"Summer of '79" is a nostalgic trip to my favorite time in childhood, full of innocence, wonder, and joy. Everything held a certain magic, even the simplest of pleasures. I remember long summers at the pool, hijinks with neighborhood friends, board games, music, laughter, sunburns, cold drinks, sweet treats, and lots of hot dogs. No school. Just play. Ah, to be that young again. - Jelaine Faunce

About The Artist

Jelaine Faunce (b. 1971) is a contemporary artist working in acrylics (formerly in oils). After graduating with a B.A. in Fine Art from University of Nevada at Las Vegas in 1996, Jelaine spent several years as a muralist before transitioning to works on canvas in 2003. Taking from the traditional training she received at university, Jelaine’s initial focus was on directly representational realism in the Still Life genre. It was in 2013 that she began her current focus – to experiment with story-telling in her work, with humorous, nostalgic, and imaginative themes dominating. At this time, she also began to experiment with combining artistic styles, such as realism mixed with illustration – a trend she presently continues.