Author Archive
March 7, 2020 by Jamie Anne
The Desire to Create
Does anyone even read blogs anymore? I’m not sure. But either way, I’m dusting off these cobwebs and starting fresh! I’ve recently rediscovered something and came to the conclusion that I have a desire to create. For those who know me well, you know that I love to paint and that art is very important […]
October 8, 2014 by Jamie Anne
First Official Book Signing
With our recent move out west, it has become much easier to be more involved in promoting my book. So on Labor Day weekend, my little family made the drive to Yellowstone where I had my first official book signing- at the historic and beautiful Old Faithful Inn! I had the best time chatting with […]
September 9, 2014 by Jamie Anne
OBX
Just about a year ago to date, our little family went on a week long vacation to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. For those that have never been, that place is downright dreamy. How lucky we were to drive 4 hours out of the hustle and bustle that is the DC metro area and […]
February 19, 2014 by Jamie Anne
New Year, New Look
Hey all! I figured it’s about time that I revive this website and get it up and running again! Introducing my new website at jamieanneblake.com! One of my New Years Resolutions was to redesign my art website and to update regularly on my blog with all of my latest artistic endeavors. A big task (especially […]
September 2, 2013 by Jamie Anne
How To Get Ideas
My publisher wants me to work on a second Buffalo Joe book (this time, about Yellowstone)!! This is something I have been so excited about! It’s a good sign that book #1 is doing well- and I really had the best time working on my first book. So I am thrilled to get going on […]
July 11, 2013 by Jamie Anne
Alaskan Moose
A good friend of mine from growing up lives in Alaska. Their cute family is in the Air Force, and they are stationed out there for several years. She wanted a painting for her living room that reminded her of Alaska, and wanted something with a Moose and mountains. I was so excited about this […]
June 13, 2013 by Jamie Anne
Moulton Barn Celebration
This year is the Moulton Barn’s 100 year anniversary. Our family is throwing a big centennial celebration in it’s honor this summer, mostly to raise funds for its preservation- so I painted a few watercolors to auction off. I think they turned out so lovely, and they’ll look even better framed! What do you all […]
June 13, 2013 by Jamie Anne
Illustration Friday: children
I know I have been on-again off-again when it comes to Illustration Friday projects. Silly me. But I saw this weeks topic and loved it!! The topic is children. Which really is perfect, because it explains the reason for my absence! My husband and I adopted a beautiful baby girl who is now just […]
September 29, 2012 by Jamie Anne
The Adventures of Buffalo Joe
I apologize for the absence on my blog. Things have been really pretty busy around here. And I have some big news. My book is finally out!!! Introducing The Adventured of Buffalo Joe and the Blackbird with the Broken Wing! I couldn’t have been more pleased with how it turned out. The colors are bright […]
January 30, 2012 by Jamie Anne