tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24963107682077642282024-03-14T13:08:15.823-07:00Jennifer Beaudet Abstract Impressionist Oil Painter from California Hi, I'm artist Jennifer Beaudet Zondervan, from Southern California, USA. I started this blog in 2009 as a way to share my art journey and meet other creative souls. It became my therapy. I use oil paints with a palette knife and bold brush marks. My work is both, passionate and sensitive; inspired by nature's beauty. I first called this blog My Life As a Starving Artist. I have another website JBeaudetStudios.comJen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.comBlogger391125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-27459873660902050402024-03-14T12:30:00.000-07:002024-03-14T12:30:37.565-07:00Modern Impressionist Field of Flowers Available hereNew art available on my website! I love flowers and I'm not sure what these would be but I hope you enjoy it! This was originally a winery and I sold it and the collector decided he wanted larger. I said sure of course! So, I changed this one to be something unique. Can you feel the Van Gogh influence? I love his landscapes. So much feeling in them.I'm so happy Spring is here!Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0California, USA36.778261 -119.41793248.4680271638211551 -154.57418239999998 65.088494836178853 -84.2616824tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-71424888597977878602024-03-05T08:27:00.000-08:002024-03-05T08:27:08.530-08:00Back to the Blog Wouldn't it be nice if we could go back to the blogs the way it used to be? With Facebook and IG down, I thought I'd do a post here. I'm happy to have sold this one last night right after posting it on IG. I used to post things on here and sell them. I remember there was a burner feed that people could subscribe to but I think that's gone. I think Google photos may have been affected as Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-6239080245058064482024-02-17T09:34:00.000-08:002024-02-17T09:34:51.536-08:00I don't want you to miss this! Hi Friends! I just launched a new floral series exclusive to my newsletter recipients! If you're not signed up it's not too late to...unless they sold in minutes! Here's the link to the newsletter sign up! Thanks for looking! Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-13943628308894763372024-02-10T08:15:00.000-08:002024-02-10T08:15:25.714-08:00Valentine's Roses For You I'm working on a series of rose paintings just in time for Valentine's Day. Roses are good anytime of year though! I haven't posted the paintings on my website yet but wanted to share what I'm working on...and I realized I hadn't posted anything on the blog since October. Time flies! I sent out a newsletter from my website, which is where I will be launching this series, and will be Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-31914072909163699972023-10-07T08:56:00.002-07:002023-10-07T08:57:07.046-07:00Loose Bold Floral Painting I was given the best gift ever by my daughter and son in law! It's an ongoing subscription of absolutely beautiful flowers sent to my house, directly from the farm! Every month is different and gives me inspiration for a new painting! This one was waiting at my door upon our return from the East Coast! I think it may have been there for a day but was so delighted that it survived and for a Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-46564722680855230112023-08-20T08:43:00.004-07:002023-08-20T08:52:49.787-07:00Lots of new paintings coming to Etsy!sold available on etsyI'm late to posting this and now have many more coming.I painted something every day in June and am getting them listed now. A few have sold and I'm still posting some. I was working on this oil painting before I started the 30 day challenge and just went back to it to finish it. It's an 11x14 inch oil and wax on cradled wood. available on etsysoldJen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-71127406285878060532023-06-08T06:40:00.001-07:002023-06-08T08:18:11.813-07:00My First Trip To Europe...How it Changed my Views About America - Part 2 available on Etsy So, A little more about Bruge. We stayed in the most spectacular hotel...more like a boutique hotel, called Hotel de Orangerie. It was so beautifully decorated and the breakfast buffet was so nice! It's a 15th Century renovated convent! There was so much history in Brugge! Every in Europe but Brugge is so well preserved. If you can go there it is definitely Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-7857254754384158312023-05-23T19:06:00.002-07:002023-05-23T19:06:40.085-07:00Making Some Changes Around Here in America - Part 1Irises in the Garden11x14 inchavailable on Etsy Change is a good thing, right? I think so. Recently, I