Clark Exposition!

A little hummingbird is in flight over an Orchid Heisey glass sugar bowl and creamer.

The plate on the right took days to paint!

The plate was created by Meijer & Frank Department Stores

for the 

100th Birthday Celebration of Oregon in 1959!

The year I was born!

I have collected these for years. 

You can still find them in antique shops. The plates were produced in several colors.

The Mountain Bluebird sits on top of a Pink Lustre pitcher.

For years my parents collected Copper Lustre and taught me as a little girl what to look for.

We spent endless hours... hunting in the east coast antique shops for just the perfect ones.

When I moved west it was very rare to find the pieces.

However, my collection has slowly grown and I treasure each.

My logo throughout "Celebrating Oregon" and "Celebrating Washington"

was a character sketch of me painting the painting.

I had to create something new for this series...

I decided to hide as a mouse!

 You can see me sitting with my paint brush inside the tea cup .

The floral tea pot is one I use all the time for tea.

I created the painting when I was living in Sisters, Oregon.

The property was beautiful and my art studio looked over a gorgeous forest.

Animals were everywhere.

"Rocky" the raccoon character started here (you can see "Rocky" in the "Ms. Elizabeth" series)

 and the never ending quail paintings!

I guess you can say this painting  provided a pivotal change in my art career.

Each one of my paintings tells a story. 

My parents have been after me for years to write them down.

I guess I better start soon!

The painting sold 550 Limited Editions, 25 Canvas Giclees and countless open editions.

You can now purchase many products and prints in my 

Jennifer Lake Fine Art America Store:

https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/jennifer-lake.html

The painting is beautifully framed and measures 30" x 40".

The painting is now for sale and I hope it will find a "Happy Home" like all the others last week!

The story is a part of my love for Oregon and the amazing life it has provided.

Please contact: jenniferlakeart@gmail for further information.

Have a Wonderful Evening!

Your Artist Friend,

Jennifer Lake

Berry Time!

Spring is in the AIR!

In a few short months  it will be "Berry & Jam" Time!

Today's Print Special...

Celebrates the Great Blackberries!

I created these three little prints to add

 Happiness & Cheer! 

Hang all three together for an impact!

The first is called "Wilson the Berry Collector"!

A little Wilson Warbler sits among-st flowers and blackberries!

He is known for his little black cap!

I see them in the bushes surrounding my house!

 "Berry Bluebird"

The Western Bluebird is known for its bright orange chest.

He is watching over his personal "Blackberry Patch"!

We are fortunate in Oregon that we have two amazing bluebirds.

My favorite...the "Mountain Bluebird"!

 Last but not least is "Mrs. Chickadee Berry"!

The canvas prints come ready to hang...no frame...lovely gallery wrap canvas.

The canvas prints measure 7.50 X 10.00.

All three prints will be hand signed by ME!

Just comment below or email: jenniferlakeart@gmail.com...

We do ALL the Rest!

The set of three normally sell for $220.00!

Tonight's Special $174.99 + Shipping!

Enjoy the Berries of Summer!

Have a Wonderful Evening!

Your Artist Friend,

Jennifer Lake

Part ONE...

Lillian's Lilacs 4' X 4'

Good Morning Everyone!

Ahhh! Another week unfolds before us!

Every week of our lives we are bombarded with decisions, resolutions, new adventures, and life!

Some of the decisions are filled with obstacles, joys, and reflections.

Even my career as an Artist... you face the same things.

For the past three years I have had the great opportunity to live in the north eastern Oregon mountains.

I had lived in Central Oregon since 1980 and made the MASSIVE decision to create a 

"NEW Adventure" for myself!

I have NO regret. I have fallen in love with this area.

A dear friend of mine over the weekend asked me why?

"There are no Costco's, Walmart's, Restaurants are Limited"....

etc.they said.

All of which I simply don't miss!

Anyway...I have decided to STAY!

I fell in love with the beauty of the land, the vast history, 

the wildlife, wildflowers, the snow, and the peace.

On my 38th year in the art industry...

I have found the location to build my next Art Studio! 

So... I like many of YOU had to make a BIG decision over the weekend.

ALL of my ORIGINAL PAINTINGS that I currently own are for Sale!

The proceeds will go toward this wonderful new place and Art Studio that I will share!

Below are images and sizes of the paintings.

 Some have NEVER been available for sale before.

The group below is Part One...

Please check the BLOG for Part Two...

jenniferlakeart.blogspot.com

I hope all of them will find "Happy Homes" and become a part of your "Families History".

Let me know what one you are interested in and I will e-mail you further information.

The Painted Hills Storm 4' X 5'

Forget Me Knot! 11 X 14

Oh so Close! 11 X 14

100th Print Collage/ ALL 100 Paintings Combined!!! 4' X 6"

Life along the Creek 12 X 20

Brrr...Bunny 11 X 14

Guatemalan Jungle 4' 

Daisy's at Smith Rock 22 X 24

Summer Storm over Iris Fields 16 X 20

Zumwalt Prarie 11 X 14

Whose Woods these are ...I think I know 30 X  40

My Secret Summer Place 20 X 24

The ranch Storm 30 X 40

Mrs. Kingfisher 22 X 24

Friends Come to Tea 30 X 40

Summer Lavender Lemonade 30 X 40

Pacific Northwest Quilt 30 X 40

The Japanese Cherry Blossom Vase 20 X 24

Peeps....11 X 14

Malhuer 11 X 14

Please contact me by leaving a comment below.

I will forward you further information on the painting you are interested in.

You can also email me direct at:

jenniferlakeart@gmail.com

Have a FANTASTIC Week!

Your Artist Friend,

Jennifer Lake

Part TWO ~

Part Two

Below is the Second Group of Paintings Available...

Please refer to Part One on the Blog for the ENTIRE Post!

Your Artist Friend,

Jennifer Lake

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"Ms. Elizabeth's Christmas House" 18 X 24

"Ms. Elizabeth's Peppermint World" 18 X 24

Love ME! 5 X 7

Collecting Hearts! 5 X 7

Valentine Rocky! 5 x 7

Chatty Cathy 11 X 14

Teddy 11 X 14

Raggedy Anne 11 X 14

Joy of Jam 18 X 24

A Magical Night 18 X 24

The Mt. Bachelor Brats 11 X 14

The Halloween Gang 18 X 24

Kitty Kitty 18 X 24

The Joy of Halloween 18 X 24

The Toys in the Attic