Jacquelyn Modesitt Schindehette

River with Hyacinths

2012-02-08T07:56:00.000-08:00

This weeks auction is titled "Lazy River", 4"x6" painted in oil on panel. It is a study I painted at one of our north Florida spring fed rivers.

As always, bidding starts today at just 99 Cents and ends 6 PM Tuesday February 14. Contact me with your bid and watch this blog for updates.

Miniature Painting Auction

2012-01-31T16:03:00.001-08:00

"Post Cards in Paradise" is back! This miniature 5"x7" oil painting on canvas, mounted on panel is the first of several paintings you will see in my Miniature Painting Auction. Bids start at just 99 Cents and may be offered until 6 PM. Tuesday February 7. Email me with your bid.

This is one of several lakes in Hopkins Prairie in the heart of the Ocala National Forest. I painted it on a beautiful day recently as I trekked through the woods with Steve Andrews, a super plein air painter. A big storm was brewing to the east so there were no gators or birds to be found.

Upcoming Events

2012-01-23T06:02:00.000-08:00

My show schedule usually fills up fast this time of year. January gives me a respite from the hectic pace of the holidays before the hectic pace of shows descends upon me.

Two events were in January, my show at Thornebrook Gallery in Gainesville Jan. 13 - 28, and Marion Cultural Alliance's "Artist Within" banquet last Saturday at the Ocala Country Club, which was all play since the work had been done. A great evening with friends that raised a lot of money for the arts in Marion County.

February continues the hiatus with only a couple of things scheduled for MCA's "Horse Fever" Fund Raiser. Then comes March!

My dear friend Susan Cassens and I are having a joint show at the A.E. Backus House in Ft. Pierce March 1 - 31. After the opening reception I head over to Wekiva State Park in Apopka for the week long paint out March 5 - 11. I get a week off then on to Epcot march 22-25.

April is packed too. Gainesville's Downtown Spring Arts Festival is April 14-15. I get 2 days to unpack the truck and repack for the Ft. Pierce "Souvenirs of Downtown" Paint Out April 18-21.

Oh yes, I do have a few family obligations like cake baking for my grand children's birthdays, cleaning house, cooking and.......painting

If you get by to see any of the shows or paint outs please say Hi.

Christmas Commission

2012-01-20T15:19:00.001-08:00

I previously wrote about a painting I was commissioned to do as a secret Christmas present. Because it was a deep dark secret that very nearly got out - but that story can keep until another time - I couldn't post the finished painting until after Christmas.

Well, it is now near the end of January already so I thought I had better get back to keeping in touch with you all and post the image.

This is the entrance to the Eddie Woods Horse Farm in Ocala, Florida. It is a beautiful farm complete with barns filled with magnificent thoroughbred race horses and a world class training track. The rolling hills though out the property add just the right touch of tranquility.

Eddie's sweetheart Angela commissioned the 30"x40" painting. She instantly became my sweetheart when she said "I want the entrance gate to be prominent but I also want it to be a painting not a photograph." Music to an artists ears! She gave me permission to paint a landscape and put the gate in it.

Visiting the farm to gather reference material was exciting. Creating the painting was challenging. Getting to know Angela was a personal treat.

#2 New Giclee Reproduction

2012-01-18T05:04:00.000-08:00

The Royal Poinciana Tree is spectacular when in full bloom. It flourishes in the tropics and south Florida where I was born and raised. They line the streets of Coconut Grove and Coral Gables forming a graceful arch over the streets much like the oak trees in the northern part of the state.

After intently looking at this painting a gentleman commented "these are such beautiful trees....I love them....in somebody else's yard".

This is the second Fine Art Giclee Reproduction now in my Print Collection. It is 36" tall and 24" wide, titled In The Red - Royal Poinciana Tree. Visit my web site to see this and all the other prints in the collection. www.floridalandscapes.com

Artist Within Banquet & Auction

2012-01-16T07:03:00.000-08:00

I was invited to participate in a great fund raiser for the arts called "Artist Within" organized by the Marion Cultural Alliance. This event not only raises money for the arts but also raises awareness about the thriving arts community right here in Ocala and Marion County.

