Bamboo Sketches
by Charity Lee Jennings
More Ink Drawings Coming!
If you've been following my Instagram or Facebook then you know my parents came to visit us in Indonesia for Christmas. My mom and I had so much fun shopping together, and part of the fun was sharing hints on what we'd each like for Christmas. I showed my mom this ink...
Art from Abroad | Where to buy Prints
My trips to Canada often seem few and far between: So if you'd like to buy a print when I'm not around, or from another part of the world, it's now possible! My art prints are available online.This print of the painting "Heron I", is one of my most popular. It's...
‘Twas the Night Before Empty Nest | A Story of Letting Go
18 year old daughter was about to leave home for 4 months. And if you’re a parent, I’m sure you can relate, I wanted everything to go well for her. But, as hard as we try, there are so many things in life beyond our control.
I’m going to share with you the story of how our last day at home took a painful turn, but how it brought both clarity and beauty. And while I share the story, I’ll be studying a Master artist’s work.
Family Firework Fail
Family Firework Fail (full version) by Charity Lee Jennings I lamented being stuck in the city, during Chinese New Year, until the family firework fail took place. Watch as I create a watercolour painting that helps tell the story of an evening that changed our...
Memories of Chinese New Year
Memories of Chinese New Year (Malachi was back) by Charity Lee Jennings Since my son, Malachi, came for a visit during Chinese New Year, we got to relive some memories! Night after night the sky was filled with the explosion of fireworks. And Malachi wasn’t taking a...
Chinese New Year Near Disaster – Updated Version
Chinese New Year Near Disaster (updated version) by Charity Lee Jennings Brian held our bag of sparklers. We approached the massive boxes full of explosives, that must have been the equivalent of 5 months salary for the average person in our city, and we realized how...
They’re PIGEONS, mom!
"They're Pigeons, Mom" a watercolour painting by Charity Lee Jennings I did a quick sketch of a pigeon last night from a photo my daughter found, using a turquoise watercolour pencil. The process of drawing before I went to bed and setting out my painting supplied...
Relaxing Deer Painting (with a story)
Relaxing Deer Painting (with a story) by Charity Lee Jennings I was 11 years old, camping in the Rockies. My parents were in the site next to mine, with a row of bush between us and to my 11 year old self, it was like I was all alone encountering this big world. I...
Easy Watercolour Leaves (& Why Art Matters)
Relaxing Deer Painting (with a story) by Charity Lee Jennings I was 11 years old, camping in the Rockies. My parents were in the site next to mine, with a row of bush between us and to my 11 year old self, it was like I was all alone encountering this big world. I...
2 Kingfishers (A Painting in Watercolour & White Ink)
2 Kingfishers (in watercolour & ink) by Charity Lee Jennings Sit back and relax as you watch me paint 2 Kingfisher Birds in my signature "China Blue" style (with watercolor and white ink). Join us on Patreon 👩🎨 to make art more a part of your life!...
Assembling A Ring Light (with a little help)
2 Kingfishers (a painting in watercolour & white ink) by Charity Lee Jennings Sit back and relax as you watch me paint 2 Kingfisher Birds in my signature "China Blue" style Join us on Patreon 👩🎨 to make art more a part of your life!...
An Amazing Visit (Zach Was Back in Asia)
An Amazing Visit (Zach was back) by Charity Lee Jennings We recently wrapped up an amazing month, having our son Zach here to visit, and now it's back to the studio for me. Watch me recreate an image I captured of my son, as I reflect over our time together. I hope...