Making Platelets with Play Doh for cancer patient withdangerously low platelets

A Facebook friend in California was telling me how she was able to turn her health around using Play Doh. Being an artist, with breast cancer of course I was interested. I found out on Tues. May 7th, and posted that my platelets had dropped down to 20,000. Now, if you don't know what platelets are that may sound like a lot of platelets.  However, the  "normal" range in a healthy person is between 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per a liter of blood. Mine have been below 100,000 for at least 5 weeks now. She said she made platelets in Play Doh and while she made them she said  I am making more platelets. She said her body also started making more platelets. I have been keeping them out where I can see them and every day I make more.

When she first told me, I didn't have any play doh so I just drew specs on paper to get my platelets started.
I told people about it on Facebook and some of my Facebook friends also drew their own versions of platelets. Here is the picture that got my platelets going...

I went back to the doctors on May 9th after doing just the paper platelets and they had gone up to 23,000 in 2 days. When I saw the results using the drawing I decided to buy the Play Doh and have been making them in Play Doh ever since. I can tell they have gone up some,  by my nose; which was a runny nose when it was really low tinged with blood. Now, my nose feels much better. I know I am not totally where I need to be yet, but I feel better knowing I can make my body make more platelets by giving it the visualization. I will find out Friday May 17th, how well we did! Will keep you posted.

Guess what, I am going to buy more play doh so I can make more platelets.

To all those that have been praying for me and to those that have donated for my cancer treatments, I thank you so much. Sending love and good health wishes to you all. Love Jeanee

NEW Paintings for 2013 - Art Process Described

ROUND OF LOVE c Jean Bourque 2013

20x16 acrylic on canvas

My paintings over the past few years have been mostly painted live in front of an audience and have been mixed media acrylic and pastel on quality pre-stretched canvas, ready to hang without framing.  The size I used most often in my painting live series was 16 x20 inches.  2013 is a new year and I find my work is crisper looking, cleaner, lighter and more colorful like my work from the mid to late 90’s.  All the 2013 works (here) have been created in my home studio and on my back porch. In the beginning of January, I started out painting 20x16 pre-stretched canvas using acrylic and textured mediums. 

MASSAGE c 2013 Jean Bourque

16x20 acrylic on canvas

BLUE NOT PINK c2013 JEAN BOURQUE

20X16 CANVAS acrylic

DAYFEST c2013 Jean Bourque

acrylic 16x20 on canvas

 By the end of the month I found myself drawn back to my childhood passion of watercolor. Pure, clean and colorful watercolor on paper, an uncomplicated style mixed with deep level feelings expressing emotional and physical anxiety, pain, joy, passion, anguish and love. No one knows where each year will take them on this journey of life.  Artsails1 is in transition. Please join me, the artist Jean Bourque as I explore a deeper existence filled with meaning and emotion through watercolor, collage and words.

ANTICIPATION c2013 Jean Bourque

6x6 original watercolor on paper

BIOPSY c 2013 Jean Bourque

6x4 original watercolor on paper  

PAIN c 2013 Jean Bourque

6x6 original watercolor on paper

LADY IN WAITING  c 2013 Jean Bourque

6x6 original watercolor on paper

NEW ART 2013.... 

My painting style is somewhere between impressionism and abstract with conceptual imagery using symbolism, patterns, and range from minimalism to multiple layers. The themes you see most often in my work are faces, hearts, symbols, funky style flowers, spirals, stars, circles, water, coffee, wine, guitars and bold colors. I typically use Golden acrylics and mediums, Grumbacher Oils, Montana Gold artists spray paints and various brands of watercolor and prismacolor pastels for my paintings. I also love drawing and doodling with sharpies.  My secondary process for mixed media and collage will include a variety of  inks, charcoal, pastels,  coffee, dyes, tempera paints, water colors, crayons, oil pastels, various papers, fabrics, feathers, photography, clay and found papers and objects.

