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Hello! Welcome to my site. I am an artist who enjoys all artistic pursuits. I started as young as I can remember. My early work was mostly in pencil, then I did a lot of pieces mixing color pencil and chalk, now I am in love with painting. I enjoy bright colors and nature. I feel my style is a mix of reality and fantasy. I'll paint anything wood, metal, but my favorite is my canvases. I paint on walls and have a passion for taking old furniture and other pieces and making it new again with some elbow grease and paint. Since about 1989 I have worked as an artist under the name Jen-e. The last few years in the Eugene area I have had two shows in the First Friday Artwalk and have worked as an independent contractor. I have taught one one one furniture painting classes, painted old furniture, new cabinets, trim, doors, mirrors and worked with the Home ReDesign Studio. I also have been a vender at various craft shows and flea markets selling small painted birdhouses and boxes, homemade soaps, salts and jewelry. I also have a love of gardening. Herbs are my favorite, lavender being on the top of the list. I started making my own soaps a few years ago for members of my family that have very sensitive skin. I have learned that herbs and the essential oils they produce have a lot of healing properties that go beyond skin care. I am currently a student a Lane Community College majoring in E-business. My ultimate goal is to merge my love of art and natural products and healing with my skills in business and computers. You can check out my Resume to learn more.
All of the art on this page are original pieces painted by Jen-e.. You must get permission to use any of my work. Jen-e 2004 This web page is owned by Jenny Merriman. My email address is merrimn@televar.com
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This first painting is one that I did while I had a vision problem with my right eye. My eye was blurry and I had a migraine for days. I found relief in painting. I believe gargoyles are protectors so I positioned him hovering over the right eye. He also resembles something menacing signifying the migraine. and the flowers are the relief I hoped would come. This clock was lime green and peach and pretty beat up. After sanding and some paint, here it is!
The TreeMan. I was reading a book about the Druids. They believe the Oak tree is sacred and the highest Druids wear white. This is my scene of a druid just leaving after talking to the old oak. there is a small rock in front of the treeman where he had been sitting.
I have a love of roses and butterflies. I originally was a color pencil artist and have only started painted canvases a few years ago. I had fun with color and the fan brush with this one.
This is my laundry room! It's an example of how paint is an easy way to liven up anything! |
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 Whimsy 2003 |
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 Laundry Room 2000 |
