by Joan Jakel | 9 Aug 2018 | Inspired Living |
One of my favorite mandates: Live Boldly. Life rises up to greet us when we take bold action in the direction of our dreams and desires. Let go of fear and trust yourself. You have within you the wisdom, knowledge, courage and power to achieve anything you set your... Read more
by Joan Jakel | 1 Feb 2017 | Inspired Living |
Napa is very fortunate to have a jewel in its midst – the Art Gallery Napa Valley. The Gallery hosts some of Napa’s most talented artists and is located in the heart of downtown Napa at 1307 1st Street. The Gallery was closed in January for... Read more
by Joan Jakel | 1 Nov 2016 | Inspired Living |
Today, I want to share a painting process for creating a whimsical face on multiple canvases with an abstract background. Faces are one of my favorite topics. It’s so much fun drawing faces, painting faces, collaging faces, seeing the shadows on faces –... Read more