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Chlesea & Michael's Wedding
Congrats to Chelsea & Michael! I had a great time sketching them and their guests at Tiffany's Maleny. Wishing them all the best in their...

Jennie Rutz
Apr 21, 20241 min read
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Jacob & Katie's Wedding
Congratulations to Jacob and Katie, and cheers to all your guests! Thanks so much for having me sketch at your wedding reception at...

Jennie Rutz
Apr 16, 20241 min read
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Helen & Rob's Wedding
Sketches from Helen & Rob's beautiful beachside wedding at Tides Restaurant in Caloundra. It was wonderful hearing their love story and capturing the celebration.

Jennie Rutz
Mar 22, 20241 min read
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International Women's Day Sketches
On March 8th, 2024 I had the pleasure of live sketching at Lucio's Marina Restaurant in Noosa for the International Women's Day...

Jennie Rutz
Mar 9, 20241 min read
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Sophie & Jacob's Wedding
I had the pleasure of attending the beautiful wedding ceremony for Sophie and Jacob at The Rocks in Yandina. It was a perfect day and I got warmed up sketching some guests before the wedding party arrived, including the mother and grandmother of the bride. Once the limousine pulled up I managed to get a quick sketch of both the car and a bridesmaid approaching. Sophie emerged in her stunning yet simple wedding dress with natural waves and a delicate veil. While they said thei

Jennie Rutz
May 27, 20231 min read
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Mother's Day Live Fashion Sketching
Thanks to the beautiful models who purchased Live Sketches of themselves and loved ones for Mother's Day at 4564 Exposure. My daughter...

Jennie Rutz
May 14, 20231 min read
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Nina & Rafael's Wedding
Nina was one of the winners selected for a free live sketching session and I was thrilled to sketch at her wedding reception at Twin Waters Resort. Nina looked amazing in her classic wedding dress and dark waves. Her guests were eager to be sketched and I continued sketching until long after the sun set, doing my best with limited light. I managed to sneak in a few candid sketches of Nina and Rafael as well while they interacted with guests. It was the perfect wedding to atte

Jennie Rutz
May 6, 20231 min read
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Nebbia
"Nebbia" means "fog" in Italian. This woman is wasting away, disappearing as if in a fog. She looks so frail and thin, moving through the...

Jennie Rutz
Oct 14, 20222 min read
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Creation
40 x 60cm, Acrylic on Canvas She's surrounded by the elements of nature which support life; water, air, and earth, while her body...

Jennie Rutz
Jul 25, 20221 min read
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Super Seven
Seven questions I answered for Define Art. 1. Where did you grow up & how long have you been on the coast? I grew up in a small town in...

Jennie Rutz
Jun 6, 20221 min read
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Chapter 5: The Villa
She's back on solid ground, recharging at her accommodation, the beautiful Villino Gregorietti. This villa, located on the corner of...

Jennie Rutz
Apr 4, 20221 min read
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Chapter 4: The Boat
She has left the comfort of the shore and is venturing out to sea. In the distance The Charleston and Monte Pellegrino are still visible....

Jennie Rutz
Apr 4, 20221 min read
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Chapter 3: The Beach
She has now seated herself on the sand, with a backdrop that includes both The Charleston, which she visited in the previous chapter, and...

Jennie Rutz
Apr 3, 20221 min read
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Chapter 2: The Charleston
She is drawn down the boardwalk towards the stunning Art Nouveau architecture of "The Charleston", built as a bathing establishment in...

Jennie Rutz
Apr 2, 20221 min read
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Chapter 1: The Fountain
First stop upon her arrival, Piazza Mondello, the main square, to take in her surroundings. In front of her, the sea; to the sides, an...

Jennie Rutz
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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It Happened in Mondello.
In 2014 while living in Palermo, Sicily, I created a 5 Chapter series of acrylic paintings entitled " It happened in Mondello". Mondello...

Jennie Rutz
Mar 30, 20221 min read
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Stende
Italian / verb / present tense / third person singular This verb is used in multiple ways in Italian: 1. to stretch out (one's arms etc)...

Jennie Rutz
Sep 30, 20212 min read
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Malala in the Classroom
28 x 41cm, Acrylic on Muslin Today I donated 600 USD to the Malala Fund on behalf of my business. 10% of all sales I make are forwarded...

Jennie Rutz
Sep 9, 20211 min read
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Hello Sunshine
My painting "Winter" had the honor of adorning the cover of Winter 2021 issue of Hello Sunshine magazine. As it's run comes to an end I...

Jennie Rutz
Sep 8, 20211 min read
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Lost in the Background
Her stylish outfit contrasts with the derelict background, yet the colours and pose allow her blend in. The colourful graffiti designs...

Jennie Rutz
May 25, 20211 min read
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