Bryan Jernigan, Artist

Art should be expensive. We call art expensive, but is it really? Think about how much we spend on fashion knowing it's trendy and buyers are fickle. We buy new furniture and technology even though we know most will need to be upgraded. But with original art, we question the price. Somehow, we started valuing convenience above craftsmanship. Original art is more than decoration. It's years. Years of practice, creativity and seeing the world differently. No two originals are t

It's been a busy summer for me, and just when I thought things might slow down, we are on the cusp of fall, and I find myself right back in the thick of things! I have a new show of my pastel landscapes coming up this September 5-27, at Links Bridge Vineyards in Thurmont, MD. If you haven't been, you should mark your calendars now. The vineyard is lovely, the wine tasting is off the chain, and the atmosphere is laid back. Just the right place for this work that features lands

There was a moment during COVID when I feared all my hard work as an artist would slip away - the learning, the making, the sharing and the selling. But thankfully, that didn't happen and in actuality, the opposite occurred. People who were suddenly stuck at home for an unknown amount of time started taking notice that they needed art to make their homes feel comfortable and welcoming. I mean, if they had to live inside four walls, they often determined they needed something

Looking for something to creatively kickstart your summer? I've got two events coming up for your consideration - a weeklong retreat in Connecticut and a weeklong vacation workshop in Quebec City, Canada! The Poetry of Pastel , June 7-12, 2026 Artists Rising Retreats Glastonbury, CT The fantastic folks at Artists Rising in Glastonbury, CT have graciously invited me to bring my pastels and teach guests how to enhance their skills at their lovely facility between June 7-12,

Sometimes, it’s hard to commit to weekly, long-term classes. But it also seems like a one-or two-day workshop might go by so fast that...

If you're looking to brush up on your pastels skills, but don't have the time to take a workshop or a class, how about a free eGuide to...

My new teaching schedule has been updated, so I wanted to share it with you here. If you've never taken a class with me before, I...

My first eGuide is called Bryan Jernigan's eGuide to Pastel Mark Making for Beginners! Hello! It's been a while <I know>. Got to get...

So, I've been working from home since the end of March and it's now June 25 without a blog post. I can't say that I haven't thought about...

“We are looking for a new piece of artwork to go into our reception area. Would you be interested in the project?”

Non-artists and artists alike are often surprised to learn that I don't have a formal degree in art. In fact, because I attended such a...

I'm in the midst of a new series of works and I'm in what is known as the "flow" stage. The flow stage is where my idea has come...

The new year has started with a bang, as I've not only started a new semester of teaching at the Art League of Alexandria (VA) where I...

I'd like to think if you like my work, you may be interested in seeing it first - before...