I can't remember a time in my life when I wasnt creating. My earliest memories often involve a crayon firmly grasped in my hand. Since then, there have been many tools in that hand; glass, paintbrush, pencil, sewing needle, and clay modeling tools.
I am intensely curious, and love the process of art-making. I am always eager to try new techniques and mediums, and am constantly incorporating new experimental elements into my work.
Process and Wonder are my fuels.
I have been Creating glass beads and jewelry for the last 20 years. I teach classes in flame-worked glass across the United states, as well as internationally. My technique mainly focuses on surface treatment, and I often create a non-glass-like texture. Much of my work is acid etched to suggest a sense of age.
My illustration work leans toward the whimsical and light-hearted. If it makes me smile, I'm there. I love working in watercolor, ink, and pencil.
Birds are a frequent visitor to my work. I wish I could come up with some sort of profound artistic symbology to explain this avian obsession of mine, but the simple truth is, I like them. They make me happy; I hope my work does the same for you.
I live, work, and play in Central Massachusetts.
Thanks for visiting.
Peace.
-Jen