"Half Moon Bay" mixed 12" X 9". The girl in this fashion design by Jaishiama is Maria Rossini Stentz. Maria is artist's niece. This painting is also a memory of a wonderful hotel where the artist's family stayed on a trip to California. completed 12/2019. From the collection of Maria Rossini Stentz.
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"Long Ago Chinese Lady" mixed 13" X 8". This Lady reminds artist of actress, Julia Roberts. Artist designed this costume depicting Chinese attire a long time ago. Artist did this painting many years ago and does not know if the original. has been destroyed?
completed 2008
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"Lady in Tangier" Tangier is a seaport in North Morocco, on the West Strait of Gibraltar. Apparel designed y Jaishiama.
"Darling Decorator on a Bad Hair Day" Martha Ludlum, originally from Meridian, Ms., moved to New York City as a young lady and taught Interior Decorating there as her Career. Artist designed this hat and dress for Martha on a bad hair day!
"Traveling" This painting is about a girl going on a trip. She sits under the luggage rack with her gift, anxious to give to a loved one! Composer, Joe Rossini, ( who is the brother in law to artist) wrote the delightful music that goes with this illustration.
"Amish Girl" The Amish people are pertaining to any of the strict Mennonite groups descended from the followers of Jakob Amman, who was a Swiss Mennonite bishop of the 17th. Century. Artist painted the typical clothing worn by a young Amish Girl. Since artist did not know an Amish girl, she painted from memory a friend, Gloria Ivey.
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"Courage" So often it takes courage to stand alone in life.
Artist did this painting of the Maroon Bells, near Aspen, Co.
In the Summer, artist would go to the Maroon Bells with her Mother, Maxine, and a Family friend, Charles Fontaine.
Artist likes to listen to John Denver sing Rocky Mountain High when she views this work.
"Princess of Iran" Many years ago, a Princess of Iran left her Family in order to marry an American soldier. Artist designed this raincoat for her.
"Brigitte Bardot" Brigitte Bardot is a French film star who was once married to Producer Roger Vadim. Artist did this painting of Brigitte , for she admires her for her love of animals, her beauty, and talent. This could also be utilized as a postage stamp for France in the future.
"Riding Hat" Who says all riding hats have to be black? Artist designed this hat in pink because Maria liked pink. Artist use to shop at M.J. Knoud in New York City (where Jackie Kennedy Onassis bought her riding hats) and thought then that equestrians should be able to have a riding hat of different colors, so she designed this one, and feels it is a classic.
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"Vendetta" Artist did this painting depicting the Mother of The Godfather.
"Columbine" The Columbine, is the State Flower for Colorado.
While living in Aspen, Colorado, artist found and viewed this lovely flower while on a bike path, where she walked. She remembers the way she felt, emerging from the shade into the sunlight after seeing the beauty of the flower. Artist shows the emotion she felt after finding the Columbine, as it is rare, and against the law to pick.
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"The Nurse, Thearesa Caudill" Thearesa Caudill was the nurse for artist,s Mother,at Rush Hospital in Meridian, Ms. She was very dedicated to her profession, so artist quickly painted her.
"Guarded Geisha" A Japanese Geisha Girl is trained as a professional singer, dancer, and companion for men. They are considered to be some of the most beautiful girls in Japan.
This girl, stands in a bank building in Tokyo, one of the third largest cities in the world. She appears as if she were on a stage, lovely, and a little lonely.
Artist designed the background in white, which could be utilized in architecture, on a massive window.
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"Always a Bridesmaid" This painting is of a young lady who finds all of her girlfriends have married, and she is left alone, only to be a bridesmaid.
Artist designed her bridesmaid attire. The flowers were painted to look like Mother of Pearl.
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"In the Days of Josephine Baker" In this painting, artist depicts the glamour of the flight of dance Josephine Baker was known for when she performed in Paris, France.
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"Lady of the Vineyards" This young lady wears a nice hat as she works in the vineyards her family owns in Sonoma, California. Artist designed this hat.
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"Osceola's Mother" Osceola means Rising Sun! Osceola was a Seminole Indian Chief, who was very much admired by his tribe. The Seminole tribe settled in Florida. Artist did this as a possible postage stamp for Florida in the future. The reason for the unusual shape within this painting is it was first done on an Aspen, Colorado river rock.
Artist designed the jewelry his Mother wore from her imagination.
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“My Dad Named Me Precious”
Artist asked this young girl her name and she proudly told her that her Dad named her Precious. While artist quickly painted Precious, she instructed her not to get her petticoat in the painting.
When finished, Precious then asked Don't You think I am the most beautiful little girl in the world? Artist agreed Precious most definitely was!
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“Precious with Her Grandmother, Clara Moore”
About a year after Precious posed for her first portrait by artist, she arrived again at Jacobs Dental and wanted artist to paint her with her grandmother. Artist noticed Precious needed some new shoes, so she designed her some butterfly shoes!
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"You Only Live Twice" Artist did this painting remembering actor, Sean Connery, in this James Bond film. Akiko Wakabayashi was so lovely in this perfect movie. You Only Live Twice...One life for your love, and One for your dreams.
Costume of Bolivia" Bolivia is a Republic in West South America.