I also do altered books, faux finishes, found art sculptures, photography and have worked on steel surfaces, counter tops, furniture, wood, clay, fabric, paper and even ice. When I worked at the ice skating rink we actually painted the design in the ice between the layers! YES, I have even driven a Zamboni and made ice. LOL!! Please feel free to comment on my posts and share what you like with friends and on other websites and social media sites. Thank you!

If interested in purchasing any of the art shown contact me via email with Artsails1 Art in the subject line and include the names of the paintings you are interested in, your contact and shipping info, email, phone, address etc. 

Yours Truly, 

Jean Bourque

Prices for unframed art work created from 2010 to now (2013) are $1.25 a square inch. How to calculate that? LxW=SI x $1.25=base art price. Shipping costs will be the responsibility of the art buyer. Costs are based on packing expenses and materials plus freight and location to be shipped to. Inquire when sending email.  Local delivery within 50 miles of Columbia, SC... is also available. 

How to Show your Art in Local Galleries

  

 The gallery is a business, just like any retailer, it uses vendors to supply the merchandise it sells to make a profit. Galleries will take a sales commission from the retail sales price when the art sells. Rarely, does the gallery buy the art direct. 

 Jean Bourque and Deb Hart

  Sales commission rates are negotiable especially the higher percentage rates. The quoted split is usually 50/50 but tends to be lower in small galleries, artist's co-ops, and galleries that house other businesses on the premises. 

   Not all art will sell in all galleries. Many times a gallery will have a certain type of art based on their existing clientele. Not all galleries are created equal. Most "mall galleries" are set up to rent wall space on a monthly basis.  I have known many artists that have been very disappointed about the lack of sales. The "mall gallery" is in the space rental business, not art sales business.

   Visit as many galleries as you can. Observe the art, the framing, the customer flow and the sales staff. Act like a regular customer look at the art prices, the artists names, and the clientele that shops there. If the staff speaks do not talk about your art. Do not  announce you are an artist and would love to show at this gallery, unless you have been invited and have an appointment. That is the art gallery directors pet peeve!

   When you think you have found the gallery for your work check out their website. If they offer a newsletter or guest book, do sign up so you can be contacted when the gallery is having shows and start attending them. If you know artists that show there you may want to ask them how they like the gallery.

   Check with the Better Business Bureau to make sure they have had no complaints on the gallery or the owner/director. Google the gallery and to see what type of web presence they have. You should find articles about events the gallery has held, take your time to look at those. You want to know that they do sell art and promote artists on a regular basis. 

   If you feel this is the gallery for you, start attending their events so you can develop a relationship with the artists, the gallery directors, owners, managers and staff. Never talk about your art at someone else's art opening, that is very rude. Even if asked; just discreetly hand out your business card and say give me a call. Don't you just love their art work! Keep the focus on the featured artist and the gallery!

   Some will tell you they do not accept unsolicited art inquiries. In that case, the only way to get in would be through a referral from someone the gallery already does business with; either one of their clients or one of their artists. 

   After you have been to several events the director and staff should know you by name. Then you can call or email and ask about meeting to look over your portfolio. It takes patience. Some times before getting to that point; they will ask you to bring in samples of your art. 

Happy Gallery showings to you... 

Yours truly,
Jean Bourque

PS All artwork here by (me) Jean Bourque 

Art that Looks like Fun!

Mind Gravy at Drip Coffee Wed Jan 9 2013 8-10pm

Dean Cook featured Musician Returning and Renewed

Keith E Bates featured Poet... Musings with Magic Elixir 

*****

Wednesday evening Mind Gravy hosted by Al Black will be from 8-10 PM at Drip Coffee in Five Points, not too far from The SpeakEasy...Columbia, SC. See you there :)

yours truly
Jeanee

SC HAS A LOT TO OFFER

PATHS

Oil Painting

by Jean Bourque

SC gets picked on a lot in the media. It seems there is always some amusing incident happening here. 

