tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32987027333772409802024-02-19T08:34:24.334-08:00JEN KELLER ARTInspiration, Sketchbook, Process, and Life...JenKellerArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912993073647522820noreply@blogger.comBlogger158125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298702733377240980.post-11392141235978170382021-12-30T08:13:00.012-08:002021-12-30T16:49:46.316-08:00What a Year <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtlEarGU9uvtY1PEilW2QNRKxUnrTu4mABOXkO18U64EnHCmRRA7u1ToD9OYkI6KGXntRq7V-nXSaYTaNrUE2VdIFRDLapYrPyFRrnNBx3BBjdbFTenyScKevPlV8CYDVGt_e2YgcX59g/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtlEarGU9uvtY1PEilW2QNRKxUnrTu4mABOXkO18U64EnHCmRRA7u1ToD9OYkI6KGXntRq7V-nXSaYTaNrUE2VdIFRDLapYrPyFRrnNBx3BBjdbFTenyScKevPlV8CYDVGt_e2YgcX59g/w640-h640/2021Reflictions.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So it seems I’m destined to do a yearly post... Every year I say I’ll post more and every year I find myself posting once! LOL - So this year I won’t apologize because I suppose it’s expected of me now. Hopefully in 2022 I can scrounge up a bit more time to get this blog back into shape! Until then, here we are! And WHAT A YEAR… </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizM1Jth0cm2mgaL5mr130f7khAHcS196Fz4Tlklkq86gy4AEPK7sFyc0YDqmc0S0Lw-QSsR-dOveD0Ome0CLw8Jd84HmNoXU9YoCzzu-WhBntjUk6iZIdJi2Vr6DWZj4CaQqTPGnpA2Ag/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2616" data-original-width="2616" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizM1Jth0cm2mgaL5mr130f7khAHcS196Fz4Tlklkq86gy4AEPK7sFyc0YDqmc0S0Lw-QSsR-dOveD0Ome0CLw8Jd84HmNoXU9YoCzzu-WhBntjUk6iZIdJi2Vr6DWZj4CaQqTPGnpA2Ag/w400-h400/F0BCE1F5-A109-4F08-B4AD-4EC8746F483F.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Last time I posted I was only a month out of having major surgery on my hip (labral repair for those of you who are curious – not a replacement). It started out as a typical recovery and just went on and on… But with the help of amazing physical therapists, wonderful surgeons and a great acupuncturist I was finally released into the wild in May. My four month recovery turned into an eight month journey but at this point it’s obvious that all my hard work paid off! </span><span style="text-align: left;">I went from hardly being able to sit for more than 20 minutes, and barely walking to participating in three artisan markets, two art shows, and completing multiple portraits! I have to admit that I feel more like myself than I have in a long time (even with the Covid insanity that still surrounds us. )</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m1L_34J6KMUeXx_Jw5miceATdYnDvd3bSH-Gu8Kva_JiE9XaXOBG3iGA9k4XWlsifPEsLvQ69_qSytRT54eCcpaaftvMNQ7LhQXc40ZW57ZZQRQPvEKwbXx_v9GVPz7ewUmN2QZFD08/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2164" data-original-width="3260" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m1L_34J6KMUeXx_Jw5miceATdYnDvd3bSH-Gu8Kva_JiE9XaXOBG3iGA9k4XWlsifPEsLvQ69_qSytRT54eCcpaaftvMNQ7LhQXc40ZW57ZZQRQPvEKwbXx_v9GVPz7ewUmN2QZFD08/w640-h424/BUZZCAFE.jpeg.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">My first adventure not long after my release from PT was at Buzz Café. A lovely establishment in Oak Park that has wall to wall art! I was so happy to have my work on the “featured artist” wall and it seems a lot of other people enjoyed it as well because I went home with only half the artwork I started with! Thanks so much to all of those patrons and the support of this art loving café.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGULjFGPmFd1gyl2FN_dC7MLyTwiAxi7N74kx-cHMV7f8fVUWHKan7gQnWWlledHbqqUzFC1hDK9jSmkR-HUOmVFnlnzOAc5SIJhkfP6yW1HXxtbFKEmHeVzgroQUrCoNzFjm6zI2ywjU/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2225" data-original-width="3273" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGULjFGPmFd1gyl2FN_dC7MLyTwiAxi7N74kx-cHMV7f8fVUWHKan7gQnWWlledHbqqUzFC1hDK9jSmkR-HUOmVFnlnzOAc5SIJhkfP6yW1HXxtbFKEmHeVzgroQUrCoNzFjm6zI2ywjU/w640-h435/AAF21_Alley_meinbooth.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">At the end of the month I participated in my first Artisan Market since 2019. (Because of the torn labrum I was unable to haul my work/display into market venues and stand for long periods of time). I was so thrilled to be at my home base of Aurora in the Alley Art Fest and thrilled to be hosted by Vizo Arts at the one indoor space available! My hip was very happy it didn’t have to tolerate the extreme heat that day – but kudos to all the artists out there who did! It was a lovely low key market and I always enjoy the vibe at this one. It felt good to “be back” </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNT6X_LkmzFF5RsIz4sskFOm75MOhhBycu_LodguTcblvqnLHTlgWlUBj88phlwXfOKa0act1gfP3mqOgWdWZxJqSjDsP2jcmwtESGfFBP44OlSNITeyeup6UGPKRrhi6tZYYGKcxG5Q/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNT6X_LkmzFF5RsIz4sskFOm75MOhhBycu_LodguTcblvqnLHTlgWlUBj88phlwXfOKa0act1gfP3mqOgWdWZxJqSjDsP2jcmwtESGfFBP44OlSNITeyeup6UGPKRrhi6tZYYGKcxG5Q/w400-h400/FireflyCollage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBejwl3gaS2yG_pRDr423bIcDGFjKZwub5K5MVTQK2toIBuocXYAMMCnDUx3FgjWZa2LbOWYncvS38pQO975ugopJR_ZjA-GyttLlaoR7jhfceqNTOZX0BKrlGz4988tclXIzzbBVu-Wo/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBejwl3gaS2yG_pRDr423bIcDGFjKZwub5K5MVTQK2toIBuocXYAMMCnDUx3FgjWZa2LbOWYncvS38pQO975ugopJR_ZjA-GyttLlaoR7jhfceqNTOZX0BKrlGz4988tclXIzzbBVu-Wo/w396-h400/77021D1D-6071-46A4-B1AB-128C7403828E.JPG" width="396" /></a></div><p></p><p>After this market the holiday season swooped upon me and I decided to bite the bullet and participate in two markets in November! My first market was the Firefly Artisan Market and this was my first time participating in this large affair! It took place at the DuPage County Fairgrounds and was hosted by the woman who also runs Firefly Candles - how she did it all I cannot begin to imagine! Everything was so organized and ran smoothly, and the patrons were lovely. I had a great time at this market and maybe next year I’ll graduate myself from the baby sized booth I rented! </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8CUaXSi6AT-8L_wV47BNtnJ0oUwrAKrNX3rIN_zCs2NPhjfZICbnbkY5X3yS0-r2QCrsPLKiCLD26z2Un2x8-PCpBSzgRq4IGeXUoleBJQNkaIn-3LC1nrVLPQr_uNZ1BCkn70__ehN8/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8CUaXSi6AT-8L_wV47BNtnJ0oUwrAKrNX3rIN_zCs2NPhjfZICbnbkY5X3yS0-r2QCrsPLKiCLD26z2Un2x8-PCpBSzgRq4IGeXUoleBJQNkaIn-3LC1nrVLPQr_uNZ1BCkn70__ehN8/w400-h300/75FB4398-5C59-463B-88B8-C2B00CBCA6FC.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUtJSvD66roInQGHMEJeytlVxfRdF-oPW7_x1r91BCV0lsZMxWJMRs9a7AivIrbB3v3wGDxQmLCY8aqj4L1e4W2HrPywSPT8p8iNE7h417ZuUaVoAd8voEYvsq6tS4nyV6RpPuTnJG05k/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUtJSvD66roInQGHMEJeytlVxfRdF-oPW7_x1r91BCV0lsZMxWJMRs9a7AivIrbB3v3wGDxQmLCY8aqj4L1e4W2HrPywSPT8p8iNE7h417ZuUaVoAd8voEYvsq6tS4nyV6RpPuTnJG05k/w400-h300/6EA2CB5B-8A3E-42B7-903C-5433E444E399.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>The next week I went back to one of my favorites, Artisan Craft and Food Fair at Heritage Prairie Farm in Elburn. I love the energy of this market, the beautiful tent and barn spaces, and the general welcoming feeling of both the hosts and all of the other creatives they have there. I was so happy I had enough energy to make it to both markets! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2hEBO4y7Vwg6u7cYPeu10ZVVLhLb5XznXkcF40uV50cFz3L3FaDr7Ovb_snO0htOCeGQvg31BK26iDJFLmDbDQwZ2wpnHx02LbUGZP3IOptLA3a2rmgXhpGnsx3syVZp_BABmJJEa5c/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2hEBO4y7Vwg6u7cYPeu10ZVVLhLb5XznXkcF40uV50cFz3L3FaDr7Ovb_snO0htOCeGQvg31BK26iDJFLmDbDQwZ2wpnHx02LbUGZP3IOptLA3a2rmgXhpGnsx3syVZp_BABmJJEa5c/w400-h400/1FD937FE-611A-4CA6-B938-6C39EE9E55C4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiybgvuX4p7p6KM-3VDU1OJHstDJeNGzX8tCoEo4FeOByCsZQc8CKVgkP7vKr1BiPRT9td-vD-Aqd1KlAxICvjzgaw_wtITTqKT-sfWS_ux0SNF2rIs0ACJjOhB4KjwCr2MgquVvuDvhE/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1124" data-original-width="1440" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiybgvuX4p7p6KM-3VDU1OJHstDJeNGzX8tCoEo4FeOByCsZQc8CKVgkP7vKr1BiPRT9td-vD-Aqd1KlAxICvjzgaw_wtITTqKT-sfWS_ux0SNF2rIs0ACJjOhB4KjwCr2MgquVvuDvhE/w400-h313/F68652B8-B4F4-4546-B82A-D67FE5A3092A.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />Not only that… but I had some special help setting up at HPF and visitors who came to support me! I love seeing familiar faces in the crowd.. especially when one is my awesome kiddo. <p></p><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1mpJFFlgo849kD5xTOZh83f3NjUTS3HmPzNdjm2t0WmCNwPWeM-DYT4Ik2d9-5jtFeHhm_6qUD6eq4DDnjd3pbmliEWKT3lUth63I87JZBjH4edlcG4btDab-swr_LizfcmQuxqdToM/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1mpJFFlgo849kD5xTOZh83f3NjUTS3HmPzNdjm2t0WmCNwPWeM-DYT4Ik2d9-5jtFeHhm_6qUD6eq4DDnjd3pbmliEWKT3lUth63I87JZBjH4edlcG4btDab-swr_LizfcmQuxqdToM/w400-h400/D6796BF4-C099-4B01-9704-A47246912E6D.JPG" width="400" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXKaj5hFbPC-BqKiWa3E5h-Xf-eDVlpbT_F4Q4QNkhNOo4EYn_PsYzakOPmbxsJRseTWX3t2ZeeVEsSB2PJgYrft0TLqWnFxp5H6r4Gphk9Avcvk2qs9e9env3E5vcJqKquMfodU6ADs/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2240" data-original-width="2240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXKaj5hFbPC-BqKiWa3E5h-Xf-eDVlpbT_F4Q4QNkhNOo4EYn_PsYzakOPmbxsJRseTWX3t2ZeeVEsSB2PJgYrft0TLqWnFxp5H6r4Gphk9Avcvk2qs9e9env3E5vcJqKquMfodU6ADs/w400-h400/IMG_8687.