Visual Inspiration : Jill Berry Blog

This is a watercolor and sketch in my journal of the Hi Calypso Iris in my garden. Iris is on my mind, both the flower and the goddess. I am working on a series of artists’ books with this subject and as usual have become a bit carried away. Iris, the goddess, was the messenger [...]

Grace and Death

Posted on April 22, 2010 - Filed Under About me, Visual Inspiration, What I am up to | 3 Comments

On Tuesday night my friend Helen and I went to the artists’ sketch night at the Body World Exhibit in Denver. The museum was closed to the public, and we checked in at the desk in a nearly empty lobby. There was a visceral absence of the usual crowd, and it was eerie walking through [...]

On to the Next Chapter

Posted on March 24, 2010 - Filed Under Real Life, Visual Inspiration | Leave a Comment

This is my last day here at the cottage, that is until I return on Sunday after Artfest. Today I will head to the airport to pick up Hegina and Arlene, then we will all romp over bridges, on ferries and over tiny roads to get to Port Townsend. It has been incredible to be [...]

Landscape with Yellow Birds

Posted on March 18, 2010 - Filed Under Visual Inspiration, What I am up to, Written Inspiration | 6 Comments

It is dark outside, the dogs and the kids are asleep, Steve headed off for the train to work and I am painting. Ah, I am painting. This morning is it three letter words, a concept that I have worked with for about six years. Mighty little words. Today my words are “ART” and “SKY”, [...]

The difference of a day, and a big win

Posted on February 8, 2010 - Filed Under Visual Inspiration | 1 Comment

Yesterday’s Super Bowl game was just what I needed. It was a clean, impressive, exciting and immensely gratifying to watch New Orleans win. You may have noticed the fleur-de-lis on the side of their helmets. This is a heraldic representation of an Iris, which is also the symbol of one of my other favorite cities, [...]

The Color of Eyes

Posted on November 18, 2009 - Filed Under Visual Inspiration | Leave a Comment

I have been making art, lots of it, and haven’t been here for a while. There is a lot to say, but right now I just want to share this video. It made me think instantly of my children. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EELEjeYzfjM[/youtube] My husband saw Kristin at a house concert last year. She is amazing. My girl [...]

Lost

Posted on September 3, 2009 - Filed Under Visual Inspiration, What I am up to | 9 Comments

I am not finding my way in any real sense this week. My husband lost his job, the fourth in recent years, the rejection notices are coming in, and right now, I feel beaten up. It won’t last, and it won’t kill me, but I am definitely on a path I want to get off [...]

Painting Produce

Posted on July 30, 2009 - Filed Under Visual Inspiration | 1 Comment

Yesterday was our day to pick up our produce at Cure Organic Farm in Boulder. We belong to a CSA there, or Community Supported Agriculture. Here is what they say on their website: CSA’s strive to develop an available local food supply, encourage land stewardship, and build a sense of community. CSA’s began over 30 [...]

Black Friday

Posted on November 29, 2008 - Filed Under Visual Inspiration | 2 Comments

Dance Your Heart Out

Posted on October 9, 2008 - Filed Under Visual Inspiration | 1 Comment

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlfKdbWwruY[/youtube] Happy is as happy does. I have spent too much time lately not acting like Matt. Matt is a guy who dances a lot and not very well, but he sure does dance! I am so loving this. Thanks to Don Madden who also had this on his blog (just in case you missed it, [...]