Painting/Drawing

Jan Olsen

Wednesday, 20 November 2019

Dear Sequoias Thank You Letter #6

DEAR BEAUTIFUL SEQUOIAS, Thank you for standing strong for all of us for so long. You stand tall and upright when we cannot. You take my breath, then give it ...

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Mary Neighbour

I just love it that I had to scroll down and down to see your beautiful painting. I remember seeing giant redwoods for the first t... Read More

Tuesday, 26 November 2019 11:21

Jan Olsen

Thank you Mary, scrolling down, is topsy-turvy. I encourage you to check out the BetterPlaceForests.com when you have a minute o... Read More

Tuesday, 26 November 2019 12:50

Hannah Neighbour

I haven't seen these majestic beings in person yet...SOON tho...so thank you for bringing them here. I love the painting Jan...esp... Read More

Wednesday, 27 November 2019 12:43

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Jan Olsen

Friday, 13 September 2019

Is It Fall Yet? Thank You Card # 5

Dear Professor Jennifer Lackey, I heard you speak on the radio recently about your years of experience teaching philosophy to prisoners held in a maximum security prison near Chic...

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Mary Neighbour

. . . and your watercolors, Jan, are gifts to all of us. I am so inspired by this series of artwork--I hope there will be many mor... Read More

Saturday, 14 September 2019 08:46

Jan Olsen

Thank you Mary....I hope so too. I give you the official copyrights, here and now, to publish this series of letters. This is off... Read More

Saturday, 14 September 2019 10:15

Hannah Neighbour

Dear Jan, Thank you for touching my heart deeply with this one - by the written word, your brushstrokes, and your care. Absolutely... Read More

Saturday, 14 September 2019 10:56

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Jan Olsen

Tuesday, 27 August 2019

Please Mr. Postman Thank You Card #4

Dear United States Postal Service, I believe that it it only right that before I continue sending letters all over the place, that I sincerely thank you for serving us so very well for...

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Hannah Neighbour

Beautiful, Jan! I know those mail boxes!! I continue to love this letter theme....and that you are also thanking the people who ge... Read More

Friday, 30 August 2019 10:02

Mary Neighbour

I am moved by your whole series of thank you letters, Jan. I deeply believe you could be on the crest of a wave that many would li... Read More

Friday, 30 August 2019 13:25

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Jan Olsen

Friday, 02 August 2019

You Look Pale. What Did You Eat? Thank You Card #2

Dear Patti Goldman, I know that I am not alone in sending gratitude to you and the members of your law firm, Earthjustice, for fighting to end the use of the nerve agen...

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Hannah Neighbour

I love these guys, Jan. Again, I am reminded of a children's book. And I love that you're including the thank you notes as well...... Read More

Sunday, 04 August 2019 09:23

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Jan Olsen

Friday, 26 July 2019

Any Water Down There? Thank You Card #1

Dear Scott, I have followed your kind efforts to locate the remains of those who have died in the Ajo desert. I also know you and your friends leave&n...

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Hannah Neighbour

Beautiful Jan...I am so drawn to the grip of the feet on the rim. I see so much life there. And in your beautiful words.

Tuesday, 30 July 2019 15:27

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Jan Olsen

Saturday, 13 July 2019

A Sweet Spot on The San Juan

I tore into this project one day at the Alzheimer's Cafe. I have painted this very sweet spot a couple of times and wanted to try it as a collage.

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Patricia Anne Corriz

I like the colors you chose, it’s inspired. I enjoy looking at it and can almost see the river rolling through. I love this piece... Read More

Sunday, 14 July 2019 08:43

Jan Olsen

Thank you Patricia, very much. I sense that you may have been to this same spot, very near Pagosa Springs, fronted with a large g... Read More

Sunday, 14 July 2019 09:10

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Jan Olsen

Monday, 24 June 2019

I can finally see the finish line

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Mary Neighbour

Oh, Jan, this is adorable! It feels like sweet, gentle advice.

Monday, 24 June 2019 13:23

Hannah Neighbour

I love this. This could be in a children's book. He/she has such character! Perfect title.

Monday, 24 June 2019 16:01

Jan Olsen

Aawh, thank you every one. I have been in a slump. You have picked me up!