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I rounded out the year at another show, at a lovely coffee house in Batavia, Limestone Coffee & Tea. This space is so cozy and warm… and the coffee is delicious! This show is actually still up until Dec. 31st so if you are in the neighborhood be sure to stop by… </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGF_4mOkUwZ69m2xMu1ydBUfPmudpAfy5A43hi-t93mIiqJpBncqoB1yheQgs3Gir4XDx6shE9TRaMbo3zXvv74vkjz-3mJLGPGe_FFP40rbZ9cS1-PrPUon9qrG7XiPBuqiMywY4nop4/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGF_4mOkUwZ69m2xMu1ydBUfPmudpAfy5A43hi-t93mIiqJpBncqoB1yheQgs3Gir4XDx6shE9TRaMbo3zXvv74vkjz-3mJLGPGe_FFP40rbZ9cS1-PrPUon9qrG7XiPBuqiMywY4nop4/w640-h640/ED8D3C10-A7CC-4929-BC65-B7CC388B3138.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>In-between all of these adventures my pet portrait business got a lot of attention! I was so thrilled with all of the lovely pups I got to draw and make into works of art. From little to big, scruffy, fluffy, and sleek… each one was absolutely unique. </p><p>I am happy to report that I will be continuing to accept commissions. If you are interested in having a portrait done as a gift I highly recommend scheduling your portrait ASAP! My prices will be going up in January 2022 but if you contact me by January 8th and schedule your portrait I will honor my current pricing… don’t hesitate to reach out! </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCsIdD5zkQXKNhkD7yUwg7WbJu2Xuh63Z7sPBXrANOFwe2MBIDOYrosGE3cfstH80GwlRIJ-Bn9vdQ3oQRTrJKVEQ7mG7-_s_Wtro2VtF_RguZxK3eb6SLo-oof-mpShUdNgwjXrBgctw/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCsIdD5zkQXKNhkD7yUwg7WbJu2Xuh63Z7sPBXrANOFwe2MBIDOYrosGE3cfstH80GwlRIJ-Bn9vdQ3oQRTrJKVEQ7mG7-_s_Wtro2VtF_RguZxK3eb6SLo-oof-mpShUdNgwjXrBgctw/w400-h400/B1B8549E-5392-4A3E-86D6-0AF680AB86F5.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So as you can see, it was a whirlwind of a year. Even though there was craziness and darkness out there… I felt the support and love for artists everywhere from the support at my shows, to the patrons at markets, to my pet portrait clients and my Etsy customers (where I also made record sales this year!). I personally want to thank each and every person who supported my work whether you commissioned a portrait, bought a print, or purchased a cute ornament for your tree… I appreciate every single one of you. And a special THANK YOU to my friends and family who supported me throughout this insane year, during my recovery and lifting me up help me get my sense of self back. I couldn’t have done it without you! </div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Goodbye 2021, and hello 2022… here’s to more adventures in art.</p>JenKellerArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912993073647522820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298702733377240980.post-32780844367282901622020-10-03T11:30:00.008-07:002020-10-07T07:35:17.888-07:00ART during the time of COVIDHello friends! Well, it is a strange time to be an artist. Frankly, it’s a strange time to be alive. Who knew when our kids were sent home from school in March, and we all hunkered down in our homes, this adventure would last this long. So here we are... I will be honest, I have been fortunate during this time. This lockdown has presented its challenges and it hasn't been easy for anyone. But as Helen Keller would say, "If you keep your face towards the sunshine you cannot see the shadow." I'd love to share with you the work I've been able to do during this unprecedented time. <h2 style="text-align: left;">Work with Aurora Public Art</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pts3okIBCcVlz7S4JBxys9hdCkvxfZrdYHKSoMJIIbH3z5-vRn_AyV0hJcjN3tITerLtVSjsH_PQYNv4XIMarc6gnd6_jSFljIBfZbk503jbVd16M4fsfZEm905H3sE7yM1dlJR2oT0/s1750/APA_Covid10Sign.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1750" data-original-width="1400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pts3okIBCcVlz7S4JBxys9hdCkvxfZrdYHKSoMJIIbH3z5-vRn_AyV0hJcjN3tITerLtVSjsH_PQYNv4XIMarc6gnd6_jSFljIBfZbk503jbVd16M4fsfZEm905H3sE7yM1dlJR2oT0/w320-h400/APA_Covid10Sign.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">COVID-19 PSA Signage Design</h3><div>My first opportunity came when I submitted a design for Aurora Public Art’s PSA Covid-19 Awareness Signs designed to bring encouragement to the community. I was so excited to get a chance to be involved with a local project here in Aurora. During the spring and summer you could see the 13 designs that were selected on election-size boards throughout the city and they were also available for a free download to display in the window of your home and/or business. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-0b7bc8ibTR0PnAmi9A7Cw1OxFiWRbg8QsKBUPi-ozEwztWJSelEFSWbg7x5f0FTmIeNfItN-W6q0BUVPywzGpye3U5yBF0ZThAaLU_4QW1IltQjHFc3_oAOpUvewH50Ixti4hAIzsE/s2048/JustBe_withSign.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-0b7bc8ibTR0PnAmi9A7Cw1OxFiWRbg8QsKBUPi-ozEwztWJSelEFSWbg7x5f0FTmIeNfItN-W6q0BUVPywzGpye3U5yBF0ZThAaLU_4QW1IltQjHFc3_oAOpUvewH50Ixti4hAIzsE/w400-h400/JustBe_withSign.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>If you are interested in learning more about this project, the City of Aurora hosted virtual series called “Community Conversation” on Facebook Live and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpj9ph3L-7Y" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. One episode included a session called "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpj9ph3L-7Y">Meet the Artists</a>" that included the PSA artists talking about our work. My segment starts around minute 10:40 but everyone has great stories to tell. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpj9ph3L-7Y" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvnGswdwOabrshYUQQCBhG0OHEGeMpcHfobcT9lKtqedYCJQ45WyIOzRt7Qcq-VqH6vQe6YW2BUxq2s9pDcc6JY2l7Q4ukm46LsoBz8W0Zb2PoeKB4IenUnKFdGkOO8bk3bK1O3Zvb8qg/w400-h400/AuroraPublicArtinterview.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 style="text-align: left;">Virtual Animal Draw-Along Art Lessons</h3><div>As many of you know, my “thing” is animal art – so when I was contacted by Aurora Public Art to do a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/133278300800639/videos/371574463763631">Facebook Live Draw-Along Art Lesson</a> for Virtual First Fridays in May, I didn’t hesitate suggesting an animal from the Phillips Park Zoo (one of my happy places) as my subject. I won’t lie – doing a live drawing lesson was a little nerve wracking! But at the same time, it was a blast. We had a quite a number of participants and fantastic results. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT7k9ysUEpOd0y27fBBtlTT6S4ruKPfnidzijOdzd6_vghSgkL89bRlwpM_ZuklywUS1LPGpgZcL2aZz310pt_DccTLtdYTsdkFAVaUsaCAPnMFNyzf2mQmpVMZRQQZt0sP145EQhKzOU/s960/TONKA_Drawing_PPZ.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT7k9ysUEpOd0y27fBBtlTT6S4ruKPfnidzijOdzd6_vghSgkL89bRlwpM_ZuklywUS1LPGpgZcL2aZz310pt_DccTLtdYTsdkFAVaUsaCAPnMFNyzf2mQmpVMZRQQZt0sP145EQhKzOU/w400-h400/TONKA_Drawing_PPZ.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tonka the Cougar</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>After this first lesson, and as more summer activities began to be cancelled, this one time lesson morphed into a wonderful series focusing on animals from the zoo. I was so thrilled to expand upon this concept and as the participants learned – I was learning as well! They are still available at Aurora Public Art’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aurorapublicart/videos/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwEzpMHmq1qIKZIA8MJnLTsz9Syzce0V-" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD8-VWvSISRLGCDIj054PkRJN-H_JFeh8TYU-wRGdleearqBv-T3LoPi7adE2Z_Gt_Pp2AdFL88zaXSm5gU491GNlMUGjbzi5sGomr90a2os4yWQF9Llg8B9Mjza7vtFcTw4Yc8nzuVNQ/s2048/ComboHeader_FB_APAdrawing2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1607" data-original-width="2048" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD8-VWvSISRLGCDIj054PkRJN-H_JFeh8TYU-wRGdleearqBv-T3LoPi7adE2Z_Gt_Pp2AdFL88zaXSm5gU491GNlMUGjbzi5sGomr90a2os4yWQF9Llg8B9Mjza7vtFcTw4Yc8nzuVNQ/w640-h502/ComboHeader_FB_APAdrawing2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> I am hoping to “spice” these lessons up a bit and add them to my own YouTube Channel and Facebook… so stay tuned this fall for updates! </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Downtown Aurora Mural Project</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70U55fVqgxN1OZaKEKfK4SN4wNx9VHDcpRxUxwCqJgOu7jZn3FFY5zFgJTNwjrigbghvtrkU8bUMIMDpW8IzCU_nBjqZJ6qpsKqzVuvQYCJnKNExkUM-KJ7fSCIFcBIywS1lPsasnGhQ/s1440/E376B8A8-17D6-4450-BE60-FDB334084C4C.