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[Artists] Alma Haser - Photography

Photography – Artist Alma Haser The Portable Exhibition An online wall space showcasing one photographer’s project or body of work each week.     “ I spend a portion of every week looking at emerging artists work. This week I have found one incredible artist whose medium is photography. Alma Haser has a great idea [...]

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[Artists] Georgia O'Keeffe

Georgia O’Keeffe Quotes to Remember My granddaughter was 8 years old. The class was studying famous artists of the world. She was asked to choose one artist to study When asked why she chose Georgia O’Keeffe she responded “Because she paints like my Grandma!” Out of the mouth of babes. Little did she know…Georgia O’Keeffe [...]

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Blog Wrap: Your Vacation Memories

Hi Again “Are you going on vacation this summer? Here’s how to remember it.. Vacation journals are the best way to keep those memories alive. Journals keep all memories alive. Without them, I would remember nothing. I wonder…is that true for you too? This week I did a couple of blog posts on keeping  journals.  [...]

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How to do Vacation Journals

Record your Memories…   Meet Artist – Chris Monette Appleton My Artist friend whose skills and art I truly admire. Chris Appleton does incredible vacation journals. Chris records almost every day of her life in some little book. She never leaves home without one – for sure there is one in her purse. Enjoy the [...]

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The Weekly Blog Wrap • June 7, 2011

Hi Again ” This week my focus has been on bread. No…not eating it! But I do love bread. I found a way to spend my time with bread and not gain weight. I’ve been painting bread. But I’ve also found wonderful videos and articles to share about bread. How to Slice Bread How to [...]

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Peter Max

Art Pick of the Week One of my favorite cities for art, Houston has it all. The best museums, and the best art galleries. Feature • Artist Peter Max • “9/11 Commemorative Painting” One of the most famous living artist’s, Peter Max is also a pop culture icon. His bold colors, uplifting images and      uncommon [...]

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Gerbera Orange - Coasters - Tile Art

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“Gerbera Daisy Orange” painting by artist Jackie Jacobson is transformed into beautiful ceramic tile art coasters. The center of this Gerbera Daisy was what attracted Jackie Jacobson and where she focused for this painting. Gerbera Daisy Orange, was painted to complete a group of 4 flower paintings in Orange.  It  has been added to Tile [...]

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Your Photos Made into Art for Your Home

I’ll Fix Them and Print Them Your Photos on Canvas About the Artist – Jackie Jacobson Before and After – Your Photos by Jacobson Here’s how I can help with your photos on canvas. All of these photos on canvas were submitted to me with problems. Did I make them look better? Yes I did! [...]

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What Can You Learn from Blogging Daily?

August 2009  – I wrote about why I do this blog. I Said This Then…and It’s Still True Today “Learning to be consistent by doing something daily is really helping me become more creative in my thoughts. Creating in a form other than painting, and sharing those ideas and thoughts with others is starting to be fun. And I’m [...]

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Are Plumeria on Your Favorite Flower List?

FIVE FACTS ABOUT PLUMERIA Plumeria is related to the Oleander It’s common name is Frangipani Both possess poisonous, milky sap (similar to Euphorbia among them the Poinsettia) Flowers are most fragrant at night in order to lure sphinx moths to pollinate them. The flowers have no nectar , and simply dupe their pollinators as they [...]

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Were You Born With Talent?

The Questions I’m most frequently asked… “Were you born with talent?” And then they say “I can’t draw a straight line. My sister has the all talent, but I don’t have any.” My Answers… short and simple. “No! I wasn’t born with the skill of drawing a straight line. Or with any of the skills [...]

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Pet Portraits - Your lifetime memory

Pet Portraits – Tile Art Mural Pet Portraits -  painting of “Daisy” is painted in the traditional style Daisy was painted from a small photo that was emailed to me. The request was for a pet portrait 4 tile mural. Here you see the original photo and completed painting . Your Pet Portraits from Photos [...]

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What Everybody Should Know About Bamboo

“Lucky Bamboo makes the perfect house or office plant.” TILE FEATURE…Bamboo Coaster CERAMIC TILE COASTERS – Size: 4.25 inch x 4.25 inch See the complete tile art coaster collection Glossy Ceramic Tile Coaster Bottom Surface: 3.75 inch x 3.75 inch cork back to protect counter tops and tables. Display Decorative Tiles as Tile Art on [...]

