Quiet Time

July 9, 2012

Playing with my watercolors before I go to bed.

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Night, all. ♥

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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 creatives 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

Sunny, happy space.

One of my earliest memories is me helping my dad, a contractor, pave cement blocks. I think I was 5. I probably wasn't much help then, but he let me work alongside him in the hot summer sun. I enjoyed it. My father has always been a hard worker. I think it's because of his influence that I enjoy challenges and "digging deep". But lately I've been finding that I've been working myself ragged. I've had no off switch, no time to rest. And then I read this verse. Bearing fruit for His kingdom is far more important than being busy. It still involves work, but rest and replenishment as well. So I painted this bear as a reminder of that for myself. Brutus the Bear wishes you a restful and productive week too.❤ #jennyssundaysketchbook #illustratedjournal #illustratedfaith #createeveryday

Weekend adventures.

Journal love. “Let’s end the notion that ideas have no value unless they turn into a business or have some other practical use. Save them all in a beautiful book like Leonardo did. You might want to give them away someday, perhaps to someone who needs an idea. Or your great-great-grandchildren might love knowing what a fascinating mind you had. Or your biographer might be very happy after you’re gone.”
― Barbara Sherr
Hope you make some time for creating today. ❤️

My sister @StephMSilvers got tix to @roadshowpbs in Pennsylvania today. We brought along a few things that belonged to our ancestors, including a few tin photos and this journal from the 1800's. That's our great great grandfather, William, on the right, a Captain, along with his brother, Lewis, on the left. They look pretty bad@$$ together. You can also see in the top left of the ledger that it says, "Lewis Crothers, his book, 1852." The artjournaler and archivist in me swooned all day today. Thanks for a wonderful day, Roadshow and Stephie! #antiquesroadshow #journalingforever #lewiscrothersjournalpages

My grandfather, home from his time in the Navy. He served as a bombadier in WW2. He never talked about his time in the service, but I believe "those who know don't talk; those who talk don't know" applied to him. He was sharp as a tack, gentle, joyful, wise, generous, and incredibly funny. I miss him and can't wait to see him again. #happymemorialday
For whom are you thankful today?

In my Sunday sketchbook. "Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?" #jennyssundaysketchbook #birdies #painting #dailypainting #artjournal #sketchbooks #illustratedfaith #abeautifulmess

Rise above. Always rise above. ~
In my #selfjournal, by @bestselfco

They say our stories always start with how our parents met. My parents met in N.A. (Narcotics Anonymous). Both have overcome so much. With that, they have both been my biggest encouragers. From the time I was a little girl, my dad would never hesitate to tell me to follow my dreams, hold tight to my faith, and pursue greater things... because I was worthy of greater things. My mom would always tell me about the love of Jesus too. Knowing their past has been a big reason why I take their words to heart. "For we have been called out of darkness and into His marvelous light." ~ I hope you know you are of infinite worth too. #journalpages pages in #gouache.
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#jennyssundaysketchbook #illustrators #illustratedjournal #lampandlight #encouragement #abeautifulmess

Making messes. #jennyssundaysketchbook in progess. Lots of gouache and eraser crumbles. A happy Mama's Day to all you moms and like-a-moms too. 💗 #ephesians41

By @elleluna, in her book, "The Crossroads of Should and Must" #gomakestuff #youmatter

Sunday sketchbook. I believe we are only ever promised today... not tomorrow... not 5 more years from now. Why spend any of your precious time being willfully miserable? Why give away your joy and your power to other people or circumstances? This day is all you will ever have. It might as well be a good one. Hope your week is off to a good start.❤ ~ fox in watercolors and colored pencil #stubborngladness #thisworldisnotourhome #jennysjournalpages

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

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