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Creative Inspiration
Posts about what sparks ideas—from nature walks to vintage flea‑market finds.
Painting the Merry Men of Mount Rushmore: Where the Tears Collect
After spending some time out of rotation, the Merry Men of Mount Rushmore are back. Shadowing has improved, noses have received expert consultation, and tears may soon begin flowing down presidential faces.
Jennifer Jones
Jun 112 min read
OMG! Thought Just Left – The Clueless Monk of June
June’s monk is mid-thought, eyes rolled up, mouth slack, and hilariously befuddled. O.M.G.! The Thought Just Escaped captures that perfectly human moment when clarity vanishes, leaving confusion, charm, and a little inner peace behind.
Jennifer Jones
Jun 12 min read
The Surfboard Crab Still Waits: A Painting That Refused to Stay Finished
A rescued painting of shoreline and sea evolves into something unexpected—filled with shifting skies, colorful crabs, and one patient surfboard crab waiting just beyond the waves.
Jennifer Jones
May 162 min read
Buffalo Painting Auction, Road Trips, and a Long Planned Visit to Woolaroc
A long-planned trip to Woolaroc, a road trip package, and a buffalo painting auction piece that insisted on becoming something more than expected.
Jennifer Jones
May 123 min read
“OMG! That’s Hilarious” - May’s Laughing Monk
May’s monk is caught mid-laugh, eyes squinting, mouth wide open, radiating joy. Discover the contagious humor hidden in life’s little absurdities, and learn why laughter is a sacred path to delight.
Jennifer Jones
May 12 min read
Resurrected Paintings: The Shark Always Moving
The shark returns to the canvas in the resurrected paintings series—always moving, quietly waiting, and finally ready for its turn.
Jennifer Jones
Apr 242 min read
Art from the Closet: Resurrected Paintings and Second Chances
Resurrected paintings aren’t abandoned—they’re waiting. A look at how unfinished art comes back to life when the artist is ready.
Jennifer Jones
Apr 122 min read
O.M.G.! I’m Fine—ish — How This Goofy Monk Found Inner Peace
April brings blooms, chaos, and the monk who perfected the “meh, it’s fine” expression. Read his humorous journey to inner peace, one exaggerated shrug at a time.
Jennifer Jones
Apr 12 min read
Small Lives Big Ideas Tiny Paintings for March at StreetsmART Gallery
Three small original paintings join the Small Lives Big Ideas wall at StreetsmART Gallery this March, capturing tiny worlds full of whimsy, color, and quiet magic.
Jennifer Jones
Mar 52 min read
OMG! It’s Serendipity, BABY! – March’s Cosmic Surprise Monk
March’s monk calendar art, OMG! It’s Serendipity, BABY! – March’s Cosmic Surprise Monk, captures a serendipitous, uncontainable moment of joy. Astonished delight, hands over his eyes, and pure bliss invite you to marvel at the absurd perfection of simply being alive.
Jennifer Jones
Mar 13 min read
Unfinished Paintings in the Closet
While preparing for the March exhibit Small Lives, Big Ideas, I opened a closet of unfinished paintings and found ideas waiting. A reflection on rediscovery, timing, and letting small lives take center stage.
Jennifer Jones
Feb 261 min read
Do Whales Get Itches? How These Gentle Giants Scratch an Itch
Ever wondered if whales get itches and how they might scratch them? From rubbing against surfaces to playful breaches, these gentle giants have some surprising ways to get relief.
Jennifer Jones
Feb 82 min read
O.M.G.! What Was That?!?: February Moments of Calm and Chaos
February’s startled monk captures the moment calm collides with chaos. Read about mindful jumps, tiny surprises, and creative inspiration.
Jennifer Jones
Feb 13 min read
When Words and Art Don’t Feel Right: My Artistic Process in Action
Discover how small adjustments in my artistic process, from a buffalo’s muzzle to an octopus’s gaze, bring my paintings to life and keep the creative journey full of surprises and laughter.
Jennifer Jones
Jan 242 min read
Coconut Octopus Painting in Green and Purple Underwater Scene
Follow the progress of my coconut octopus painting in bold green and purple. The underwater scene is still evolving, inspired by fascinating creatures from the Houston Museum of Natural History. Watch as this little octopus and its companions come to life on the canvas.
Jennifer Jones
Jan 211 min read
Creativity With Constraints: Inspiration or Frugality from Growing Up with Ten Siblings
Creativity with constraints began long before my art career. Growing up with ten siblings shaped my frugal habits, leftover paint practices, and unexpected artistic inspiration.
Jennifer Jones
Jan 183 min read
The Truth a Painting Tells in the Painting Process
Sometimes the most important lesson in art is listening to the canvas. Painting over mistakes can be the key to discovering what it truly wants to become.
Jennifer Jones
Jan 142 min read
Repairing Stacked Serenity: A Quiet Re-Do
Finishing the patch on Stacked Serenity gave me a chance to revisit the sky, water, and rocks—small adjustments, big reflections on the painting’s evolution.
Jennifer Jones
Jan 112 min read
A Painting Reboot: Chasing the Signature Piece
A painting reboot begins with big ideas, a huge canvas, and a flamingo—then takes an unexpected turn when human figures refuse to cooperate.
Jennifer Jones
Jan 82 min read
Creative Reflection: A Year of Two AIs, Two Selves, and Asking Better Questions
A creative reflection on asking AI about your work life and your art life—and discovering they politely refuse to overlap. Plus, a goat or two with opinions.
Jennifer Jones
Jan 43 min read