This is how it works: anyone interested in participating pays a stipend to MCA and tells the committee what type of artwork they would like to create. They can select an artist themselves or the committee can pair them with an artist who creates that type of art. Then the fun begins!

Ronnie (Veronica) King wanted to paint and work in oil so, I was lucky to get paired with her. Over a period of several months she came to Sabal Palm Gallery as often as her busy life would allow, mother of two, wife of a doctor and she is a lawyer also.

After much discussion Ronnie chose flowers as the subject of her very first painting. We worked from photographs and life (when I could find the flowers blooming). I soon learned she has natural talent and grasped the information quickly. The painting she created is outstanding...I can't wait for the unveiling this weekend.

All of the artworks created for the event are kept secret until the banquet. When Ronnie's family and friends see the painting I know they will be as proud of her as I am. And there is no doubt that her husband will outbid everyone else!

Vote "Sports Horse"

2012-01-12T08:07:00.001-08:00

Vote for "Sports Horse"

Margaret Watts created "Ocali Sun" in the original Horse Fever Herd, "Brick City" in the current 10th Anniversary Herd and has offered this great design "Sports Horse" for the People's Choice competition. I encourage everyone to visit www.ocala.com/horsefever, click on the Survey Link and Vote for "Sports Horse". Voting deadline is Jan 12 - 29.

Ocala and Marion County are proud of all the sports opportunities available. "Sports Horse" represents many of the sports offered to all the citizens throughout both the city and county and would be a wonderful addition to the 10th Anniversary Herd.

Thornebrook Gallery Exhibit Opens Friday

2012-01-11T10:17:00.001-08:00

My show/sale titled "The Out of Towners" at Thornebrook Gallery in Gainesville opens this Friday, January 13 with a Reception 6 - 9 pm. I will be at the Reception Friday night and look forward to sharing information about my 16 original oil paintings in the show. All of my paintings are inspired by plein air studies created on site so every painting has a story.

Visit www.thornebrookgallery.com for more information. The gallery is easy to find if you know where Fresh Market is, if not, the address is 2441-6D NW 43 Street, 1-800-449-4947 or 352-378-4947. See you there!!!

Show Openings

2012-01-09T06:23:00.000-08:00

Ocala Chamber of Commerce invited me to have an exhibit in their office at 310 S.E. 3rd Street on the corner of 3rd and Watula. The show will be installed today with it running through March. This will be an exhibit of some of my Fine Art Giclee Reproductions on Canvas. Giclee Reproductions are a great option for private homes and offices at a very affordable price.

Above is just one of the 25 images available as a Fine Art Giclee Reproduction.

Featured Artist Reception At Sabal Palm Gallery

2012-01-04T06:13:00.000-08:00

Stone Sculptor Mel Miller is January's Featured Artist at Sabal Palm Gallery in Ocala. Miller received a B.A. from the University of Mississippi and earned his M.L.A. from Western Maryland College. Mostly self-taught, he also studied under Dale Enochs in the Montoya Famous Sculpture Series in West Palm Beach.

The Champagne Reception is 6 - 8 PM Friday Jan. 6. All are invited to this FREE event.

Chat with Mel about his stone sculptures that show fluid motion and dramatic movement. "The simple presentation of a form is limitless but the portrayal of the spirit within the resulting sculpture is difficult to achieve. Doing so is very satisfying."

Sabal Palm Closes 5 pm Today

2011-12-23T06:41:00.000-08:00

Visit me today at Sabal Palm Gallery 2 - 5 pm. Sip Apple Cider, nibble cookies and pick out unique, art-inspired gifts for everyone. I have painted more ornaments and have all three available: White Egret, Tom Turkey and Roseate Spoonbill. Horse Fever mugs have arrived! "Horse Feathers" by me and "Brick City" by Margaret Watts would make great stocking stuffers.
Of course, there is a wide selection of paintings, prints, note cards, and post cards.

Receive 20% off your total purchase AND get a $10.00 gift certificate as my Thank You for your support and patronage.