Thursday, 27 June 2019 14:55

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Mary Neighbour

Thursday, 21 February 2019

Vagina on my mind

The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do. Galileo Galilei

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Jan Olsen

The Galileo quote is so good! The vagina in the center of the astrological chart is a natural. It is ripe for pondering ripeness a... Read More

Thursday, 21 February 2019 09:03

Mary Neighbour

Haha! But it our talk yesterday that provided me with inspiration. Telling you that I felt generally un-inspired suddenly freed up... Read More

Thursday, 21 February 2019 09:31

Hannah Neighbour

I love this...it is so creative and smart! The vagina as the brain and the sun...so powerful. And the quote reminds me of the powe... Read More

Friday, 22 February 2019 11:49

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Jan Olsen

Saturday, 16 February 2019

Sin Nombre

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Hannah Neighbour

Jan, these are so gorgeous. Are they pomegranates? Whatever they are they look juicy and inviting and magical. I love the title to... Read More

Saturday, 16 February 2019 13:06

Jan Olsen

Yes, Pomegranates. Thank you for your appreciation and the Persephone story of her seed sins and trips to the underworld (on the ... Read More

Saturday, 16 February 2019 19:59

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Jan Olsen

Tuesday, 05 February 2019

Winter in Park City with Michael

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Mary Neighbour

Jan, this painting almost makes me shiver. I wonder what memories it brings for you? Interestingly, I viewed this in tandem with... Read More

Thursday, 07 February 2019 08:33

Jan Olsen

Hello Mary. Thank you for your comment and question. I finally put my thoughts out to Andrea about her recent writing, which I... Read More

Saturday, 16 February 2019 12:08

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Jan Olsen

Friday, 25 January 2019

CHOLLA

Cholla says, leaning slightly into the wind, " Is that snow on the mountains? " This cold wind feels prickly. I long for a sizzling summer day."

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Hannah Neighbour

Gorgeous, Jan! I love the voice of Cholla. Well done on posting too!!!!... Read More

Friday, 25 January 2019 09:41

Mary Neighbour

This is delightful, Jan! I smiled reading "this cold wind feels prickly." You often make me smile--thanks!... Read More

Friday, 25 January 2019 13:52

Jan Olsen

Thank you Mary...Dontchaknow you inspired it by your heartfelt complaint about the added snow recently.

Friday, 25 January 2019 15:30

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Jan Olsen

Friday, 14 December 2018

Los Cerillos from Haozous Road

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Hannah Neighbour

Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Spend More Time

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Jan Olsen

Saturday, 08 December 2018

Are those pears?

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Mary Neighbour

Yes, pears for the reindeer, to sustain them while searching for Rudy. Your paintings cheer me up, Jan!

Sunday, 09 December 2018 09:11

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Jan Olsen

Friday, 07 December 2018

Has anyone seen Rudy?

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Hannah Neighbour

I love this, Jan. As I mentioned to you, I feel very close to deer and consider them my spirit animal. These three feel very heali... Read More

Saturday, 08 December 2018 17:51

Jan Olsen

Such nice words...I was painting them for a Christmas card and skipped the red nose and red bows. I see from your view that seeing... Read More

Saturday, 08 December 2018 20:04

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Jan Olsen

Thursday, 15 November 2018

Moab, Utah

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Mary Neighbour

You make the desert look lush!!

Saturday, 17 November 2018 14:14

Jan Olsen

These watercolors are painted near Moab, Utah, very near the Colorado River, which is pretty lush. Funny, I thought those water... Read More

Saturday, 17 November 2018 15:04

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Jan Olsen

Sunday, 11 November 2018

Moving Art

The glass used is this mobile was found on walks near home and beaches in Norway. And also from a broken soup bowl made from Italian glass!

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Mary Neighbour

I so admire your ability to see beauty in broken and discarded things, Jan, to bring your creativity to life.

Monday, 12 November 2018 09:17

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Jan Olsen

Wednesday, 07 November 2018

Rare Birds

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Mary Neighbour

Your birds are such a delight! Did painting them bring you delight, too?

Thursday, 08 November 2018 16:03

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Hannah Neighbour

Wednesday, 07 November 2018

It was in the dragon's mouth where I found out I was free Swooping down from sky, laying head on earth like thunder He snatched me from behind and I met the dark Sharp edges of teeth and hot breath I ...

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Mary Neighbour

Whoa! What a ride you took me on!!

Thursday, 08 November 2018 16:04

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Hannah Neighbour

Sunday, 30 September 2018

Night Prayer

Dear Owl, slick with moonlight, watch over me in darkness. Be my witness. Hold me in your steady gaze, hunt me. Screech and howl, Owl, howl – a sound to bring night terrors to their bare and bony kne...

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