Jessica Rae Powell
Hostas make an appearance
I was recently honored to find out that "August Moon Hostas" was featured as the cover artwork for the 35th BCPS High School Art Exhibition.
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Jessica Rae Powell
Jun 2, 20231 min read
Building physical layers while revealing layers of myself
Whether it is an allegorical portrait, a figure in an environment, or landscape painting, my love of nature is clear. My childhood was...
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Jessica Rae Powell
Jan 18, 20211 min read
Work in Progress
Various stages of painting this diptych portrait.
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Jessica Rae Powell
Nov 13, 20201 min read
Art and Mindfulness
I teach Painting I and II in a high school setting. This year our class is 100% virtual. I hope to document our journey along the way. So...
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Jessica Rae Powell
Nov 12, 20201 min read
Teaching Virtual Watercolor
I am currently a Public School Art Educator. This year has brought on the rare challenge of teaching Painting in a virtual environment....
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Jessica Rae Powell
Jun 25, 20201 min read
Sneaky Sketching
While home with my family I have been getting in the habit of carrying around my sketchbook to capture sweet moments like these.
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Jessica Rae Powell
Jun 25, 20201 min read
Green Obsessions
Lately I have been drawn to the garden for inspiration. My obsession with ferns and hostas has become evident in my studies. I have loved...
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Jessica Rae Powell
Mar 30, 20201 min read
Watercolor into Gesso
I use the process of dripping thinned Acrylic or watercolor into wet Gesso. I typically work on wood so I can scrape the material off and...
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Jessica Rae Powell
Mar 30, 20201 min read
Working with Vellum
Cadmium Cumulus 40 x 40 Vellum is transparent and I have found this to be an excellent opportunity to experiment with layers. Starting...
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