Jen Beaudet-Zondervan : October 2024

10.17.2024

I'm doing a workshop to learn how to make acrylics look like oils

Field of Peonies in Provence
Available on Etsy

This new 6x6 painting was inspired by my trip to France last May. My husband and I went to Provence and The French Riviera! It was amazing and I'm still pinching myself. I can't believe the things I've seen in the last two years! I'm living in a fairytale.

Right now, I'm doing a workshop by Melanie Morris to learn more about acrylics. I've been an oil painter since 2007 and although I always have acrylics around and do use them on occasion, I never seem to get the same feel as oils. I think I have it now! I've looked back to some of my old landscapes that I used oil on, and I think this has a similar feeling. I have some health issues and I think it's time for a change. Also, space is limited here and I don't have room for oils to dry before starting another. This is a small piece and I will have to test it out on larger one, but I'm excited!

(this painting was from 2012 but you can see it has a similar feel to the new one)

I'm also still working on my floral series (also in acrylics). I set out to complete 10 but might cut that down to 5 for my limited space. I've taken over the house...I just asked my hubby if we can add a leaf to the table. The florals are all medium sized canvas and I've purchased some frames for them so storing them is a challenge. I will get them listed when I have them framed.

Speaking of listing, I have been going back and forth from Etsy and my website. I know it's not consistent and may be confusing. It's just the problem of getting it seen. It's been a challenge lately. Hopefully, I can figure it out and just have one platform, but until then, just know that I offer my originals for sale on my etsy and my website jbeaudetstudios Thank you for sticking around through all these years!