BUT

I maintain that SC is a fun place to live. Columbia, the capital of SC was strategically planned to be in the middle of the state. A brilliant idea for those of us that like to go places! It has proven to be a great location to get to the coast and visit wonderful places like Edisto State Park, Hilton Head, the lovely city of Charleston or family friendly Myrtle Beach. Or you can go west and visit the foothills and the wonderful cities of Rock Hill, Spartanburg, Greenville and Anderson. All of these places have a lot to offer for art lovers!

NOW

I don't want to forget the middle of the state such as Columbia, Newberry, Sumter, Camden, Lancaster, Aiken, Greenwood, Lake City and Darlington and Florence, 

SOUTH CAROLINA!

Every place named here has a thriving art community filled with visual artists, local musicians, singers, songwriters and performers with  home town theater, festivals, art walks, arts centers,  symphony, ballet, dance, poetry groups, photographers, sculptors, jewelry makers, craftspeople and a multitude of museums and historical buildings. 

HOME SWEET HOME....SOUTH CAROLINA

A WONDERFUL STATE THAT 

has a lot to offer 

YOURS TRULY,

JEANEE

Wrapping up the Year

It is amazing that another year has come and gone... 2012 literally flew by for me.
I was BUSY with all capital letters!

STUDIO NEWS The beginning of the year I opened an art studio for 6 months
in downtown Lexington SC. It was a very educational experience and I enjoyed
it immensely. I coordinated an Art Opening and provided several musical guests
that performed and then I painted live for the guests at the event to live music by
Bob Kilgore.

The studio coordinated an Art Opening during the Wine Walk in May.
We probably had over 1000 people come through the studio in a 3 hour time period.
The Wine Walk is set up with other Lexington businesses and all the businesses provide
wine to the guests.

Mid year. I moved my art equipment from the studio  to my house near downtown
Columbia, SC.  It was nice to have a special space to create. While I was there I was
able to get an additional studio easel and a studio desk that adjust with a slant.
(Lots of fun to draw on a slanted desk.)

This year, there have been several people that have sent their found objects and
recyclables to me and I want to give everyone of these people a special thank you.
Here is a picture of the first item I did with recycled thread... "Threads".

GALLERY NEWS

Railroad Gallery Evans St. Florence, SC closed their doors in November. The building the gallery was in had no a/c or heat. Art Trail Gallery closed their original Florence, SC location and reopened in November at their newly revamped location on Evans St. Just a block down, on the same side of the street, from the Railroad Junction Gallery location. I have been at both throughout 2012, still showing at Art Trail Gallery.

Bob Doster's Gallery and Studio Lancaster SC participated in their Christmas Show.

Forest Acres Fine Art Center at Theatre Rowe Richland Mall Columbia SC I showed a few pieces early in the year and painted live to the Dick Goodwin band during two different talent evening events. In SAugust I was invited to be the solo visual artist in both windows. I have 25 works of art there and they will be there until Jan. 4, 2013. If you like anything there, please see Phil Rowe at Theatre Rowe to make your purchase or you may contact me . Picture from FAFAC by JBourque. 2012

CLASSES and a GALLERY HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS SHOW

I have always been fascinated with sculptures and assemblage as well as mixed media and fiber arts.
This year I took an 8 hour workshop on Steel Sculpture at Bob Doster's studio in Lancaster, SC
They held a big Christmas Grand Opening Art Event at the gallery and I have several pieces there
all are smaller pieces and I have prints too. See Bob or Cherry Doster if interested in any of those.

Midlands Clay Gallery 80808 Reception Nov 29th

Press Release:

From: Midlands Clay Arts Society (MCAS)

Contact: Adele Thornhill adele@adelethornhill.com or 201-839-6386

or visit http://www.facebook.com/MidlandsClayArts

The Midlands Clay Arts Society’s 12th Annual Holiday Sale features one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts by South Carolina based ceramic artists. It is a much anticipated opportunity to view and purchase unique, original, works of art, from whimsical sculptures to classic functional pieces, decorative accessories, and everything in between.

