Fields -Mirror Installation by Jackie Partridge

Fields is made from colourful sewn thread and flax handmade paper. It measures 18’x 3.5.’ I made this work in 2015 while completing my MFA at Concordia university in Montreal, QC. 

I created this artwork by sewing on a dissolvable fabric and layering different colours of thread. Sometimes, I would have a different colour in the bobbin and a different colour in the tread. I sewed in a back and forth manner to resemble the repetitive motion of planting and harvesting crops in fields. After sewing, I dissolved the fabric and took the pieces to the paper making studio where I squeezed flax pulp through a tube in patches of the sewing. Once I was done applying the pulp I put the artwork through the paper press to squeeze out excess water as part of the paper making process. Then I let the artwork dry flat; it took about 24 hours to dry. There are about 10 separate panels of this artwork in total. 

The pieces of this art installation are quite delicate and fragile. I suspended them with thread that tied onto the individual pieces. 

Usually this installation is hung against the wall but in this installation from 2017, I got to hang this textile artwork in front of the mirror. I loved how the thread was reflected and looked like a long continuous line drawing. When the artwork hangs against the wall it does create some really beautiful shadows.I would love to add to this piece and make it larger in the future. 

You can see the original installation of this piece - here!

Detail of Fields installation

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1963-1974- Artwork by Jackie Partridge

This is an older work from 2015 called 1963-1974 by Jackie Partridge. The artwork is less than 2’ by 2’.  I completed this artwork during my undergraduate degree at Lakehead University. I created it as part of my art portfolio when I was applying to my Master of Fine Arts at Concordia University in the Fibres and Material Practices Program. 

Polaroids and machine sewing - form a patchwork quilt of memories with old family photos. The photographs are arranged by colour to help the chevron pattern emerge. My grandmother was sorting through family photos and gave me a collection of photographs. I asked if I could cut them and turn them into an artwork and she said yes. There’s something weird about cutting up family photographs and replacing a part of them to form a new memory. I sewed the photographs with a zig zag stitch on my sewing machine in white thread.

Polaroids are such a nostalgic medium and have become trendy again. Working with this medium of found Polaroids really speaks to the time period and the moment that captured the photograph. I love the colours from the pictures and how they have faded over time. Some of the photographs even have my grandmother’s handwriting on the bottom of them. 

I am very interested in quilts, sewing and textile art because when I grew up I had 8 grandmothers including great-grandmothers and great-great-grandmothers. The craft of quilting and sewing are very important to my family heritage and to myself. 

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Sewn Polaroids by Jackie Partridge

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Winter YouTube Painting Video Recap- November/December

Here are some beginner acrylic painting videos you might have missed from November and December 2020 on my YouTube channel - Jackie Partridge Art. Click the links below to check them out and be sure to subscribe to my channel to see new painting tutorials! Jackie Partridge is an artist and a teacher and she created this YouTube channel during the Covid-19 pandemic so that others would have the chance to practice their creativity and explore acrylic painting in a fun and therapeutic way.

Even if you are completely new to acrylic painting, there are lots of acrylic painting tutorials and acrylic painting tips videos to help you get started and feel confident with acrylic painting today!

Go ahead and give painting a try!!

Abstract Poppy Painting

Learn how to paint an abstract poppy in a poppy field. Perfect project for Remembrance Day to do with older kids! Or as a beginner painter to complete as one of your first painting projects. This is a lovely painting that will have a wonderful pop of red for your home decor.

Watch How to Paint an Abstract Poppy- HERE

Video Length: 16 min. 48 sec.

How to Choose the Right Apron for you!

Learn about different types of aprons and how to choose one that is perfect for you. Hear my thoughts on the pros and cons of cloth and plastic aprons. Learn about my recommendations for choosing the right apron for kids or for beginner painters.

Watch How to Choose the Right Apron- HERE

Video Length: 4 min. 50 sec.

Full Moon Painting

Learn how to paint a full moon, stars and the night sky. Create gorgeous moonlit clouds that add the perfect texture to your painting. This is an easy full moon painting that any beginner painter can paint. You can paint this full moon painting the next time there is a full moon for extra luck! This moon painting can be done be kids age 12 and up!

