About Me

Hi, I’m Jennifer!

 Artist + Educator.

I’m a DFW native and a lifelong artist. Growing up you could always find me carrying around one of the following: a pencil and my sketchbook or a book. I’ve always enjoyed the act of creating and exploring new places. I love that art can be a way of connecting with others.

With a focus on color and the natural world, I create paintings that are best described as “illustrative realism.” Plants, animals, and occasionally people are depicted against an ombre or natural background.

I’m inspired by the wonder I find in nature and daily life. So, my artwork serves to communicate that wonder and explore what it means to be human in relation to nature and our Creator.

I want anyone who views my work to experience the same joy and wonder I do when I take in the beauty of God’s creation.

When not painting, you can find me reading, doing Zumba, hiking, or spending time with family & friends.

Artist CV

Education

2017     BFA in Art Education | University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

Professional Experience

2022-2025        Volunteer Art Teacher, Deploy | Art House Dallas, Dallas, TX

2019-2021        Community Teacher | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, TX

2018- 2019       Elementary Art Teacher | Midlothian ISD, Midlothian, TX

Group Exhibitions

2023                       On Mortality, Umbrella Gallery | Art House Dallas, Dallas, TX

2022                       Small Works, Umbrella Gallery | Art House Dallas, Dallas, TX

2016                       Color of Expression, Cedar Valley College Art Gallery | Dallas College – Cedar Valley Campus, Lancaster, TX.

2016                       Art Education Melange, Gallery West | University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

2015                       Mavsart, Central Library | University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX