Art, Writing, and Adventure of Jordyn van Gaalen
This was my first year participating in the Fruita Farmers Market. I chose a handful and Saturdays throughout the summer to set up a booth of my artwork to sell. As is the case with most markets, fairs, and festivals, it's a great way to interact with fellow artisans and small business as well as …
The aspen leaves are beginning to change into that bright florescent yellow. Dusk and dawn are turning crisp and frigid. Autumn is in the air, especially up in the Colorado mountains! It is time for Jordy Mack Art's Fall Collection (available on Etsy). Calligraphy and Illustration Handmade Paper Set Life starts all over again when …
Ways to Be More Productive Photo Credit: Eva Lube (Eva Lube Photography) Working as an artist often requires working when motivation is lacking. Like any other occupation, there are times you don't feel like doing anything. I have also found it can be difficult to manage longer periods of time in the studio. The hours …
I have been inspired by the many adventures I have taken in the past few years, and the ones I continue to take. These adventures are marked by exploration, going somewhere new and preferably "off the beaten path", and traveling to places that are beyond my comfort. There's a natural beauty and unique landscape in …
For The Friends TV Show Fanatic FRIENDS Calligraphy Quotes Digital Download For the Book Lover Floral Watercolor BookmarksField Landscape BookmarksMountain Landscape Bookmarks For the Newlywed Couple Wedding Illustration DrawingWedding Illustration WatercolorWedding Venue Watercolor Illustration For the Crafty or Artist Friend Collage Hardcover Coptic Journal / SketchbookJean Covered Journal / PocketbookHandmade Paper Set of 5Handmade Paper …
Art. Writing. Adventure. The various outlets of Jordy Mack Art. Etsy Shop I sell original art including watercolor, illustration, collage, and photography on my Etsy Shop. You can find greeting cards, personalized wedding gifts, handmade recycled paper, digital prints, and more unique art. Portrait Photography Portrait photography is something I have just dipped my toes …
Photography and Enjoying the Moment One of my favorite quotes is from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (one of my all time favorite movies). Sean O'Connell says, “If I like a moment, I mean, me… personally, I don’t like to have the distraction of a camera. I just want to stay in it. Right …
If you are looking for a way to embellish your artwork with a simple, inexpensive, and fast method, READ ON! This is an alternative to matting your piece with matboard, which is a beautiful and professional way to finish your art, but also requires more time and equipment. I use this Faux Mat method while …
I have a somewhat unique way of packaging my art work and my Etsy products. The most important thing about shipping art, is making sure it arrives without damage. Most of the pieces I ship are paper based, which can easily get bent or wrinkled or folded in transit. The way that I prevent this …
“No, life cannot be understood flat on a page. It has to be lived; a person has to get out of his head, has to fall in love, has to memorize poems, has to jump off bridges into rivers, has to stand in an empty desert and whisper sonnets under his breath:I’ll tell you how …
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