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Charlotte Hamilton's avatar

It was a trip I’ll never forget! So grateful to have had that week with you and the others.

Your paintings are beautiful Jennifer. Oaxaca suited your colour palette perfectly!

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

The colors really excited me, Thank you, Char! I agree, it was an unforgettable trip!

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Debra D.'s avatar

So inspired by your colors and subject matter! Thanks for sharing via Substack.

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

Thanks Debra, Substack is a very nice place to share, I like it here!

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Angie's avatar

Love, love, love all your work with those bright & happy colors!! Something I need in this dreary grey time of the year (at least in Berlin 😉). Thank you so much for this inside view of your great trip with all these terrific artists.

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

I know, NY too with all the grey! It was thrilling to be around so much color. Thanks for reading!

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Kathy Dickerson's avatar

Great to see your work. Hope you would do a workshop there. I’d sign up!

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

Thank you!! I will let you know if that is on the board!

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juliette crane's avatar

This looks so amazing! Loved seeing the work you all created... very inspiring 💓happy Valentine’s!

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

Happy Valentines to you too! Thanks so much Juliette!

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Jack Bartlett's avatar

Love that place an its zocalo. Check out my post on Monte Alban.

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

Thanks Jack, I will!!!

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Beth Spencer's avatar

That trip sounds so dreamy! I'm an art supply overpacker too. Isn't packing too much half the fun? I also love to take "one last look" and grab no fewer than 5 - 10 colored pencils. My husband loves when I do that. 😜

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

Oh, I do that too!! I don't even mention it to my husband though, as long as I can fit them its all ok!

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docpatti's avatar

Are you going back to Oaxaca? I want to join a trip … not interested in reinterpreting “the Masters.” Have pics of doors, stucco walls, sky & rooftops, similar to those you posted. Work mostly in watercolor right now, but want to explore gouache and acrylic. So much of what you both post, Jennifer & Gayle, is inspiring to me.

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

Thank you, We don't have plans for another trip there as of now but maybe!! The masters thing is really fun and it will only be 1 day of our Italy trips, but I get it, It's not for everyone. Rember when using gouache to use less water!!!

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docpatti's avatar

I bet the masters thing IS fun. I’m willing to give it a go. I felt I might be able to venture into people as a subject in an environment like what you and Gayle provide. I’m going to keep tabs on what & when you’re doing stuff and WILL find a way to jump in!

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

Our next zoom class will be people and places again, We will be announcing this week!

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Ivy Voloski's avatar

I loved the art retreat idea and the art results!

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

Thank Ivy!!

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Nancy Melamed's avatar

Love all of your beautiful , colorful paintings. Now, I want to go to Oaxaca .

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

It's worth a trip!! Thank you so much Nancy!

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Samantha Dion Baker's avatar

Love ❤️ it was amazing g spending the week together!

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

Same, I'm so glad we got this together, See you very soon!

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Justine Beaudoin's avatar

Wow! Love every single painting you showed. Big surprise. Isn't Mexico beautiful? Love those painted buildings so much.

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

Thanks Justine! It is, I have loved everywhere I've gone there except Puerta Vallarta. I have many more places in Mexico to visit still!

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Lauren S.'s avatar

Beautiful. The potted plant against the bright walls - amazing balance between vibrancy and tranquility

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

Red/pink on pink can be tricky, Thanks for saying!

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Leslie Sager's avatar

I loved the color of Oaxaca when I was there many years ago and your time there sounds amazing. Your paintings capture its beauty and soul.

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

And what a soul! It's a really vibrant and beautiful place, thank you!!

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Joyce Babula's avatar

I spent 10 days in Oaxaca in November and loved the colour, pattern and vibe of the city. There are some charming paintings in this email. Thank you!

Joyce Babula

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

I feel like I found something new for me in the graphic colorful shapes. Thank you so much Joyce!!

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Nino van Vuuren's avatar

This trip sounds wonderful and inspiring. My mind is already starting to play with the idea of an European version of it.

Looking forward to see all your work that flows out of that week!

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Jennifer Orkin Lewis's avatar

I think that is a fantastic idea! It is so worth doing. Thank you, I'll be sharing soon.

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