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70U55fVqgxN1OZaKEKfK4SN4wNx9VHDcpRxUxwCqJgOu7jZn3FFY5zFgJTNwjrigbghvtrkU8bUMIMDpW8IzCU_nBjqZJ6qpsKqzVuvQYCJnKNExkUM-KJ7fSCIFcBIywS1lPsasnGhQ/w400-h400/E376B8A8-17D6-4450-BE60-FDB334084C4C.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>One of my proudest moments during this pandemic was the Downtown Aurora Mural Project I was able to participate in. During the recent unrest we experienced some looting and damage to local businesses. In response many of them needed to board up their windows. Instead of having sad plywood everywhere Aurora Public Art put out a call for volunteer muralists to make art on the boarded up storefronts.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQDQQYnvl4mexgREZDLXDsmZEuoKxXS_1AZ7pLcWfnk76hlVlfpVTBGeSEW9TvWoj9c-rPOr7edIud2u2nehOJIixqgokEtHTf3YsAJvLTmynNncTKWEYkzlEa116Qs0EkpRnxoZWoHA/s1440/CCA2D5EB-E2F8-4A36-B38A-EE596785594D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQDQQYnvl4mexgREZDLXDsmZEuoKxXS_1AZ7pLcWfnk76hlVlfpVTBGeSEW9TvWoj9c-rPOr7edIud2u2nehOJIixqgokEtHTf3YsAJvLTmynNncTKWEYkzlEa116Qs0EkpRnxoZWoHA/w400-h400/CCA2D5EB-E2F8-4A36-B38A-EE596785594D.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> I was not the main artist but I worked with several local artists to help create this piece. All of downtown was transformed into a beautiful and positive place to be. You can watch this great segment <a href="https://www.nctv17.com/news/naperville-aurora-communities-paint-downtown-businesses-barricaded-walls/?fbclid=IwAR0t8bs0zV0iuusDTDQ6YLlJ1Iat7xP50gQPyDA_g_b-NwHjKmUGNksMs0A">NCTV17</a> did about the project and where you can spot myself and my fellow artists working on our mural!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixmB-Va3REuqU3yeVUd2Ykul515fQ_zm9sKTAYkmpESuHUlGz0e78oJ1eL9I-c57LSVTZViywGy2fTZEN3iYlKQLFz4v1GF0Cpabd1EpTsA5vO1eM6k8CNdCOWvm0WkZAi2c532OsFfJE/s2048/B13B1603-AC6C-4738-8386-CD57E3DDE59C.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixmB-Va3REuqU3yeVUd2Ykul515fQ_zm9sKTAYkmpESuHUlGz0e78oJ1eL9I-c57LSVTZViywGy2fTZEN3iYlKQLFz4v1GF0Cpabd1EpTsA5vO1eM6k8CNdCOWvm0WkZAi2c532OsFfJE/w400-h400/B13B1603-AC6C-4738-8386-CD57E3DDE59C.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>It was a great experience and a perfect way to lift up the true message of the Black Lives Matter movement and promote a message of equality for all. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" tabindex="0">@catalinadiazart</a>)</div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Pet Portraits</h2><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRMZDNACPhxgBtIko2VaI_Bf071X-gsRJkQyMUcRPlfnDztumWxzE4a1lepJGTEYAi4FDoAcMW5QbNJIBkMtggmXxKGaSzBo0Pd5DKaOj_4fs57PmqBnsYPUUch_rhX4FwDsWyESgUzo/s1560/Boston+with+Boston2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="1531" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRMZDNACPhxgBtIko2VaI_Bf071X-gsRJkQyMUcRPlfnDztumWxzE4a1lepJGTEYAi4FDoAcMW5QbNJIBkMtggmXxKGaSzBo0Pd5DKaOj_4fs57PmqBnsYPUUch_rhX4FwDsWyESgUzo/w393-h400/Boston+with+Boston2.jpg" width="393" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boston the Australian Shepherd, 8x10 portrait <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Last summer I suffered from a hip injury and wasn’t able to partake in any artisan markets. While this was an unfortunate turn of events, another opportunity came around. I agreed to do a pet portrait for a very good puppy pal of mine. This was such a rewarding experience I decided to start offering <a href="https://kellerpetportraits.weebly.com/">Pet Portraits</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBw56MJ6_K685qvqOhBCGdlQklD9Wns3OdlAANNMxa3WlHQOrYuqACnCIgcnG7YZAjchCuEeByZYEot9E4muYklO7slx_ig4EqxFec0ecPJ265eR0HM5uQvLUi6Dgr4YK7YSfCt39-LPo/s1440/Pierre_Pencils.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1193" data-original-width="1440" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBw56MJ6_K685qvqOhBCGdlQklD9Wns3OdlAANNMxa3WlHQOrYuqACnCIgcnG7YZAjchCuEeByZYEot9E4muYklO7slx_ig4EqxFec0ecPJ265eR0HM5uQvLUi6Dgr4YK7YSfCt39-LPo/w400-h331/Pierre_Pencils.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pierre the Betta Fish, 5x7 portrait<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVVlyge9rssxHiK7CIb2KMfntOcY7yohwTy23h1fWcWbQLslPGE9xgZEnK8JBDdEnJd6LtYreq9QinmsklX2PoXU-8gBSIi8lLsvwDV613juMxIN_niwXbQ5yUG1XdzZo-AII0N0eWkw/s1440/MarcyPupPortrait.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVVlyge9rssxHiK7CIb2KMfntOcY7yohwTy23h1fWcWbQLslPGE9xgZEnK8JBDdEnJd6LtYreq9QinmsklX2PoXU-8gBSIi8lLsvwDV613juMxIN_niwXbQ5yUG1XdzZo-AII0N0eWkw/w400-h400/MarcyPupPortrait.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ernie the Bernadoodle, 5x7 portrait</td></tr></tbody></table><div></div><div><br /></div><div>This work is different from my more graphic illustration work, but I love it just the same. I will also be donating a portion of my profits to animal rescues as a part of my mission to help keep animals out of the shelters and in forever homes. If you are interested in a pet portrait be sure to check out my <a href="https://kellerpetportraits.weebly.com/">Keller Pet Portrait</a> website and get in touch! I have a variety of sizes and styles to choose from! </div><h2 style="text-align: left;">What’s Happening Now? </h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdV8wZq9xpmmNjhkpY1d1Zi2VsMSMQEtmxZsst6j9jNwDgFvqigY9WhDyZ527yX62_Lw_PHxVkoa__oUdbBXYIQ8pcJKDGAhM6O7qSerURIe276UFz2O0eR4WNfIhSTpOWKDKgn3Vv_L0/s960/CPM_Leg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdV8wZq9xpmmNjhkpY1d1Zi2VsMSMQEtmxZsst6j9jNwDgFvqigY9WhDyZ527yX62_Lw_PHxVkoa__oUdbBXYIQ8pcJKDGAhM6O7qSerURIe276UFz2O0eR4WNfIhSTpOWKDKgn3Vv_L0/s320/CPM_Leg.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div></div><div>So that’s quite a bit of news! Sorry for the long post, but life has been topsy turvy. I recently underwent surgery for a torn labrum on my right hip so I'm in the rest and recovery phase. I’m not quite mobile - yet – but I hope to be soon! Of course if you know me, I can’t just sit around so once the painkillers wore off I took this opportunity to give my website a facelift. Be sure to check it out at <a href="http://JenKellerArt.com" target="_blank">JenKellerArt.com</a>! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98v0iKhblZTEiMqwmdByJnv_JBXrj8oM6Ygn1URbbjf_piFBfiBNv4-mFLjJK12djjEMh2uqh1ACSB3L2snH2lVmkb6wGUlAXyPesMgeMxIQKgoUr2CFJgnYcgJtuTKcy80L-GRd3cI4/s2048/DandelionLogo_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98v0iKhblZTEiMqwmdByJnv_JBXrj8oM6Ygn1URbbjf_piFBfiBNv4-mFLjJK12djjEMh2uqh1ACSB3L2snH2lVmkb6wGUlAXyPesMgeMxIQKgoUr2CFJgnYcgJtuTKcy80L-GRd3cI4/w400-h400/DandelionLogo_2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div>Thanks for visiting and reading this long entry! I’m hoping for the rest of my recovery to go smoothly and to be back at the “drawing table” before you know it! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWGuCShOoefjUKQAlnbNVxvKQmB0mItUUSe4vz9rqb4vJBPklpLgoBg9s-9PqcLhPJYfJ0_fSy39UHcXkcqIisRlTVDZEdsDIstDQvM23Pq64YHKBkJceY9DiF4DWVHGG7aWPx-b_4so/s1800/me_crutches.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWGuCShOoefjUKQAlnbNVxvKQmB0mItUUSe4vz9rqb4vJBPklpLgoBg9s-9PqcLhPJYfJ0_fSy39UHcXkcqIisRlTVDZEdsDIstDQvM23Pq64YHKBkJceY9DiF4DWVHGG7aWPx-b_4so/s320/me_crutches.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Until then – be sure to stay safe, stay happy, stay healthy, and stay creative. 😊</div>JenKellerArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912993073647522820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298702733377240980.post-56966070999140625692019-01-17T10:47:00.002-08:002020-10-04T09:12:43.316-07:00New Beginnings <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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challenges, and fun in our house. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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my first series of artisan markets and events. I really enjoyed chatting with
customers about my work and getting feedback. It was fascinating to see what
people were drawn to and what they wanted to see. I don’t think I could have
gotten such great insight to my clients in any other way.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">During the summer, I participated in the <a href="https://downtownbatavia.com/artisan-collective/" target="_blank">Batavia Artisan Collective</a> and <a href="https://www.alleyartaurora.com/?fbclid=IwAR0ysEtZgtPqNjAgTcQTXaN8BwbV2VA8KOnv8XQiQkzIMhzuvMVdXdXptoE" target="_blank">The Alley Art Festival</a>. Being in an outdoor venue is not without
its challenges (wind, rain, extreme heat!) but each show my booth grew and
changed. I loved figuring out the best way to feature my work. These shows were
