On a quest to create a new piece every week, here's last week's creation! Using watercolors, a picture of myself, I traced and transposed, and of course adding the gold paint for that layer of drama, I think the shades of Green & Gold abstract came out with a glow.

Ricky is at it again... check out the vids I produce for this crazy character as he creates TOP 5 Lists! Available on IGTV and  Youtube! Follow Ricky on Instagram at @RickysTop5 

I am dabbling in abstract watercolors. Using the technique of drawing a portrait with no breaks in the line, then adding watercolors to develop the piece. Here's one of the pieces, using FINTech metallic watercolors within certain areas of the painting. 

Here's a new watercolor painting I created using irredescent paints- finetech watercolor paints.  They helped capture the trippy nature of the lava lamp!

The whole Summer 2020, I have diligently been researching, designing, glueing, soldering and creating my newest art pieces involving slides, a glass head, LEDS and musical components. Over time, the scope of this piece has grown and I have expanded my skill set as well. With that said, I am hoping to finish this piece by the end of September barring any more delays in materials. Here's a few snap shots of the evolution of the head growth.

After doodling this sketch in my notebook last November in the Dallas Airport on a layover, I was eager to create this piece. The subtle waves rolling away from the center point, with the electric light reflecting off the base. I am slowly evolving the EL wire technique using new materials like Seguri moldable glues and different cable fasteners to hold the wires.  The hardest part was waiting for items to be delivered in the mail during the pandemic. 

The newest short I've produced and edited is for the Confinement Film Festival (CoFF) hosted by The Stranger in SEATTLE. 

My wonderful dream team of creative pals put together this short in less than two weeks. I am so proud of this short!

Written by:
Jenn Dodd
Evan Cannon
Brendan McLoughlin
Jenny Ledel

Edited & Produced by:
Sharon Jamilkowski

Graphics:
Will Dodd
Sharon Jamilkowski
Brendan McLoughlin

Sound:
Evan Cannon

Music: 
Evan Cannon
Jacob Greenan

Cast (in order of appearance)
Dmitri… Evan Cannon
Tzack… Will Dodd
Carole… Jenny Ledel
Darlene… Sharon Jamilkowski
Brenda… Jenn Dodd
Loom IT… Brendan McLoughlin
Coronavirus… Richard Ybarra, Carl Jamilkowski, Brendan McLoughlin

This piece is a work in progress. I started by dremeling a glass head using a diamond bit a small hole. The hole created a pass-way for the electrical work for the upper portion of the piece and a structure support for the wiring.  Next steps, I will be overlaying the slides I collected over the glass head, creating a mosaic of memories. Please stay tune for the next steps.  

For the past 5 months, I have spent producing a short film called "Deb's Divorce Party". With an amazing team of creative friends, we have a finished product and I am very proud of the work we have done. Here are some shots from our shoot!

Shout out to the amazing team:

Written by: Jenn Dodd
Produced by: Sharon Jamilkowski
Filmed, directed, edited by: Brendan McLoughlin

Mary: Jenn Dodd
Jane: Sharon Jamilkowski
The Green Goddess: Jenny Ledel
Kevin: Patrick Mahon
Deb: Meredith Newell

Party goers:
Will Dodd
Lauren Hardie
Eli Holbrook
James Kernan
Victoria McCarthy
Jeff McGuire
Jason McGuire
Satori Moya
Hannah Thielmann
Tony Tran

"Cathy" 
Written by Caitlin Krisko
Performed by The Broadcast
Courtesy of Caitlin Krisko

Subconscious Trip
composed by Jenn Dodd

Stop motion animator: Sharon Jamilkowski

When holiday baking leads to fun drawings.... like these Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies. This lady is really showing off her blossoms.