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Life Behind the Easel
Personal Posts from me, Jennifer, the artist behind The 3rd Flamingo.
Orange People and February Feelings at StreetSmART Gallery
Visit StreetSmART Gallery this February to see the orange people, Purplette and Romeo, in a playful, dry take on love, timing, and messy Valentine moments. Stop by First Friday or come anytime this month to experience these bold, emotionally flexible paintings that reward close looking.
Jennifer Jones
8 hours ago2 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
3 days ago3 min read
“It’ll Be Alright” — Mantra for Hard Times
Life can be messy, unpredictable, and downright chaotic. The phrase “It’ll be alright” has carried me through courtrooms, coffee spills, and everyday disasters. Here’s why this simple mantra works—and how it might help you too.
Jennifer Jones
Jan 262 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
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
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
New Year Traditions, Modified and Still Magical
Exploring New Year traditions from around the world, modified to fit real life. From black eyed peas and suitcase walks to grapes and secret underwear colors, these rituals add joy and intention to the new year.
Jennifer Jones
Jan 12 min read
O.M.G.! Just… No: Funny January Reflection
Meet the January Monk, a grumpy little sage silently protesting the new year’s resolutions. A funny January reflection full of dry humor, sarcastic observations, and a creative prompt for your own rebellion.
Jennifer Jones
Jan 13 min read
How We’re Planning to Make 2026 Memorable
Matt and I are taking control of 2026. After a quiet 2025, we’re scheduling fun, from plays and concerts to weekend getaways like Houston. Join us as we share our adventures, new restaurants, festivals, and spontaneous activities, because life deserves more than just rolling along.
Jennifer Jones
Dec 28, 20252 min read
My Delicious Winter Coffee Adventure: Door County Coffee’s 12 Days of Christmas and Beyond
Fall in love with Door County Coffee this holiday season! From the festive 12 Days of Coffee gift box to indulgent flavors like coconut, pecan, and caramel, every cup is a celebration of flavor.
Jennifer Jones
Dec 24, 20252 min read
After the Walls Are Quiet: Setting Up at Street SmARTs Gallery
Yesterday I set up my exhibit at Street SmARTs Gallery. From a blank wall to a wall bursting with color, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the art, the helpers, and the walls with personalities of their own.
Jennifer Jones
Dec 21, 20252 min read
Exhibition at Street SmARTs Gallery
My artwork has officially been accepted to hang at Street SmARTs Studios & Gallery in Oklahoma City. With an 8 by 12 foot space, rotating displays, and a lot of creative decisions ahead, this four month gallery chapter is equal parts exciting and nerve wracking. Come along as I figure out what hangs, what rotates, and what surprises unfold.
Jennifer Jones
Dec 17, 20253 min read
Discover the 2026 Humanized Grotesque Calendar: Twelve Faces You Can’t Look Away From
Meet the 2026 humanized grotesque calendar—twelve unsettling yet captivating faces. Discover their stories and contact Jennifer S Jones to purchase your copy!
Jennifer Jones
Nov 23, 20252 min read
Finding Beauty in the Process and Accepting What We Cannot Control
I spent years hoping to go gray only to learn something deeper about art, life, and patience. This is a story about letting go of control and embracing the journey.
Jennifer Jones
Nov 16, 20253 min read
Originality in Art: Lessons from Nature at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
A museum visit reminded me of a college professor’s challenge: there are no new ideas, only new ways to see them. From shells and mollusks to a boomerang-headed amphibian, I found endless inspiration for future paintings—and a reminder that originality in art often begins with looking closely at what’s already around us.
Jennifer Jones
Nov 5, 20253 min read
Galapagos Tortoises – Houston Zoo
Matt and I always visit the zoo wherever we travel, and Houston was no exception. The Galapagos Tortoises stole the show with their joyful splashing and surprising swimming skills.
Jennifer Jones
Oct 30, 20252 min read
Fantasy Coffins: The Houston Adventure
Our Houston trip began at the National Museum of Funeral History, home to the largest collection of Fantasy Coffins outside Ghana. From presidential funerals to lobster shaped coffins, the exhibits were moving, unusual, and fascinating.
Jennifer Jones
Oct 26, 20252 min read
Discovering Dumbo Octopus and Blobfish: Inspiration for My Underwater Painting
Exploring the quirky world of Dumbo octopus and Blobfish as inspiration for my next underwater painting. Follow my creative process and sea creature discoveries!
Jennifer Jones
Oct 8, 20252 min read
Fantasy Coffins: What Would Yours Be?
Fantasy Coffins are hand crafted works of art from Ghana, designed to honor a life well lived. From flamingos to paintbrushes, the possibilities are endless. I am about to see the largest collection outside Ghana at Houston’s National Museum of Funeral History.
Jennifer Jones
Oct 5, 20252 min read