I have just celebrated the first-ever Christmas and/or Advent wreath-making workshop FREE at Jacki Kellum Studios in Water Valley Mississippi. First Step for Wreath-Making: Find Something Round – Be Creative Second Step for Wreath-Making is: Wire Evergreens to Your Form Third Step for Wreath-Making: Believe that Everyone Can Make Art — Even You! When I…
How to Use Leftover Smoked Turkey – Recipes
Creamy White Bean and Chili Image & Recipe Credit: Little Black Skillet Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 yellow or white onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (32-ounce) carton chicken broth or chicken stock 3 cups shredded or chopped cooked turkey 2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 cup diced green chiles 1…
How to Write & Illustrate a Picture Book – Exhibit at Jacki Kellum Studios – Classes Beginning in January
In November, Jacki Kellum Studios Opened at 32 South Main Water Valley, Misssissippi Today, I am finisihing hanging a new exhibition at Jacki Kellum Studios in Water Valley, Mississippi – Illustrating a Picture Book – The Process – From rough sketches to hyper-realistic studies to the magic. The work on exhibition focuses on my books…
Advent: A Quick History & Overview – Just Some Quick Facts
Image Credit: 2026 Year of Grace Liturgical Calendar The First Sunday of Advent is the Beginning of the Church Year. Image Credit: Sarah Russell Design – Etsy Advent’s roots are entertwined with the history of the Catholic–and later, the Anglican and/or Episcopalian churches – and the Church Calendar. Early Christians began celebrating Advent during the…
Jacki Kellum Watercolor Classes: Learn to Express Yourself with Color
Jacki Kellum Will Begin Teaching Watercolor Classes the First Week of November [2025] at 32 South Main in Water Valley, MS. One Weekly Class is Scheduled to Begin on Monday. November 3. from 10:00 – 11:30. You may call to join that class, or if you prefer another time and/or day, contact Jacki Kellum about…
Jacki Kellum Prints of Paintings for Sale
At this point, I only have prints available of my watercolors. But I’ll have several prints of each of the following [and more] available to purchase, beginning November 1 – when Jacki Kellum Studios re-opens at 32 South Main in Water Valley Mississippi . Jacki Kellum Studios Will be Open for Each of the Following…
Different Takes on the 12 Days of Christmas
Image Credit: Jan Brett on Amazon Image Credit: Laurie Fuller
How I Have Set Up My Pastel Painting Studio to Make It More Functional
Almost 2 months ago, I committed to opening a new arts space in the Historical District of Water Valley, Mississippi, at 26 South Main, and I am stunned by the amount of time and effort [and money] this transition has required. Next week, artists in the historic district of Water Valley will open their arts…
Terry Ludwig Soft Pastels Set: Best Loved Basics
Terry Ludwig Pastels Set: Best Loved Basics [A] in Terry Ludwig Pastel Sets A170 Best Loved Basics [B] Blues in Terry Ludwig Pastel Sets B050 Best Loved Basics B080 Best Loved Basics B0200 Best Loved Basics [G] Greens in Terry Ludwig Pastel Sets G590 Best Loved Basics G750 Best Loved Basics [N] Neutrals in Terry…
Terry Ludwig Pastels – Karen Margulis Floral & Landscape Set
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