Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway City Hall Art Show – Penny Jamrack – Artist

March 24, 2024 · by John W. Howell · in Uncategorized, Views of the Neighborhood · 91 Comments

We are going to Lakeway City Hall to view Penny Jamrack’s art today. Her art is on display, sponsored by The Lakeway Arts District. Penny is originally from England but now spends time at her places in Australia, Montana, and Texas. She retired from software development to concentrate on her creative interests, especially watercolor and acrylic painting. She finds inspiration in the natural beauty of plants, birds, and animals. She is also very interested in portrait work, including those of famous musicians and political figures.

I have tried to take the best photos of the art. Sometimes, it is necessary to shoot at an angle to avoid light glare. I have not tried to capture the frames, so in some cases, they are cropped out.

We are catered today by Buenos Aires Cafe of Austin. Our entertainment is Rod Stewart.

Picture of an old time school bus

The bus is ready. Let’s go.

Penny Jamrack artist.

Mother Stork and Chick – Framed watercolor

Blue Jay – Framed acrylic on canvas

Monarch Feeding – Framed acrylic on canvas

Roseate Spoonbill – Framed watercolor

Puffin with Attitude – Framed watercolor

Red Shouldered Hawk – Acrylic on canvas

Bald Eagle on Branch – Framed acrylic on canvas

Hummingbird on Daisy – Acrylic on canvas

Snowy Owl Ice Dancing – Framed acrylic on canvas

Testing the Ice – Framed acrylic on canvas

Angry Tiger – Framed watercolor

Janis Joplin – Acrylic on canvas

Saguaro Sunset – Framed watercolor

Sir Elton John – Acrylic on canvas

Ruth Bader Ginsburg – Framed acrylic on canvas

Santa Fe Door – Watercolor

Andaman Sea Anemones – Acrylic

Weeping Desert – Acrylic

Well, that is the tour. Time now to relax, have some food, and listen to Rod Stewart

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robertawrites235681907 · March 24, 2024 - 4:51 am ·

Hi John, stunning artworks. Thank you for taking me on this virtual tour.

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 7:02 am ·
  
  Loved having you. Glad you liked it.
  
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GP · March 24, 2024 - 5:30 am ·

I can see why Jenny decided to paint.
Thank you for taking us on the tour, John.

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 7:03 am ·
  
  So glad you came along, GP.
  
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Gwen M. Plano · March 24, 2024 - 6:58 am ·

Wonderful tour, John. I’m inexplicably drawn to Penny’s Weeping Desert. 😊

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 7:04 am ·
  
  I thought you would like that one. Thanks for coming along, Gwen.
  
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Dan Antion · March 24, 2024 - 7:29 am ·

Lovely paintings, John. This was a great way to start the day.

Potato-herb gnocchi, house marinara and Parmesano, sounds good to me.

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 7:30 am ·
  
  All coming up, Dan.
  
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2. Liz Gauffreau · March 24, 2024 - 8:04 am ·
  
  The gnocchi is my menu choice as well.
  
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  1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 8:50 am ·
    
    Excellent choice.
    
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    1. Liz Gauffreau · March 24, 2024 - 11:49 am ·
      
      🙂
      
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  2. Dan Antion · March 26, 2024 - 10:36 am ·
    
    Good gnocchi is hard to find.
    
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    1. Liz Gauffreau · March 26, 2024 - 11:05 am ·
      
      I’ve actually never had it, but I’ve seen it on cooking shores, and I’d like to try it.
      
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    2. John W. Howell · March 26, 2024 - 11:13 am ·
      
      One of those rib sticking foods.
      
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    3. Liz Gauffreau · March 26, 2024 - 1:02 pm ·
      
      My mother probably deemed it “too starchy.”
      
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    4. John W. Howell · March 26, 2024 - 11:11 am ·
      
      😊
      
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T. W. Dittmer · March 24, 2024 - 7:46 am ·

It’s nice seeing a display of her fantastic art, John. Rod Stewart’s music goes well with the display.

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 8:49 am ·
  
  Thank you. Tim. I thought so too.
  
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Liz Gauffreau · March 24, 2024 - 8:03 am ·

I particularly like “Sea Anemones.”