so much fun I continued throughout the fall and winter, partaking in <a href="https://www.heritageprairiefarm.com/events/artisan-craft-and-food-fair/" target="_blank">The Heritage Prairie Artisan and Food Fair</a> in Elburn, and an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/521975471650002/" target="_blank">Artisan Holiday Pop-up Shop</a> during the First Fridays Cocoa Crawl in Aurora. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">We also had quite a big life change in our household with my
little “big” girl going off to full time kindergarten this year! It was a big
change for all of us starting the day earlier and getting home much later. She
is learning and growing and turning into quite the little artist herself. This
also has given me the opportunity to devote more time to my work, and myself!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">With my new found time I decided to get back to my roots and make
a dent in my sketchbook. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After my experience
in the spring doing <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/jenkellerart/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1772009749522175" target="_blank">The Sketchbook Project</a>, I realized the importance of this
type of practice. So this fall I took on some online challenges that really made
me excited to draw again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In September,
I participated in the 1” x 1” daily drawing challenged presented by The House
of Illustration. This was based on a drawing practice by the artist and
illustrator, John Vernon Lloyd, who drew 1” pictures every day for a year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was the perfect opportunity for me to
shake the creative dust off! Within the theme of this challenge, I decided make my own objective to draw 30 dogs in 30 days. However, they couldn’t be
just any dog – I wanted them to be dogs I knew personally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was so much fun to travel down memory lane
and remember all the wonderful pups I’ve had in my life! They are such
wonderful and inspirational animals. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check
out the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/jenkellerart/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1986022554787559" target="_blank">30 dogs in 30 Days Album </a>and hear more about my process on my<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jenkellerart/videos/296769464487630/" target="_blank"> FB videopost</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">After this completing challenge, I probably should have taken a
break, but <a href="https://inktober.com/" target="_blank">Inktober</a> was right around the corner! I have been hearing about
Inktober for years and I was so excited I finally had the opportunity to
partake in this global drawing challenge. Unlike the House of Illustration challenge,
this one is much more flexible allowing you to pick and choose how much you’d
like to do and when you would like to do it. I decided to try to work every
other day, and sometimes I would combine themes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The added challenge of working in ink was so
much fun and really bumped my drawing practice up a notch. Check out all the
pieces in my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/jenkellerart/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2150569928332820" target="_blank">Inktober Album</a> – I can’t wait to do it next year! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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also created two new pieces for Keller Kiddo Designs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my Jungle Fun Collection, I created a fun
an whimsical <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/638581011/hippo-mama-and-baby-8x10-matted-nursery?ref=shop_home_feat_1" target="_blank">Hippo piece</a> featuring a sweet and cuddly moment. The Starry Night
collection got the addition of a long awaited and requested adorable<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/651056076/fox-cub-with-fireflies-8x10-matted?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank"> little Fox cub</a> playing with fireflies. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Living on
the Fox River, I have heard many people asking for a Fox… well here he is!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><br />To round out 2018, I was thrilled to be contacted by <a href="http://voyagechicago.com/interview/meet-jennifer-keller-keller-kiddo-designs-aurora-il/?fbclid=IwAR10j7I5dedvr2mvSCPVD-mSOVMWlfyspHNQJwKKaKXrA8DQ7mM2j-Y436o" target="_blank">Voyage Chicago</a> in order to do an article about myself and my work! It was so exciting
to be featured in this local online magazine that supports small business and creatives
such as myself. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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challenges including a growing girl, a rambunctious puppy, and drastic schedule
changes – <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but it has also been quite
full. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I look forward to 2019 and all of
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Things have been quite busy over this last year. Since starting the role as Art Director at Fox River Academy of Music and Art last summer, I have done a real push in marketing and we have seen quite an increase in participation! I'm so proud to be a part of a facility that brings unique art education to kids and adults in the area. This past year my Manga and Comic workshops have been very popular as well as traditional drawing. All of the instructors have been doing great. We have some really fun and exciting summer camps to offer this year as well! If you are interested please check out the upcoming schedule: <a href="https://conta.cc/2Hb5oP8" target="_blank">Summer Camps and Workshops</a>.<br />
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I'm also happy to report that our sketchbook club was a huge success! We had 20 participants ranging in ages from 8 to 18 and beyond! Every student brought a unique style and voice to their project. It was a great experience and I look forward to offering it again next year. Check out our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/FoxRiverAcademy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10156509704564644" target="_blank">Facebook Album </a>with student work!<br />
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I also decided to do a sketchbook of my own. Considering the past year and losing my sweet muse, Mattie, I chose the theme "connections" and dedicated my book to her. I depicted a collection of moments we shared together capturing the things we loved to do, things she loved, and the journey we took together. It was a wonderful experience. If you are interested in hearing me talk about my process check out my very first <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jenkellerart/videos/1766693580053792/?hc_ref=ARRxRWOD2YvAYWTEpAhUCyVAhmjmIuiGQ6Puk0dvmgUzpCoIDnjNxMo_PM1LofJ3oZw" target="_blank">LIVE FEED VIDEO</a> that I did on Facebook a week ago! You can also check out the book in it's entirety on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenkellerart/" target="_blank">Instagram Feed</a> and in this Facebook album: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/jenkellerart/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1772009749522175" target="_blank">The Sketchbook Project 2018</a>.<br />
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I have been lucky enough to do a few custom pieces this past year as well. These were really fun and rewarding to do. Taking on a personal project for someone is a special experience. Both were very different and unique.<br />
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As much as I enjoy doing these commisions during the next year I plan on solely concentrating on continuing to build my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/KellerKiddoDesigns" target="_blank">Keller Kiddo Designs</a> line of art prints. I am looking forward to building these collections and adding more! In the meantime, be sure to check out the current work I have available especially since I have a Mother's Day Special going on and I am offering 20% off all of my prints on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/KellerKiddoDesigns" target="_blank">ETSY</a>! This offer ends on May 13th so be sure to partake before it's too late!<br />
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These past 10 months have been a whirlwind and I can't believe I've been silent on this blog since August! However, things are starting to move along and we now have a NEW MUSE in the house... so look for artwork based our our new addition, Bolt, the rapscallion Border Collie Pup... and our adventures with him.<br />
