Poppies for Wedding Anniversary!

Major brownie points for this husband who's surprising his wife with "Tuscan Romance" for their 37th wedding anniversary! Congratulations! 

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(Believe it or not, this is a Giclée! Check out how thick I paint the texture over the top! Every Poppy is literally painted again. DM me if you want one! )

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The Collector Who Inspired Me To Paint The 4 Seasons! 🌿🍁❄️🌷

This is a Collector Spotlight that I've been dying to share!!

Let me tell you a story....

The 4 Seasons concept started with an email from a soon-to-be collector, Jon Stowe...

He had bought a lake home a couple of years before, and had spent months remodeling it. There was a long wall in the formal dining room where 4 mirrors had previously hung, so it was divided up into 4 sections.

He thought it would be perfect to hang 4 pieces of art, each showing one of the seasons. It would make the divided wall look intentional, and bring it all together! 

Jon Googled "Aspen Tree Art" and guess who popped up?! 

He sent me an email, seeing if I had any prints available.

Now, I have always enjoyed painting the different seasons…. and I loved the concept! However, I didn't have FOUR of the Seasons available in Giclée Prints...

I was just about to email him back the bad news, but right before I pressed SEND, I decided to take one last look through my Giclées...

(I have over 150 Giclées in my catalog, so it took more than a few minutes!)

I was delighted to discover that I had painted a certain scene THREE times, in each of the different seasons, with nearly the same exact tree formations. This landscape came from my own imagination, and by SHEER INSPIRATIONI had created it in a Spring, Summer and Fall! The only one missing was Winter. I couldn't believe it!

I wrote Jon back, explaining that YES, I could give him the 4 seasons, but I would just have to paint an original of Winter first…(more on that later. That is a story in itself!)

He was thrilled!

Jon ordered the new 4 Seasons Giclées, and after hanging them in his formal dining room, he sent me some photos of the room with this note…

"Jen, Attached is a photo of our lake home dining room with your magnificent paintings. They have added a real WOW factor to the room and everyone who has seen them is impressed with both the paintings and the story behind them. Thank you so much!" 
— Jon S.

His dining room turned out so cool! I was thrilled with how it worked out (See Photos Here)! And now, I have 4 Seasons that I can offer to YOU! 

What's your favorite season??? Why choose, when you can have ALL FOUR!

XOXO

Jen 

PS - I might be crazy, but For a Limited Time I'm Giving you 3 Seasons for FREE! I'm not sure how long I'll be able to do this…but for right now, you can Get THREE Seasons absolutely FREEwhen you buy just one!!! Check out the offer at: http://www.4seasons.jensart.com

New Available Aspen Spring Painting!

48x60 "Wading Through Daisies"...a little piece of happiness! 🌼🌼🌼

Available until Tuesday!

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Collector Spotlight...!

This is going to be fun!

I am starting a weekly spotlight on you, my collectors! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Every week, I will spotlight one of you, share your story behind why you purchased my paintings…and where you ended up hanging it up in your home! 🖼

Click on the link below for the story of how "Morning Trail" ended up in the Thurman Family's piano room. 🎹

See you over there,

Jen

https://collectors.jensart.com/client-spotlight

Happy Father’s Day!

Looking for my cardinal out my window today...❤️ #happyfathersday

Purple Jacaranda Trees!

I can't get enough of these #jacaranda trees! they are literally everywhere here, in full bloom! Who'd want a painting of these gorgeous purple trees??? 💜💜💜

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My Giclée Prices Going Up!

⬆️ Prices are going up on all my Giclées June 15th! 

If you're an art collector, this is great news! (Please click on the link below to receive your FREE updated Certificate of Value!) ❤️

https://collectors.jensart.com/updated-cov-prints

But first, can I tell you a quick story?

I was lucky enough to land a big client—the CEO of La-Z-Boy, and was working with her team of designers in Sacramento, CA. They needed a lot of artwork for the homes they were designing for their annual Parade of Homes Showcase. They needed art, but more than I could produce...and they needed it quickly! The Parade of Homes Showcase was only 3 weeks away! 

I'd vaguely heard about Limited Edition Art Prints and then sometimes people would use a strange word connected to it, that sounded fancy and very French. "Gly-see?" I wasn't really sure....

 

I opened up the phone book (remember those?) and searched the yellow pages under "Printer," and dialed the first number I came to.

A man answered and I asked if he could make me "Gickley's." He had no idea what I was asking for. He thought I was talking about gum?!!

 

I tried rephrasing my question, "Can you make me…you know…one of those reproduction thingies of my painting?"

 

The lightbulb turned on! "Oh you mean a Giclée (Zhee-clay)? Yes! I can do that. Just bring me in the original painting, I'll need to scan it in order to make you a print."

 

So, I brought in my painting. But, turns out my paintings aren't that easy to "capture."

 

I tried 5 local Printers. No dice....

 

They'd take one look at my painting and invariably tell me…"your texture is too thick--impossible to photograph. There'll be too much shine."

 

And every one of them said, "Your paintings are way too BIG! We can't scan anything over a 24x24. There's just no way we can make a Giclée of your work."

 

I realized that Southern Oregon was just too small a town. I needed to broaden my horizons. I put my Giclee aspirations on hold for the moment and left for an art show in NYC.

 

It was at that NY Art Show when Squirt Printing from Sunnyvale, CA handed me a big 5"x5" square business card made out of canvas. It was so cool! Their business cards were literally cut swaths of printed canvas showing texture. The image was dynamite. The colors so vivid. I knew I wanted them to create my Giclées.

