Jackie Long is an artist whose focus is animal subjects, domestic and wild.
Jackie’s mission is -
To capture the spirit of animals and their unique behaviors.
Jackie began drawing as a child, with family pets and other animals as her favorite subjects. She sketched primarily in pencil and India ink. Later, Jackie painted with India ink and watercolor. Recently, Jackie has been painting with acrylic. Her style is representational, with a goal of conveying animals and their behaviors in a realistic and painterly manner. A change in career led Jackie to rural Kansas, where she met her husband. It also gave her access to the subjects she loves - horses, cattle, wildlife, and prairie and rugged landscapes. Exposure to the art exhibited in the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum sparked the passion for creating and continues to inspire!
Favorite artists include Tucker Smith, Andrew Peters, Bob Kuhn, Robert Lougheed, Eldridge Hardie, Joseph Crawhall, C. Michael Dudash, Rien Poortvliet, Sir Alfred Munnings … the list could go on!
Plein Air Contest, Kansas State Fair
Acknowledgements
Without God’s blessings, which include encouragement from my husband, family and friends, I would achieve nothing. My good friends, Sherry, Anna, and Kelly, have provided countless personal photos that provide endless inspiration.
About 25 years ago, my family visited the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The Prix de West exhibit was on display and became an inspiration and annual pilgrimage. I have had the privilege of attending workshops taught by Loren Entz and Andrew Peters, and Sonya Terpening, thanks to the Museum.
MarkArts instructors, Doug Billings and Melinda Weis, have helped greatly improve my skills. As a member of Kansas Art Guild, I benefit from regular critiques.
Media
Acrylic ~ Watercolor ~ India Ink
Shows and Awards
Bosque Art Classic (Juried), Bosque Arts Center, Clifton, TX
2024Interrupted (India Ink & Acrylic)
2023
Their Day Off (Acrylic)
2022Ready to Rise (Acrylic)
2020
Good Eats (Watercolor)
Summer Breeze (Watercolor)
2019
The Calico Kids (Watercolor)
The Nanny (Watercolor)
Gallery 12, Wichita, KS
Honorable Mention, 2024 Invitational, 12 Squared
Quizzical
Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson, KS
2024 Professional Arts
Generations (Acrylic)
Tranquil Moment (Acrylic)
2024 Plein Air
People Watching (Acrylic)
2023 Professional Arts
Barnyard Gossip (Acrylic), Fourth Place
Sisters - Young Clydesdales (Acrylic)
2022 Plein Air Contest
Let’s Play! (Acrylic), Third Place
2018 Professional Arts
The Nanny, (Watercolor), Award of Merit
2018 Plein Air Contest
Who Am I? (Watercolor), Fourth Place
2017 Professional Arts
One Still Due (Watercolor), Pat Potucek Memorial Award
2015 Professional Arts
With Mama (Watercolor), Award of Excellence (Second Place)
2015 Plein Air Contest
Saffron (Watercolor), Third Place
2011 Professional Arts
Mule Crossing (India Ink), Award of Merit
2011 Plein Air Contest
The Goose and The Gander (Watercolor), Third Place
2010 Plein Air Contest
Pigs! (Watercolor), Third Place
2010 Plein Air Contest
Pigs! (Watercolor), People’s Choice
2008 Professional Arts
The Apprentice, (Watercolor), Award of Merit
2003 Professional Arts
Late Show (India Ink), Award of Merit
1999 Professional Arts
Waiting (India Ink), Award of Merit
MarkArts, Wichita, KS
2024 School of Creativity
Their Day Off (Acrylic)
2023 School of Creativity
Ready to Rise (Acrylic)
Throne of the Cat (Acrylic)
2021 Student Show
The Nanny (Watercolor), Third Place
Art Show at the Dog Show (Juried), Wichita, KS
1998 Waiting (India Ink)
Solo Exhibits
2021 Frameography, Hutchinson, KS
2012 Hutchinson Public Library, Hutchinson, KS
2002 Hutchinson Public Library, Hutchinson, KS