Holly

January 15, 2013

Holly, a commissioned piece,

all finished in watercolor.

8"x10".

I believe animals are the best encouragers.

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Hi! I'm Jennifer Frith! You're welcome to call me by my childhood nickname, Jenny.

I'm a mom, wife, artist, animal lover, self-admitted nerd, hopeless romantic, and follower of Jesus.

I illustrate children's books and try to make the world a brighter place with my artwork.

I encourage other busy, kindhearted women to make art for themselves and the world too.

Welcome to my blog! Kick off your shoes and stay for a little while.

Jennifer Frith's website

Thankful for this space and the supportive love behind it. #makeart

Catching up on our #gratitude52journal prompt, Pets, with a quick sketch of these two ruffians. 🐾
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When I was newly divorced, a vagrant cat would hang around our yard. She eventually gave birth to a litter of 4 kittens in our garage and settled there to nurse them.
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One evening while coming home from work, a neighbor girl ran up to me in my car and told me that she found the mama cat laying dead in their yard. She said she didn't know what to do. I told her to grab a shovel. She and I carried the cat to a wooded area behind our home and buried her together. When we walked back to the garage, only two of her four kittens could be found.
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Sadly, we never did find them (we think the mama cat knew that she was sick and began to relocate her family to a different location), but I asked my landlord if I could keep these two who were left behind. He said yes. I took them to the vet, got them their shots, and named them Conan and Chloe.
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These two buddies became my companions. They helped me through the heartache of a broken relationship. They became friends with my daughter, an only child. They kept me company in the middle of the night. They also loved to bite my feet when I was trying to sleep! They lived a long life full of adventures and snuggles.
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I am thankful for these two little trouble makers. I am thankful for the brave, caring neighbor-girl who asked for my help. I'm thankful for the mama who gave them life.
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I believe animals are the best encouragers. 🐾

Supporting my fellow artists, creatives, and makers at the #soudertonartjam. 🙌#makersgonnamake

"Vision is the Source and hope of life. The greatest gift ever given to mankind is not the gift of sight, but the gift of vision. Sight is a function of the eyes; vision is a function of the heart. ‘Eyes that look are common, but eyes that see are rare.’ Nothing noble or noteworthy on earth was ever done without vision." - Myles Munroe

sketchbook pages in my #followyourfascinationsketchbook

I painted some Woodland animals for my niece's nursery. My little sister is in labor right now, and I am headed to the hospital. 😊 I can't wait to be Aunt Jenny. Prayers for the mama!

Jason wants a raccoon for a pet... And a bear... And a chimp. I'd want a skunk. 🐾 If you could have any animal in the world, what would it be?
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#watercolor #wip #coloredpencil #raccoons #illustrators #doitfortheprocess #gomakestuff #animalsarethebestencouragers

#willypeterson 🐾🐰

Finished Itch, a gentle and playful Golden Retriever. 🐾 Thank you, Richelle, for allowing me to create the keepsake you.❤ Pet portrait in charcoal on black paper. #jennyspetportraits

Old journal pages.🌳 "A seed hidden in the heart of an apple is an orchard invisible." - Welsh Proverb
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There's this concept that @tonyrobbins shares, which is that every human has 6 basic needs in life. The 6 Human Needs are: Growth, Certainty, Variety, Significance, Love/Connection, Contribution.
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We need all 6, but we as individuals always favor 2 over the others. Our top 2 will determine how we show up in the world.
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Mine would but Growth and Love.🌳What are yours?

Happiness is a bowl full of watercolors. ❤️

A watercolor portrait I made a while back for @gourmetpens. 🐾 #fluffballs #catsofinstagram #animalsarethebestencouragers

everything is calmer at the beach. #stoneharbor #goodforthesoul

🌺 #journalpages #jennysjournalpages #illustratedfaith #abeautifulmess One day at a time.

Bunny vibes.✌🐰 #wip #watercolor #coloredpencil

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"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time."

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