Watch How to Paint a Full Moon- HERE

Video Length: 16 min. 51 sec.

I hope you enjoyed the videos! You can subscribe to my YouTube channel here! So that you don’t miss any future free painting tutorials for beginner painters!

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Waterloo Arts Fund Grant 2020

You might know that I won a Waterloo Arts fund grant of $2500 to create and publish my book Patched that is a collection of art installation photographs on trees with handmade map paper and poetry about nature. You can see the book here!

I am grateful to acknowledge the support of the Waterloo Arts Fund once again for $1600 to support a new project I will be working on in the New Year. I am excited to be able to purchase new equipment to allow me to be able to film and edit high quality acrylic painting video tutorials.

You can read more details from my project -covered in a recent newspaper article from the Woolwich Observer by Damon Maclean:

Here is a snippet:

With my background in teaching and my experience in leading art workshops, COVID-19 impacted both my art practice and ability to instruct in-person workshops. With my grant I plan on selecting five locations of different landscapes in Waterloo Region to photograph. I will create five 12” x 18” acrylic paintings on canvases to donate to local businesses in my hometown of Wellesley.

I will film myself with the help of my husband, teaching beginner painters how to paint these landscapes from the Waterloo Region in a step-by-step process. After editing these videos, they will be uploaded on my new YouTube channel – Jackie Partridge Art – that was created during the lockdown this year…  I plan on sharing the videos with local organizations like libraries to offer art educational support and free online art activities for people during these difficult times. I strongly believe and have seen the power of art to help improve the mental health of not only myself but my students.

Follow along on social media to stay connected about this project!

Learn more about the grant by clicking on the image above!

Happy Holidays to You!

I want to wish you Happy Holidays this season!

I wish you health, wealth and happiness!

2021 is going to be the best year yet! The best is truly to come! We all know 2020 has been one roller coaster!

This year brought a lot of changes to my art career. With Covid-19, I could no longer offer in person workshops and switched to offering free online tutorials. Exhibitions I had scheduled were also postponed. I landed a full time teaching contract for more stability during these uncertain times.

I appreciate so many of you following and supporting me along the way - whether it was joining my email list, following me on social media, sharing my work with a friend or liking a post. It all truly helped and meant the world to me!

Thank you for…

Thank you for following this blog and sharing these posts! Thanks for liking my posts on Instagram: @jackiepartridge_ and my acrylic painting account @jackiepartridgeart

This summer I started a new YouTube channel. Although I was terrified I have really enjoyed it. I appreciate all the positive feedback and I love seeing the paintings you have made. You can continue to tag me on instagram @jackiepartridgeart or use the #jackiepartridgeartclasses.

Thank you for supporting my new YouTube channel

Every like, share, subscribe truly means the world to me and allows me to help reach more beginner painters who are struggling.

This year I also started a Facebook page as a way to really connect and start to create a community and share my resources with you.

Thanks for those who have followed along: https://www.facebook.com/jackiepartridgeart/

Lastly thank you for purchasing artwork from me, asking for commissions and considering me as an artist to help decorate your walls and make your house a home!

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Thank you for so much love and support this year! As a young emerging artist every like, comment, share, purchase help me work towards my goal of being a full time artist one day!

Have a Safe, Healthy and Happy Holiday Season!

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Winter 2020 Exclusive Painting Video

Twice a year, I send my email list an exclusive acrylic painting video lesson to your inbox! Videos include start to finish instructions and are not public on my YouTube Channel - You will have lifetime access to these videos! >>>Enter your email in the blue form below to join! Please note that I am no longer sending the Winter 2020 painting tutorial - however -please join my mailing list so that you don’t miss out on the next tutorial!

You will learn how to paint an acrylic painting from beginning to end with valuable tips. I am a trained artist in acrylic painting and I am a certified teacher. I have my Master of Fine Arts degree and loads of teaching experience to make painting for beginners a simple process where you can feel confident and have fun! I send an email to my list twice a year where I give you a private link to the video tutorial. You will have lifetime access to the video lesson.