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<br />JenKellerArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912993073647522820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298702733377240980.post-44136287178344049812017-08-21T07:30:00.000-07:002017-11-13T09:09:33.587-08:00Goodbye Sweet Muse...My apologies... I seem to have let my blog slip by during the spring and summer months. It's been a very busy season including teaching many art workshops, summer camps, and being promoted to the Art Director at Fox River Academy. As far as my work is going I have been full steam ahead.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>"Tennis Ball!",</i> Mixed Media, 2006</span></td></tr>
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However the month of July took my breath away. My beautiful, sweet, smart, and loyal muse, Mattie the Border Collie, crossed over the rainbow bridge after giving me 13 years of joy (I had adopted her when she was only one year old). Many of you knew her personally and others of you felt like you knew her from my work. Starting with my first Spring Show at the Academy of Art to being the main character in my thesis, Mattie was not only a fixture in my life but the inspiration for countless works of art. There is really something special about drawing someone you love. It is a way to get to know them in a whole different way. I have put together a small collection of sketches and work inspired by Mattie on my Facebook Page called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/jenkellerart/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1500216676701485" target="_blank">Mattie the Muse.</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>A Day in the Life</i>, Graphite, 2008</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Piece from "Marvelous Adventures of Mattie" Concepts for Children's Book Series</i>, <br />Acrylic and Mixed Media, 2009</span></td></tr>
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I wrote about our journey together on my personal Facebook Page and I cannot think of any other words that could capture our relationship. I have been told I should publish this piece of writing so I will share it with you as well. Hopefully it might help you to get to know her better, understand our life together, and if you have ever lost a pet, maybe it will let you know that you are not alone. They are truly family members and we feel a great loss when they leave our world. Thank you for letting me share her with you.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Brainy Border Collie</i>, Pen & Ink and Watercolor, 2008</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Puppy Hugs</i>, Acrylic and Mixed Media, 2008</span></td></tr>
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On July 11, 2004, my life changed forever.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My life changed for the better. I was forced
to grow up and be responsible for someone other than myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In return, I would go on adventures, receive
tons of love, and never be alone. On July 11, 2004, I drove up to rural
Wisconsin and picked up a one year old rescued Border Collie. I took home my
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<br />For thirteen years you were a fixture in my life. For the
first year and a half you were my sidekick and co-worker in Chicago. You led
the pack while I ran my dog walking business, taking charge, making friends,
and fetching that ball. You swam in Lake Michigan and romped in the Cook County
Forest Preserves with your Doggy Grandma and Grandpa. You were full of life and
gave me a reason to get outside every single day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only person you didn’t bark at when they
came into our apartment was my future husband. You showed me the path before I
knew what it was going to be.<br /> <br />For eight years you were by my side in California. We could
go anywhere. Hiking in the redwoods, dipping our toes in the ocean, swimming in
the bay, climbing to heights above the world looking down on the entire bay
area. We crossed the Golden Gate Bridge and ran on the beach in Marin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We even went to doggy friendly wineries and
romped in the snow at the Sierras at Lake Tahoe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We walked on the white sands of Carmel and
drove down highway one taking in the intoxicating salty smell of the ocean. We
made friends at parks and trails everywhere – Alameda, San Francisco, Berkeley,
Oakland, Emeryville, San Jose, Palo Alto, Campbell, Santa Cruz, Los Gatos… <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a dog paradise. It was our
paradise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /> </span><br />I probably wouldn’t have seen the light of day during
graduate school without you. You got me out of my tiny apartment and kept me
healthy. You made me soak in the sun and made me soaked in the rain. You gave
me oxygen. You were my muse, the main subject in my artwork and main character
in my thesis. At the moments I thought about quitting, when it got so hard,
Dave would say to me, “But what about your Mattie stories?” and I knew I had to
keep going. Because you had a story to tell and I needed to tell it.<br /> <br />You were there for my wedding…if only in spirit I kept your
old tag in my purse with me so you could be there for this momentous occasion.
You went with us on our honeymoon in Tahoe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We romped in snowdrifts and made snow angels together. You warmed your
sweet paws by the fire with my new amazing husband. We were officially a
family.<br /> <br />You became not only a fixture in my life, but also the lives
of my family. You lived with my parents in Chicago while I moved across the
country and became a little spitfire grand doggy, going on adventures in the
forest preserves with their own lovable Golden Retriever, Nike.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You lived with us at my in-laws house with
their enthusiastic dachshunds, Bart and Lisa, for at least 2 years and every
trip Dave and I took in-between.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
warmed Larry’s feet and were very vocal if he wanted to move them. You joined
Trina on her morning walks with the ladies… to the point where she had to put
her tennis shoes on in secret otherwise you’d bark at her until she took you
with her or made a mad dash out of the house if you couldn’t come. You became
buddies with Auntie Suz and your cousin pup, Atley.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You showed him the ropes in Palo Alto.
Sharing adventures at Bol Park, the local dog park, and barking at passersby in
the backyard at Che’ Lovercheck…helping to create the place we fondly call
“Speakers Corner.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /> </span><br />And then our family grew to four. At the moment I left to go
to the hospital to give birth to my amazing daughter Emily, I looked you in the
eye and told you “Don’t worry, you’ll always be my first baby,” and I meant it.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You became Emmy’s nana, always by her
side. Her protector, her second mama, her motivation to sit up, roll, and walk.
Later in life, you became her buddy and as Emmy called you her “Furry Sister.”</h4>
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For one year you were my savior in Minnesota. Transported to
a place with no friends or family, you kept me sane. You made me get outside
and breathe the country fresh air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
saw our first bald eagle nearly land within twenty feet of us. You made
children fall in love with you as they walked to and from class at the STEM
School that was located on the same property of our apartment. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You made our neighbor kids throw that ball for
you…making sure everybody got a turn.<br /> <br />Then we returned to the Chicagoland area, living in Aurora
for the last two years. Not quite the bustling city life we lived before but
perfect for our older bones. In this new suburban life your bond with Emmy grew
even stronger, joining us for stories at bedtime every night and scratching at the
door if we forgot to call you up. Racing her in the soccer field next to our
house and even letting her win occasionally. You were here for her first day of
preschool and her graduation to the big girl bed (that you couldn’t resist
sneaking into every once in awhile). We discovered the joy of snow hiking and
the beauty of quiet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You continued to be
the motivation to get me outside and appreciate the simple beauty of the Midwest.<br />
<br />You were my baby, my muse, my confidant, my hiking buddy, my
go-to adventure gal, but most of all, for 13 years, my best friend.<br /> <br />Oh sweet Mattie, I miss you more than I can ever articulate.
