..frame of M I N D. state of B E I N G.

PIGMENT MONSTER | A Fine Art Party

..come check out some local art & music in a chill environment :)

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FRIDAY December 02 | 5P-11P | $10 COVER (Includes drinks)

@ Home Brews & Gardens
3176 Thorn St (North Park)
San Diego
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more info: pigmentmonster.blogspot.com

The Goods Show | Black Friday

..got some spare mula??... shop local and put your money back into the community :)

The Goods Show: Arts market & event featuring local artists, designers & businesses. + MUSIC //FOOD//ADULT BEVERAGES.. we gotcha covered ;)

@ 3RDSPACE
4610 Park Blvd (University Heights)
SHOP: 12P-8P/ ART RECEPTION: 8P-11P | $5 Entry |
more info: http://www.3rdspace.co/thegoodsshow

Sweet Surrender...

... so this is the piece i created for the Distorted Disney show.. was super fun and indulgent :)

actually i showed the piece below.. where i omitted one little detail..  wasn't sure if i was ready to take it there.. lol.

..i more so... contorted.. than distorted..  but i knew from the beginning that i wanted to create a piece that was literally twisted, but figuratively open.


hope you enjoy:)

..breather..

hi folks!
wowee... this year.. definitely took me for a ride.. i just want to say thank you all for your love & support... i really appreciate you and am continually grateful for all the wonderful experiences and people i've engaged with on this journey thus far, new and familiar..  y'all make my day :)

cheers!
peace.love. and happiness to you all!
xo.
-jen

THE GOODS SHOW | Black Friday Nov. 25

...need some consumer therapy?

GOOD ART//GOOD FASHION //GOOD FOOD
GOOD CAUSE//GOOD PEOPLE//GOOD TIMES

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FRIDAY November 25 | 12P-11P | $7 COVER

@ 3RDSPACE
4610 Park Blvd
San Diego, 92116
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ABOUT::
THE GOODS SHOW * BLACK FRIDAY is a collective production that showcases local artists and designers in a creative
and lively market scenario. Our goal is to provide a progressive and intriguing arena in which local artists can exhibit their
creations directly to a community that fosters creativity, good intention and conscientious purchasing power. This will be
done by providing a service to our local and regional community. THE GOODS SHOW * BLACK FRIDAY is a show
dedicated to generating dialogue between the local community, artists, businesses, and humanitarian causes through art,
music, design, fashion, and food. It is through these filters that we are able to raise funds and awareness for Corazon de
Vida.

11:11:11 | ART SHOW @ Queen Bee's!

..this should be fun :)
ART, POETRY, DANCE, LOVE...
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NOV. 11. 2011

Queen Bee's (North Park)
3925 Ohio St. 92104
| 7p-12a | $11 cover (portion goes to charity)
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mingle. observe. drink. eat. wish. be merry :)

Brass Rail | MELT Art Show | Nov. 4th

TONIGHT! an evening of dope art  & music benefiting SD's LGBT youth.. stop on by :)

event starts @ 4p / $5 cover
(free before 9p)

Brass Rail
3796 5th Ave.
san diego. ca 92103

hope to see you there!! xo.

Bar Basic | Distorted Disney Art Show!

...come see your childhood memories twisted!!

FREE SHOW | Tuesday, Nov. 1st | 7:00p - 12:00a

Basic Pizza {East Village}
410 10th ave. san diego. ca 92101

hope to see you there! ♥

spirit day...

..today & everyday ♥ in support of the LGBTQ community… get yo’ purple on (please)!

LOGO | Mobile Hack Days

WHOAA.... 2 shows in 1 day!! :)

live music. live art. body art... recipe for fun!!

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sunday, sept. 18th
4:30p - 7:30p
Henry's Pub
614 5th ave. san diego. ca 92101
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presented by suitebrigitte.

...so far we've got 60 local artists.... WOW...you're gonna wanna check this out!!!
+ live music
+ interactive art
+ arts & crafts
+ fashion
+ jewelry
...best of all.... its FREE!!! :D
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sunday, sept. 18th
6:00p - 10:30p
hostel
521 market st. san diego. ca 92101
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presented by andre power & lucy duarte

unwind[ing]

...still trying to figure out how to slow down...

Art Show | the SPOT Grand Opening!

This show is getting a lot of hype.. and i am super excited to be a part of it.

Saturday, Sept 3rd
The Spot
1835 main st. sd, ca 92113

Event starts at 2pm, live music goes on at 6pm :)

Group art show featuring 75 local artists, live performances, dj sets, visuals.... you don't want to miss this!