Would you like to improve your acrylic painting? I show you 10 common mistakes beginner acrylic painters make and what you can do to avoid them - click the button below to grab your FREE guide! Grabbing this guide will also put you on my mailing list so you can receive the next seasonal painting tutorial!

These Videos Are Perfect For You If:

1. You love art or painting

2. You want more time to yourself to be creative! 

3. You are interested in learning more about acrylic painting and developing your skills

4. You want a fun project to do by yourself or with friends or family (recommended age is 7 and up!)

5. You are a painter or want to give it a try!

6. You are beginner or experienced painter

7. You want to relax and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of painting

8. You want fun, simple and creative ideas to paint

Enter your email here to get access so you don’t miss this video or the next one!

Close up of the winter 2020 acrylic landscape painting by Jackie Partridge

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Fall YouTube Painting Video Recap!

Check out my acrylic painting YouTube channel >>Jackie Partridge Art<< Here is a list of YouTube videos that were posted to my channel over the last couple months as a little recap. In case you might’ve missed some of my acrylic painting tutorials! There are some great pumpkin painting tutorials and even a pumpkin painting kids tutorial!

You can read the descriptions of the videos before clicking the link to see the video.

You can watch these videos for free at anytime. If you have a YouTube account you can click the clock in the top right corner of the video to save it to your “Watch List” to watch it for later.

Be sure to subscribe to my channel —you can click the bell beside the subscribe button on YouTube to receive notifications of when new videos are added!

If you like a video be sure to hit the “thumbs up” to like it or share it with a friend!

Let’s take a look at the videos for this month!

Posca Pen Zentangle

Learn the relaxing art of zentangle and unwind learning about this technique to incorporate into your acrylic paintings. This short tutorial is simple enough for kids to try!

Watch Posca Pen Zentangle- HERE

Video Length: 11 min. 33 sec.

9 Different Brushstrokes for Beginners

I will teach you nine different brushstrokes that you can use to elevate your acrylic paintings. This tutorial is short and easy for beginner painters to try or even kids!

Watch 9 Different Brushstrokes for Beginners-HERE

Video Length: 11 min 52 sec.

Pumpkin acrylic painting for kids or beginners! Perfect art lesson for kids!

Paint a Pumpkin

This is a perfect full painting tutorial for beginners or kids age 7 and up! Learn how to paint a pumpkin complete with a spider and spider’s web. Learn about colour mixing, painting shadows and highlights and more!

Watch Paint a Pumpkin- HERE

Video Length: 16 min. and 11 sec.

Paint an Abstract Pumpkin

In this video learn how to create texture in your acrylic painting using a brush and palette knife. Paint an abstract pumpkin perfect for some fall decor in your home. The perfect Thanksgiving or Halloween art project. Learn about mixing green, orange and grey as well as how to choose the perfect background colour.

Watch Abstract Pumpkin Painting-HERE

Video Length: 25 min. and 32 sec.

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Art News Update

Here is my art news update. With a new season it is time to share a new update about my art practice. There has been a lot going on in both my personal life with starting a new full-time teaching job at a private Montessori school and with upcoming opportunities involving my art. Read about some recent art updates below!

YouTube

You can see my most recent acrylic painting tutorials - by checking out my YouTube channel and clicking most recent. Be sure to subscribe and hit the bell to receive notifications of new painting tutorials!

Exhibition

From October 2-January 17, 2021 you can view my art at the Orillia Museum of Art and History in Orillia, ON at the “Carmichael Canadian Landscape Exhibition: Tradition Transformed.”

I have a piece called Establishing Roots which is an altered hand-cut atlas displayed on a pedestal with white gloves. The exhibition is a juried exhibition showcasing the work of a variety of artists in all mediums whose work focuses on the theme of the landscape in some way.

Jackie Partridge -artwork, hand cut atlas

Publication Features

Patched (select photographs) will appear in Tiny Spoon Ecology (Upcoming)

My work Remnants (photographs) is now available in Tiny Spoon Memory (Spring Issue No. 4) p. 57-59.

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