Much like you lived, the disease that took you from us acted quickly… so
quickly we could barely catch our breath before we knew your time with us was
over. I am so sorry I couldn’t stop it. I wish I was a superhero who had the
power to go into your beautiful brain that made you the amazing dog that you
were and suck the poison out that took you from us, but that’s just not the way
life works. I cannot look around my house without seeing remnants of you. I
cannot go into the car without seeing pieces of you. I cannot look down a trail
without seeing your beautiful fluffy black and white tail bobbing up and down
as you trotted with your ball. So proud. So smart. So beautiful.<br /> <br />The only comfort that I have is that you are no longer
confused and scared, and the time that you were was so very brief.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In one quick week that horrible tumor robbed
us of you, but for 13 years and 3 weeks prior to that I hope we gave you an
amazing life. I read once that as a person the world is your window, but as a
dog your person is the window to your world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I tried my best to open that window wide, knock it down, and walk out
the door with you every single day of your life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the last week of your life we took you to
2 different forest preserves, including Emmy’s favorite hike, where you walked
in the river and smelled all the stinky river smells. We walked along the big
lake that we hiked at for the last two years, the trails we conquered in snow
and sun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were naughty and let you go
on the splash pad where you could splash and play and “bite the water” like you
loved to do. You ate salmon burgers, cheese pizza, your favorite treats and
homemade cheeseburgers for your last meals. Every medication we had to give you
was wrapped in cheese or peanut butter. We still took you out on our daily
walks, 2 - 3 a day at least. On your last night I slept downstairs with you
since you no longer could walk up the stairs to your favorite spot in-between
the bed and the wall. I laid next to you on the floor and hugged you like I
used to in my bed when we lived in Alameda so many years ago and rubbed your
sweet pink belly. On your last morning you spent the entire day outside with
the wind in your fur and the sun on your face and the cool grass on your sweet
paws. We took you off-leash in the soccer field and though that horrible tumor
took your sight during your last few days and you could no longer see to fetch
the ball, I hope being there gave you some joy and comfort.</h4>
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On July 31, 2017, you left our world and you left my life. I
meant it when I told the vet that hearts will break all across the country. You
crossed paths with so many people and made so many smile. Whether they giggled
because they thought you were nuts, they loved your intensity and drive, or
they were tickled at the bond we shared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We were always a package deal. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
knew this day would come, but I never wanted it to. I would joke that I sold
your soul to the Devil because you needed to live forever, but unfortunately
you were just too good and he didn’t want it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thank you for giving me so many happy memories. Thank you for giving me
the great outdoors and showing me a world I never would have known without you.
Thank you for being my muse and giving me motivation all though graduate
school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you for comforting me and
making me feel safe all of the times that Dave was out of town or I was just
feeling alone. Thank you for teaching my daughter the love of animals and the
love of a dog. Thank you for being that dog that also taught her respect for
living creatures and letting her know you weren’t just a toy. You were a
living, breathing being with feelings. Thank you for loving my amazing husband
and giving him almost as many happy memories as you gave me. Thank you… for
being in my life. Someday I’ll be ready to get another dog, but they will never
be Mattie. I miss you. I love you. Rest sweet girl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All done.</h4>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Well, 2016 was quite a year for the record books on many levels. For myself personally, it was a year of growth, change, and positive creative endeavors. (Oh yeah, and the CHICAGO CUBS WORLD SERIES WIN! You have got to give this girl from Chicago her silver lining...)</span></div>
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I was so thrilled to have officially launched my nursery art line, <a href="http://www.jenkellerart.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html" target="_blank">Keller Kiddo Designs</a>, both on my website and later on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/KellerKiddoDesigns" target="_blank">ETSY</a>. It took a long time of germinating and experimenting but once I made the decision it has been smooth sailing ever since. I find the ideas come easily and I have such a backlog of sketches that it is hard to keep up! </div>
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First I have an adorable wolf with a pup. Wolf conservation is a passion of mine, and I thought what better way to convey the family culture of these misunderstood creatures to future generations than making some art dedicated to them. This is great piece for a woodland or nature themed room. Something unique that you wouldn't find just anywhere. </div>
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For my "Jungle Fun" collection I have added what I call, the supermodels of the natural world, Giraffes. This sweet exchange between a mama giraffe and her calf is a great piece for any safari, zoo, or jungle themed nursery. <br />
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JenKellerArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912993073647522820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298702733377240980.post-26960378459569063892016-11-14T11:46:00.001-08:002016-11-16T09:30:54.461-08:00Getting Out There This past few months have been pretty busy, between my workshops, creating new work, and some personal fun (Go Cubs!)... It's been a busy fall!<br />
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A few weeks ago I was lucky to participate in my first Artisan and Craft Show. It was so much fun and I got to meet quite a few great local artists...including another mom from my daughter's preschool. I received some wonderful feedback on my work and some lucky folks walked home with some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/JenKellerArt" target="_blank">Jen Keller Art Cards</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/KellerKiddoDesigns" target="_blank">Keller Kiddo Designs Prints</a>. I need to give a special shout out to the Coordinators at the Trees and Treasures Craft Show at the <a href="http://www.wesleyumcaurora.org/" target="_blank">Wesley UMC</a> here in Aurora for running everything so smoothly and even providing childcare for my little one. It was really a fun day and I hope to participate in more shows in the future. </div>
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In light of recent events I have also decided that for the next year I will be donating 25% of my profits to <a href="http://www.sierraclub.org/" target="_blank">The Sierra Club</a>. For details please look for my <a href="http://eepurl.com/corawb" target="_blank">most recent e-letter</a> .<br />
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JenKellerArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912993073647522820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298702733377240980.post-86169655994485953892016-09-08T12:42:00.001-07:002016-09-11T10:17:34.401-07:00Fall Back into ART! Wow! Summer seemed to just fly by. With my daughter home from school we had a great time playing, traveling, and relaxing. I'm so excited for the fall, however, and all of the new things that are happening...<br />
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Labor Day weekend I kicked off a series of Illustration workshops being offered at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fox-River-Academy-of-Music-and-Art-Inc-228529024643/" target="_blank">The Fox River Academy of Music and Art.</a> We started with a basic Character Design workshop where the students learned how to create a character using basic visual storytelling techniques. Since it was the first workshop I allowed the kids to work in any style they were comfortable with and let them design any character they wanted. We ended up with some tough Manga/Anime girls and a nomadic canine. These kids did great! In future workshops we will focus on many different genres in the Character Design world, as well as doing some Creature Design, Children's Book Illustration, and Decorative/Greeting Card Artwork. Check out this great list of workshops in <a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Fox-River-Fall-Art-Workshops.html?soid=1102808931371&aid=mrc2Bpwwp-c" target="_blank">The Academy's most recent newsletter. </a><br />
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I have also been continuing work on my children's art line of prints. In addition to selling my work on my website I have also opened a new <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/KellerKiddoDesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Keller Kiddo Designs ETSY shop</a>. For my grande opening I'm offering <span style="color: #e69138;"><u style="font-style: italic;">FREE SHIPPING</u> </span>for the next two months**!! Use the code <span style="color: #e69138;">FALLBACK</span> to get the discount! <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">**ETSY SHOP coupon code expires November 11, 2016</span>JenKellerArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912993073647522820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298702733377240980.post-90157956171579053922016-06-08T08:08:00.000-07:002016-06-08T08:10:48.018-07:00Lions and Puppies and Shows...Oh My! It's been a busy and exciting start to the summer... First of all I'm so happy to announce my local gallery debut! I was thrilled to be able to participate in this month's <a href="http://www.auroradowntown.org/first-fridays-in-downtown-aurora/">First Fridays</a> right here in my own backyard. The local gallery, <a href="http://www.itwct.com/">If These Walls Could Talk</a>, contacted me about participating in their June Group Show, <i><a href="http://www.itwct.com/#!featured-artist/cgba">The "J" Show</a></i>, featuring artists with the first letter "J" in their name. They did a beautiful job of hanging my work and displaying my prints for sale. If you missed the big opening you can still come by the gallery and see my work. The show will be up until June 29th. Don't miss it!<br />
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I also have a two new pieces in my <a href="http://www.jenkellerart.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html">Keller Kiddo Designs</a> art print line. My first piece is from the "Playful Pups" Collection featuring a tiny and mighty <a href="http://www.jenkellerart.com/store/p11/Chihuahua_and_Dragonfly.html">Chihuahua and Dragonfly</a>. Initially inspired by a friend who is a Chihuahua lover and just had a baby girl, I feel this piece speaks to all of the little ones out there who feel their size has nothing to do with their ability!<br />
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I am also happy to announce that I will be teaching illustration workshops starting this fall at <a href="http://foxriveracademy.com/">The Fox River Academy of Music and Art</a>. This is going to be a great opportunity for kids of all ages to learn a different genre of art. I plan on offering workshops in both Children's Book and Decorative Illustration along with some Character Design classes.<br />
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I'm so thrilled about all of the avenues, events, and new work. Keep posted for new pieces that will be launched before the end of the summer and other exciting news!JenKellerArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912993073647522820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298702733377240980.post-71551454638251696102016-04-18T11:34:00.000-07:002016-04-18T11:34:43.787-07:00Shoot for the Moon I want to thank everybody out there who has given me so much support for my new children's art line. Things are running smoothly and I can't contain my excitement for this new avenue of work.<br />
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One thing that I love about this style is its versatility. It looks great with so many different interior decor themes. To show this I've been creating "Inspiration Room Boards" on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jenkellerart/">Pinterest.</a> They are a great way of envisioning my work in real life with pieces from a variety of retailers. I would love to invite everyone to <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jenkellerart/keller-kiddo-designs/" target="_blank">follow this board</a> and get inspired!<br />
