I hope you had safe and joyous holiday season. It was pretty quiet on our side. It was the first year without my adult (gulp) son as he was working out of state. So it was just three of us.

As the year began, I was inspired by the theme of hope. Everywhere I looked, everything just seemed hopeful. What I saw yesterday, was awful and there are no words. But I must say, I knew January was going to be a hard month nationally. But I am going to hold onto hope. I am going to hope that I can soon see our family and dear friends that we haven't been able to. I am going to hope that we can soon travel freely again. I am going to hope to be able to hug anyone and everyone! (I am a bit of a hugger! lol)

I am going to hope for change and understanding.

As I venture into the third year of being an artist… YES! I finally feel confident enough to say I am an artist… 2021 is going to be a wonderful year of new art, exciting events and more. So thank you for joining me on this adventure!

xo, Jen

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Be sure to check out the remaining painted pots on sale! Sale ends Sunday night at Midnight!

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.

To view this piece, click here.

Stay safe & healthy. Let’s plan an adventure soon!

XO

Jen