Holiday Sale at Sabal Palm Gallery

2011-12-13T06:09:00.000-08:00

Sabal Palm Gallery is offering 20% off everything!!

The gallery has been turned into a Holiday Boutique filled with Original Paintings, Fine Art Giclee Reproductions, Hand-Painted Christmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Note Cards. Now is the time to get unique art-inspired gifts for everyone on your list and enjoy saving 20% off of your total purchase.

The sale runs through December 23, but shop now...when these hand made items are gone there will be no more.

Gallery East Opening

2011-12-09T05:39:00.000-08:00

Gallery East in Bellview on HWY 441/27 has invited me to be the Featured Artist this month. I will be at the Opening Reception this evening 5 - 7 pm.

This is a Co-Op with a great group of artists. Their gallery is filled with everything from paintings to jewelry and sculpture. Be sure to stop in during the holidays, I am confident you can find that perfect gift for everyone on your list.

I won't have my Christmas Ornaments at the show but you can get them at Sabal Palm Gallery in Ocala. There are just a few left, so contact me and I will hold one for you.

Christmas Ornaments

2011-12-04T09:58:00.001-08:00

I have added two new images to my Christmas Ornament Collection:

Tom Turkey is painted on a luscious reddish-brown glass ornament, Great White Egret on a deep red glass ornament and the Roseate Spoonbill on a beautiful blue glass ornament. All have gold ribbons and are approximately 3 1/2 inches in diameter.

Moisture or himidity and high temperatures may adversely affect the finish. If soiled use soft, dry cloth to clean surfaces.

The cost is $40 each, the same as last year, plus shipping and sales tax.

Contact me now with your order so they will arrive in time for you to use in your decorations and/or give as presents to everyone on your list.

First Friday Art Walk

2011-11-28T05:28:00.000-08:00

This month's First Friday Art Walk in Historic Downtown Ocala will be great fun. Stop in Sabal Palm Gallery for Punch and Cookies. The Holiday Boutique opens that night filled with miniature original paintings, note cards, post cars, Horse Fever mugs, hand painted ornaments and much more. This will be the perfect time to select gifts for the special people on your list.

Ft. King Street between Osceola and 1st Avenue will be jumping with activity:
Jim Allen will keep you entertained with his style of playing a wide range of music on his acoustic guitar.
Cindy Mikell's display of outstanding photographs are not to be missed.
Appleton Museum of Art will be there to hand out information and even sign up new members.
Lucy Tobias will be on hand to personally signed her newest book

My new Hand-Painted Ornaments will be available: Roseate Spoonbill, Tom Turkey and Great White Egret. These make great Hostess Gifts, Teacher Appreciation or for anyone on your list.

Appleton Museum Exhibit Closing

2011-11-16T05:38:00.001-08:00

My Solo Exhibition at the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala, Florida is closing this coming Sunday, November 20. Some of the paintings in the exhibit will go back into private collections, not to be on public view, and others will go to galleries and offered for sale. Paintings labeled "Artists Collection" will be available after the show closes. Contact me for details.

It has been an honor and privilege to have my work displayed in such a magnificent museum. The Appleton is certainly a "Crown Jewel" for Ocala and Marion County.

There is a great deal of behind-the-scenes work that goes into putting on a show of this type. My thanks go to Dr. John Lofgren, Director of the Appleton, Ruth Grim, Steve Specht, David Reutter and all those who helped make the show a success. You did an outstanding job.

I cordially invite all to see the exhibit before it is dismantled. Quite frankly, I don't know when I will have this many paintings together again. It has been great fun!!!!

Hopkins Prairie

2011-11-11T06:30:00.001-08:00

Hopkins Prairie in the heart of the Ocala National Forest is a perfect example of Florida's unique landscape. . . flat, filled with varying sizes of lakes, tall grasses surrounded by thick forest of pines, oaks and sabal palms.

Walking the perimeter of the prairie, exploring it for the first time was exciting. No sound other than the breeze, birds and bugs (the holy trinity of Bs for landscape painters). I didn't have time to pant on site because of a huge thunderhead rolling in from the east so I took lots of photographs to paint from in the studio.