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I'm also happy to announce a new piece in my Starry Night Line - <a href="http://www.jenkellerart.com/store/p8/Dog_with_Shooting_Star.html">"Dog with Shooting Star"</a>. I wanted a dog piece to complement <a href="http://www.jenkellerart.com/store/p7/Kitties_in_the_Stars_.html">"Kitties in the Stars"</a> and I also loved the idea of a dog with his head in the wind embracing his love of life. What better way to do that than on a shooting star? It's a fun concept that could find a home in any children's rooms. This little guy would make anybody happy.<br />
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This has been quite an adventure for the past month and I'm enjoying every minute of it. I have a sketchbook bursting with ideas and I can't wait to realize them all and share with everyone!<br />
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Bringing this style to the forefront of my creative body of work is absolutely thrilling. The work is fun, whimsical, and stays true to my own style of illustration.<br />
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Every piece starts with a hand drawn image. Then I ink it by hand and finish the artwork digitally by choosing a tight color palate. This gives it a modern flare that would look great in any nursery or children's room. The combination of a hand drawn style with a graphic color scheme make these pieces very versatile, fitting into any type of room design ranging from a soft classic look to a more contemporary feel that you see all over the marketplace today.<br />
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I have started with two small collections. My first one is called "Starry Night" and features lovable animals cozying up under the stars and moon. The color scheme is very simple ranging from dark blue, yellow and a variety of neutrals. These pieces work well together or as a stand alone. They are gender neutral and would be great for a boy or girl. <br />
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The second collection are "Playful Pups" and feature a series of adorable romping puppy dogs. The colors vary a bit more in this series with pinks, purples, yellows and greens along with some lovely brown neutrals. These look great together or as individual pieces. I may also offer these pieces with custom colors to either match each other, fit into a nursery scheme, or perhaps to mimic your own special pup at home. If you are interested in custom work within this series please inquire!<br />
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All pieces are printed on high quality acid-free Strathmore paper and printed with high quality, long lasting photo quality inks. The size of the work is 5 x 7 and for sale in 8 x 10 acid-free mats. They are the perfect size for any store-bought 8x10 frame.<br />
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For those of you who are a fan of my more traditional style of work, my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/jenkellerart?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">ETSY</a> shop still offers all of my classic stationary items. As a special treat I'm also offering a <span style="background-color: #ffe599;">50% DISCOUNT</span> on any orders from my stationary collection on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/jenkellerart?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: #ffe599;">ETSY</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></a>if you purchase a print from <a href="http://www.jenkellerart.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html" target="_blank">KELLER KIDDO DESIGNS</a> by <i>March 31, 2016</i> (Just in time for Easter!) Also as an extra special bonus the <i>FIRST PRINT</i> sold of each design will come signed!<br />
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Well, it's been little over a year since our move to Minnesota, and we have found ourselves on the road again. The journey has come full circle and we have landed in the Chicagoland area! After growing up in the southwest suburbs and living in the Windy City of Chicago for almost 10 years, I am very excited to move back.</div>
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It has taken a little while, but my studio is finally set up and this time around -- I'm sharing it with my little protege! What better way to get inspired to do children's art by sharing my creative space with my own kiddo's crafty corner.<br />
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I am also happy to report I've been busily working on that Nursery/Children's Art line, finding inspiration everywhere. I'm hoping to have a new shop on ETSY featuring my work and perhaps a few other venues - plus a NAME! It seems to be one of the most challenging parts of the process.<br />
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One of my favorite pieces I've been able to do is for another new little baby who entered our world this May... Miss Amelia. I had done a commission years ago for little Amelia's daddy of his wonderful Yellow Lab. So for her nursury I wanted to also represent the "dog-love" of her mommy's life - a beautiful Ridgeback named Zeke. It seems both Mama, Daddy, and Baby are happy with their new art!</div>
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It's been quite a journey for the past year and a half, but we are all feeling very grounded here. I am excited about this new chapter in the place I grew up and looking forward to watching my little girl grow and prosper in a place I am proud to call home.<br />
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Hello friends! For the past few months I've been finding inspiration everywhere... including new babies! I have some special people in my life that have new little ones joining their families and I felt inspired to create artwork for them.</div>
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I also decided to use this opportunity to expand my digital artwork. I first used this style while working on cover art for the EXPLORE! series at Nomad Press. I really liked the modern graphic look of these pieces and I felt it would be perfect to start exploring a Children's/Nursery Art Line. Compared to the watercolor style I had been using in the past, this style is a little more commercial and also versatile. Every piece starts with drawing and inking by hand, so it still has my personal touch and doesn't feel so generic. Next I convert the inked piece to a digital line and color the piece with a little more of a flat graphic color style.</div>
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My first piece started traditional for my little niece, Sabina Rue. After I finished the original and gave it to my glowing sister-in-law I proceeded to work on the digital version.<br />
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After finishing my first one, I couldn't wait to start work on the next two newborns on my list. First a bunny for my good friend's little boy, Finn, in Chicago.<br />
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Great friends of ours also had their first baby girl in New York City. I used their own kitties as inspiration for wee Hanna's artwork.<br />
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After finishing this work it was time to give my website a little facelift. Check it out at <a href="http://jenkellerart.com/">JenKellerArt.com</a><br />
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Well, it's been a busy couple of months and I hope to stay just as busy. How do I get all of this done (you may be wondering) while living in toddlerland? Nap time <span style="text-align: center;">has been my best productivity friend these days. I also try to make lists and keep to a schedule. It's quite a balancing act but so far - so good! </span><br />
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JenKellerArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912993073647522820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298702733377240980.post-29889361978886783412015-03-20T07:03:00.001-07:002015-03-20T07:06:03.895-07:00Spring has Sprung! Well it looks like the last of winter has left us and we are in for warmer and greener days ahead (fingers crossed!) Though its lucky for me that I got to spend the last few weeks of the Minnesota bitter cold back at my old stomping grounds in the Bay Area. Soaking up sunshine, seeing friends, and cherishing special family time.<br />
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For one of my recent projects I was lucky enough to be commissioned for a Save-the-Date and<i> </i>Invitation combo for a dear friend of the family who was having a 70th Birthday Party during our visit to Northern California. This woman is an inspiration to everyone she meets - a breast cancer survivor and currently kicking more cancer butt and consistently beating the odds. Her philosophy? "I'm too damn busy to die!" I love it.<br />
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Now this amazing lady had some very special requests. She wanted three birds to represent herself, her husband and her son on the Save-the-Date. She wanted something simple with a little bit of punch. So we opted for a classic pencil drawing with a bit of digital color to make it pop.<br />
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I was very happy that she was pleased with the design. I felt that it spoke of who she is so much that I framed it and gave it to her for her birthday. Nobody else should own this original. <br />
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In the meantime, my last two books with Nomad Press have been published! Both <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/EXPLORE-NATURAL-RESOURCES-PROJECTS-Explore/dp/1619302233/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1423083777&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Explore Natural Resources!</a> </i>and <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Twenties-Discover-Prohibition-Investigate/dp/1619302640/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1423083863&sr=1-7&keywords=the+roaring+twenties" target="_blank">The Roaring Twenties</a></i> have come out and they look great. It was a whirlwind doing both of these books back to back on top of trying to be a mom, but thank goodness I had family and an amazing babysitter who helped me out as much as they could.<br />
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Since then we've gone through a bit of a life change. In August of last year my husband got a job that moved us from Sunny California to Snowy Minnesota! Though it wasn't snowy in August... more Mosquitoey (if that's even a word). It's been quite an adjustment trying to get back into the swing of things. <br />
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At first I looked for a studio space outside of my home, but after searching I finally decided that my own backyard was the perfect setting. Our new place doesn't have a separate room I can use for work, but our main area is huge and I can't beat the light or the view!<br />
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Not only that, it's nice to have my little protege's work station right next to me. Though at the age of two she doesn't sit very long...for anything! However when she does get into her coloring or stickers she really gets into it. <br />
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So here we are in the land of 10,000 lakes and weather so cold your face might freeze off... but we are making it work. I have a few projects under my belt and a few more I'm just beginning work on. It's exciting to be back in the creative saddle and start sharing with everybody again! </div>
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Wow! Again I can't believe so much time has gone by since my last post! I just finished working on my latest book for Nomad Press, <i>The Roaring Twenties</i>. Just like the decade - it was a whirlwind!<br />
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This book was really interesting. The Inquire and Investigate series is for older kids, so the subject matter can be a little more sophisticated in content. Not only does this book cover the surface information about the twenties including music, art and fashion, but it goes into women's issues, race issues, prohibition, etc. It ends with the lead up to the depression and World War Two. I love that the author didn't sugar coat the era, but really covered the good and the bad, as any period of history has.<br />
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The work - life balance is always a challenge for me these days, especially now that my wee baby is a walking, talking, (sometimes running) toddler! Now at 17 months Emily is pretty much running the show around here. It's an adventure every day....<br />
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As always, I need to give a special shout out to all the support I receive from family (especially Gram & Pop pop), friends, and sitters. I especially need to give credit to my extremely supportive husband, who was not only my primary sitter, but my go to model for almost all of the male characters in this book. I couldn't have done any of it without him.<br />
