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
You can find Jennifer or her work in person and at the following gallery store locations, or see her EVENTS page for more opportunities.
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 Artsake Gallery in Newport, Oregon | Find Jennifer’s Original art, cards, and gift items available in this little Nye Beach gem on the beautiful Oregon Coast. If you’re lucky, you may even find Jennifer working that day!
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)
“Of the Mind” - Solo Show, The Arts Center Corrine Woodman Gallery - Corvallis, OR - 2024
“True Prophesies” - Featured Artist, Footwise Window Gallery - Corvallis, OR - 2024
“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
“Sketch for Survival” - Invited Artist, Explorer’s Against Extinction - UK - 2018, 2019
“The NeverEnding Story” - Guest Artist, Philomath Open Studio Tour - Philomath, OR - 2018
"The NeverEnding Story" - Solo Show, Studio262 - Corvallis, OR - 2016
"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, 2022, 2023
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
Art in the Pearl - Portland, OR - 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
Wooden Boat Festival - Port Townsend, WA - 2008