Faux Rock and Clapboard Siding!

Murals Over the Years ~ Part 1

For centuries wall murals, frescoes, mosaics and panels have been a popular form of art.

Over the years I have painted many murals in private homes and in public places.  

Many of my clients request murals on a wall, canvas panels or metal and even plastic. The stone above is so much fun to do. Painted with a sponge and brush on a plaster wall gives the effect of real stone and wood.

Like all murals of this kind you must understand shadow and light to get the depth. 

Such as the faux logs below!

Faux Logs


Faux logs are so much fun to produce.
The logs are all created with sponge and very little brush.
 At the end of the wall you will see the ends of the logs...just like real ones.
Below a client wanted faux wainscoting.  I created the color they wanted and added a real chair rail to the top giving the real dimension of depth.

Faux Wainscoating

A back splash story behind a bar can be created to be lots of fun. The client below wanted two chipmunks chasing each other.
Treated and then hand
painted directly on Raja tile gives a life like affect.
You want to make sure that you look at the forms and lines in the tile to create that feeling.
Such as seen in the second photo.

Chipmunk Pinted onto Raja Tile Backsplash!

Chipmunk Hand Painted on Raja Tile Backsplash

Many clients want themes from far away places.  The client below wanted their Hawaiian condo view placed in their home in Central Oregon.  The mural was reflected in mirrors.  It gave you the feeling of a total surround mural.

Hawaiian Spa Bath Mural

I have painted many small vignette murals in private homes to restaurants.
 The vine below (not completed) in the photo was created in an entry way of a private home. The client wanted it filled with all the birds from their property and flowers.
From large murals to small...murals create unusual interest in a home.
They are a decorators delight and a conversation piece forever.
For more information email me through this blog!
Have a Wonderful Afternoon!
Your Artist Friend
Jennifer Lake

Messy Me in a Mural Clients Home

Detail upon detail...............

Kay Lake and Jennifer Lake

How lucky was I to be born on my Mother's Birthday!!
When I was little it was such a special day for the two of us and all the memories.
 She shared the day so well with me and it was always a party!
 The grandparents were always with us and all of my siblings to "Celebrate" such a great day!
Now when we get together we throw a party no matter what time of year.
Happy 83rd Birthday Mom!!!
Love your Baby!

Jennifer Lake age 2

Jennifer Lake age 6 ~ Birthday dress!

Jennifer Lake age 17

Jennifer Lake


Sometimes in life simple surprises come from out of no where.
I was watching one of my best friends Kathleen Borick create this
afghan.  The hours of knitting work and concentration that it takes to create these is overwhelming to someone like  me.
 I never learned how to knit so I admire this craft greatly.
She came over yesterday and gave it to me as a gift!
I am and was truly overwhelmed!  No reason at all.
What a joy for me! I will treasure this forever!
I think it looks wonderful in my reading area. I am looking forward to curling up with a good book this weekend and the afghan!
Thank-you again Kathleen!
Simply Amazing!
Have a Wonderful Day!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake

Kathleen Borick standing with her wonderful afghan!

"Rocky" Be Mine Note Card

My Valentine Video ~ Be Mine!

Catching Valentines

Catching Valentine Season!

The Pacific Ocean

Oregon from West to East

The weather has just been unbelievable!  Last week the temperature was in the mid 60's on the Oregon Coast and in Central Oregon!! 
A trip was immediately planned to go from West to East across the state! 
Walking on the Oregon Coast and placing your feet in the sand in January is rare
...however not unusual.




Starting off at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse (located outside of Newport)....
 we then headed through the Willamette Valley and over the beautiful Cascade Mountains! 

"Yaquina Lighthouse T-Shirt" ~ Available in the "Celebrating Oregon Store"

"Central Oregon"~"Ponderosa Forest".

The Central Oregon forest are filled with Douglas Fir, Aspen, Tamarack, and Noble Fir.
 The most shocking tree is the magnificent Ponderosa and its red bark and size.  The stark contrast between the green needles, snow and red bark can be just startling!  A dreamers paradise.
These trees encompass vast miles and acreage throughout most of the Cascade Mountain range.
Large tracks of a variety of firs surround Oregon's only National Park "Crater Lake".

"Crater Lake National Park" T-Shirt ~ Located in the "Celebrating Oregon" Store

"The Painted Hills"

When you leave Central Oregon and head east you arrive in the "Oregon Outback".
The "Outback" provides scenic vistas and geological formations that date back billions of years ago.
Tourist come from all over the world each year to visit the "John Day" fossil beds that cover thousands of acres.
 You can view Petroglyphs, fossils and unusual ancient riverbeds including  prehistoric fossil forests.
To the north the famous "Lewis and Clark Trail" can be found in the
 "Columbia Gorge National Historical Scenic Byway".
The many years I have lived in Oregon...I have yet to finish all there is to see in the
Columbia Gorge.

"Travel Tote Bag" is located in the "Celebrating Oregon Store" 

""The Strawberry Mountains" ~ Prairie City ~ Oregon

The landscape begins to change as you drive through the peaks of the Ochoco Mountains.
 You soon arrive in the valley of John Day and Prairie City.
Directly to the south, the "Strawberry Mountains" instantly capture your breath.
They tower over the valley and the prairie that rests at their base.
  It is an endless landscape of beauty.
You begin to climb again and head to the "Eagle Cap Wilderness" and the "Wallowa Mountains".
The area is filled with history from Gold and Silver Mining, to the Oregon Trail, and Home to the "Nez Perce Native Americans".

