Short Bio

Short bio Jennifer is a full time artist and a native of fair oaks. She loves working on a variety of mediums including jewelry making, painting, mixed media, textile art, relief carving, paper craft, natural dyes, and much more. “My art style is expressed by my effort to make each piece unique, I do this a variety of ways whether it be by incorporating objects, using a lot of texture or using reclaimed fabrics into my art, for example” She loves experimenting and discovering new art techniques, it helps keep creativity flowing and the process adventurous. In addition to creating art, Jennifer enjoys teaching others the processes and techniques that she has learned over the years. She believes every person can find joy and benefit by the creative process.

Statement

CREATE, INSPIRE, HAVE FUNbecause, why not?
My Mantra
Every day is a chance to push my creative limits and try new techniques. Making art isn’t just a hobby for me—it’s a lifelong passion that fills me with joy and fulfillment. I believe every person can find joy and benefit by the creative process.

Biography

Who am I as an Artist?Art has been a part of my life since childhood, thanks to my mother who always made sure I had a space to express myself creatively.Though I never went to art school, I had a wonderful high school art teacher who really believed in me and let me study with him for four years. I also spend countless hours learning through online classes and tutorials.Now, I work full-time as an artist, splitting my days between my home studio and Magnolia Art Studios. At Magnolia, I’m dedicated to creating a space where creatives can come together, providing an environment that fosters collaboration and individual exploration. My work spans various mediums like painting, textiles, jewelry making including metal smithing, paper crafts and relief carving. I have a thing for textures and often use unconventional supplies to achieve a 3D effect. This is where the mixed in media comes to play. Such as reclaimed fabrics, recycled items to add a unique touch to my art. I also love making junk journals and collages to experiment with new art techniques and supplies.  My favorite is vintage magazines and old books. I love experimenting with natural dyes that I make myself to color papers and fabrics to make them uniquely my own. Besides creating like a mad scientist, teaching and sharing what I have learned is a big part of my life. I enjoy teaching everything from relief carving in drywall boards to the calming art of slow stitching and neurography, helping others unlock their creativity.