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Artist Statement

Painting fills a void in my soul that is ever-present when I am not expressing myself in some creative way. All I need to do is look at the world around me to be awed by the beauty of creation, of the human form, of nature, and of man-made structure and symbol. Everything is an inspiration. From the fjords of Norway tot he great cathedrals of Italy; from a sunset over the Great Salt Lake to a mountain of fresh powder at the top of a Rocky Mountain ski lift. From the joy of planing myt flower garden and watching it grow to the peace I feel watching my child or my husband sleep. I am inspired by the places I have traveled, by the uniqueness of the varied landscape in my home state, and by the people around me. I lean towards impressionism with a strong central focus in my paintings. Ifeel that artwork, like a person, should be in a constant state of evolution...always seeking for improvement and aiming for perfection. We may fall short of the goal, but there is always much to be learn

Artist Biography

A water media artist, Jennifer generally prefers traditional watercolor on cold press paper using both wet-in-wet and dry-brush techniques. She is inspired by nature, landscape, architecture, people, and beauty in all things. She tries to translate her inspiration using bright, rich colors in her compositions. Jennifer was born in Newport Beach, CA, but her family moved to Woods Cross, UT when she was three months old to be near her mother's family who lived in the area. She lived in this home for 23 years before moving to Salt Lake City, UT after college. Jennifer and her husband ultimately ended up back in her childhood home which they purchased from her parents in 2006. They are enjoying the slow process of updating the home and landscaping the yard as time and finances permit. Always drawn to creative pursuits even as a child, Jennifer liked to draw, color, and express herself in whatever way was available to her, including performing arts. She studied ballet for ten year