experienced a life changing trip which changed my perspective on my whole views of life, and consequently, my art. Until now, at age 52, I had never been to Europe. I traveled to Mexico several times and always enjoyed the culture but visiting Europe was something different. It's hard for Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-68005819130611256862023-02-06T10:44:00.001-08:002023-02-06T10:44:19.000-08:00Hard to Keep Up 30 Day Painting Challenge Vintage Ladies It's hard to keep up posting all the time, especially when I'm trying to do a 30 day painting challenge!This 30 day challenge was one I did in 2016. Leslie Saeta hosted it on her blog. Those were fun, challenging, and always inspired new work. I decided to start one this month at the last minute. It's hosted by Sheila Delgado, called 30 Day-Creative Challenge.I started out with some Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-45618885570132459952023-01-09T17:16:00.000-08:002023-01-09T17:16:10.984-08:0010 Places to find reference photos for portraits and figuresThis painting came from a blogger that I contacted and asked for permission A question I'm asked, and sometimes I'm the one asking...Where can you find good reference photos for paintings of figures and portraits? I've searched and taken notes and came up with this list, which I'm sure is not complete. One thing needs to be said, the best photos are your own, but sometimes that's not enough.Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-41750853398502596692022-12-22T09:19:00.001-08:002022-12-22T09:19:28.082-08:00Merry Christmas! I'm still here...Jen Beaudet...Z Hi! It's Jen Beaudet aka Jennifer Beaudet Zondervan, J Beaudet, Jennifer Beaudet, Jennifer Lynn Beaudet, Jennifer Lynn Rutkoskie, J Beaudet Studios. Welcome to my new followers! My instagram is @JBeaudet_art (I don't have many followers, so if you'd like to follow me I'd be so grateful!)I've had a few names over the years but I'm still Jen...just Jen. If my name saga sounds old Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-48394463761993013432022-07-21T20:15:00.003-07:002022-07-21T20:33:31.045-07:00Hydrangea in pot loose painting Available here I’m excited to share this new one with you all! It’s a 20x20 oil.Sometimes things done come out how I want them to. That’s how life can be….however, this wasn’t one of those days! I am so happy with this new oil painting and painting it was effortless. It was just me and my brush having fun. I’ve been working on staying focused this year and I think it’s Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-81277365458869136902022-07-17T20:57:00.004-07:002022-07-18T08:17:03.908-07:00New Birthday Bouquet Pink Roses New Birthday Bouquet Pink RosesavailableHi! I hope your day is going good. I just had the best birthday weekend celebration and wanted to share my little painting I did. My manager at work gave me these pink roses! They're from Trader Joe's of course. I might retake the photo when it's dry. Anyway, my husband and I have bday's 2 days apart, so it's a funfilled week (actually I celebrate theJen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-3596102169921606512022-07-06T21:36:00.000-07:002022-07-06T21:36:06.747-07:00It's Been Awhile...but I'm still painting! New Koi Fish with Pink FlowersAvailable on EtsyI will come up with a better name...it just takes time. This is one of my latest paintings. I've been painting much more but haven't had the time to get them all posted for sale. I hope you're enjoying your summer! This is my favorite time of year because it's July is my birthday month! I love everything about summer and this painting feels Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-6562055545218230772022-03-17T09:57:00.006-07:002022-12-22T07:12:03.444-08:00New Painted Lady in Blue! Paper mounted on board I haven't painted a figure in a while and was inspired by some exciting news! I don't know if I can share it yet, but it's about my daughter...This painting is from the news. I'm using acrylics on paper with layers of interesting marks. It's fun to explore new tools. I've recently been trying to transition all of my oil paints to water miscible because of the fumes and mess. They seem a Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-84160882463508930582022-03-04T10:00:00.001-08:002022-03-04T11:27:48.378-08:00How to prevent this from happening...Sunflower 11x14 SOLDHi all! I know all my blogs, websites, different names, have been a little confusing lately. I like to try different platforms to see what works best. I started doing this from the beginning, back in 2009. I created this blog, BeaudetArt, "My Life as a Starving Artist", which is now just Jen Beaudet Art. aka Jennifer Beaudet Artist and J Beaudet Studio (yes, I know...stay Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-76073172678390242182022-01-19T10:24:00.003-08:002022-01-19T10:24:58.035-08:00Fresh Pink Peonies Painting and more... Fresh Pink Peonies Painting Available hereand a few other new ones for 2022Available hereAvailable hereAvailable hereJen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-91371359742281002462021-12-07T10:26:00.003-08:002021-12-07T10:26:51.730-08:00The Giveaway of an Original Painting is on! The GiveAway on JBeaudetStudios.com is happening right now! Your choice! To see the three to choose from just sign up for my Newsletter! That's it, you're entered! Come back here and comment to let me know which one you like.Good luck! Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-37361972229924875372021-12-02T09:50:00.004-08:002021-12-02T09:50:55.906-08:00I'm Giving Away an Original Painting! (not yet)This is not the giveaway painting...but a commission I just finished! Click to get details for your own! Hi guys! I want to thank my loyal followers, who have been with me through all these years. As I think back on those years, there have been some really exciting moments like my solo show in Santa Barbara, my 3 paintings in Kincaid's, and being Trinity County's "unofficial" ARTIST of THE Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-32725883001569631152021-10-26T10:39:00.005-07:002021-10-30T10:19:36.873-07:00Jen Beaudet Featured Artist Jennifer Beaudet Zondervan Featured Artist in Creatives Daily Presents!original soldWow! What an honor to be featured in the new Creatives Daily Presents publication by Arthur Morehead. If you would like to check it out here's the link Jennifer Beaudet Fine Artist Feature. Arthur does so much for the art community. I met him through social media, years ago, and have always looked Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-83250095791982613672021-06-19T09:42:00.004-07:002021-06-25T09:59:57.764-07:00Poppies in my studio again! Available in my Etsy ShopHere's a revised painting of some beautiful red poppies! I'm using a new spring green oil stick here and there. You can see it on the stems. I also used a hot (almost fluorescent) pink mixed with the red to really make it pop! Sorry for the glare. This painting is available in my Etsy shop. Click on the image for details! Thanks for stopping by! Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0San Clemente, CA, USA33.4273521 -117.61260045.1171182638211548 -152.76885040000002 61.737585936178846 -82.4563504tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-52537854593153883902021-06-12T11:38:00.001-07:002021-06-12T11:54:19.205-07:00Peonies painting...must mean summer is here! Click here to purchase on EtsyI am using a palette knife with acrylics straight out of the tube here. If you look closely you can see I have left some of the pencil sketch in the vase area. I tried not to overwork it and thought it looked kind of nice like this. What do you think? I had to share this one from last year! It was an amazing day at the beach. Who would ever know that Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-28376696037538866082021-05-29T10:00:00.001-07:002021-05-29T10:00:13.754-07:00Here's a New California Winery Commission! Here's a crop of my latest winery commission. I'm happy to say my clients love it! This was based on an older painting of mine which they found on Etsy. They wanted a landscape format instead of square and wanted the sky changed. This sky is more realistic and calm than the original. Here's the original.I was thinking I might change this one to be more like the new sky but I do like Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-16761436600327776882021-04-10T09:21:00.000-07:002021-04-10T09:21:20.717-07:00New Painting of Italy Finished! This was a very large painting that I was commissions to do. It took a while but it's finally complete and approved by my collector! She asked me to include her 2 kitties which I did. They look like they were right there all along! This painting was so fun to work on. I love working this large...even if it takes more time than what I'm used to. I got it done! My hubby and I just took aJen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496310768207764228.post-28953307934173769382021-02-28T18:23:00.001-08:002021-02-28T18:23:25.452-08:00So excited for this announcement! I have two big announcements for J Beaudet Studios! Click to purchase the finished paintingThis painting was done a few years back and is for sale. I contacted the photographer and he allowed me to paint this. I added the couple walking to create a story. I made them look like a romantic Italian couple taking a stroll through the streets of this beautiful town called Spello. The Jen Beaudet http://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.com0