Alphonse Mucha was an insanely amazing artist that painted in the 1800′s.
I picked one of his pieces to paint in watercolor.
I copied his composition while altering the colors.

Mucha Study, watercolor, 11x15in, Jessica Siemens 2012

Mucha Painting 1898

I have recently completed a reproduction of Monet’s The Bodmer Oak fontainbleau painted in 1865. I love painting landscapes in the impressionistic style because the main focus is on light and color.

I am a Finalist in a competition for a solo exhibition at Dacia Gallery in Manhattan!

SOLO EXHIBITION FINALISTS

Dacia Gallery is pleased to announce the following artists as finalists for the upcoming Solo Exhibition in January 2012:

Aleksandder Betko, Matthew Litteken, Harrison Love, Heather Morgan and Jessica Siemens

One artist will be chosen from the finalists as the main solo artist shortly. The remaining finalists will participate in a group exhibition at Dacia Gallery according to the category and style of their artwork. Thank you to all the artists who participated in the open call for the solo exhibition, so many of you are very talented, it was a difficult decision to pick the finalists for the solo show. We wish you the best of luck in your artistic endeavor and please stay in touch with us for the upcoming exhibition season in 2012.

The Dacia Gallery Team

This deck of cards was created in memory of my grandmother Phyllis
who always brought the family together to play games.

Cards have always fascinated me and it was a fun challenge to create these
54 watercolor paintings.

I have sent the images to a printing company that will put them on premium playing cards. Please let me know if you would like a deck for yourself.

spade ace Jessica Siemens 2011

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Spade Jack Jessica Siemens 2011

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Diamond Ace Jessica Siemens 2011

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Heart 9 Jessica Siemens 2011

Heart 10 Jessica Siemens 2011

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Joker 1 Jessica Siemens 2011

Back of Each Card Jessica Siemens 2011

Rock Meditation was sold by Axelle Gallery in Soho Manhattan, New York to a high profile client!
It has already been shipped to his beach home in Florida.
I hope he enjoys having this splattered colorful painting for years to come.
I thank him for encouraging my love for rendering nature and beauty.

Jessica Siemens rock meditation 2011

This is a traditional oil portrait.
It was commissioned by Jerry as a surprise wedding gift to his new bride Jessica.
I loved adding the little details that bring the painting to life.

Jessica and Jerry oil on canvas 2011 Jessica Siemens

Lately I have been doing many portraits.
I am currently in the process of doing my first oil painting portrait of a couple as a commission. I also struck out into the wild Manhattan city and drew portraits for donations in Union Square.
Today was a rainy day and it is perfect weather for staying inside and painting watercolor. So today I looked closely into a mirror and completed my first watercolor portrait.

Self Portrait watercolor Jessica Siemens 2011

Commissioned by my friend, this poppy painting was a welcome challenge. Poppies are my favorite flower because their petals are pure vibrant colors and this very fact made them difficult to paint! The bright colors have very subtle variations in them to give them texture and depth. The background on the other had was a fun day of splattering green and black paint onto the canvas. A fun way to start a painting.

Poppies Pannel 1 oil on canvas Jessica Siemens 2011

Poppies Pannel 2 oil on canvas Jessica Siemens 2011

Poppies Pannel 3 oil on canvas Jessica Siemens 2011

Poppies Triptych, oil on canvas, 1x1.5ft each, Jessica Siemens 2011

My fastest oil painting yet, Autumn Leaves was completed in 4 days of rigorous painting! It was fun to power through and keep it loose.

Autumn Leaves oil on canvas 24x48 in Jessica Siemens 2011

In Progress Autumn Leaves oil on canvas 24x48 in Jessica Siemens 2011

About a year ago my friends and I drove 3 hours North East of San Diego to the great lake Salton Sea. It is a beautiful and deserted area, the shoreline is made entirely of bleached fish bones. The horizon line stretches into the distance so far that the sky becomes omnipresent. I appreciate the quiet pastel colors of the desert and sought to capture its expansive feeling. I just finished showing this piece at the Gowanus Ballroom in Brooklyn and I sadly had to break it down and roll the canvas up to store it. If you know of a large wall that could use a desert landscape… let me know.

Salton Sea, oil on canvas, 12x9feet, Jessica Siemens 2011

Salton Sea oil on canvas 12x9feet Jessica Siemens 2011

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Gowanus Ballroom