About Jennifer

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Jennifer began her love of the outdoors at a young age - camping and hiking every summer around Mount Rainier, the Olympic Peninsula, and the Oregon Coast while bird watching and drawing and painting animals at every opportunity. After briefly following her love of animals (and science and math) into college, it was there she re-kindled her love of art and earned a B.F.A. in painting at the University of Washington under the direction of Professor Eugene Pizzuto. While she drifted away from art after graduation, she finally came back to painting and eventually decided to pursue an art career full-time in 2006. Jennifer now happily lives and works in Corvallis, Oregon where she enjoys her time creating, hiking and biking, spending time with family and friends, and playing with her pets. 

ORIGINAL ACRYLIC, OIL & MIXED MEDIA ART

An established acrylic painter, always inspired by nature, Jennifer is pushing the boundaries of her latest work. Moving to use oil paints with hand-carved stamps, stencils, printing press, and collaged papers and fibers, Jennifer works to enhance the patterns, colors, and textures of a piece while also exploring the emotional and story elements of her art journey. Her award-winning work is well-loved and collected worldwide as well as locally in the Northwest where she spends most of her time. 

I create with layers of color and texture while emphasizing the natural forms I prefer. Each piece is an exploratory process with each brushstroke, stitch, or printed design being informed by the previous one, keeping it honestly rooted in the organic nature of my subject matter.    ~ Jennifer 

WHERE TO FIND JENNIFER

Jennifer’s studio is available for viewing ONLINE via Patreon. To find Jennifer or her work in person, see her EVENTS for opportunities or stop by one of the following gallery store locations.

  • The Art Study in Seattle, Washington | Find Jennifer's work at this lovely art and gift gallery in the popular University Village near the University of Washington in Seattle. The Art Study carries a large selection of Jennifer's work as high-quality prints on paper and canvas and offers excellent framing services too. Several originals are also available seasonally. Find a wonderfully unique mix of other local and regional artists too!

  • Corvallis Museum in Corvallis, Oregon | Find Jennifer's prints and cards in the museum store of this beautiful new facility in the heart of downtown Corvallis showcasing history from across the region and beyond. 

  • The Arts Center in Corvallis, Oregon | Find Jennifer's prints, cards and gift items available in this lovely historic building and center for the arts. Free and open to the public, this center curates large gallery shows as well as community events. The gift shop has many treasures available for purchase too! It's a must-see destination when traveling to Corvallis. Just look for the red door!

For other shopping & support opportunities, find Jennifer in her online Studio SHOP

ARTIST RESUME & EVENTS CATALOG

Education

  • BFA in Fine Art - University of Washington - Seattle, WA - 1992

  • K-12 Art Education Certification - Western Washington University - Bellingham, WA - 1995

Honors & Awards (in chronological order)

  • Poster Artist - Salem Art Fair - Salem, OR - 2023

  • Cover Art - The Poeming Pidgeon - Fall 2022 Edition

  • Poster Artist - Corvallis Guitar Festival - Corvallis, OR - 2018, 2021

  • Poster Artist - Supper at Sage - Corvallis, OR - 2015

  • Spokane ArtFest Addison I Meyers Visual Arts Award - Spokane, WA - 2013

  • Poster Artist - Corvallis Fall Festival - Corvallis, OR - 2011

  • 3rd Place Award Feature - Daniel Smith Artist 2010 Reference Catalog - Seattle, WA - 2010

  • Poster Artist - SIP Food & Wine Festival - McMinnville, OR - 2010

  • Poster Artist - Sorticulture - Everett, WA - 2008

  • Poster Artist - Fresh Paint Festival - Everett, WA - 2008

  • Poster Artist - Colors of Freedom 4th of July Festival - Everett, WA - 2008

  • Tri-Dee Award Recipient - Skagit Art Association Juried Show - Mount Vernon, WA - 2007

Gallery Shows & Featured Events (in chronological order)

  • “Birds in View” - Featured Artist, Art in the Valley - Corvallis, OR - 2023

  • Hidden Gallery of Women’s Art” - Juried Group Show, HiddenLettersFilm.com - 2023

  • Affordable Art Show” - Solo Show - Corvallis, OR - 2022

  • “Fractured Stories of Hope” - Solo Show, YouTube.com - 2021

  • “Home Sweet Home” - Community Show, The Arts Center - Corvallis, OR - 2020

  • “a Virtual Art Show” - Solo Show, YouTube.com - 2020

  • “About Light” - Group Show, The Arts Center - Corvallis, OR - 2019

  • “Around Oregon Exhibit” - Juried Group Show, The Arts Center - Corvallis, OR - 2019

  • Healing through Travel” - Solo Show, Studio Beatrice - Corvallis, OR - 2019

  • Transformations” - Featured Artist, Art in the Valley - Corvallis, OR - 2019

  • "The NeverEnding Story" - Solo Show, Studio262 - Corvallis, OR - 2016

  • “The NeverEnding Story” - Guest Artist, Philomath Open Studio Tour - Philomath, OR - 2018

  • “Sketch for Survival” - Invited Artist, Explorer’s Against Extinction - UK - 2018, 2019

  • "Botanical Abstracts" - Collaborative Show with Carrie Tasman, Studio262 - Corvallis, OR - 2015

  • "Joy to the World" - Group Show with Jan Roberts-Dominguez & Jan Maitland, Benton County Museum - Philomath, OR - 2014

  • Golden Ticket Juried Featured Artist, The Arts Center Chocolate Fantasy - Corvallis, OR - 2013

  • Featured Artist, Schack Art Center Gallery Store - Everett, WA - 2012

  • Featured Artist, Majestic Theatre - Corvallis, OR - 2011

  • Participating Artist, H'Arts Charity Auction - Schack Art Center - Everett, WA - 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014

