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Quiet Time

July 9, 2012

Playing with my watercolors before I go to bed.

zzzZZZzz

Night, all.  ♥
Tags Animal Artwork, Animal Friends
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Jennifer Frith, Artist & Illustrator

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 sketchbook, 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.

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"There is inestimable blessing in a cheerful spirit. When the soul throws its windows wide open, letting in the sunshine, and presenting to all who see it the evidence of its gladness, it is not only happy, but it has an unspeakable power of doing good." - Orison Swett Mardon #art #sunshine #dogood
A trip to the @brandywinerivermuseum [compliments of @skip_a_day who treated!] on this blustery November day refreshed my soul. Thank you so much, Jen. ❤ If God put artist-friends in your life, thank Him and them 1000 times over.
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The thing I love most about sketchbooks is that they're a lot like journals. You can be messy and exploratory in them. Honest and real. . You can discover yourself in them: what lights up your heart. What sparks your curiosity. What frustrates you. . There's a sort of rebellion and adventure that I appreciate so much about art. As an artist, you can exclaim, "This is important to me" or, "This interests me." With those statements alone and with nobody else's permission, you are free to honor your outlet. . Your art doesn't have to be packaged for the masses. It doesn't have to be "good" or "make sense". It doesn't have to be a part of some social media posting schedule, and it certainly doesn't have to doesn't have to be a part of a marketing ploy (side note: If I receive any more "free webinar" invitations where they ask for your money, I'm about to pop). It doesn't have to make a buck to have or give value. . Art is expression. Expression is the very root of independence. . And what better way to honor your own creative spirit within a few sketchbook pages. . I've been playing with different mediums and subjects lately in a couple of new sketchbooks. Not sure where they are taking me, but I'm going on a journey with them. . Because it makes me feel free.🌄 . What creative outlet makes you feel alive?
sunday sketches 📓 trying out some colored pencils in my new Nova sketchbook from @stillmanandbirn #gesturedrawings #figuredrawings #artiseverywhere
Sometimes (a lot of times) I get overwhelmed with work. But a coach and friend shared with me recently, "Jennifer, when we die, very rarely do they put our jobs or what we do on our gravestones." Up on my art wall I have a picture of my grandpa from his Navy days, as well as a prayer he shared with me. The prayer is from St Francis of Assisi. I look at it whenever I need the reminder of what my true purpose is. My grandpa was generous with joy and love. I want to be like him. I want to be remembered like him, not for what I do, but for how much I loved. I wish the same for you too.
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We go together like... (almond) milk and cookies 🥛🍪 #jennyshappyfoods #milkandcookies #illustrators
"Above all else, guard your heart (the center of your entire being), for it is the wellspring of life." - Proverbs 4:23 💙 Hope your spirit is refreshed this weekend.
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