As with many of my pieces, there was an idea. But then it turned into something else - something better. In January, I was lucky enough to take a workshop from an artist I completely admire, Kippi Lee. I was taking this workshop no matter what. I had to take a late flight into San Diego. Then a two-and-a-half hour drive through desert mountains into Palm Desert. The moon was big, so I could still make out the landscape. But the moment I started my descent into Palm Desert was pure magic. The lights of the cities and home twinkled in the distance, reminding me I wasn’t alone. The anticipation for the next day built up. This is a tribute to that pilgrimage and the next part of my journey as an artist.
The desert, sea and forest have always been inspiration for me. And as I sit here, I crave an adventure. I need to see something new and feel the breeze on my face. I need to blast the music, sing along and set my heart free. As we are all becoming stir crazy with this pandemic, I look at my walls and imagine myself in the places they represent. I love that art has that affect people in that way.
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Stay safe & healthy. Let’s plan an adventure soon!
XO
Jen