 

15 years later, Squirt Printing is still the company I use today. They are now relocated in Bend, Oregon, and they do an incredible job. My Giclées truly are BEST in the business!

 

Not all my paintings are available as Giclees. I have to pick and choose only my very favorites! It requires that I ship the actual original painting to Bend Oregon, so I have to be extremely picky. 

"The paintings that are hardest to part with.... the ones that are just a little more special.... become my Giclées"

Over the past 15 years, many of you have collected my Giclées. 

And I have some great news to share:

Due to crazy demand, prices are going UP on all Giclées June 15th! 

Why is that good news for YOU?

If you've collected my Giclées in the past, it's time to upgrade your FREE Certificate of Value to reflect the new price!

Yes! I will mail you a new updated Certificate of Value. 

👍🏽 Congrats on being art savvy in choosing to decorate your walls with my artwork!! 💝

Just click on the link below and let me know where to ship, and I'll work on getting your updated Certificate created, stamped, signed and sent out to you!

 

https://collectors.jensart.com/updated-cov-prints

 

Your favorite artist,

Jen

Rocky Mountain Art!

Finishing up a couple of new paintings from my Rocky Mountain series! (I like to hook the canvases together to paint them at the same time!)

When a gallery or collector ask me for a painting from my Rocky Mountain series...that means they want the scene to be white aspens with evergreens in the background...bright yellow leaves and crimson red below. 💛❤️

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Words to Live By!

Thank You Veterans! 🇺🇸

Honoring the courageous veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country! Thank you! ❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

#memorialday2019

Limited Edition Print, Heavenward 💚

Not too often I get collectors who live local and can stop by my studio to pick up their painting! Kathy Hathaway has been thinking about getting one of my Limited Edition pieces for months and finally decided it was time to get a 40x40 Giclée of Heavenward. She is an avid nature lover and plans on hanging this piece in her living room! 💚💚💚

[Get your own!] ** PS, if you want to get your very own Heavenward, the Edition is very Limited. Visit the following link now, until SOLD OUT!

https://store.jensart.com/products/heavenward-fine-art-giclee-print-by-jennifer-vranes

Happy Easter!

I loved painting the light through the trees on a lovely spring morning. Happy Easter! 💜💜💜

Desert Painting with a View!

Last install before we hit the road! When this couple came to the art show and saw my desert painting of pinnacle peak, they recognized it as the view outside their window! 👀🌵 It was the perfect pop of color they were looking for. 💕

#JensArt #celebrationoffineart2019 

Art for Scottsdale Home

Before heading back to Oregon I installed 13 paintings and Giclées in a collector's home! They had moved into a new house and had a lot of walls that needed some bold, beautiful color! ❤️🧡💛💜

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Art After Dark in Scottsdale, AZ

The Art After Dark event was really fun tonight! Loved seeing some of my favorite collectors again and meeting a few new ones! By the way, the last day of the show is this Sunday!!! ❤️❤️❤️

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Contemporary Aspens for Scottsdale Home!

Tonight I installed 60x48 "Golden Steel" in a home in Scottsdale. Always such a thrill to be able to go into a client's home and hang the painting for them. Love seeing their space and where the painting will live (next to an original Norman Rockwell).💛💛💛

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🎨 Save the Date for Art After Dark

Join us for Art After Dark Friday, March 22nd

View this email in your browser Join us for Art After Dark Friday, March 22nd from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.    for light bites + happy hour pricing on wine and beer!  Thank you for supporting the 29th annual Celebration of Fine Art. As we wind down our 2019 show, we'd love to usher in our final weekend with a special evening reception with fellow art lovers.  We look forward to seeing you! ~Susan, Jake and the Celebration of Fine Art team For 29 years, the Celebration of Fine Art has been the place where art lovers & artists connect. Meet 100 of the finest artists in the country, watch them work and share in the creative process.   Where Art Lovers & Artists Connect Facebook Instagram YouTube celebrateart.com  |  480.443.7695 Copyright © 2019 Celebration of Fine Art, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 7900 E Greenway Rd, Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Art for Bedroom!

This lovely lady is excited to get "Golden Steel" hung on her wall! It's going in her master bedroom against a grey wall...so the white trunks are going to pop! She loved the ultra thick texture and contemporary feel of this piece. I'll be installing it tomorrow and will be sure to take room pics for you! 💛💛💛

#JensArt #celebrationoffineart 

Art for Grandkids!

These little cuties picked out their very first artwork today! They came to the show with their Grandma and she told them they could pick out anything they wanted as long as it was under $250. What a cool Grandma! I love that she's instilling in her grandkids a love of art at a young age. ❤️

They took it very seriously, walking the entire show...then decided on my post-palette flower (and iPhone case) and her brother picked out a 10x10 Giclee. Mission accomplished!

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My Dad...Secretary of State, Dennis Richardson

After my Dad's funeral, I visited his office at the State Capitol for the last time. It was sweet to see it all decorated with my artwork. He was one proud papa for sure! ❤️

The painting of the little boy on a chair, was one he bought at my first art show! I was fresh out of college and was trying to figure out how to "make it" as an artist. I decided that the first thing I needed to do was a solo show. I invited every gallery and art rep in the phone book to the opening.

The night of the show arrived. 2 Galleries showed up—one from Park City and the other, Salt Lake City. They told me that after the show was over they'd like to carry my work. I was so excited!

But the biggest surprise was when my Dad walked in. I couldn't believe he was there! He'd flown in just for the opening, wanting to support his daughter at her first show! That meant a lot to me. And before he left, he bought a painting of his grandson and didn't even ask for a discount! 😁