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 8:50 am ·
  
  I like that one as well. 😁
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · March 24, 2024 - 11:48 am ·
    
    🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 1:38 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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coldhandboyack · March 24, 2024 - 8:07 am ·

Those are really nice.

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 8:51 am ·
  
  Thank you, Craig.
  
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Marcia Meara · March 24, 2024 - 8:13 am ·

A fun trip through the gallery, John. Loved it all, but the roseate spoonbill, the polar bear, and Janis were my faves. Thanks for sharing! 😀 ❤

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 8:51 am ·
  
  Thank you for coming along, Marcia. 😁
  
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  1. Marcia Meara · March 24, 2024 - 8:53 am ·
    
    I always love going along on the bus, John! Today’s beautiful artwork just made it all the better! 😀 ❤
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 8:55 am ·
      
      I added a hot tub to the bus so next time bring a suit. 😊
      
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Jennie · March 24, 2024 - 8:16 am ·

She is very talented. Thanks for the art show, John.

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 8:52 am ·
  
  Always fun, Jennie. Thanks.
  
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  1. Jennie · March 24, 2024 - 7:30 pm ·
    
    Yes, indeed. You’re welcome, John.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 8:14 pm ·
      
      😁
      
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noelleg44 · March 24, 2024 - 8:38 am ·

I loved all the bird portraits! especially the spoonbill (I’ve never actually seen one) and the blue jay, which has quite a personality.

I think the shepherd’s pie but not until dinner time!

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 8:53 am ·
  
  Shepherds pie goes well at brunch. 😁
  
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  1. noelleg44 · March 24, 2024 - 2:01 pm ·
    
    I’m an eggs and fruit gal for brunch!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 2:17 pm ·
      
      Okay. Dinner it is. Here’s your to go package.
      
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  2. noelleg44 · March 25, 2024 - 8:25 am ·
    
    Thanks, John. I’d just been talking with hubs about making a shepherds pie!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 25, 2024 - 9:43 am ·
      
      I can almost smell it. Yum.
      
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Charles Yallowitz · March 24, 2024 - 8:50 am ·

Love the puffin portrait.

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 8:53 am ·
  
  Puffins are always cute. Thanks, Charles.
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben · March 24, 2024 - 9:06 am ·

Puffin with an attitude and Janis are my favorites! Thank you for the “views”

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 1:19 pm ·
  
  Thank you for coming, Annette.
  
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Cindy Georgakas · March 24, 2024 - 9:26 am ·

Beat photos is right. Have fun❣️🥂

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 1:33 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Cindy
  
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Debbie · March 24, 2024 - 10:13 am ·

I love her painting of the snowy owl! And her Janis Joplin is quite good, too. Thank you, John, for introducing us to Penny. Lakeway is fortunate to have such a gifted resident artist!

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 1:34 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Debbie. We are indeed lucky
  
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circadianreflections · March 24, 2024 - 10:59 am ·

It looks like a great art show. She’s very talented.

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 1:36 pm ·
  
  It was fun to see her work. She is very interesting to talk to as well.
  
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lois · March 24, 2024 - 11:13 am ·

Great variety of paintings. The puffin….I think they are so cute, so that is my favorite. I said that while enjoying the gnocchi. Delicious!

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 1:37 pm ·
  
  Puffins are cute. Look like they would snuggle well.
  
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Darlene · March 24, 2024 - 12:26 pm ·

These watercolours are excellent. I especially like Mother Stork and Chick. And Rod just keeps on rocking!!

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 1:40 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Darlene. Yes Rod does that for sure.😊
  
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rabirius · March 24, 2024 - 12:54 pm ·

I really like the Angry Tiger. He looks terrifying and terrified at the same time.

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 1:40 pm ·
  
  Yes he does.
  
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Resa · March 24, 2024 - 1:28 pm ·

You took fab pics of the art, John. You are definitely getting the knack.

Penny is a terrific artist. I’m especially in love with the polar bear. Her portraits capture the artists she paints in a charming light. Love her work!

Thank you for sharing this art, John!