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So here's a little preview of <i>The Roaring Twenties</i>.... Enjoy!</div>
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Wow! I can't believe it's been so long since my last post! I guess that's what happens when your cuddly baby turns into a walking, babbling, adventurous toddler!<br />
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I am just turning in the last few illustrations for <i>Explore Natural Resources! </i>This book was a lot of fun. I love illustrating animals and this was a great opportunity to really develop a few characters that I enjoyed. Here are a few samples from the last chapters of the book.<br />
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I am also very happy to announce that I have been asked to illustrate another title in a different series with Nomad Press meant for young teens (ages 12-15) called <i>Inquire and Investigate</i>. This series is done in a graphic novel/comic book style and is about The Roaring Twenties. This is one of my favorite periods dating back to my costume design days and I'm excited to be working on it!<br />
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As far as my life as a WAHM - Work at Home Mom - it has been quite a challenge since my little angel turned ONE! She is now walking and even with a limited vocabulary, she has many opinions. Gone are the days of hanging out in her play yard due to her higher activity level and more intense curiosity, but this is what Grandparents are for! (Special shout out to Gram and Pop pop for all their help these days... and Daddy, too!)<br />
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But on the flip side I am enjoying seeing her blossom into a little person... <br />
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Here we are at 15 months and we may have a mini artist on our hands!<br />
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Here are a few samples from Chapter 2 (Wonderful Water) and Chapter 3 (Super Soil). The biggest challenge for me was trying to draw that tarantula in the corner of the Super Soil Chapter Header. I'm pretty proud that I was able to do it, seeing as I have such a bad spider phobia I can barely smash a tiny house spider without having heart palpitations! Enjoy...<br />
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In other news, I am only a few weeks away from celebrating my little girl's first birthday!! I can hardly believe it. I am so lucky to have such support from family and friends who help out with my little monkey so I can work. And when it's just the two of us... it's always a good time!<br />
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This new book is turning out to be a lot of fun. My main character, a little holstein calf, has really blossomed while working on the first few chapters. </div>
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I do have to put out a special shout-out to Grandma and Grandpa Lovercheck (my husband's parents) for coming through with lots of babysitting time. Emmy also has a new babysitter who has been coming over once a week so mommy can have a few hours of uninterrupted work time. Without this extra help I'm not sure how I would ever make a deadline... or keep my sanity!<br />
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So enjoy this little sneak peak of The Introduction and Chapter One of <i>Explore Natural Resources! </i>There will be much more to follow...!<br />
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It was certainly a tight squeeze getting the artwork done for the cover this time around with my new little helper, but I did it! (A special thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Keller who happen to be in town and had no issues doing a little babysitting.) I think this is going to be a fun book. It is very different from the Native American Book since it's not as cultural but more scientific. Though "going green" is certainly a part of our current culture today - at least let's hope so!<br />
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I'm really starting to enjoy creating this type of digital illustration. I'm hoping to incorporate it into future projects at some point. Enjoy this little sneak peak of the Explore Natural Resources cover artwork!<br />
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And for those of you <i>work from home</i> <i>moms</i> (aka WFHM) <span style="text-align: center;">trying to figure it out like I am, I highly recommend the full size play yard! I'm pretty sure Emmy is enjoying it.</span><br />
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It seems like a only a moment ago I did my latest post, but it's been more like six months! I must apologize for my absence but these babies sure do take up a lot of time. During my hiatus I've been keeping busy in my sketchbook and trying to catch a few art shows, but mostly I've been enjoying being a mom. However my status as <i>stay at home mom</i> will be changing to <i>work at home mom</i> now that I am doing another title in the <a href="http://www.nomadpress.net/book/series" target="_blank">Explore Your World Series</a> with <a href="http://www.nomadpress.net/" target="_blank">Nomad Press</a> about Natural Resources.<br />
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I have started work on the cover this past week and when people say everything changes once a baby enters your life - they aren't kidding! Working from home and taking care of my wee one has presented its own set of challenges (which include her being mobile!) I have attempted to adapt the studio in order to accommodate little miss social and so far I think we've come up with a balance.<br />
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A full sized play yard is on its way from Amazon - thank goodness! I don't know how much longer I can keep her from teething on her play mat - or anything else she happens to find....<br />
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It does feels good to "officially" be back at the drafting table. I also love the fact that I have a little girl at the other end of it. Love the curve balls life throws at you. They make it that much more thrilling. Can't wait to share this new adventure with everyone!</div>
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Between the diaper changes and the feedings, the play dates and activities, the lack of sleep, trying to take a shower, and taking care of the dog - I need to carve out a moment to make a little art. This is what I tell myself every day.<br />
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During my pregnancy I thought I was going to lead a perfect creative life as a mom. After all, I work from home - isn't that the dream? I would paint at my drafting table and my baby would coo and giggle while I worked. She wouldn't cry, or fuss, and most importantly she <i>would</i> take a nap - a loooong nap - that would allow my creativity to flow.<br />
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However, she <i>does</i> cry and she <i>does</i> fuss. She does also coo and giggle, but not as an observer to my "creative genius." Oh yeah, and she does nap - either while I'm driving or in her stroller. Not the best places to paint!<br />
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But what I can do is make a promise to myself that when those quiet moments arrive I will unleash my creative daemons upon the world (or in my sketchbook). I have to first thank a good friend and fellow artist who made this outstanding sketchbook for everyone in our critique group. Each page is hand labeled with fun concepts and ideas. I absolutely LOVE it! I keep it handy with pencils at the ready. Sometimes I take a few minutes and just doodle the first thing that pops into my head. It's a great way to keep drawing and challenge my imagination.<br />
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Besides my chai latte breaks at Starbucks and carrying my little sketchpad everywhere I go just in case there is a moment I can draw, I also participate in many of <a href="http://www.sketchbookproject.com/projects" target="_blank">The Art House Coop's free projects</a>. This is great motivation! I especially love the <a href="http://www.sketchbookproject.com/projects/freeprojectwednesday" target="_blank">"In Five Minutes"</a> series in which you are given concept that needs to be sketched<i> in five minutes</i>. I feel like this was made for new moms!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Everything on your person <i>in five minutes</i></td></tr>
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I also participated in the <a href="http://arthousecoop.tumblr.com/post/44812572158/infinite-scroll-space" target="_blank">Infinite Scroll, "Space" </a>series. This was a lot of fun and I was thrilled they choose my drawing to post on their blog. The great thing about these projects is that they aren't juried and that artists at any level can participate. How great will it be if one day Emmy and I can both submit works together, side by side? Looking forward to that.<br />
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While I continue to take time out to enjoy my baby, as long as I have five minutes the juices will keep flowing and I will keep working. Besides, I do have a wee protege to show the ropes to...<br />
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(FYI for twitter folks, make sure to look for hash tag <i>#artynewmom </i>to keep tabs on my current work)<br />
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JenKellerArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912993073647522820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298702733377240980.post-82608656521123653252013-03-06T09:57:00.000-08:002013-03-06T09:57:13.044-08:00It's out! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm so excited to announce that <a href="http://nomad.bookstore.ipgbook.com/explore-native-american-cultures--products-9781619301603.php?page_id=21" target="_blank">Explore Native American Cultures!</a> has been published. It's very exciting to see all of my illustrations put together with the text and graphics for this fun and educational book. <br />
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Plus a big thumbs up for the publishers at <a href="http://nomadpress.net/" target="_blank">Nomad Press</a>, especially Abby and Rachel, who worked around my ever growing belly and physical limitations during my pregnancy in order to make this a good experience. <br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Now on to my next adventure....! </span>JenKellerArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912993073647522820noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298702733377240980.post-11072654996135043032013-01-23T17:27:00.000-08:002013-01-23T17:48:17.508-08:00New Year - New Adventures! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well I have to apologize for my lack of blog posts the past few months. 2012 turned out to be an amazing year. I started out the year working with <a href="http://nomadpress.net/" target="_blank">Nomad Press </a>on their exciting new educational book, <a href="http://nomadpress.net/coming-soon/explore-native-american-cultures-25-great-projects" target="_blank">Explore Native American Cultures! </a> I believe there were a total of around 100 illustrations. I enjoyed working on this book so much that the time really seemed to fly by. It amazes me how much the kids will learn about Native Cultures from this title and I'm very excited to see it in print.<br />
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In addition to this project, I also gave my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jenkellerart" target="_blank">ETSY</a> shop a lift and introduced my new greeting card line. I'm very excited about this venue and I've been able to make several sales and I'm hoping the success will continue.<br />
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My last, but greatest achievement (and the reason nobody has heard from me since November) is the birth of my first child, Emily Gertrude Lovercheck.</div>
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I never knew how much I could love something until she entered my life. I'm thrilled to watch her grow and change. She has stirred my imagination in numerous ways and she's only been in my life for a mere two months!<br />
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For all you Mattie fans out there - don't fret! She is still in the picture and going strong. She has also turned out to be an ideal "furry big sister." I can't wait to see my little one play with her and learn to love her. What a pair they'll make! I know that my writing and artwork will blossom with their relationship.<br />
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There's a new muse in town and I'm looking forward to all of the inspiration she will bring me.<br />
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Well, it has been a long time coming but I finally updated my online portfolio and website! Log on and check out the fresh look, as well as some of my newer illustrations, news about my ETSY shop, and soon to be published Native American Book.<br />
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