We had a Magical Wedding!

Last Chance for Zoom Class this Sunday 1-3 EST

New Zoom Class, This coming Sunday, 1-3 EST

Gayle Kabaker and I are excited to paint a woman in a space full of patterns and color. We’ve done lots of prep and are ready to spend a few hours with you painting!

The class is a relaxed and welcoming space where we share our techniques and the joy of painting. We will start with a short show-and-tell of our current work, and then move on to a 40-minute live painting demo, one by each of us. While I’m painting, Gayle will be answering all your questions and vice versa. We share color choices, how we layer the paint, and add the detail. Everyone will receive the recording of the full session will be available afterward for all registrants, with no time limit.

A percentage of our proceeds will go to local foodbanks.

I’m overjoyed that my son Sam got married to Maddy last weekend. They are a beautiful, loving, creative, and happy couple. We had the most wonderful time, and I couldn’t be happier. They are really, really fun!

I was thrilled to be the official “illustrator” for the wedding. I created all the invites and extra printed materials. I love that they wanted a hand-drawn style, it was a perfect fit for them (and for me). Thanks to Samantha Dion Baker for helping me with some design advice.

Our new extended family! OK, it was cold, and my coat was just off to the side. I ran to put it on after each picture.

They have so many wonderful friends and family. I was choking up the whole night. It was all so moving. I don’t think I was so clear about what I wanted and what my vision was when I was that age.

The dance party after dinner was at a bar down the road. The band was high-energy. They had a friend play and sing a set. Sam even got up and sang a Johnny Cash song. I honestly didn’t know he could sing.

We were dancing all night. I, who usually am in bed by 9:30, was on the dance floor until 1:30. Photos by Brian David.

A year and a half ago, I started keeping a “Maddy and Sam” sketchbook. (Inspired by Gayle Kabaker Mona's sketchbook of her granddaughters) It’s truly a work of love I’m doing for them. I get to it when I have a few hours here and there. I’m sharing a few today, but it’s something I am doing behind the scenes. I know it will be a special keepsake for them in the future. I know how easy it is to forget the small details. I honestly remember almost nothing from my wedding and even my life! I’m filling it with the small moments they share with me, and some big, special occasions we all participate in together. I’m loving doing this for them. Next up will be wedding paintings.

Somewhere in the Adirondacks.

Wedding dress shopping! I don’t have a daughter, so this invite was extra special for me to participate in with Maddy and her Mom, Lisa.

At Maddy’s bridal shower, in a cute Brooklyn restaurant, close friends and family came.

Sam and his friend Olivia’s cat.

Hope to see some of you on Sunday!

xxx Jennifer