On top of Mt Abu in Rajasthan, India

 

About the Artist

My figurative oil paintings and sculptures express the many facets of feminine emotions through a sensual, visual landscape. I am what is considered to be a ‘visionary artist,’ meaning I am self taught and create from visions and inspiration outside the day to day stories of the physical world. A distant relative of Georgia O’Keeffe, I always knew I was meant to forge my own path as a creator. In my career, I’ve been juried into over forty art shows and festivals up and down the east coast. In the spring of 2000 I was named the featured artist of the Pear Blossom Festival and created a commemorative sculpture with all of the profits going to the Sena Foundation, a non-profit grief counseling organization. During this time I also enjoyed giving countless sculpting demonstrations at the shows and for local elementary schools.

Like many artists experienced in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks, art sales became unstable. This ‘pause’ in the art scene became formative to my growth though. I dove deep into meditation, spiritual knowledge and my innate love of working with children. It also gave me time to work on and publish my inspirational book for artists, “Inner Illusions, The Secret Path of A Visionary Artist.” I’ve also written, illustrated and published three children’s books, (all available on Amazon.com).

In the summer of 2008 I created Fairy Jennabelle, a children’s entertainment company. I went full time with it in 2014 and have become one of the top children’s entertainers in the DC area. When the pandemic hit in 2020, life shifted once again. With no events to work at, I returned to my love of the fine arts. My career has been a wonderful adventure of self-discovery and growth and I'm grateful for every moment of it. Having this gift that allows me to connect with so many amazing people through my art, I feel strongly that…

"It's not about the art... it's about the Journey"

 

A small sharing….

Richard Simmons was an incredible, angel heart-ed soul. Most people don't know, because I always wanted to protect his privacy... but, he was a collector of my sculptures. In a heartbroken moment in my young life he also gave me the best advice I ever got, "Don't worry about the man Jenna. Fall in love with your art... then simply take a younger man when you're older!" Thank you for everything Richard. Love you always.