WEBSITE UPDATES

It's official. Please visit my new website and blog HERE at www.jessicaraesommer.com

and follow me here on bloglovin

Meanwhile, here is a quick peek at the fashion illustrations I have been working on for Armani's Facebook page! I can't wait for the album launch. 

Lavender Heat

Loving Lavender right now. I mean love. I'm pretty excited to have included some of this lovely in my latest painting! Lavender Heat. It's that sweet feel of spring you can smell in the air and feel in your bones. Peaceful. Having been busy on the design front working on some amazing commission pieces, this one was the first painting I've done for just myself in a bit, which is kind of a guilty pleasure.

I hope you like her! Love to hear your thoughts! Jessica Rae

Be sure to check out more from my art website HERE!

Latest Commission...Another one bites the dust!

This new babe is off to the great state of NY, (pending approval, just call me over eager- because I am in love). I miss her already. Brand new acrylic painting 36" x 36". Lately I've been slammed. Interior designer by day, I'm working on a new residential project in Mumbai (think GIGANTIC house, lots of crystal !), a local downtown Los Angeles hotel, an office project in Arizona, a secret charity project in New York (more on this later!), and holiday parties to boot. Keep on keeping on right? Lots of love for your holiday season....

xo Jessica Rae

Gold Jewerly: Pile it on

Absolutely adore these piled on looks. Too much? I doubt it... Especially the peice that looks like a spine. Amazing! I am thinking of doing a painting just inspired by these!

If you know the sources of these... please let me know! Too good not to share. xo

Daily Muse: Gemma Ward

I just posted this on my Lovely Ugly Design, but I'm totally in love with Gemma Ward, and esp these black and whites. Oh. So. Lovely... Black and Whites: Gemma Ward by Craig McDean. Totally obsessed....

Latest Commission

Latest commission portrait! Commissioned by one of the loveliest clients far away from my home on the west coast. Being able to share my art and reach the lives of people I have never met face to face? Brilliant. It's been a long past few weeks with moving and my two openings- Very Venice Art & Design, and Whole Foods Santa Monica- and I'm ready for a weekend of relaxation. Possibly a little training for my upcoming half marathon- oh yeaaaa nearly forgot about that one.

xo
Jessica Rae

Whole Foods Santa Monica Show!

It can be so hard selecting my favorite paintings for a show! How can I ever pick my favorites? I've been working on my line up for what will appear for my local artist show at Whole Foods on Santa Monica(Starting the begining of October!!), and it is coming along.... slowly. I am just so excited to have my art there, it is one of my favorite places on earth. No seriously, I am a sucker for the healthy environment, food, friendly people, and roasted veggies. I've been going to Whole Foods for YEARS and never dreamed I would get the opportunity to have my art be a part of their space. What could be better? Now if only I can pick! Here are some top favs....

And also...

And for the larger paintings...

Lastest Painting!

I've been falling for RED lately. Loving the passion and the richness behind this color. In a fluke paint session over the weekend my latest painting got her own red wash and I'm loving it. I was worried about taking away from the passion in her face, and I am trying to figure out a name for this one. As usual, this fits on my montra of "words are easy... I want to speak without them."

Love to hear your thoughts...

Art Showing at Very Venice Art & Design

My first art show in Los Angeles! Thank you so much to all the amazing people that made it out to support me, my art, and all the great people I met! Things started off with such an phenominal first night at the Gallery. True Abbot Kinney style- First Friday- the gallery was packed! I love Abbot Kinney and the Venice crowd- I've been a local for a year. Always an eclectic and energetic scene, and amazing art available for any and every budget from 20$ up in to the $$$$ whether it be art prints, jewelry, furniture, or large scale original paintings and sculptures. My art is currently displayed in several areas of the gallery- Note 'Fluxing' is front and center as you walk in the door!

Check out the Gallery my art will be showing at- Very Venice Art & Design- a fresh face on the Abbot Kinney Gallery scene- with a unique collection of artists. Quite a quite a cool location- the Gallery has an old house feel with rooms leading into rooms, winding around stairs and porches, chalk full of art and design. The local artists from the gallery are around on a daily basis to meet, talk to, and get to know. Come see my Friday nights at Very Venice Art & Design!