Pastel 8.5″ x 5.5″ © 2015 Jennifer Newyear
A May sunrise spills through the trees. This pastel and several others were on view at River Light Gallery
1663 Main Street Down, PO Box 25, Peninsula, Ohio 44264


“August Morning” is an oil painting I completed in a three session on site study of morning light between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM. The size is 16″ x 20″ It has been accepted into the Chagrin Valley Art Center juried show En Plein Air.
Over 200 regional artists, including Kathleen Shipman Harrington, Craig Staufer, and I, have paintings in the The Bath Church, United Church Of Christ “17th Annual Epiphany Arts Festival”. Celebrate the joy artists bring into our lives! This Saturday, Jan 16th, 2016 is the reception from 2 – 5. Show runs Jan 16 – Feb 14. Hours are Weds 1-4, Thurs 7-9, Sat 10-3, and Sun 12-3. 3980 W. Bath Rd, Akron, OH 44333.
©2016 Jennifer Newyear
“Winter Willow”
11″ x 14″
Charcoal and white oil paint on canvas
The charcoal used in this piece I made from twigs gathered on site, including from the willow tree pictured.
The site is where I live. The piece was completed in one sitting while observing from inside a glassed in porch.