In The Studio

It's obvious to be grateful for the big things in life, but what about the small daily joys? Jenny notes the simple things that made her happy this week before Thanksgiving.

Jenny looks back on a pivotal moment in her art and design journey. One small moment that has been a guiding force. Note: Thumbnail art is © Richard Diebenkorn.

With the growing popularity of artificial intelligence, Jenny talks about the human touch and physicality of a real work of art, and why that will always have value in our society.

When a true creative spirit crosses your path it can change your life. I met the Harrington Family in the 1970's. Read about how Andrea's creativity influenced me at a young age.

Jenny discusses the advantage of taking action and how it can help you make progress towards your goals more quickly.

The garden is an endless source of inspiration for my art and patterns. See what is inspiring me this chilly April morning.

Is it worth it to invest in surface pattern design? Jenny talks about the inherent power of patterns and how businesses and manufacturers can use this force for good in their own product lines.

Jenny explores the new Aquario Textile Designer plug-in for Photoshop CC and shares her initial thoughts.

During the busiest time of the year, I always make room for creativity in one form or another. In this post I’m sharing a few things I’m doing this season and a few hints for how I sneak in creative time.

Jenny’s November color palette and inspiration board features warm autumn colors with pops of purple and chartruse.

Part 1 of Jenny’s creative gift guide has gift-giving ideas in a wide variety of price ranges. If you are looking for something extra special and a bit different to gift this year, check out the gift guide!

Jenny shares her favorite picks for holiday cards from Minted. The lineup includes both photo and non-photo options. See which designs made the cut!

Jenny’s monthly mood board. See the colors and images that are inspiring Jenny this month.

The 2022 Desk Calendar is now available in the shop! Check out this post to see this year’s designs and to find a link to purchase.

In this short post, Jenny describes why she is a surface pattern design and what fuels her to continue this work each day. Patterns have emotional power that can connect people beyond words