Experience My Art
+ Lighting Designs This Holiday Season at RCC Hunters Woods! Hello friends,
I’m thrilled to share that my artwork will be on display at Reston Community Center Hunters Woods from December 6 through January 15, 2026 — and I would love for you to stop by and experience the show.
RCC Hunters Woods 2310 Colts Neck Rd. Reston, VA
This exhibition features two artists sharing the gallery space: |
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THE LAST 4 YEARS A culmination of acrylic & mixed media works of an art journey — a vibrant return to creativity, color, & theatre. By Jessica Winfield | 🌈 RAINBOW III EXHIBIT Acrylic Paintings Inspired by the Colors of Nature
by Touran Mahdaviazar |
 Dec 7, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 My collection, The Last 4 Years, features artwork created from 2022 through 2025 — a true culmination of my artistic journey over the past four years. These pieces trace my return to creativity after stepping away from theatre and experiencing burnout in the IT world. Painting reignited the spark I had been missing and ultimately brought me back home to the stage — where I now design lights once again.
The collection explores landscapes, figures, mermaids, birds, flowers, and Afro‑Caribbean influences, all expressed through bright, electric color (even though my favorite color is black). Many works incorporate fluorescents, pearlescents, color‑shifting paints, and mixed‑media embellishments like gems and crystals.
It is especially meaningful to exhibit this body of work in the very theatre where I create and design on a regular basis. |
RAINBOW III EXHIBIT Acrylic Paintings Inspired by the Colors of Nature by Touran Mahdaviazar  |
December 2, 2025 - January 15, 2026 Local artist Touran Mahdaviazar, an immigrant from Iran, presents a selection of her vibrant acrylic paintings in Rainbow III Exhibit.
As a child, Touran found comfort and joy in drawing and painting. Though she never received formal training, she is a natural talent whose work is deeply inspired by the beauty and wonder of colors in nature. Bright, joyful hues are at the heart of everything she creates.
Growing up, her notebooks and textbooks were covered in drawings. Now, in her retirement years, she has returned to her lifelong love of painting, producing numerous works that hang in the homes of friends and family. Her colorful depictions of nature and people bring peace and joy to viewers.
“When I start a new painting, I am in a different world where I cannot hear or see anything around me, and I do not realize the passing of time,” Touran says. She hopes her work inspires a new generation to pursue their own talent, inspiration, and passion. |
See the Art —
and My Lighting Design —
During Two Holiday Performances! If you’d like the perfect opportunity to enjoy the exhibition and see my lighting design work onstage, join us for these upcoming shows at RCC Hunters Woods: |
Ravel Dance Company:
The Nutcracker Saturday Dec 13 @2pm
Sunday Dec 14 @ 2pm I am designing the lighting for this beloved holiday tradition. Follow Clara’s magical Christmas Eve journey — from the mysterious gift of a Nutcracker from Herr Drosselmeyer, through a pine forest of angels and snowflakes, all the way to the Kingdom of Sweets where the Sugar Plum Fairy awaits.
With lavish costumes, enchanting music, and beautiful dancing, this production is a joyous treat for ballet lovers of all ages. |  |
  | 💃“Navidad Flamenca” Presented by Furia Flamenca December 20 @ 8:00 pm Come celebrate the holidays the Spanish and Puerto Rican way! I am also designing the lighting for this vibrant, heart‑lifting performance.
Navidad Flamenca takes you on a journey through festive holiday traditions from Spain and Puerto Rico. Conceived by Artistic Director Estela Vélez de Paredez, who grew up in Puerto Rico, the show blends the island’s unique celebrations with their Spanish parallels.
Enjoy an evening of mesmerizing Spanish holiday music and song (villancicos), thrilling flamenco dancing, and even a Puerto Rican parranda (a lively caroling party).
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🌟 Make a Night of It
Come see the art. Stay for the performances. Experience the color, movement, and storytelling — on the walls and on the stage.
Thank you for supporting local artists and community arts spaces. I can’t wait to share this moment with you. Jessica Winfield |
   | 🥚 Also Showcasing at Gifts
from the HeART
— RCC Lake Anne I’m excited to share that my Eggsquisitely Decorated Eggs from the House of Winfield and SheSellsSeaShells collections are also featured in The 27th Annual Gifts from the HeART at RCC Lake Anne. This long‑running community event supports Cornerstones through festive holiday art exhibits and a special shopping experience.
Artists in the Jo Ann Rose Gallery and 3D Gallery display and sell original works in watercolor, mixed media, photography, clay, wood, fused glass, and more. It’s a wonderful opportunity to find unique, handcrafted gifts while supporting local artists and an important community organization.
🖼️ Where to find my work: My jeweled eggs and decorated seashells are on display in the 3D Gallery, in the case closest to the art studio. Please stop by and take a look — they sparkle beautifully in person.
📅 Visit the 3D Gallery at Lake Anne through February 21, 2026
RCC Lake Anne
1609-A Washington Plaza N,
Reston, VA 20190 |
Jessica W.
Creative Canvases by Jes | Atelier Artworks by Jes |
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