For Love of Kensington
Dates: Sep 3- Sep 26, 2024
Reception: Sep 13, 7–9pm
Compass Art Center
10335 Kensington Parkway
Kensington, Maryland
Humans 24 : New York figurative exhibition
Salmagundi Club
47 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10003
I’m deeply honored to have a painting selected for Salmagundi Club’s Open New York Figurative Exhibition.
Dates: Sep 3 - Sep 27, 2024
Reception: Sep 19, 6-8pm
finding your artistic voice
I’ve written about barriers to creativity before, but “voice” is a little different. Your voice in art is your point of view and how you say it through the choices you make - your colors, brushwork, style, and composition.
Sorry, no easy answers in this post. Artists just have to put in your time and, in fact, I think that may be the point.
Paint the Town Labor Day Art Show and Sale
8/31/2024 - 9/2/2024
Reception: 8/31/2024 5-7pm
The Historic Kensington Armory
3710 Mitchell St
Kensington, Maryland
Once again, I'm honored to be one of the many local artists featured in the Montgomery Art Association's annual "Paint the Town" Labor Day Show!
Compass Art Center
I'm excited that this piece is on display among others in a brand new location... the new Compass Art Center which has just opened its doors in my neighborhood of Kensington, MD. This art center is an expansion of an outstanding art school, The Compass Atelier, where I completed the Master Artist Program.
This new art center includes classes for adults and children, gallery exhibitions, and active artist studios.
brushstrokes matter
Over the years that I’ve been painting I’ve had a lot of comments from people about how much they love my brushstrokes. Do you want to hear more about why I paint them? I’ve put a bit of thought in to this topic and there is more to it than meets the eye.
Chateau Orquevaux artist residency in France
In 2020 I applied for an artist residency at the Chateau Orqueveaux International Artists and Writers Residence. I dreamt BIG and I applied. Why not? What a thrill it was to receive the letter saying that I was accepted into the program and awarded the The Denis Diderot Grant toward the cost of the residency.
making the rounds
Inspiration can come from many places - my community, nature, thoughts, dreams, a long run through the neighborhood. But there's nothing like stepping outside of my own world and studio and taking some time to appreciate the work of others.
new painting “Imagine”
Our imaginations can be the fuel for so much in life - growth, purpose, escape, fun, fear, invention. We each have our own story and may use this power differently. My new painting “Imagine” explores this concept for me.
art review January 2023
I am so honored to have captured the attention of esteemed art critic Lenny Campello who wrote a wonderful review of my work exhibiting at the Strathmore Mansion.
"I first came across Jennifer Lynn Beaudet’s work at the Paint the Town event last year which was my honor to jury -- as I recall she was an honorable mention winner at that show. Her work at Strathmore is amongst the best in a show where there is not a single bad painting.This artist has that hard-to-describe ability to capture the human essence of her subjects in paint."
show at Strathmore Mansion
The 2023 Master Artist Program Thesis Show at Strathmore Mansion is taking place from 1/14-2/11/23. I am showcasing a body of work developed during my three year artistic journey at The Compass Atelier.
The opening reception for the exhibition was on the evening on Thursday, January 19th. What a night!
abundance
Having been so immersed in learning portraiture and figure techniques, I thought I should shake it up a bit and try my hand at a still life. It has been a while since I’ve painted this genre and I needed a little change.
Signal’s Art in the City
Three artists will be exhibiting as Featured Artists at the Signal Financial City Center in November & December 2022.
Please join us for an artists reception on 11/3/22 from 6-8pm or stop in this beautiful space any weekday during the exhibit duration.
MAA Paint the Town - More than an art show
This weekend is exciting for local artists in the greater DC area. The Montgomery Art Association is hosting its annual three-day Paint the Town Art Show at the Kensington Armory.
anatomy for artists
WAY back when, I was an undergraduate psychology major with an exciting job in a lab focusing on neuroscience. I had dreams of applying to medical school to be a doctor.
***spoiler: the doctor part didn’t work out.
Somehow, along the way, I never managed to study basic human anatomy to any great extent.
a little note about fear and creativity
A simple note about fear and creativity…
shop for prints
Finally! My website now has a “shop prints” page to make it easier for you to shop and purchase high-quality prints of my artwork for your home or a gift.
focus on figure and portraiture
Right now I'm spending time focusing on the human figure. Thankfully, some of my favorite models conveniently happen to live with me.
Kensington Neighbors Magazine “Local Artist Spotlight” December 2021
Kensington Neighbors Magazine "Local Artist Spotlight"
December 2021
DC area magazine highlights the work and career of Jennifer in its "Local Artist Spotlight".
my work in two local shops in Bethesda
Hi friends - I have some exciting news. You may have already heard me announce this if you follow me on IG or Facebook. I'm just so pleased that I have to say it again! My art is now on display at TWO beautifully curated shops in Bethesda, MD: one of my long-time favorites Red Orchard and it's new sister pop-up shop Provisions. I am thrilled with this partnership.