soul and purpose

"Through my paintings I hope to communicate a personal enthusiasm and respect for the natural world, thus encourage in others an active stewardship of same." -- JEANNE ILLENYE

Fig, fruit, vintage A B C blocks, ewe, contemporary realism, "Aaron, We Love You"

"Aaron, We Love You"
10x8 inches / oil on panel
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This charming painting was commissioned by a lovely couple who just had a baby boy named Aaron, knicknamed "Fig".  The only guidelines were to mimic the concept of my "Three Little Figs" paintng but with one piece of fruit, some green/brown.  The image evolved in my imagination almost immediately using blocks.   The idea to create a painting of children's blocks or other toys would make a great baby shower gift, too!  If you would like to commission an original oil painting please contact me at jeanneillenye@sbcglobal.net
I'd be delighted to hear from you!

copeland spode covered vegetable tureen silver candlesticks center panel triptych

"English Heritage"
8x8 inches / oil on panel
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(detail)
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It was a true pleasure to become acquainted with a member of the renowned Copeland family, who commissioned this triptych series of oil paintings from his vast collection. The title of this series is "English Heritage" named for my client's family history.  The center panel of this triptych is presented here first as it's my favorite with this beautiful covered vegetable tureen.  The color and finish on Copeland Spode is so rich which is only part of its allure, the second of course being the bucolic scenes depicted in this detailed transferware.  My specialty is painting tarnsferware so if you have always wished to have a painting of your collection or the collection of your dreams, please feel free to contact me for a quote at  jeanneillenye@sbcglobal.net  Also, you may wish to peruse my recently updated website for five (5) pages of images featuring blue and white paintings along with a collection of red, white and blue, all in a chapter of the same name at www.jeanneillenye.com

voluptuous English roses with wildflowers, nothin but pink series, still life oil paitings

Voluptuous Roses
4x4 inches / oil on panel
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A cluster of full blown English roses reveals the center which I particularly adore.  Soft light filters through the petals creating a luminous sppearance in this delicate still life arrangement with wildflowers.
A nice companion piece to "Single English Rose"

New directions for Spring with a new website design--I've tripled the size to nearly 30 pages of images

Every Spring for the past decade I've redesigned my website.  This year was no different except for the fact that I've increased the size to a whopping 28 pages!   Check it out and please let me know what you think! 

Single Pink English Rose, still life oil painting, voluptuous rose, lingering morning dewdrops, soft sunshine, browned petals from late frost, nothin but pink series

Pink English Rose
4x4 inches / oil on panel
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An early English rose captures the soft morning sun with lingering dewdrops in this delicate still life oil painting.  The browned edges of the petals reveal a late frost while the rose was still in bud form which only adds to its charm.

Chocolate Cordial Cherries Chocolate Series March Challenge: Favorite Treat

“Chocolate Cordial Cherries”
4x4 inches / oil on panel © Jeanne Illenye
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With this month's subject, a favorite treat, I'm sure we all must have experienced a bit of difficulty in selecting JUST ONE!  Here's one of my many favorites which I chose primarily because I adore painting chocolate cordial cherries almost as much as devouring them!
Click here for other member artists' interpretations of the theme.

Wildflowers & Butterfly ILLENYE still life contemporary realism

Wildflowers & Butterfly
4x4 inches / oil on panel
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California Poppies & Larkspur tempt this beautiful American Painted Lady butterfly.

classical still life of porcelain & fruit ILLENYE

Classical Porcelain & Fruit
6x6 inches / oil on panel
A richly hued rug sets the stage in this grouping of Oriental porcelains and fruit.
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vintage pull toy bunny rabbit easter

Vintage Pull Toy 8x8 inches / oil on canvas panel
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Isn't he cute?  There's something so endearing about hand carved wooden toys, I just can't resist!


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