New Web site!

Just wanted to let everyone know that I have a new Web site! It's located at http://www.jessbarnett.com. Stop by and pay me a visit!

The Web site was designed for me by Jen Dicicco, of http://www.just4ugraphics.com.

Beacon Hill Art Walk '09 = a success!

Wow, I have REALLY been slacking with updating this blog!! Sorry about that.

This weekend I participated in the Beacon Hill Art Walk, which happens every year on the first Sunday in June. It was fantastic! I sold one painting yesterday and have already had a few follow-up inquiries. A ton of my friends came out, which was awesome - thanks, guys! :)

To see the photos, go here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=81016&id=837747972&l=3b181f62c4.

Photos from SOWA!!

Had an awesome time at SOWA. Saturday was a little slow, but yesterday the crowds seemed to pick up, and a TON of friends and family showed up. (Thanks, guys!!) I have posted all the pics on Facebook, and even if YOU are not on Facebook, you can view them at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=76777&id=837747972&l=6d9e0c062d.

Thanks to everyone who came!!

Reminder: South End Art Walk this weekend!

This is just a reminder that I'll be showing my artwork at SOWA (South End Art Walk) this weekend!

Here's the info:

When: Sat., May 16, and Sun., May 17, 11 am to 6 pm
Where: 560 and 580 Harrison Ave., Boston
What: Annual South End Art Walk. Tons of artists/vendors gather to display their art and wares.

Stop by anytime for free muffins/cookies (while supplies last!) and to see my art! :) Feel free to bring friends.

p.s. more art news

ALSO, my friend Dolores is putting out a CD soon and using "Girl at Night" (above) as cover art. Check out her music here: http://www.thepowerofsuggestion.net.

New photo of an old painting, and other stuff.

Quick update... First, above is one of the photos that Kurt (http://617midway.blogspot.com) took of my paintings, most of which are hanging at Achilles (283 Summer St., Boston) right now. The above one is called "Aftermath," and it's from the "Three of Many Stages" series. This series is actually pending sale at the moment, which is always exciting. More photos to come soon!

In other news, I have pretty much just been working my tail off at work, which is much busier--and more challenging--than my last job. However, budding workaholic/masochist that I am, I am enjoying it. Last weekend I saw Slumdog Millionaire, which was thought-provoking and fun to watch; also, the soundtrack was mostly performed by M.I.A., whom I love. I also saw my friend Danielle in the BU medical campus performance of The Vagina Monologues, which I saw with Allison and Nicole. Danielle and all the other women were great--I think my favorite monologues were "Because He Liked to Look at It," "The Angry Vagina," and "The Flood." Good stuff--I highly recommend checking it out. It's performed all around the country.

Painting extravaganza, February 22, 2009

Yesterday I went over to Kurt's studio, and we painted for a couple of hours. Hopefully he will post the photos soon.... 'Twas a smashingly fun time. And very inspiring--when I got home, I picked up a piece that I've been working on for a while now and was never fully satisfied with.

Above are the before and after photos... Let me know what you think.

Weekend wrap-up

Man, I was hoping to update this over the weekend, since I had a glorious three days off... oh well.

I had a really marvelous weekend.

Friday: Went to the theatre/film showing sponsored by FPAC on Friday night with Kurt and Emily--that was fun.

Saturday: Met up with Becky at 10:30 a.m. to go hear her mom, Jane Sutton, read from her children's book, The Trouble with Cauliflower, at BookEnds in Winchester. Took Becky out for a belated birthday lunch in Lexington. Stopped home for a bit and painted. Went over to Danielle's with Laureen, Allison, Dagny, and Danielle's roommate, Rene, where we ate way too much food and watched Love Actually. We had originally attempted to have a "Putting the Sin Back in Single" party at her house, but there wasn't much sinning going on, unfortunately, unless you count gluttony. But it was really laid back and fun, which is exactly what I wanted for the evening.

Sunday: Volunteered at the Franklin Park Zoo for a couple of hours. Met Mayeti for a bit--fell on the ice for the first time this year. (Thought I'd make it through the winter unscathed, but alas.) Went to Central Sq. for a bit.

Monday: Met Kurt at Achilles, where he took photos of my paintings (yay!) and we drank really strong coffee. Michael from Achilles told me he plans to buy three of my paintings (the "Three of Many Stages" series) and that his business partner plans to buy "Red/Purple" and "Purple/Red." I will really miss the latter two, but money to make NEW paintings is always good. Had lunch at Channel Cafe with Kurt, and we checked out the exhibition there now (Brian Bresnahan and Tim Murdoch--a must-see for the mirrors alone). Went to see Gran Torino with Laureen--didn't cry but came close. I loved it. Met up with Kurt and Mayeti later.

Awesome weekend! I was sad to get up at 6:30 today and kept hitting the snooze.