Jenna Newton

Blogging Thoughts

2010-05-22T10:38:00.014-04:00

I'm making some changes 'round here. I'm going to begin to give lots of attention to my and my brother's joint blog all about our clothing line, Sean & Jenna. This here blog will remain as a general update type of blog, but the fun stuff will be over at seanandjenna.com

Instead of just writing about myself, very un-daily here, there will be posts about all the things that come to influence what we create. All the music, art, film, literature, and history that we love. Plus lots of New York City!

Sneak Peak

2010-05-18T17:37:00.002-04:00

Here are some of the very first images of my new t-shirt line! This business is a partnership, and as my partner is my brother, we thought it only fitting to call our company Sean & Jenna. More to come soooooooon!

Natural History

2010-05-17T15:43:00.001-04:00

Took a trip to the Natural History Museum and went crazy for the Native American wing. So many nice patterns, and feathers, too.

At the Met

2010-04-30T15:05:00.005-04:00

I spent my Thursday at the Metropolitan Museum. Everytime I go, I find something new that attracts me. This time it was the Egyptian art that was calling my name.

Drawings for Screenprints

2010-04-29T11:00:00.002-04:00

A few more drawings that I've done for future screenprints. I'm really enjoying the simplicity of the black and white, mixed with the bold pattern.

Screenprinting

2010-04-27T20:42:00.007-04:00

I've been keeping busy, collecting screenprinting equipment, and relearning the whole process. Here are some pictures of the journey in the tiny corner of the apartment that I'm calling "The Studio."

Some New Drawings

2010-04-10T21:51:00.005-04:00

2010-03-22T22:01:00.002-04:00

This is one of the designs that is in the running for our first screenprinting.

2010-03-18T23:38:00.003-04:00

I'm working on re-teaching myself how to screenprint, which is quite a task in my tiny workspace. But I will prevail! I'm so excited about this t-shirt line that my brother and I are designing. Our first wares will be out soon.

We have a lofty goal - t-shirts that celebrate the romance of the American ideal. If you can't quite visualize it, that's fine. Just wait!

Now... T-shirts!

2010-02-18T11:25:00.003-05:00

I was thinking the other day how much I love t-shirts, and how I should make some. So I did. Here is the first one - available at zazzle.com

Saint Jerome

2010-02-11T20:59:00.004-05:00

I doubt that this will surprise anyone, but I am quite a fan of both music and classic film. These two, plus my passion for art are the basis of what I'm about. I'm going to try to vary my posts from now on and discuss more of what goes into me and subsequently comes out in my drawings. And I hope that I am able to occasionally write something of interest to people who may be more familiar with music or movies, as opposed to art.

And, along with that - here is a drawing that I did recently. I titled it "Saint Jerome," because it made me think of the beginning of Ghostbusters, in which we see the phantom in the basement of the NY Public Library. The drawing is much more colorful than that ghost is, naturally.

New Prints

2010-02-09T21:33:00.004-05:00

After much deliberation, I've decided to expand my selection of prints that are available from my etsy shop. I had previously been selling a few of my automatic drawings as prints, and now some of my large oil paintings are available in print form. I think that they look absolutely divine in their smaller state.

Interplanetary

2010-02-06T18:50:00.003-05:00

This piece is called "Interplanetary." Why? Perhaps I was thinking of the Beastie Boys as I was naming this one. For me, titling this series of drawings is just as important as the actual drawing of them. I hope that the titles encourage the viewer to make associations from the image and their own personal memories.

Windshield

2009-12-20T00:13:00.004-05:00

This drawing seems to somehow fit what I'm feeling right now, after having walked a good 25 minutes in an honest-to-goodness blizzard. This drawing represents my struggle through biting wind and slapping snow.

Rio Bravo

2009-11-19T16:24:00.005-05:00

I had just watched one of my favorite westerns when I drew this. I think I was influenced by the earthy, dry colors of the southwest.

Honestly Art Interview

2009-11-05T16:59:00.006-05:00

I was fortunate to be featured on Honestly Art, a great new art blog that is all about independent artists. Definitely check it out!

My Automatic Drawings were the focus. You can read the insightful interview here.

And Now... Prints!

2009-10-25T11:57:00.003-04:00

I have decided, after much deliberation, to offer some reproductions of a selection of my drawings. So far I'm offering these three pieces, all in a fun 5" x 7" size - perfect for adding a little touch of art to any situation! They are now available in my shop

Pilot

2009-10-10T11:01:00.004-04:00

This one definitely looks like a fish. Was I thinking about fish as I drew this? I don't remember. Maybe I had sushi that day for lunch.

I Miss Painting

2009-10-01T15:42:00.003-04:00

I love my drawings with all my heart - but lately I've been really feeling to urge to paint again. It's a struggle with the little space that I have to use as my studio presently, but I need to find a way.

In the meantime as I work this out, I will continue to draw and will post some new work soon. Here's one new piece, I call it "Locomotive."

In Need of Inspiration

2009-08-29T11:39:00.002-04:00

I'm off to the Met today, perfect day for it too - rainy and gray. I expect to return with lots of ideas to work out in tiny, automatic drawings.

This is a new drawing, I call it Innermost, after a Mission of Burma song that I was listening to.

Now Appearing on Little Paper Planes

2009-08-24T21:23:00.003-04:00

I am happy to announce that I am now selling limited edition prints of a few of my drawings at littlepaperplanes.com

Take a look! There's lots of wonderful art for sale!

New Drawing The Magician

2009-08-20T17:39:00.005-04:00

This drawing resembles a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat. I am reminded everyday that this world is so filled with wonder - how fantastic.

Slow Down

2009-07-31T09:00:00.003-04:00

My body has been sending me a myriad of signals to slow down, and it's prompted me to rethink a lot of things. As I focus on feeling 100% healthy and back to normal, my artwork has taken a back seat. Which is fine - I'm listening to my body and taking action to make changes in my life that need to be made. I plan on having some new drawings completed in a few days anyway.

Stronghold

2009-07-09T11:10:00.003-04:00

This one reminds me of the landscape of the Badlands in South Dakota.

Paper Plane

2009-06-30T21:01:00.003-04:00