Hello!
It has been a long while…With the New Year, family obligations and Art demands, it has taken me needed time to sort through the challenges, Art studio fun and the care of my-self. As we are well into 2026, my hope is that all is well with you, family and life. For me I feel I am discovering new possibilities in my Art endeavors. Already this year, I am finding, processing and developing new pigments and raw clays which lead to exciting explorations in Art. Two pit-fires and several paintings later my creative means are expanding. I LOVE what I do! It brings me such joy to share what I do to make pigments, to paint and to build with raw clays.
If you are at all interested in joining me in gathering, processing or using raw clays and pigments in Art, please let me know. Send me an email for yourself or even a small group and we can put together some dates. June through October are good months.*
*I plan to do two more pit-fires in April-May weather permitting…that is rain and wet weather are best! …And to do some clay and pigment gathering and processing, too.
Here are some possible dates: April 11, 12 or 18, 19 or 25, 26 or May 2, 3 or 9, 10 or 16, 17.
Mark Your Calendar!
April 4, 2026: Opening Reception “Ancient Earth Inspirations” at Piper J Gallery at 10250 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, California; 4-7 pm. I will have a demonstration and a brief talk at 5 pm. Please come and enjoy an evening of Art, refreshment, and engagement with the artist. This exhibition will be up April 3 – 29.
February 2026 Wild and Scenic Film Festival and Art Exhibition: “Best in Theme” Diptych (two 36 x 48″ paintings put together as one “And Bear Will Lead them”.
Open Studios Tour: October 10, 11 and 17, 18
Always, ENJOY! Jennifer
Jennifer Rugge 