  • Featured Artist, Gallery by the Bay - Stanwood, WA - 2009

  • Participating Artist, Corvallis Fall Festival Showcase - Corvallis, OR - 2009

  • "Five Artists" - Group Show, Currents Gallery - McMinnville, OR - 2009

  • Featured Artist, Hip Chicks do Wine - Newberg, OR - 2009

  • Featured Artist, La Bella Casa - McMinnville, OR - 2009

  • Featured Artist, Frame Up Studio - Seattle, WA - 2009

  • Invited Artist, North Cascades Institute Charity Auction - Seattle, WA - 2008

  • Participating Artist - Holiday Art Sale - The Arts Center - Corvallis, OR - 2008

  • Invited Artist - Skagit Children's Museum "Chairity Auction" - Mount Vernon, WA - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

  • Featured Artist - Bluefish Designs - Edmonds, WA - 2008

  • Featured Artist - Edmonds Library - Edmonds, WA - 2008

  • Group Show - Snohomish Arts Council, "Art in the Garden" - Everett, WA - 2008

  • Invited Artist - Salmon at the Bay benefit for NSEA show - Bellingham, WA - 2006, 2007, 2008

  • Featured Artist - Sauk Gallery - Concrete, WA - 2008

  • Featured Artist - Cancer Lifeline - Seattle, WA - 2008

  • Featured Artist - OSU Women's Center - Corvallis, OR - 2008

  • Participating Artist - "Art in a Pickle Barn" - Mount Vernon, WA - 2008

  • Featured Artist - Skagit Valley Coop - Mount Vernon, WA - 2008

  • Group Show - Blue Horse Gallery, "All Hanging" - Bellingham, WA - 2008

  • Featured Artist - Snohomish Arts Council Gallery Store - Everett, WA - 2008

  • Featured Artist - Skagit Valley Hospital - Mount Vernon, WA - 2007

  • 2 Person Show (with Ben Mann) - Allied Arts Artist Series - Bellingham, WA - 2007

  • Group Show - Blue Horse Gallery "Reaching for the Light" - Bellingham, WA - 2007

  • Member Show - Allied Arts - Bellingham, WA - 2006, 2007

  • Participating Artist - YWCA Benefit Art Auction - Bellingham, WA - 2006

  • Featured Artist - La Vie en Rose - Bellingham, WA - 2006

  • Featured Artist - Handprint Arts - Bellingham, WA - 2005

Catalog of Juried Art Festivals (in alphabetical order)

  • 6th Street Fair - Bellevue, WA - 2008, 2009

  • Anacortes Arts Festival - Anacortes, WA - 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018

  • Art & Sea Festival - Lincoln City, OR - 2007, 2009

  • Art and the Vineyard - Eugene, OR - 2011, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018

  • Art in the Burbs - Tualatin, OR - 2011

  • Art in the High Desert - Bend, OR - 2011, 2014

  • Arts Together - Everett, WA - 2008

  • Bellevue Art Museum Fair - Bellevue, WA - 2022

  • Bellevue Festival of the Arts - Bellevue, WA - 2012

  • Best of the Northwest Fall Show - Seattle, WA - 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017

  • Best of the Northwest Spring Show - Seattle, WA - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018

  • Boise Arts Festival - Boise, ID - 2012, 2013, 2017

  • Corvallis Fall Festival - Corvallis, OR - 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021

  • Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival - Coupeville, WA - 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

  • Craft-In Indie Arts & Craft Show - Newberg, OR - 2009

  • Edmonds Arts Festival - Edmonds, WA - 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019

  • Everett Home Show - Everett, WA - 2010

  • Fremont Fair Arts & Crafts Festival - Seattle, WA - 2006, 2007, 2008

  • Fresh Paint Festival - Everett, WA - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016

  • Gig Harbor Arts Festival - Gig Harbor, WA - 2015

  • Glencoe Festival of the Masters - Glencoe, IL - 2010

  • Issaquah Salmon Days - Issaquah, WA - 2011

  • Kings Mountain Art Fair - Woodside, CA - 2011, 2012, 2019

  • La Quinta Art Fair - La Quinta, CA - 2012

  • Lake Oswego Art Festival - Lake Oswego, OR - 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019

  • Local 14 - Portland, OR - 2012

  • McMinnville Artist Village - McMinnville, OR - 2011

  • Mercer Island Art Fair - Mercer Island, WA - 2007

  • Newport Seafood & Wine Festival - Newport, OR - 2013

  • OSU Holiday Craft Show - Corvallis, OR - 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

  • OSU Mom's Weekend - Corvallis, OR - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

  • Port Townsend Holiday Arts Show - Port Townsend, WA - 2007, 2008, 2012

  • Rhododendron Arts Festival - Florence, OR - 2011

  • Rhododendron Festival - Port Townsend, WA - 2008, 2011

  • Riverwalk Art Festival - Lake Chelan, WA - 2007

  • Sacramento Arts Festival - Sacramento, CA - 2009

  • Salem Art Festival - Salem, OR - 2009, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023

  • Shoreline Arts & Crafts Festival - Shoreline, WA - 2007

  • SIP McMinnville Food & Wine Festival - McMinnville, OR - 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013

  • Skagit Valley Tulip Festival - Mount Vernon, WA - 2008, 2010, 2011

  • Spokane Artfest - Spokane, WA - 2008, 2013

  • Sunriver ArtFaire - Sunriver, OR - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014

  • Tempe Festival of the Artist - Tempe, AZ - 2016

  • Tidefest Arts & Crafts Show - Gig Harbor, WA - 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

  • West-Linn Arts Festival - West-Linn, OR - 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013

  • Wild Arts Festival - Portland, OR - 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018

  • Wooden Boat Festival - Port Townsend, WA - 2008