Check back here to see the paintings as they come off my easel.

FAFO - Ocala Art Festival

2011-10-20T06:48:00.000-07:00

Ocala's Art Festival -- or FAFO--is this weekend. This is one of the top ranked festivals in the South East United States. Artists from across the nation compete to be one of the 200 artists selected to participate.

I am happy to have been selected again this year to exhibit at FAFO. I will be in Booth # G11 on the north side of the festival in my usual spot.

FAFO artists offer a variety of things for gift giving from coffee mugs to fine art paintings. Come on out, enjoy the fall weather and get a head start on your holiday shopping.

In addition to my original oil paintings and reproductions I will have this years new ornaments. I have added two images to the collection: Tom Turkey and Great White Egret. Roseate Spoonbills were the first in the series last year. If you did not get one then, I will paint one for you on request.

Fall is Finally Here!!

2011-10-19T07:21:00.000-07:00

Yes, it is finally Fall! There is a crispness in the air and the leaves have a slight color change going on. The holidays are just around the corner.

Join me, Margaret Watts and Linda Harlow this Friday, October 21 for Complimentary Home Made Cookies and Apple Cider. Sabal Palm Gallery will be open until 8 pm to help you get a head start on your holiday shopping.

Select Downtown Restaurants are selling "Passports" for the Wine and Tapas Event from 4 - 8 pm. Stroll the downtown streets, see new Horse Fever horses on the Square and enjoy wine tasting paired with unique tapas at the restaurants.

Stop in Sabal Palm Gallery for Complimentary Apple Cider and Home Made Cookies.

Linda, Margaret and I have a wide selection of Original Paintings and Giclee Reproductions that make wonderful gifts. We also offer a variety other items that will fit all of your needs such as Hand Turned Bottle Stoppers, Note Cards, and Holiday Ornaments.

The weather is going to be great...come on out we would love to see you!

Horse Fever is Unveiled

2011-09-29T07:21:00.001-07:00

The herd has been let out of the barn...or should I say studio? Visit Ocala's Historic Square this evening and join the celebration. Five of the 27 horses will be displayed.

"Horse Feathers" won't be on the Square tonight, but you can take a ride out to Ocala Stud Farm to see him, 4400 SW 27 Avenue. He isn't right on the road, but you can go down the drive way a bit...and there he is. Yes, you have permission to get out and take photos. Please do not get onto the horse or put your little ones on his back for a quick photo. The fiber glass forms are not made to take the weight and the paint is fragile and will chip.

Go to http://www.ocala.com/article/20110929/topic0210/110929639 to see "Horse Feathers" up close and personal. Then go to http://ocala.com/article20110929/multimedia/110929619?tc=ix for an interactive map showing the location of each horse.

Festival + Rain = ?

2011-09-26T13:19:00.000-07:00

The Thornebrook Village Art Festival was a challenge. Saturday was hot and muggy....surprising since last week's temps were on the cool side (for Florida that is). Lots of people turned out anyway. Sunday was pretty much the same with rain in the afternoon. As a result, the show officials allowed the artists to pack up about 3:30 pm. since patrons had already headed for shelter.

Even with the weather issues this is a nice show. Everyone is always upbeat and pleasant and the whole weekend has a festive atmosphere. People do come out and buy which is an even bigger plus for the artists. I had several low end things go home with collectors and then this delightful young man got my attention saying "I want to buy that one". I reached for the small print I thought he was pointing to and he said "no, the really big one". Yep it turned out to be a great weekend!

Art Festival at Thornebrook

2011-09-21T06:38:00.000-07:00

Art Festival at Thornebrook is this weekend Saturday Sept. 24 and Sunday Sept. 25, 10 am to 5 pm each day.

This is a the finest small arts festival in North Central Florida. If you have not been to this festival you have missed some fun. Come on out and stroll the covered walkway and grounds of the Thornebrook Village Outdoor Mall in Gainesville, Florida.

Visit me in Booth # 66 on the south side of the mall. The gift-giving holidays are upon us and I have new paintings and prints to fit everyone's budget.