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 2:09 pm ·
  
  Thank you for the compliment on the photos. With all the lights and different levels of display it is tough. 📷X 📷X 📷X 📷X
  
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  1. Resa · March 24, 2024 - 5:23 pm ·
    
    You did great! I know it’s difficult. Very enjoyable trip today. Thank you! OX OX OX OX
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 5:57 pm ·
      
      I’m glad you enjoyed it. OX OX OX OX
      
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    2. Resa · March 24, 2024 - 6:14 pm ·
      
      🐂🐂🐂🐂
      
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    3. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 8:14 pm ·
      
      🐂🐂🐂🐂
      
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Mae Clair · March 24, 2024 - 1:45 pm ·

A wonderful collection! The artist is very talented. My favorites are the mother stork with chick and the polar bear, but they’re all lovely.

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 2:15 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Mae. Those seem to be very popular given the comments about them.
  
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Author Jan Sikes · March 24, 2024 - 2:45 pm ·

These are all outstanding, but the one of Janis Joplin jumps right off the screen!! Thanks for sharing, John.

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 4:17 pm ·
  
  It does. Thank you, Jan.
  
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Kymber Hawke · March 24, 2024 - 3:25 pm ·

I love all the artwork. They are all outstanding. My favorite is the tiger. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 4:18 pm ·
  
  That is a good one for sure.
  
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Tails Around the Ranch · March 24, 2024 - 7:21 pm ·

What a great art show!

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1. John W. Howell · March 24, 2024 - 8:14 pm ·
  
  yes it was fun. Thank you, Monika.
  
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Becky Ross Michael · March 24, 2024 - 8:21 pm ·

The blue jay is my favorite!

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1. John W. Howell · March 25, 2024 - 6:47 am ·
  
  It looks great. Thanks, Becky.
  
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  1. Becky Ross Michael · March 25, 2024 - 10:58 am ·
    
    Yes! It had that attitude going on:)
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 25, 2024 - 2:16 pm ·
      
      Which all blue jays have.
      
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    2. Becky Ross Michael · March 29, 2024 - 10:34 am ·
      
      Yes they do!
      
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    3. John W. Howell · March 29, 2024 - 11:18 am ·
      
      😁
      
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John Holton · March 24, 2024 - 9:02 pm ·

I especially liked Janis Joplin…

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1. John W. Howell · March 25, 2024 - 6:48 am ·
  
  I liked that one too.
  
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petespringerauthor · March 24, 2024 - 9:07 pm ·

Terrific stuff, particularly the wildlife paintings. I would have bought one if I went to the show.

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1. John W. Howell · March 25, 2024 - 6:48 am ·
  
  Pretty long commute for you though. Maybe next time. Thanks, Pete.
  
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Sorryless · March 25, 2024 - 6:00 am ·

All this beautiful art makes me think spring.

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1. John W. Howell · March 25, 2024 - 7:13 am ·
  
  That is a good thought. I agree with you.
  
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Dale · March 25, 2024 - 10:25 am ·

Some of her images are particularly lovely. Wonderful of you to share her work, John.

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1. John W. Howell · March 25, 2024 - 2:04 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Dale.
  
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  1. Dale · March 25, 2024 - 3:47 pm ·
    
    My pleasure, John
    
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Bruce@WOTC · March 25, 2024 - 11:46 am ·

Beautiful art, John. Excellent musical selection. Can’t decide on a meal…maybe they’ll give me samples of each selection?

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1. John W. Howell · March 25, 2024 - 2:20 pm ·
  
  Sure go ahead and taste them all.
  
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Teri Polen · March 26, 2024 - 8:31 am ·

So many beautiful pieces of art. It’s hard to choose a favorite, but the sea anemone jumped out at me.

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1. John W. Howell · March 26, 2024 - 11:20 am ·
  
  Thank you for coming along, Teri. 😊
  
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dgkaye · March 26, 2024 - 3:48 pm ·

Phenomenal art John. I especially loved the RBG and Janis Joplin portraits. And the menu looks delicious too! 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · March 26, 2024 - 5:44 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Debby. The art was lovely.
  
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gederedita · June 8, 2024 - 1:38 am ·

nice art work

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1. John W. Howell · June 8, 2024 - 6:42 am ·
  
  Yes it is. Thank you.
  
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