This impressive costume the girl adorns, was worn approximately fifty five years ago in Bolivia, and is authentic to the region. This painting was given to the Mother of the artist, and is in the Collection of Maxine Brock Jacobs.
“Aldersgate Angel”
This Angel was painted for Aldersgate, which is a Retirement
Community. It was painted to benefit those with Alzheimer’s.
T shirts were made of this Aldersgate Angel to help raise funds for Alzheimer’s. The original is part of the Collection of Mrs. Jan Sue Rossini.
"Stop in the Name of Love" This painting is depicting a Native American girl from the State of Montana, where artist had Native American friends at one time.
"Fountain Hat of Altie" Altie was a talented African American lady from Quitman, Ms.
She designed this hat for children. Jaishiama quickly sketched her design, in an effort to help Altie sell her adorable hats!
"Tabby Victoria with Kittens" Tabby Victoria ( was named for friend , actor Tab Hunter ) with kittens Copper and Kettle and Bella in between, were enjoying a quiet Summer afternoon, at 4320 Poplar Springs Drive, while artist painted them.
"Jacqueline Granger" One day, this lovely girl, came into Jacobs Dental, where
artist worked for her Mother, with her Family. Although
Artist was busy with other patients, she is glad she painted Jacqueline. Jacqueline cannot speak or hear, she was told by the Family. However, through art, artist and Jacqueline found a way to communicate!
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"Veil of Illusion" This painting was done as a greeting card and present for His Majesty, King Hussein of Jordan. Artist had met His Majesty while working at the Metropolitan Club at
1 East 60th Street in New York City.
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"My Sister Minnie Ha Ha". Minnie Ha Ha was a fictional Native American woman in the epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Song of Hiawatha.
Minnie Ha Ha means Laughing Water or Rapid Waterfall.
Jan Sue Rossini, the sister of the artist, has been called Minnie Ha Ha (as her Native American name) since she was a child.
With a touch of Surrealism in the juxtaposition of her eye, artist tries to show the symbolic beauty of Minnie Ha Ha.
“Rossini’s Rag”
Rossini’s Rag is music composed by artist’s brother-in-law, Joe Rossini. Artist did this illustration for this composition, with Joe Rossini’s daughter, Maria, as model. Jaishiama designed the clothing.
"Island Paradise" Composer, Joe Rossini, wrote the music and lyrics to Island Paradise for artist’s sister, Jan Sue Rossini.
Artist designed this as the sheet music cover for Joe Rossini’s composition.
"Kinetic Sculpture Laura" This girl was a waitress in Australia.
Australia is a continent SE of Asia, between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
“A Jewel of Jamaica”
Jamaica is an island in the West Indies, South of Cuba. Jamaica was formerly a British colony, but became independent in 1962 with dominion status in the British Commonwealth of Nations.
Jamaica is known for ginger and Jamaica rum. This girl is known for her love of flowers and the little jewels in her hair.
“Maria at the Plaza Hotel”
Maria Rossini, the artist’s niece, posed happily in front of the undecorated tree in the Plaza Hotel in New York City, after her Dad, Joe Rossini, bought her this adorable coat. Artist designed the hat, gloves, and Teddy Bear. This was Maria’s last trip to New York City as a teenager.
“Time To Move”
Artist designed this outfit while working for her Mother, Maxine, at Jacobs Dental in Meridian, Ms. She was always in a hurry to help each Patient and Friend while her Mother rushed her.
She designed the sleeves on this shirt to be up and out of the way while working.
“Sunset” Mary runs through the water to meet her horse at sunset.
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"Island Paradise" Composer, Joe Rossini, wrote the music and lyrics to Island Paradise for artist’s sister, Jan Sue Rossini.
Artist designed this as the sheet music cover, back, for Joe Rossini’s composition.
“Blue Hawaii” This painting is reminiscent of a Hawaiian girl named Samantha McKinnis Moore. She is the daughter of Penny and Pat McKinnis.
“Cayman Island Girl”
The Rossini Family use to travel to the Cayman Islands when Joe Rossini was a Captain for Northwest Airlines. Artist did this painting after one of the Family’s trips.
“Miss Hawaii a.k.a. Miss America”
I Am Hawaii, I Am The Island, is the song she danced gracefully to the year she won.
“Connie Redstar Price”
Connie Redstar Price lives or lived in Wyola, Mt. Connie’s Brother is or was The famous artist, Kevin Redstar. Jaishiama and Connie became friends while she lived in Aspen, Co. Connie and Kevin Redstar are of the Crowe Indian Tribe. They are direct descendants of Pocahontas, the American Indian girl who is said to have prevented the execution of Captain John Smith.
"Dancing at the Plaza" While working in New York, artist had a beautiful high view of the Plaza Hotel, so she did this painting on her lunch break.
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“Foxy Lady” Artist tried to capture the style of Aunt Jean Messina, who was a beloved Aunt of artist’s brother in law, Joe Rossini. She lived in New York and New Orleans, La.
“My Cat Named Skakes”
Skakes was named after Jimmy Skakel, who was President of Great Lakes Carbon Company and he owned Rockefeller Center in New York City. Jimmy Skakel was a brother to Ethel Kennedy, wife of Robert Kennedy. Mr. Skakel became a friend of artist when she worked at the Metropolitan Club and they enjoyed reading the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal together in the Canadian Club in New York on Wednesday nights.
