These are selected art work galleries by Jacquelyn Berl; covering several decades of work. The best part about creating is allowing one’s self to play around outside usual art styles; blurring boundaries and having a conversation between those styles. Take time to browse these eclectic collections. Jacquelyn’s evolution as an artist has led to a body of work that is ever growing and continues to fascinate viewers.
Scatterlings© Gallery
Scatterlings© is a collection of self-directed enchantment art which combines actual foliage with watercolor and color pencil mediums. Hidden among the actual and rendered foliage are an enchanted assortment of Scatterlings©; mythical animals and fairies. Jacquelyn succeeds in forming ’something’ out of ‘the nothing’ often overlooked in everyday life. These one-of-a-kind folk art pieces take up to a year to complete as flowers and leaves are collected, pressed, preserved and finally hidden within a vision that evolves continually. (Mixed Media; Pressed Foliage, Watercolor, Colored Pencil, Pen and Ink on Handmade Paper). Go to the Scatterlings© Gallery.
Scatterlings© – “Minis”
Scatterlings© “The Minis” are miniature self-directed enchantment art combining actual foliage with watercolor and color pencil mediums on small canvas. (Mixed Media; Pressed Foliage, Watercolor, Colored Pencil, Pen and Ink on Small Canvas) Go to the Scatterlings© Minis Gallery.
Painting On Canvas
Using acrylics Jacquelyn combines her expertise in interior design watercolor rendering skills to create a lively changing pattern with a humorous quality. The basis of each painting begin with a bright interior wallpaper design, then breaking the pattern resulting into a playful embellished motif. Go to the Painting On Canvas Gallery.
Acrylics + Mixed Media
Beginning with acrylics Jacquelyn combines mixed mediums techniques utilizing gesso, gel medium, crackle paste, interference medium taking artwork to new heights. The eclectic mixed mediums add depth, texture and shimmer resulting in eye-catching layers. Go to the Acrylics + Mixed Media Gallery.
Fresh Perspectives – Renderings
“Fresh Perspectives” combine years of experience painting perspective renderings in several mediums (Acrylics, Watercolor, Colored Pencil). The basis of each painting begin with architectural details and/or renderings created by hand off of perspective charts then floats off into wallpaper details leaving a dream-like feeling . Framed and ready to hang. Go to the Fresh Perspectives gallery.
Pastels
Oil and dry pastel work. Capturing emotional effects of a world in constant motion. There are as many explanations as their are viewers. The variety of subject matter and techniques are limitless.
Pointillism/Stippling Gallery
Pointillism, Stippling – Pen and ink work, creating tone and texture with small dots. Go to Pointillism/Stippling Gallery.
Perspectives Renderings
Hand-drawn perspective renderings of interiors and exteriors, commercial and residential. While working for her Fine Arts degree in Interior Design Jacquelyn was vice president of the student American Society of Interior Designers. She went on to create renderings and advertising for an interior design studio and a furniture store, totaling ten years producing contract and residential perspective renderings/interior design. Watercolor, Pen & Ink. Go to the Perspective Renderings Gallery
Illuminated Tiles – Messengers
Original 3-D mixed media collages on tile infused with the vibrations of spirit, love, healing and peace; a source of hope and inspiration in an ever changing world; a reminder of our human potential; people and events that have left an impact; souls with a mission to communicate. Go to the Illuminated Tiles – Messengers Gallery.
Illuminated Tiles – Kells
Original 3-D mixed media collages on tile are influenced by the Kells Illuminated Manuscripts: the masterworks of Western calligraphy; pinnacle of Insular illumination; highly dense, lavish, intricate and imaginative; red and yellow ochre, green copper pigment, indigo, lapis lazuli. Go to the Illuminated Tiles – Kells Gallery.
Illuminated Tiles – Strange Blooms
Original 3-D mixed media collages on tile are woven glimpses of strange blooms, myth and poetry; emotionally torn humans – both strange and wonderful; absurd, charming, and striking; unpredictable blooms with translucent petals and curious faces. Go to the Illuminated Tiles – Strange Blooms Gallery.
ATCs, ACEOS; Two-Sided
Each DOUBLE SIDED ATC is altered with acrylic, colored pencil, feathers, ribbon, rapidiograph, assorted textures, sprinkles, sparkles, sheen and shine, assorted textures and sprinkled with a bit of magic; and in many cases – mystery. Protected with a non-yellowing indoor/outdoor matte sealer. 2.5″ x 3.5″. Go to the ATCs, ACEOs – Two Sided Gallery.
ATCs, ACEOS; One-Sided
Each ATC is altered with acrylic, colored pencil, feathers, ribbon, rapidiograph, assorted textures, sprinkles, sparkles, sheen and shine, assorted textures and sprinkled with a bit of magic; and in many cases – mystery. Protected with a non-yellowing indoor/outdoor matte sealer. Each signed by the artist on the back. 2.5″ x 3.5″. Go to the ATCs, ACEOSs; One -Sided Gallery
Seasonal Tags; Two-Sided.
These one-of-a-kind Seasonal tags are original mixed media collages small enough to fit in your pocket. Or on a present. Or as a present. Or on the tree. Or on a small easel. Or in a book. Or hanging in the window. Go to the Season Tags; Two Sided Gallery
Altered Paint-By-Number
A collection of actual paint-by-numbers canvases in which I have thrown away the color key and prepackaged Paint By Number (PBN) paint tubs, substituting higher grade Acrylics. Once altered there is pleasure in the strangely familiar feeling of many of the works, and a bit of tension from interpretations.
Journaling
Journaling in mixed mediums. Take a peek into my artistic process, page after page; a unique, personal touch.
Photography
Favorite photos from over the years
Prints – Available
Remaining Available First Time Limited-Run Prints! AscenderRisesAbove is proud to present a huge selection on a limited run (25 ea) 11×17 prints, on my top 50 images.
• printed on 80 lb Dull Cover paper with HP Indigo Inks on an Indigo 5000 press (a commercial printer, not a home printer!)
• affordable price of $12.00!
• printed to the border, signed on the back and dated. Cropped as shown. Copyright notice is to protect the digital image. It will NOT appear on the actual print.
• shipped flat inside a sturdy non-bending envelope, three day delivery with tracking, Priority First Class USPS. Shipping: $9.95.
Exhibits – Past
Exhibits and Festivals
What’s On My Desk?
My works in presently in progress; some individual pieces, some large scale collections.
Who Is Ascender?
Jacquelyn Berl is the creative force behind Ascender Rises Above©. Go to the Who is AscenderRisesAbove page.