Hello, I’m Jennifer!

Welcome to my world of whimsy, where joyful colors collide with fun and fur. I’m so glad you’re here!

At the heart of everything I create is the hope that it makes someone smile, feel something, or maybe even laugh out loud. That’s the real magic of art—it connects us.

I have a deep love for bold, bright colors and animals—who insist on taking center stage in most of my paintings. In a time of deep divides, my work is a celebration of individuality and the many things we share in common.

Creativity has been a lifelong journey. I’ve explored art in many forms, always driven by curiosity and a desire to keep growing. After more than 30 years in law enforcement, I’m now fully immersed in the creative life. Along the way, I’ve had the chance to study with some truly incredible artists who have shaped and encouraged my journey.

In 2022, a new adventure began when I teamed up with fellow artists, Jennifer Yoswa and Rebecca Berman, to launch Artburst Studios—an online art show platform dedicated to showcasing bold, beautiful work by talented artists. Since its start, we’ve featured more than 80 artists and continue to connect them with collectors and art lovers around the world.

I make my home in Denver, Colorado, where I share my space (and plenty of fur) with Albus Dumbledog, Scarlett O’Hairy, and the occasional foster pup. They keep life messy, full of laughter, and lots of love.

Creative Resume (CV)

Juried Shows:

  • Artburst Studios “Reflect” Art Show

Group Shows:

  • Parkview UCC Fine Arts Festival
    Award: Honorable Mention for “Setting Sail

Artburst Studios:
Owner: Coordinate, curate and host 50+ artists in four online art shows
Hosting Artburst Live Artist Interviews- Featuring Jeanine Pennell and Artburst Artists

Juried Shows: 

Group Shows:

  • Parkview UCC Fine Arts Festival
    Award: Honorable Mention for “Unleashed

Artburst Studios:
Owner: Coordinated, curated and hosted 40+ artists in four online art shows
Hosting Artburst Live Artist Interviews- Featuring Bobbi Baugh, Jeanne Oliver and Artburst Artists

Juried Shows:

Artburst Studios:

Owner: Coordinated, curated and hosted 39 artists in two online art shows.

Group Shows:

  • Park Hill Art Club Spring and Fall Shows

Juried Shows:

  • Stephanie Gago’s 2022 Quirk Show

 Hosting Live Chats:

  • Inspired to Create- A Chat with Artists – online interviews with Jodi Ohl, Geoffrey Gorman, Julie DeBoer and Jenifer Renzel

Established Artburst Studios: 

Owner of Artburst Studios, and online art show platform connecting creatives and collectors.

Teaching:

  • Paint Your Heart and Soul 2021 – Online Class
  • Business or Pleasure 2021 – Live Online Class 
  • Business or Pleasure Fall 2021 – Live Online Class
  • Critterfied– Ongoing Online Class
  • Critter Country– Ongoing Online Class


Hosting Live Chats:

  • Inspired to Create- A Chat With Artists: online interviews with Kathy Lewis (AKA: KJ Allison), Kimberly Santini, Ardith Goodwin, Jennifer Yoswa, Fonda Clark Haight, Jeanine Pennell, Jennifer Price Davis, Connie Solera, Kristen Penrod and Robin Wade


Juried Shows:

  • Stephanie Gago’s 2021 Quirk Show (Sold Out Show)
  • Stephanie Gago’s 2021 Online Spring Show (Sold Out Show)
  • Wild at Heart” an Invitational Show at Kanon Collective, Lakewood, Colorado

Teaching:

  • Critterfied– Online Class
  • Business or Pleasure – Live Online Class
  • Critter Country – Online Class
  • Make Create Express 2020- Online Class

Hosting Live Chats:

  • Inspired to Create- A Chat with Artists – online interviews with inspiring artists: Deb Weiers, Kara Bullock, Ardith Goodwin, Tiare Smith, Kina Crow, and Fabio Napoleoni
  • Park Hill Art Club Saturday Art Chat – online interviews featuring local Colorado artists and instructors: Kathleen Lanzoni, Alexander Soukas, Rodgers Naylor, Jeffrey Keith, Anita Winter, Steve Griggs, Jennifer Bobola and Laura McElfresh

Juried Shows:

  • September 22nd-October 2nd, Stephanie Gagos’ Online Quirk Show
  • September 12-November 17th, Best of the Parker Artist’s Guild, Parker, Colorado
    Award: Third Place for “Covered in Fur
  • June 12th, Virtually Inspired, Senior Planet Colorado
  • March 7-May 16, 2nd Bi-annual Pet Portraits: Animals We Love, Parker, Colorado
  • February 20th-22nd, 46th Annual Parkview UCC Fine Arts Festival
    Award: Honorable Mention for “Covered in Fur

Teaching:

  • Quirky Characters: Bringing Fun Characters to Life- Park Hill Art Club
  • Creative Play-Parker Arts

Juried Shows:

  • Stephanie Gagos’ 2019 Handmade Holiday Show, Online
  • Greeley Art’s Picnic, Greeley, Colorado
  • Art Student’s League Summer Art Market, Denver, Colorado
  • Parkview UCC 45th Annual Fine Arts Festival, Aurora, Colorado
    Award: Honorable Mention for “Right on Target

Solo Shows:

  • Riverside Library, Evans, Colorado
  • Rise and Shine Coffee Shop, Denver, Colorado
  • Frame by Frame Shop, Denver, Colorado

Group Shows:

  • Park Hill Art Club Fall Show, Denver, Colorado
  • Park Hill Art Club Spring Show,  Denver, Colorado
    Award: People’s Choice 1st Place for “Snow Buddies

Juried Shows:

  • Stephanie Gago’s 2018 Handmade Holiday Event, online
  • TrueArt West Fest,  Lakewood, Colorado
  • Best of the Parker Artist’s Guild Show, Parker, Colorado
    Recognition: “Rescuers Need Love Too” selected to be featured on show flyer and in press coverage
  • Romancing the Arts Show, Castle Rock, Colorado
    Award: Honorable Mention “Ribbon for Ruby

Donations:

A portion of proceeds from the sale of my t-shirts, paintings and prints has been donated to area non-profits focused on improving the lives of animals and people.

Prints have been donated to the following organizations for fundraising auctions:

Freedom Service Dogs
Denver Animal Shelter
Painted Paws for Veterans
Larimer Humane Society

Financial donations have been provided to the following organizations from the sale of artwork and merchandise:

Urban Peak
Adsit Strong
Painted Paws for Veterans
Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue
Denver Dumb Friends League
Red Fern Animal Rescue
A Place to Bark

Honorable Mention - Covered in Fur by Jennifer Steck