My new art website

Please check out my new art website!

www.jamarsimien.com

No other piece in my collection has been asked about more than my painting of the hands of a family shaped into a heart. The response to this painting has been overwhelming and greatly appreciated. I have donated this piece to several causes that I support including cancer and muscular dystrophy auctions that raise funds for research. I will be donating several framed prints to local hospitals this summer. Here is a link to the print in my Etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/105058517/original-watercolor-painting-family-all?ref=shop_home_feat_3

Family hands watercolor painting by Jamar Simien

Watercolor painting of Jesus Christ

Original watercolor painting of Jesus Christ. This painting has received very positive responses online and at art festivals across Texas. The original was painted on 100lb cold press watercolor paper in the summer of 2012. I will be donating several framed prints of this piece to local churches this summer. Here is the link to the print in my Etsy shop: 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/175569089/jesus-christ-watercolor-painting?ref=listing-shop-header-1

Jesus Christ watercolor painting by Jamar Simien

Jamar Simien's 3rd Annual Summer Art Camp 2013

Want to help inspire your child to expand their imagination in a fun and creative way? Enroll your child in summer art camp today!

Click the link for more information:

http://www.simienartcamp.blogspot.com/

Design Craft Art Festival 2012

Design Craft 2012 was a success! Thanks to everyone who came out- I really appreciate the support. As an artist, I always look for opportunities to share my work with as many people as possible and yesterday was an ideal opportunity. I also look for ways to improve what I do and I was able to have meaningful conversations with so many different people from different facets of the Design industry in Houston.  

My plan is to do at least 3 outdoor art festivals per year from now on with the International Festival in March as the next outdoor art event that I'm planning for. Before that, I will be the featured artist in the Black Heritage Festival (indoor art event) from January to March of 2013. I will have a solo exhibition of my artwork at the Central School Arts and Humanities Center in Downtown Lake Charles, La. I'm honored to be a part of such a special event in my hometown and I look forward to the opportunity to share my artwork and see a lot of familiar faces.

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My new Etsy shop!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/jamarsimien

Watercolor pet paintings

Butch, a Chihuahua, Born 12/25/10

Having Miles Hunter Simien (a Rat Terrier mix) for the past year has reminded me of the special bond that owners develop with their pets. The last time I owned a pet was when I was a teenager and I'm not sure if I had the level of maturity to appreciate his presence in my life (Dustin, a Pomeranian, 1999-2005).

After talking to a few people about their relationship with their pet- I decided to start a series of watercolor paintings devoted to pets. Initially I had concerns about this idea because through my education, professional training and personal interests- I have only advocated and pursued conceptual projects. Projects that require thoughtful research and imaginative execution. For this, obviously, I would have to deviate from that school of thought and try something new.

I learned from the first pet painting that it's ok to be literal. It's ok to not tell an elaborate story. Sometimes people just want to be reminded of their appreciation for something, in this case, their beloved pet. The initial stages of this series have shown me that what fosters our relationships with our pets is our dependence and appreciation of their humanistic qualities. When we're sick, they seem to understand. When we're sad, they seem to relate. When we're happy, they reciprocate. The basic idea of this series is to celebrate the humanistic qualities of our living pets and showcase the life of a pet that has passed away.

If you're interested in a 12" x 18" watercolor painting of your pet, please email me at jamar.simien@gmail.com.

-js