Final Kress Building

Here's my final painting. Can't wait to get it copied and printed on some cards for Capitol Places. Capitol Places develops, rents, manages and sells historic apartments and condominiums on Main Street in Downtown Columbia, SC. It's so great that they're working to redevelop what once was the most vibrant area of Columbia, SC. About to work on Kourtney's paintings.

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The Inn at Clausens Holiday Party

Here's a picture of my booth at the Inn At Claussen's Holiday Party. If you've never been, the Inn at Claussen's is such a neat, historic hotel. It opened in 1928 and originally housed a Bakery. They are currently renovating the rooms one at a time to give them a sleek and stylish look- that's perfect for relaxing. Also, the hotel is in the perfect location, next to the yummy Mr. Friendly's restaurant in Five Points. And the staff is wonderful as well, especially my wonderful friend, Moe Moss!

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The Oaks of Lexington Update

Hi! I just wanted to show you the progess on this painting. I know you're supposed to paint dark-> light with oils, but I had a lot of orange paint leftover and didn't want to waste it. As it turns out the orange on the red background makes the perfect GREEN for leaves. Yes, I said green. Who knew?
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Speckled ducks

This is a painting of a picture I received from Aaron Clossman. It's the perfect DU picture, and in my case the perfect picture for the SEWE. Yay!
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King Charles Cavalier

This is only the beginning of a gorgeous King Charles Cavalier, sent to me by Heather Kitchens. I'm hoping to use this painting in the SEWE as well.

I just love little dogs! So cute :)
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Better Adventure Carolina picture

Here it is!
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Better picture of the pelican painting

I just realized I still had the plastic on my phone! Whoops! Here's a much better photo :)
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The Oaks of Lexington

This is a painting I'm working on, also for the SEWE. It's from a photo I took of a gorgeous old Oak tree inside the new neighborhood, the Oaks of Lexington. Enjoy!
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Pelican painting

Here's a piece I'm working on to sell at the 2010 Southeastern Wildlife Expo in Charleston, SC this upcoming February. Also in it's early stages, but it's fun to see how paintings progress.
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Michael Story Class

Currently I'm participating in a 6 week art class taught by Michael Story at City Art in the Columbia, SC Vista. Below are the pieces I'm working on:


It still needs a lot of work, but it's a start.

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Tea Farm Cottage Wall Space

Hello again! Last Monday I had the pleasure of setting up a wall space at Tea Farm Cottage in Summerville, Sc. Here's just a snapshot of what it looks like. If you're in the Lowcountry, Please check it out!

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A nice quiet barn

I came across this picture at my parent's house and fell in love with it. It's so peaceful and such a nice composition. Below is my start! of the painting. It's not anywhere close to being done, but I'm excited about it, since it's similar to the color scheme of my past few paintings.

I'll keep you updated with some more pictures as soon as I get it closer to completion. Go Gamecocks!

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Birthday Flowers

This is a painting of the beautiful flowers my boyfriend bought me for my birthday back in August. I'm not sure if it's finished, but I like how it's super feminine with all the pink. (I think it's even more pink in real life, that's artificial lighting for you) Also, I used a palette knife for the majority of this painting. I actually started painting the flowers because I had way too much red left over from another painting, but I'm glad I did. I think it will be a very nice girly piece with just minor finishing touches.

Birthday Flowers

16 x 20"

Acrylic on canvas

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Commission that fell through

This painting was commissioned and at the last minute, the client baled because he did not have the money. Too bad. It is a great little painting. I'll be selling this one in a gallery. I'll tell you which one soon, once I get all the paintings designated to the right galleries over the next month.

Baby's Trip to the Beach

18 x 24"

Acrylic on Canvas

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New Giclee Prints Available

I've got some great news! I've finally come back woth some new high quality giclee prints from my printers, Signs Now on Elmwood Drive in Columbia, SC. They are available for sale on my Etsy website or by contacting me in person. Art makes excellent presents. This tulip print is especially nice for grandmothers. Prints are nice as well because you can make them whatever size you like!

Mother's Day Tulips

A framed giclee print hanging over my mother's coffee table. It looks great and just like the original.

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Coddell Farm Commission

I had a very last minute commission to paint someone's grandmother's farm. It was for his grandmother's 90th birthday celebration. I had to do it! What an accomplishment, 90 years, and she was an acclaimed artist herself, from Winchester, KY, Ms. Laura Anna Coddell.

At the time I was not happy with how the painting turned out, since it was quite rushed. But since then, I've grown fond of it. What do you think?

Coddell Farm

Acrylic on Canvas

24 x 30"

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Some Paintings I've been Working on

Sorry, I haven't posted in a while!

Here's some pictures of some paintings I've been working on:

Lake Murray, SC Sunset

30 x 40

Acrylic on Canvas

A little row boat

18 x 24

Acrylic on Canvas

Wave in Costa Rica

16 x 20

Acrylic on Canvas (Palette Knife)

Song Birds in a tree

18 x 18

Acrylic on Canvas

Boats on Lake Murray, SC

24 x 36

Acrylic on Canvas

The Portofino Bay, Italy

 24 x 36

Acrylic on Canvas

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Internet Marketing/ Networking

In today's times we are blessed to have access to all kinds of technology and the ability to connect with almost anyone, no matter where they are. On the flipside, it's easy to get lost in all the social networks and online art galleries, ect.

I did manage to stumble upon a really neat website where you can buy cards, prints and even t-shirts directly from the website. Check it out:

http://www.redbubble.com/people/JGhelardini

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The Finished Rainforest Picture

Here's the image of the final Rainforest picture that I gave to my client (two hours before my deadline! woot woot!)

I love the green cacti in the picture. They were oddly enough the last plants I worked on and I wasn't sure how they'd turn out.

I'm still not 100% sure I'm finished. In the inspiration picture there were some white flowers, that I omitted and I'm not sure if I should add them in I decided to take a week off and work on some others pictures to clear my mind.

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