"The Nez Perce Puzzle" available in the "Wild Wild West" Store

The "Vast Prairie of Eastern Oregon"

The "Historic City of Pendleton Oregon" ~ Tile Box
Located in the " Wild Wild West" Store

Two of the most historic cities in northeast Oregon are "Baker City" and "Pendleton".
Both have been designated by the National Historic Trust as cities that have an architectural, and significant story to the development of the west.
Oregon Museums are vast and have a variety of stories to tell you.
So the next time your looking for that unusual few days off or your next "Major" vacation come visit
"Beautiful Oregon"
From
 "EAST to WEST" or "WEST to EAST"
In the mean time enjoy all the stores on this BLOG & Take your own tour through my
 "World of ART"!
Have a Wonderful Day!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake

Celebrating Oregon Store

Crafting with "MY" Products

Recently I purchased some of my products to use for crafting projects.

  I am really looking forward to starting these. 

  The Smith Rock, Oregon book I ordered to keep track of the craft projects.

 I will use it to develop the directions and take notes for NEW ideas. 

The Smith Rock sticker below I will use for the cover of blank note cards.

         

Rocky Valentine Stationary
The "Ms. Elizabeth Store" has many Stationary pieces that can be used for scrap booking purposes and other paper projects.
 The wrapping paper below can be used for so many crafting projects.
 Cut up the images and use them on the front of blank note cards, in decoupage and and a variety of wood projects!

"Catching Valentines" located in the "Ms. Elizabeth Store"

The Note Pads can be used for a variety of collage projects, decoupage, abstract...cut them up ..pullout the single images and use your imagination. 

Heceta Lighthouse Notepads ~" Located in the Celebrating Oregon Store"

The "Stellar Jay" note card can be cut out and used on the image of "Sparks Lake"....Create a collage using some of my outdoor images.  All the bird images are located in the "Love of Birds" store.  All the lake images are located in the "Jennifer Lake Art Store"
I will be loading images of some of my completed projects shortly.
 I would love to see photos of what all of you create!
Have fun CRAFTING!
Have a WONDERFUL Day!

Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake

Altoid Valentine

The Altoid Valentine

I don't know how many of you are Pinterest Fans but boy am I! What a remarkable site. 
 If you haven't checked out my Pinterest page look on the lower left of this Blog and the Link will take you to my page.

I found this darling mouse project using an Altoid can.  I have now made several of these for my favorite  very "little" people I know for Valentines Day.!

I first made a little pattern for the mouse and cut it out of felt.  I sewed the body and then turned it inside out.  I cut the legs and arms also out of felt and hand stitched them on.
  I also stitched around the edges so the arms and legs can move into positions.

Altoid  Mouse

Using pink felt I cut out two ears.  I folded them together at the bottom.
 I stitched them together and then added them to the back of the head.

I added embroidered eyes and a little heart ....just in time for Valentines Day.
 I then made the bedding and the pillow out of coordinated fabric.

Hello...Hug Me Valentine!

Use any fabrics of your choice.
 However, I did like the way the thicker felt worked for the form of the bunny and the durability of his arms and legs.
Tuck your little mouse into its bed and shut the lid.  Wrap with a bow and make your little friends
 VERY HAPPY on Valentines Day!
Pinterest.... what a Wonderful Creation!
Have a Wonderful Day Friends!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake

"Lillian Lilacs" T-Shirt

New Products for Spring 2015

Wow! As usual time just flies by!  Once again we are already entering a new spring!

I recently created and posted NEW products within all the stores on this BLOG.

I really enjoy creating them for you and its fun to see how I can manipulate the paintings.

I will be adding products weekly all year. 

Here are just a few of the 400 new ones...so sit back and enjoy!

"The Jungles of Tikal" Note Card

The use of the bright blue color surrounding the image on the card made the "Quetzal Birds" really stand out!
Artwork is also on the back of the card.
I leave the interior of the cards blank so that YOU can add your own message.
 That is what I like about all these stores...you can also create using my images!

"Lillian's Lilacs" Commuter Bag

What can I say!! I ordered one for me!! I just love this commuter bag and I am such a fan of lilacs!!
The lilacs came from the original painting called "Lillian's Lilacs".
When I travel this bag holds everything!
One of my favorite products in my stores.

" I am in Love with the Wizard"

The "New" ...."Wizard on the Metolius River" line...is selling well!
 One day when I was hiking in the area I took this photo of "Wizard Falls" it just hit me!
Who is the "Wizard"...those lucky fly fishing men?
Those hikers that take in all the beautiful scenery?
I knew a place this beautiful place has to have a "Wizard" to protect it!
Are you in love with him also?

"Chickadee in Apple Blossoms" Bath Accessories

I am very excited about all the "New" home accessories that will be released throughout this year!
I love decorating my house seasonally so these products fit me perfectly!
You will find pillows, blankets, bath accessories and late this year shower curtains!
All the stores will carry some portion of the home decor items.
I plan on mix and matching a few for Me!

"The Wizard" on the Metolius River

Ok ladies....here he is ....................The "Wizard"
Cute huh?

I hope you will enjoy the new items in the stores and enjoy shopping!
Please let me know your thoughts and if you don't see yet a product of your favorite painting of mine.... just let me know!
 Once again I would like to THANK-YOU all for collecting my art over 30+ Years!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake

Have a WONDERFUL DAY!

"The Jungles of Guatemala" Mug

"Be Mine" Candy Dish