Illustration Friday *Yesterday*

Invitation

Please join my beautiful friend Erin Jade in her efforts to raise awareness about Domestic Violence. She has organized an evening of art and gathering. Knowing her, the food will be amazing. The venue absolutely beautiful. If you haven’t been to the Concord Art Association, this is your chance.  

If you want to read more about this amazing woman you can read her blog here. 

                                                                     magnolia fairies, 2012

I have donated this little piece to the exhibit and am planning to be there with the whole family in tow. Feel so honored for being invited and really hope to see you there. 

 

Hide and Seek

Hello there!I wanted to share where I have been hiding lately.

I am using these last (hopefully last) winter days to cocoon inside our cozy house and sort of putter around, trying out this and that. Rearranged my studio. Finished two big acrylic paintings that my hubby hung in his office. Edited my book. some more. Cleaned out room. after room. Reading a fabulous book (very fitting for the season). And am taking loads of photos.

Speaking of photos: I have started a new photography project, which is inspired by Meredith Winn, one of the Shutter Sisters. The idea is fairly easy: One photo. Every day. For one year.

It’s effect? Already super inspiring!

You can find my photos here: jenny-photoproject.blogspot.com

Or in case you are on instagram, find me there @ jenny_schneider….i hang out there, too. Just not as frequently.

As a sidenote, I also started freelancing for a German Science Blog for Kids. I mostly write up little craft projects. Check them out here. My kids always help me for the photo shoots and enjoy the activities a lot. And, of course, they always like seeing themselves online later. Probably should say right here that the articles are in German. But the photos explain it all.

And?

I have also been painting…..and as you may notice, I think I am ready for spring. Are you?

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy February!

And happy New Year 2013!

Whenever I come back from a trip it takes me about a month to regroup, settle and find a good family rhythm. The kids are back in school, the first attack of viruses is over and slowly, slowly I can see a flow emerging. But every time again, it surprises me that it does take that whole month and not only the week that I anticipated.

So, here we are. A new year full of promises, hopes and wishes. I feel quite excited for it without any particular reason. But it’s nice to feel so wide open!

Here’s is to opening and upward, to leaf and sap and your (in my arms flowering so new) self  whose eyes smell of the sound of rain.

And here is to silent certainly mountains; and to a disappearing poet of always,
snow and to morning; and to morning’s beautiful friend twilight
(and first dream called ocean) and
let must or if be damned with whomever’s afraid
down with ought with because with every brain
which thinks it thinks, nor dares to feel (but up
with joy; and up with laughing and drunkenness)

here’s to one undiscoverable guess
of whose mad skill each world of blood is made
(whose fatal songs are moving in the moon

E.E. Cummings

What else? Again I am taking Misty’s online workshop- something I have been doing for the past 3 years. It’s so vital to have a community of fellow artists for support and inspiration and it’s such a nice way to start the year.  And as always she has outdone herself. The classes are amazing!

I am behind in all the assignments but am having loads of fun with it! Here are just some simple line drawings I have been scribbling….

Otherwise, I am having a lot fun with washi tape and created this commission for a very special person.

Now that I am back, the creative juices flowing again, there will be more posts soon! Stay tuned 🙂

Time to wish….

We are off to Germany to spend the holidays with family. Needless to say things got a little hectic over here. But we are bubbling with excitement to see family and friends. And my boys will se a german “weihnachtsmarkt” for the first time in their lives.

So, this is the time to wish you all a peaceful holiday season. I very much wish for more peaceful times next year. Sending out loads of love. See you next year. ❤ Jenny

PS: This is my little gift from me to you: for a limited  time your are welcome to print out the card above.(soon it will be watermarked 🙂

WinterMagic

And here it is again, another season of magic and joy and a little crazyness. We are trying hard to not be overrun by our busy schedules (note: emphasis is on trying 🙂 but instead are making time for walks and friends and yummie food.

One of my highlights so far was my artist group meeting. We had a little art exchange, where everyone brought an art piece and received 9 pieces in return. Each and single one came out so beautiful. And afterwards we carved rubber stamps and chatted away. What could be better?

I also received a greeting from a very special bird. Do you remember this post? A couple of weeks ago I found a photo in my inbox that made my day. Isn’t she the cutest? I knew this was a special family.

Sooooo, In case you are still looking for special holiday gifts, I have a little list of recommendations.

My personal favorite would be a massage. And the best bodyworker *ever* is Erin Jade out in West Concord- check out her website. I guarantee you come out of her session as good as new.

Or how about a personal yoga class? Check out Jenn Pici Falk’s website, she’s a wonderful  yogini. Oh, and she’s also organizing a retreat to Mexcio next year. Definitely on my wishlist… just saying.

Another one of my  favorites is Steph’s natural skin care line: flowerfolk. Check out her  facial toners. Free of chemicals and full of goodness.

And what would be christmas without chocolate? My beautiful friend and her husband run an online business where you find only the best chocolate.  check out New Leaf Chocolate. Couldn’t be easier!

In case you are looking for something special for a little girl, check out Joona’s clothing line Rainbow Girl.  She sows the cutes skirts. And since it’s up-cycled you don’t have to feel bad about spoiling your little darling.

And if you still need some greeting cards to go with your gifts (or your words)….drop me a line 🙂 Right now you can find mine at Laughing Dog Yoga Wellesely and Mucky Kids Art Studio, Cambridge.

Hope you enjoy the season and keep smiling!

Thank you!

Thanks to all of you who stopped by yesterday at the Wellesley Marketplace and said hi. It was a fun, busy and successful day. My boy was my big helper and organized my little booth.

Bestseller was definitely this print. Send me an email if you are interested in a copy. There are only few left. And the original found a good place, too.

Thanks for all your support. I am wiped today and will post more soon!  Wishing you a lovely Sunday!

Countdown to Marketplace

Please join me this Saturday, November 17th for my 2. time at the Wellesley Marketplace.

It’s at the Wellesley Middle School and is open from 9-4!

I have many new Prints, Cards and Originals. Please stop by and say hi! 

 

November

Happy first day of November, everyone.

I am kind of glad that October is over. My little one has been sick with pneumonia for the last 2 weeks now. And the crazy storm last week didn’t make it any better. We were lucky and survived without a scratch, but my heart goes out for the many people who are struggeling right now. Does anyone really doubt that global warming is happening?

Obviously, we have been spending a lot of time indoors.  Playing loads of games and being creative.

….we  dared to go out tricker-or-treating. At least for a little bit.

AND in between caring for my boy, preparing and hiding from a storm, glueing on some fake eyelashes and celebrating Halloween, I am getting ready for two shows.

 A big package of cards arrived the other day and they are waiting to be organized and packaged.

Next thursday, November 8th from 6:30 to 9 pm I will be part of a Trunk Show at  Laughing Dog Yoga in Wellesley. Donna, the lovely owner of the shop at LDY invited me last minute and I am super excited to be there.

There  is a little more info on the official flyer below. I am not on it, because I joined so last minute. But I will be there in person, with new prints and cards. And I hope you can join me!

The shop is such a gem in our neighborhood!  Satya jewelry will be featured that night, so I am pretty sure that you will find something beautiful!