http://www.JessicaMonroe.com I once came across a girl about seven years old who had her face inches from a stream in which her dad was fishing. She was excitedly looking at the frogs and minnows, turning over rocks and pieces of wood, and taking treasures back to show her dad. She looked up at me and said, withContinue reading “Celebrating the Small”
Category Archives: Oil Paintings
Painting Nopal
After taking some time to experiment with different materials, this week I’m back to painting with oils. There’s something romantic about oil paint with its buttery texture, the translucency of thin layers, the richness of color, and the freedom to blend and layer without needing to rush before the paint dries. Using graphite, watercolor, pastel, or acrylicContinue reading “Painting Nopal”
Artist Jessica Monroe 