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Life Behind the Easel
Personal Posts from me, Jennifer, the artist behind The 3rd Flamingo.
Being an Acquired Taste: Dry Humor, Literal Thinking, and Embracing Your Quirks
One day, while watching TV, someone said, “That’s an acquired taste.”
Without missing a beat, Matt looked at me and said, “You’re an acquired taste.”
Jennifer Jones
Jul 26, 20253 min read
Not Your Storybook Couple: Love, Banter, and Creative Chaos
The truth is, he gives as good as he gets. My family used to feel sorry for Matt—until they saw him in action. Now they think we’re a match made in heaven… or possibly an improv set gone slightly feral.
Jennifer Jones
Jul 24, 20252 min read
The Robot I Had to Have: Discovering Matt Dixon's Whimsical Art
I scrolled through the entire collection. Then I did it again. And again. I started imagining which robot might get along best with the art already in our house—who would feel most at home hanging out with my paintings, oddball sculptures, and general chaos.
Jennifer Jones
Jul 22, 20252 min read
🎭 "I’m Helping!" — Sibling-Style Support (Whether You Want It or Not)
Ten siblings, constant “help,” and years of creative chaos—find out how sibling shenanigans inspired a quirky grotesque art series full of expression and mischief.
Jennifer Jones
Jul 19, 20253 min read
Blueberry Coffee ... it'll change your life!
Still, I’m always game to try new foods and mix up my drinks. So, I approached my first blueberry coffee with curiosity—and, yes, a healthy dose of skepticism.
Could this actually work? Could blueberries and coffee really get along in the same cup?
Jennifer Jones
Jul 17, 20252 min read