Baton Rouge glass workshop

The artists in Baton Rouge are so much fun it is tough to stay focused on the workshop, but we got it done this weekend without being run out of town by a hurricane. I just loved this group! Our hosts at the Crowne Plaza made our stay so very nice and it is so hard to leave! All of the staff bent over backwards to make this experience one of the nicest we've ever had. There is a walk on the beach waiting for us in Pensacola, but we are in no rush to go. A huge thanks to all involved! Y'all make me feel like a star!

Full circle

Ahhhh! I am so happy to be back in Baton Rouge again! It is warm, sunny and filled with with wintering birds. The food is the best anywhere, (except home of course). My workshop folks are rowdy and fun. They are keeping me on my toes and making us feel right at home. I'd stay all winter if I could, but other destinations beckon soon. I'm just glad we're not evacuating a hurricane this time!

cool images on everything!

I suppose the time has arrived to spread the art around. If you'd like the coolest necktie ever or a custom pair of sharp looking shoes, now you can get my artwork on a bunch of neat stuff. My Zazzle site has skateboards and coffee mugs, stickers, notecarrds, t-shirts, calendars and whole lot more. It's not mass produced stuff, but custom printed one-at-a-time designs with my work. Please check it out and spread it around! Thanks for your interest in my work!

http://www.zazzle.com/pauljacksonart*



Andrew Wyeth

One of my earliest inspirations, Andrew Wyeth passed away today at 91. He was the greatest living painter in America and has given us some incredible gifts. His artwork made this world a much finer place and he will be greatly missed.

Expect some beautiful skies coming soon, as i believe the best artists in heaven get to paint the sunsets. Rest in Peace Mr Wyeth. You will live eternally through your artwork. Thank you so much for what you have given us all.

The American Watercolor Society Jury of Selection

I am so glad to be home from New York! The experience was incredible, but our flight home was just a few planes ahead of the one that landed in the Hudson River. I'm not sure if I'm shaking from the close call or the arctic blast that met us at home.

Jurying the AWS 142nd exhibition was an incredible experience, but very tough. I got to see the very best watercolors in the country, but am so sorry that not all of them could make the show. My vote counted for 20%, and I certainly voted for yours if you entered!