Infusion Project @ the Ivy

should be a fun night...

thursday, aug. 25th
9:00p - 1:30a
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Ivy Nightclub @ Andaz Hotel
600 f st. san diego, ca 92101
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...from afar.

..this one was a spur of the moment piece that i did tonight.. not quite sure how i feel about it yet. .. i feel like there is something missing.

sneak.. peeeek spray can

...finally finished :)

a project for an upcoming group art show featuring over 60 local artists...live music, and live performances!

premise: design a spray can


happenin' saturday, september 3rd
@ The Spot
1835 main st. sd 92113

come on down and check it out!

relay for life

a donation piece i did for the upcoming relay for life event auction.

story behind this piece...
we are all human beings on this earth together. we struggle.
we survive.
we thrive.. as one.

just believe and have the hope and faith to persist.

late night meanderings... WIP

a work in progress for an upcoming show...

..we'll see how this goes :)

Steez :: Trunk Show @ Bluefoot Bar

..totally last minute, totally unexpected. will be showing amongst amazing artists and musicians tonight 6pm-11pm.. come on down and tag along!!

lazy jane

my second bar basic show piece inspired by shel silverstein's "lazy jane"

hug o' war

freshly brewed :). this is a piece i did for the upcoming show at bar basic, inspired by shel silverstein's "Hug O' War"

i feel this will just be the first of many renditions and versions off of this poem..

aand..to be printed on bamboo :)

First Publication!!!! SD CityBeat [July 13, 2011 p.12]

...so i just found out that my artwork is in this week's issue of CITYBEAT!! fresh on the stands today! omgosh... i can't even begin to describe how excited and ecstatic i am!! Thank you all for your love and support.. you have all been so amazing.

..a special thanks to Brigitte Taylor for rallying up the art & music community.. inspiring culture... and creating a world where we can all shine... and for believing in my artwork.. and making this happen and everything happen. you are simply marvelous.

Rubber Rose | Ray @ Night

so... tonight is my first solo exhibit at The Rubber Rose... a sexuality boutique :) please come down to check out amazing art from local artists, yummy grubs.. and awesome music. hope to see  you there!

Ray @ Night (every 2nd saturday of the month)

Saturday, July 9,2011 @ 6-10pm

Ray St. in North Park












...can't make it tonight.. no worries.. my art will be on display the next 3 months.. so catch me at the next Ray@Night events on the following dates:

Aug. 13 & Sept. 10 :)

seek: whatyouHiDE

we all have fears. insecurities. apprehensions.. pieces of us we keep to ourselves.. from ourselves and most absolutely from others.

..allow them to fester in the dark.. if you want them to control you.

..this is the orginal.. i'm having a hard time deciding which i like better...

DJ Schugar & Infusion Project Art Show | The Hard Rock Hotel 06.17.11

Stop on by the Hard Rock Hotel in downtown to check out some dope art, and sick beats :)

Friday, June 17th @ 9:00pm-1:30am

Float Rooftop Bar
Hard Rock Hotel
207 5th ave, sd  92101

add your name to the guest list by emailing hardrockguestlist@theinfusionproject.com before 5pm day of event (free entry until 10:30, otherwise its $20)

Hope to see you there!
xo.

...resting on faith.. [wip]

i couldn't resist...just scribbled this up now..  a work in progress.

hustle hustle

...can't wait to finish up some freelance/projects so that i can focus back on personal works... almost... there.... O_O

please stay tuned for new pieces on the way.. thank you all for your support :) <3

Candle Art

"rapture raveled"

‎... come out to "One Night in Saigon" Group Art show to check this baby out in 3D...and all the other amazing artists :)

Saturday, May 28. 9:00p-12:00am

Saigon On 5th {Hillcrest}
3900 5th ave.
san diego, ca 92103

rapture.

..so the title of this piece is purely coincidental..

i was going to leave it as untitled for the time being.. i knew what this piece represented to me.. just couldn't think of the right word(s).. that visually complemented the feeling.

and then.. all this talk about rapture.. being today.. i looked up the definition.. and one interpretation of it.. encompassed it.

rapture [rap-cher]: the act of transporting a person from one sphere of existence to another. (for me, emotionally)

yes... and inspired while listening to Comptine d'un Autre Été by Yann Tierson

..now to transfer this onto a candle.... hmmm

One Night in Saigon | Group Art Show

An amazing group of artists coming together for One Night in Saigon!!

