Why, yes! My art is in esteemed company. In the month of August, while my latest art exhibit is on display, the Michigan Shakespeare...

I am finally getting around to sharing some recent work with you! The oil painting at the right is one of my newest pieces. The painting...

What is your preferred atmosphere to work in? I love being in and painting in my studio. It's not large or fancy, but I have everything I...

If you are one of those who makes New Year's resolutions, I have a great one for you to add to your list! Most adults would probably...

It is definitely that time again - time to drag out the sketchbook, graph paper, ruler, gingerbread dough, oven mitts, frosting tips -...

Busy, busy, busy!! Or should I say I've been fairly busy? I have been working hard to prepare for the second art fair of my career, which...

Check it out! I'm happy to report that both Dragoyle: Aniticipation and Kittygoyle: Study in Self-Control were juried into the Visual...

JS Aitken blogs about preparing for first art festival - the Charleston-Mt. Pleasant Art Festival and posts her new oil painting "Jasmi

Kittygoyle: Study in Self-Control (18x24" oil on canvas) is ready to be seen, as promised last week. This is part of a "gargoyle" series,...

Oh yes! It's time! Aitken art is indeed leaving the studio and hitting the streets. The tent I purchased in December is now going to be...

Happy Friday everyone! I was out of town this past week, visiting parents in New Jersey, and was able to put the final touches on two...

Happy Spring! Now that it's official we need the weather to cooperate. Perhaps before Easter? At least do away with the patches of...

...Other paintings have more direct connections to my personal experiences and are more intentional. For example, Tranquil Garden is inspire

It's a rare person who doesn't love a beautiful flower - and they certainly abound in the wonderful world of nature. Very soon (March...

I have been very busy lately, painting, planning, painting some more! Still on the easel, this little guy has a bit more to go before...

Frogoyle: Escape from Washington Cathedral (18 x 24", oil on canvas) has just hopped off the easel. Fun for me was the frogoyle, inspired...

Happy first day of February! This is the newest painting from the JS Aitken studio, which is somewhat of an experiment. I wanted see how...

What do "one painting, a tent and an Indian wedding" have in common? Well, I suppose they could be the start of a bad joke... OR they...

Hello all! I hope you are enjoying your holiday preparations. I feel as if there are some things that if you don't have them done by now,...

Hello everyone! Are you getting the snow like we are here in Michigan? If so, I hope you all are snug in your homes safe and sound,...