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

realize.

... all that you aspire to is [within] your grasp.
[you] are your only obstacle.
[you] are your only champion.


... everything else is just an excuse.

think about it.
♥

..a sneaky peeek...

setting up @ U31....

[be]

creative rebellion pulsing forth
heart.beats.fire.
idle south soaring north.
i want to be.
i need to be
just [be]... for me.
go go go.
here i go..
pouring..
coursing..let [if] flow.
free.

done! fresh art ready to go!

wooo..  submitted my pieces for printing this afternoon.. what a relief! so excited for some shut eye.. and regular sleeping cycles.

...still feel like drawin tho'...

U31 Show | Feb 12

i just got this flyer today.. and am super excited to be included in this show presented by Impact Visual Arts.. a superb printing company run by artists that goes above and beyond in assuring customer satisfaction and fine quality printing.

just an amazing group of people that keep it real and support local artists and the concept of community.  it doesn't get any better than this :].

excited to be exhibiting alongside Long Le, check his stuff out here: www.toymechanics.net

come and check out the show : u31 | 3112 university ave. san diego. ca 92104

woohoo!

... just finished an awesome freelance project i am very, super proud of... can't wait to divulge the details with the rest of you!!

LOVEshow | barBASIC | feb15

so... wanna see my art in person?? 

or just enjoy some fabulous pizza in an ultra cool environment?

well... i will be participating in this wonderfully themed show amongst many other talented artists! 

come on ova.. say hi! hugs are free :)

One Night Only! Tuesday, Feb. 15
7:00p - 12:00a

BarBasic {East Village}

410 10th ave. san diego. ca 92101

hope to see you there! ♥

i(heart)you

i seriously do... if you allow me to and accept it. 

a token of my affection for my dear friends.. you know who you are.

thank you for making me feel like the luckiest girl in the world, everyday and especially on my birthday ♥

2011 is here.

happy new year folks... make it a good one!

keep a piece of me with you...

omgoodness... i am in such awe at the positive response and feedback i've been receiving in regards to my art... i am blushing ten shades of red :).

if you would like to keep a piece of me with you.. i am currently taking requests for prints, please contact me privately for pricing and details.

thank you all for your continued support.

cheers!
-jen

Visionary Feminists | Grrrls to the Front Show

so last thursday.. was my debut art showcase alongside a gathering amazing talented women artists and musicians. the event turned out AMAZING.. and i am still overwhelmed by the magnitude of positivity and responsiveness that came out of that show. i was a last minute add on.. and in a frenzy, produced these pieces in the last week... i'm pretty happy :).

prints to be available soon.. please contact me if you're interested. thank you everyone for your love and support... and supporting a great cause! you are all amazing.♥

all art is available for purchase, printed to order.  *custom sizes available upon request :]

get lost | 8x10

see me | 8x10

luscious | 8x10

don't bother me | 8x10

do it | 8x10

dreamer | 8x10

GRRRLs to the FRONT show [my first!!!!]

so... i just got invited to partake in an awesome show organized by Visionary Feminists.

also..its my DEBUT SHOW!! 

what an amazing way to end the year... omg.. so nervous... so last minute... so friggin' excited!! please..if you are free that night.. stop on by.. i'll give ya a hug that'll last for days. promise ;]

Saigon on 5th | December 16

8:00p - 2:00a

3900 Fifth Ave

just is...

just is | 9x12

Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper
325 gsm

..acceptance.

..hangin' by a moment..

hangin' on | 9x12

Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper
325 gsm

\\ the little things ~ colbie caillat \\

.. oh girl...

{postcard} sway.

on my mind | 9x12

Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper
325 gsm

\\  Bic Runga ~ Sway \\

...piece inspired by thoughts of a special someone.. who will never know. 

{postcard} hopeful.

hopeful | 9x12

Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper
325 gsm

\\ 10,000 stones ~ Adrianne \\

...the beginning..

untangle..

waiting for summer....

melded.

navou.

art nouveau inspired.
listening to: And the Boys ~ Angus & Julia Stone

sway my way....

peice inspired while listening to bic runga's: sway.

raull.

a little ssomethin' somethin'... going through a hair fetish right now. 

caution.

feeling a bit savage.... proceed with caution. ; ]

for YOU.

I just want to take a moment to thank each and every person who has stumbled upon my blog...and has made it known that my art is seen and appreciated.

You guys and gals make my heart happy. ♥

Thank you all SO much..
May all your passions endure,
cheers!
-jen

lifted.

peace.... serenity... soaring