Saturday, May 28 @ 9:00pm - 12:00am

Saigon on 5th {Hillcrest}
3900 5th ave.
san diego, ca 92103

come join in on the fun !!

Thriving Arts | BareBack Grill

Group Art Show... with live music and live art :)

Thursday, May 19
6:30p-9:30p

BareBack Grill {Downtown}
624 e st.
san diego, ca 92101

come and chill out with us ;]

findMe

life is a maze... a journey.. full of paths to be explored.
questions.
obstacles.
doorways..

..opportunity for experience.

love = life


..man my art is all over the place.. definitely emotionally powered.

new addition.

finally a place to put my stuf... i mean workspace :)
all my tools in one place.

my new desk... with some personal touches  :D!!

i have this need (urge) to customize everything..

rays of sun..

... clouds of grey.
please..
more hours in a day.


dusk..
sets what may..
in the stillness of the night..
rest..?
dare not obey.



for
every which way..
my heart leads
..my mind astray..


...free my soul to play.

hmm....so

..my art may not take me any where financially..  not that i really care that it does.. but it takes me to great heights emotionally... mentally.... soulfully..  and that growth is priceless.

..even more so when i've related to another human being ..
i love what i do. and i do it for me. and for you. i really do hope you enjoy it :)
art is love.. and i want to share it with the world.
it needs it.

a lil' something....

different.

a little personal project i am working on.... well.. everything i do is pretty personal. :)

as simple as...

sunshine...
as simple as air..
as simple as the breeze
to wisp away your fears...

as simple as a hi..
as simple as a smile..
as simple as love...
to flutter your heart for miles and miles..

as simple as today.
as simple as now.
as simple as this moment.
..be still and just allow.

as simple as you
as simple as me.
as is life... simple as it should be.

[ ♥ ]

COMMUNE | Limited Edition Poster

...and finally finished the poster... a little more 'in yo face!" than i'm used to..  but i'm happy with it :)

... i have a good amount of friends who smoke... and i love them all the same.

COMMUNE | Limited Edition Shirt Design

..my first t-shirt design!! (for COMMUNE Wednesdays )

... advocating a stance against Big Tobacco.. only a limited number of shirts will be printed (12) .. all sales will go towards the Japanese Red Cross.


:)

....poster design in progress...

Show | Commune

woohoo... really excited to be a part of this...

March 30, 2011
9p-2a

The Whistle Stop {South Park}
2236 Fern Street
San Diego, CA

Stop by for some great music and enjoy the evening with me.. all towards a great cause... check it out here: http://jointhecommune.com/

hope to see you there! xo

hi...

just a simple jane
in search of soul
and lack of feign...

of love.
of shine..
of an ethereal energy so sublime.

show me you are real.
raw.. to the pulp..
drip. peel.. slowly peel..
to the tender core concealed.

trust. believe.
seek.. be free..
of yourself..
and soar... soar.. so... high


...breath love..... sigh.


...oh hey...hi :)

Macaroni Club | March 26

 

Stop by for a chill night of music and art in an intimate space with homemade mac n' cheese and deliciously crafted espresso drinks.

Monica's @ the Park {University Heights}
1735 Adam's Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

Yelp : Monica's @ the Park

7-11pm

Hope to to see you there :)

theRescues

...first i was jogging.. then i got a vison in my head..  then i started doodling.. and this came out. i am most ecstatic with how the birds game out!

 i saw this band last summer and they have a really amazing sound..  they're voices are so distinct yet..just harmonize so well with one another... and  most importantly... they are cool cats that can chat it up.

check them out: THE RESCUES

Project | MMA illustration

a piece i just finished for a MMA workout studio based off of one my earlier drawings. :)

U-31 | Love Show barBasic

some old.. some new.. some revised :)

both these shows just turned out amazing.. i couldn't have asked for or expected a better experience. an incredible THANK YOU to all my friends and family who constantly express their support and continuing faith in me. you people are my world... my everything. i love you all.

a huge THANK YOU to the organizers of these events, Impact Visual Arts and Veronica Lynn Harper for their support of the local art scene and for giving me the opportunity to share my art amongst my community. You're my heros :)

aaand... a great big THANK YOU to all contributing artists, art enthusiasts and admirers for help making this happen, for your opinions & criticisms, for your active roll in keeping the art community alive and thriving! i look forward to our blooming friendships!

adrift  | 8x8

all better | 8x8

caution | 13x16

explore | 8.5x14

so vain | 11x18

grace | 12x16

tempest | 11x19