29 Thursday Nov 2018
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Creativity takes COURAGE. It is terrifying to put all you are into a work, and let the world see it. That is why art makes an impact; really good art lingers long after you have seen or heard it because the artist has had the courage to express something real. May all of us who call ourselves artists have that same courage. This view from the Berthe Morisot exhibition at the Barnes Foundation.
05 Wednesday Sep 2018
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“Chanel Modes,” oil on linen, 16″ x 20″, by Jessica Libor 2018. Coco Chanel began her fashion career as a hat maker, obtaining her milliner’s license in 1910 and setting up her shop at 21 Rue Cambon, Paris. The name of her shop was “Chanel Modes.” Her career and legacy as a fashion luminary that changed the world grew from there! Email jlibor@jessicalibor.com if interested in this piece.
04 Tuesday Sep 2018
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Chanel Modes Study, oil on panel, 5″ x 7″, by Jessica Libor 2018
This 5″ x 7″ oil on panel study was made in preparation for a larger painting with the same subject matter. Did you know that Coco Chanel was a milliner (hat maker) before she began making dresses? She had her own shop, called “Chanel Modes.”
Message if interested in this piece! Done while studying at the Grand Central Atelier.
01 Saturday Sep 2018
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Mermaid’s Lair by Jessica Libor 2018
What we focus on is what we see. “Mermaid’s Lair,” oil on panel, painted today watching the sky reflected in the waves and the surf against the rocks. Can’t you just imagine a mermaid on these shores? Oil on panel, 8″ x 8″, by Jessica Libor. Email me at jlibor@jessicalibor.com for purchase inquiries.
30 Thursday Aug 2018
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“Washing Ashore” by Jessica Libor
Washing Ashore, oil on canvas, 20″ x 24″, by Jessica Libor 2018
“Washing Ashore,” a recent plein air painting done in Ocean City NJ! I wanted to capture the peace and feeling of eternity in the ocean. Oil on canvas, 20″ x 24.” Email jlibor@jessicalibor.com if interested in this piece.
29 Sunday Apr 2018
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Ohh April! My very favorite time of the year is when the cherry blossoms are out in full bloom, and the great long stretch of summer is out before us in glorious, warm possibility. I spent some time this week painting the cherry blossoms and happily reveling in their heavenly beauty… I was in the park almost every day! Check out my time lapse of the painting done and a few of my other pieces. Send me a message at jlibor@jessicalibor.com if you are interested in collecting any of these oil sketches.
White top and pink skirt: Forever 21. Lavender dress: true vintage. Blue dress: Urban Outfitters. Floral dress: true vintage. Striped top: Lucy Paris. Hats: Forever 21. Sunglasses: Green Street Consignment.
Which is your favorite look? What about favorite cherry blossom painting?
I can’t leave without posting the most epic floral painting ever. “The Roses is Heliogabalus” by Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema. Enjoy! Until next time,
Jessica Libor
18 Wednesday Apr 2018
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I’m very excited to invite you to a very special exhibition this Saturday, April 21 from 1 to 6pm at St. John Boutique at 160 North Gulph Rd. in King of Prussia, PA. This exhibition is made possible by a collaboration between St. John and Era Contemporary Gallery. I will be exhibiting 7 new paintings along with Nathan Durnin, also with 7 of his new gorgeous paintings, interspersed among the Spring collection of fashion designs for women by St. John. I will be there and excited to meet visitors! Light refreshments will be provided as well. I hope to see you there! Scroll down to see a selection of the work that will be on display. If you’re interested in a piece, simply email eracontemporary@gmail.com!
06 Friday Apr 2018
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It’s my favorite time of year! For a brief window of time during the Spring, the heavenly cherry blossoms visit and can be seen all over the landscape. This painting here, “Discovery,” was inspired by the cherry blossom trees around Fairmount Park, as a setting for the famed equestrian Terese Renz, who was the first female to own her own circus. Read her full story here…you must see the amazing original photos from her time period with her horses. Original and prints available on my website! Click here to browse. Enjoy the Spring… April showers bring May flowers, my dears… ❤️
Get a similar look to my outfit with this skirt
Tell me, where is your favorite place to see cherry blossoms in the Spring?
xo, Jessica
14 Wednesday Feb 2018
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She stands at a threshold, and holds back the curtain of time, to reveal the first untethered flight of mankind, a hot air balloon created in Paris, France by the Montgolfier brothers. Further in the distance and past the shadowy gardens, one glimpses the Empire State Building, another symbol of progress as we learn from our predecessors. Where will we go next?
This is an oil on linen-mounted panel painting that is 11″ x 14″, with accents of genuine gold leaf in the trim of the dress and earring. The model is the lovely @vintagemaedchen_by_victoria and the vision is inspired by progress and discovery. I also thought about the strange portraits of queens, strange in that the stylized lighting often made little sense but produced an unearthly glow and theatre-like look.
Check out the images below to see the progress of the painting.
This painting is available as an original, or as a limited edition print. For the next few hours (until Valentine’s Day at midnight), this limited edition, hand signed and numbered print on 11″x17″ archival paper is offered at $35. On midnight on Feburary 14, the price will go back to $75, the regular cost. Click the link below to snag yours!
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Jessica Libor
10 Saturday Feb 2018
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Happy week of Valentine’s Day! To celebrate the holiday of love, I’ve decided to show my appreciation to my patrons and collectors! On Valentine’s Day at 3pm, I’ll be choosing a winning participant to receive this original framed oil painting I’ve done. If you win, wherever you are in the world, I’ll ship it to you…free!
To enter, all you have to do is share this blog post on a form of social media, and comment below on a reason you enjoy my work. That’s it! This contest is also being run on my Instagram account, @jessicaliborstudio. If you win, I’ll message you on February 14 to get your shipping details. The painting is called “The soft sky and silky river,” and is an oil on canvas, 2.5 by 3.5 inch painting.
It reminds me of one of my favorite vacation times ever, when my family and I went canoeing for the weekend down the NJ rivers. I saw wildlife, fish, cloud formations, forests, and had the sensation so peaceful of floating on the water just how a bird does. So remember, just two steps: 1. share a link to this post on social media. 2. Comment below on what you enjoy about my work.
Speaking of Valentine’s Day, this look was created by pairing a velvet top 
Recently I’ve been getting into vintage styling as a creative outlet, and will also be using this blog as a place to share some favorite looks, as well! I can’t help but feel that fashion is an extension of art, and the two fields influence each other, and certainly my work.
Good luck with the contest, and Happy Valentine’s!
xo,
Jessica Libor