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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.

Jessica Rae Powell
Jun 2, 20231 min read
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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...

Jessica Rae Powell
Jun 2, 20231 min read
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Jessica Rae Powell
Apr 5, 20210 min read
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Jessica Rae Powell
Jan 18, 20210 min read
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Work in Progress
Various stages of painting this diptych portrait.

Jessica Rae Powell
Jan 18, 20211 min read
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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...

Jessica Rae Powell
Nov 13, 20201 min read
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Jessica Rae Powell
Nov 13, 20200 min read
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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....

Jessica Rae Powell
Nov 12, 20201 min read
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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.

Jessica Rae Powell
Jun 25, 20201 min read
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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...

Jessica Rae Powell
Jun 25, 20201 min read
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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...

Jessica Rae Powell
Mar 30, 20201 min read
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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...

Jessica Rae Powell
Mar 30, 20201 min read
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