Jennifer Love Artwork BLOG

Just a note to thank everyone who has purchased anything from me in 2011. As you may already know, I decided to donate a portion of my 2011 art sales to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. I chose to tally the work up at the end of the year so I could make one big donation...and, luckily, the company I work for has a matching grants program for charitable donations. Thanks to all of my clients (new and ongoing) in 2011, I was able to write a check of $165 to the MJFF as a donation...which will be doubled by my company's matching grant program! :) Additionally, there was a private donor match working with MJFF for every contribution...so that should have tripled our donation. :) Every dollar helps. I am so grateful for everyone's contribution and will be continuing my "Paintings for Parkinson's" in 2012 as well!

After leaving Local Colors Gallery last August, I have done a few small paintings, but find my time is eaten up with household and family demands. One benefit of being at the gallery is that I could use the time I was working my gallery shifts as "studio time." Not so at home. Little ones need much attention. :) I also recently received a promotion at work a few months ago. I haven't had much time for painting since then. So, the last few months have been challenging on the art front...and finding a way to make time for myself (where I might possibly get the creative juices flowing). I think that is the plight of many mothers. :) I decided for 2012 that I need to make sure I carve out time for this in my life again. So, starting with this past New Year's weekend, instead of doing those extra loads of laundry, dishes, or cleaning the house...I made time to finish the large ongoing Bryce Canyon painting for my friend that has been delayed and delayed by one thing or a