The event takes place at Gallery 80808 at 808 Lady Street, Columbia SC 29201. The sale takes place over four days: Thursday, November 29, 12pm-8pm; Friday, November 30, 12pm-8pm; Saturday, December 1, 12pm-4pm; and Sunday, December 2, 12pm-4pm. Admission is free; cash and checks only are accepted.

An opening reception will be held at Gallery 80808 from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday, November 29. The public is invited.

MCAS was organized in 1987 to foster fellowship, education and creativity among local potters and clay artists and to promote appreciation of all things made from clay.

If you would like more information about the sale, contact Adele Thornhill at adele@adelethornhill.com or 201-839-6386 or visit the MCAS Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MidlandsClayArts. 

adelethornhill.com

Columbia, SC

201.839.6386

http://youtu.be/JwGFty7gOLM

CampStep Festival SEEKS ART, JEWELRY, PHOTOGRAPHY

HOSTED BY BILLIONAIRES APPAREL OF CHARLOTTE NC

CAMPSTEP FESTIVAL is SEEKING ARTISTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, SCULPTORS, JEWELRY MAKERS, CANDLE MAKERS, GLASS ART AND PROFESSIONAL CRAFTERS  TO SHOW AND SELL AT CAMPSTEP FESTIVAL an electronica dance music and arts festival! Friday Oct. 26th 5-9pm and all day Saturday Oct 27th noon to 9pm for only $40. Reserve your spot now, deadline Oct 12th. 

                                  

CAMPSTEP WILL provide a 10x10 space for you to display and sell your art. You will need your own display equipment to show your work. A canopy is suggested although not required.  Suggested items for showing table, chair(s) easels, display screens, mat and print racks, floor mat, trash bag, art and prints that you want to sell. All items should be priced in the event you are away from your booth or get tied up with another customer and someone else needs to help.  Bring extra wire and cutters for hanging your artwork and if you plan to be there in the evenings bring some portable battery or solar operated lighting. Because this will be held in late October we could have cold weather especially once the sun goes down; so we suggest you dress in layers and bring extra clothes in the event of a cold evening. Set up is one hour before showtime. When you arrive for the first time please check in, so we can show you were your location is. 

Show date options: Just Friday Oct 26th 5-9PM Fee $15. or 
Just Saturday Oct 27th noon to 9pm with set up at 11am Fee $30.
Both days, Save $5. only $40. for both days. 

Please select the dates you want to show or if you want to show both put on your check the show code "CF" and the dates or "both" and enclose the appropriate fee.  Please make check payable to Jean Bourque and mail to Jean Bourque Attn: Campstep Festival; PO Box 4478; 

West Columbia, SC  29171 Your reservation for the show must be postmarked by Oct. 12, 2012. Along with your check please include a note with the Show code and dates, plus your name, cell phone number, email and website. If no website and I have never seen your work; please send photos by mail with your check or email me with web address to look at your work. Although this is not a juried show we ask that all work be handmade. First come, first served, Reserve your spot now.... to get the most PR for your art! Deadline Oct. 12, 2012. Optional overnight camping available.

Please consider signing up for the ARTSAILS1 blog which will keep you informed of events and opportunities for your art and musical events coming up. Not only that if any changes to any event you will be in the know and you may just find other events to participate in.Any questions or concerns you may contact ARTSAILS1 by clicking here. 

I am really looking forward to this event. We will have great music and artists may create within their booth space, so feel free to bring your art supplies...  people love to see artists creating their works! I know this because I am JEANEEPAINTSLIVE and I will be painting live to Digital Rapport Saturday Oct 27th at this event! I will have prints from other paint live events for sale and the painting I do live that day will also be for sale! So mark your calendar for a weekend of fun with music and art!

Yours Truly....
Thank you 

Jeanee BourQue (pronounced like Burke)
http://JeaneePaintsLive.blogspot.com

NOTE DEADLINE IS OCT. 12TH, 2012