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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
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
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
The Stingray Naming Saga Continues
The stingray painting is looking for a name! Share your ideas in the comments or visit the Mustang Library in November to be part of the Stingray Naming Contest.
Jennifer Jones
Nov 11, 20251 min read
Merrymen of Mount Rushmore: Progress Report
President Lincoln is looking less like a terrified monster and more like himself—though his eyes are still a saga. Follow the slow irony of Merrymen of Mount Rushmore, painted in acrylic, stone faces with real eyes.
Jennifer Jones
Sep 4, 20252 min read
Merry Men of Mount Rushmore: Progress-ish
My Merry Men of Mount Rushmore painting is still wallowing in the ugly stage. Eyes are straight, heads are forming, and I’ve promised to keep at it—progress-ish.
Jennifer Jones
Aug 29, 20251 min read
Creativity Is a Funny Thing: Finding Inspiration in Everyday Moments
My art—and how it's interpreted by others—has especially taught me to appreciate different perspectives. Something I see as a whimsical robot might look like a propane tank to someone else. Or a rock shark to me might just be a pile of granite to another. And that’s okay.
Jennifer Jones
Aug 17, 20252 min read
Artistic Growth Under the Sea: The Evolution of My Octopuses and Fish
Looking back at my earliest works compared to the newest, I was genuinely surprised. You know you grow as an artist but seeing it all side-by-side was like discovering my old middle school diary… a little embarrassing, but fascinating.
Jennifer Jones
Aug 14, 20252 min read
Breaking the Artistic Rules: Reimagining a Stingray Painting for the Midwest City Library Exhibition
They say once a painting is finished, you should walk away. I say… let’s grab a brush and see what happens.
Jennifer Jones
Aug 12, 20252 min read
The Quirky Art of Not Knowing What’s Next: Grotesques, Hippos & Creative Pauses
That’s the thing about making art - inspiration doesn’t show up on command. Sometimes it hits like lightning. Other times, it sneaks in quietly while you’re folding laundry or wondering what to make for dinner. It’s unpredictable, a little wild, and occasionally rude.
Jennifer Jones
Jul 27, 20252 min read