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What are they?

There’s the question most asked when people see my paintings? I answer, “They’re paintings by artist Jackie Jacobson. Oh…and I’m Jackie Jacobson!” And then I’m met with the next statement…or maybe it’s a challenge. The viewer, now with nose right up to the canvas, says (with a very challenging tone)… “No they’re not!” Now it’s [...]

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“Quite simply, it's awesome art for my bathroom.”

Bob said, “You give new meaning to the word awesome. Quite simply, it’s awesome art for my bathroom.” Make your most personal room a welcoming place. Tile art murals to fit any decorating style from traditional to ultra modern. Make your bathroom decor eye catching. Tile Murals – Framed Tile Art – Wall Art Glossy [...]

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How to Inspire Creative Cooking

Hang art for your kitchen that makes your inner chef proud. Framed tile art murals to fit any decorating style from traditional to ultra modern. Make your kitchen wall art be about you. Tile Murals – Framed Tile Art – Wall Art Glossy Ceramic Tile Mural Tile Art Framed in Gallery Black 4 each – [...]

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5 Secrets to Painting Like Picasso

Do You Own an iPad? Fine Art has Definitely Changed. Studio painting has changed forever. You now carry your art studio with you…if you own an iPad. Today we’ll look at Digital Painting with an iPad – how I do it and what I use. Follow along if you have an iPad. If you don’t [...]

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Paint a Portrait You Can Be Proud Of

Painting from Photos Today you are painting a portrait from photos. The project is to use the photos supplied and create an exciting portrait from photos. You’ll be using today’s electronic and digital tools. The Wacom® Cintique touch/pressure sensitive monitor. Paint with digital paints using Corel Painter 11 You are doing a portrait painting in [...]

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Tile Mural - Bamboo Leaves

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Bamboo Leaves painting by Jackie Jacobson transformed into beautiful tile art mural. CATALOG: Art Tile Murals by Jacobson Tile Art has become a new, exciting and important element in home decor. Artist Jackie Jacobson has taken her painting Bamboo Leaves and transferred it to a four tile art mural; framed and ready to hang. The [...]

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Tile Mural - Palm Row

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Tile Mural – Palm Row – Tile Art painting by California artist Jackie Jacobson transformed into a beautiful ceramic tile mural. The Palm Row painting in the tropical group, is the most popular of the  four palm trees that Jacobson painted in this theme. The popularity comes from the trees inhabitants. Look closely at the [...]

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Tile Mural - Sunflower in Pot

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Tile Mural – Dahlia Bouquet- Tile Art painting by California artist Jackie Jacobson transformed into a beautiful ceramic tile mural. Painting Sunflower in Pot is Jacobson’s recent Still Life Series. Jackie Jacobson painted this Sunflower because it is hard to look at a Sunflower without smiling. Jackie loves to smile. The painting lends itself to [...]

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Tile Mural - Dahlia Bouquet

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Tile Mural – Dahlia Bouquet- Tile Art painting by California artist Jackie Jacobson transformed into a beautiful ceramic tile mural. Painting Dahlia Bouquet is the most collected print in the Dahlia Suite. The painting lends itself to every home decor furnishing style – from traditional to contemporary. Dahlia Bouquet … the perfect bridal shower, wedding [...]

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Tile Mural - Bird of Paradise II

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Tile Mural – BOP II – Tile Art painting by California artist Jackie Jacobson transformed into a beautiful ceramic tile mural. The first Bird of Paradise flower painting in the tropical group, was inspired by the rich colors of the flower. Tropical flowers add color and excitement to any room. Tile Art has become a [...]

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Tile Mural - Bird of Paradise Irvine

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Tile Mural – BOP Irvine – Tile Art painting by California artist Jackie Jacobson transformed into a beautiful ceramic tile mural. The second Bird of Paradise flower painting in the tropical group, was inspired by a softer colored flower. Pastel chalks were added to the painting to bring out the softness of this intensely colored [...]

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