Something new has been added to give you more choices in prints: 8"x10" Fine Art Reproductions matted and ready for you frame. These are priced right and make wonderful gifts for teachers, friends and family.

Fast Approaching Shows

2011-09-19T05:33:00.000-07:00

The week ahead is daunting: pick up the last two paintings from patrons for the Appleton Museum Exhibition , tweak a couple in my studio, finish painting the one I started yesterday, varnish, frame and label them all. The collection of approximately 37 paintings must be delivered to the Appleton Monday morning, Sept. 26. The exhibit opens to the public Saturday, Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 20. I have been asked to speak about the collection on Friday night, Sept. 30 at the Member Preview Reception....oh my, always makes me nervous. The "Rainbow Springs" painting posted here is in the exhibition.

Show Festival season is here and my first one is this weekend at the Thornebrook Village Festival in Gainesville, Sept. 24-25. In addition to finalizing the Appleton Exhibition I need to put together the collection I am taking to the Festival.

The herd of horses painted for the Horse Fever Project is to be unveiled and the artists introduced to the media Tuesday evening Sept. 20 at Signature Brands Corp. It will be exciting to see all the horses together, since only 5 are being shown to the public Friday, Sept. 29.

This is a wonderful way to start the busy week ahead.....cool temps with a slight breeze blowing, birds singing, steaming cup of java as I read the morning paper on my patio. Yep, I still like to sit quietly and read a newspaper I can hold and turn pages.

Hectic Pace

2011-09-16T04:45:00.000-07:00

The last few months have been extremely hectic for me. But, I can only blame myself for over scheduling. I have a problem saying no, like many of you, which causes me to obligate myself to more than time will allow so I scramble to get it all done. Luckily I have an understanding husband, who after 44 years of marriage, puts up with me until the storm blows over.

I started the summer re-inventing my gallery, changing the name to Sabal Palm Art Gallery and Studio, taking on 2 new wonderful partners and throwing a fabulous opening party with champagne flowing throughout the evening. All the time and work that went into publicity paid off with several articles and photos in the newspaper as well as each of the Ocala magazines. The gallery was packed and a number of paintings found new homes.

Six Artists Six Prairies is a super project that I have been working on with 5 other professional artists. We are visiting and painting six prairies in the area with the goal of using our art to draw attention to Florida's unique prairies and the need to preserve them and to the importance of encouraging and supporting art and artists in the community. Look for our first show November 12 sponsored by Alachua Conservation Trust at Tuscawilla Cabin in Micanopy. A portion of the painting sales goes to non-profit conservation groups.

Then came painting "Horse Feathers" for Marion Cultural Alliance's Horse Fever fund raiser. Painting a life-sized horse and learning to use acrylics at the same time was no easy task. MCA also invited me to participate in another fund raiser for the arts called Artist Within. I am paired with a super lady and have been working with her as she creates a painting for the final auction.

One would think that was enough but nooooo, while all this was going on I was gathering paintings from several patrons around the state and creating new ones for my solo exhibition at the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala. I had no idea that putting together a collection of over 35 paintings was such a big job.

Thornebrook Gallery in Gainesville invited me to participate in a group show this month, of course I said yes. The Thornebrook Village Art Festival is coming up and Fine Arts for Ocala Art Festival is in October. Yes, you will find me at both shows.

And that brings me to the holidays! I have plans for new Christmas Ornaments similar to the ones I made last year with Roseate Spoonbills on them. And, of course, all the other things planned for the gallery...you will hear more about that later.

Don't get me wrong....I am not complaining just explaining.

Painting Auction

2011-09-06T07:14:00.001-07:00

"Power and Grace" 4"x12" Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This weeks auction painting is all about alligators. I painted it at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens in Gainesville, Florida. The birds and turtles saw him coming and scampered out of the way.

Alligators are definitely prehistoric creatures. That thick, leathery hide provides great protection. They move slowly on land unless attacking a bite to eat. In the water they are graceful and glide through the water.

Bids start at just .99 cents and shipping and packaging are FREE. The deadline to place a bid is 6 pm EST, Tuesday September 13.