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Themes, Media and Process.... Jennifer's paintings draw from a variety of influences, including natural elements, western myths
and contemporary artwork. Jennifer has developed a style through years of hard work and surrender. Themes
range from empowered representational art to relaxed figures, graphic abstract pieces, and powerful wildlife. Art work is painted on canvas or handmade watercolor Arches (140lb wt) paper with cattle-markers,
which are oil-based paints sticks that ranchers use to mark their livestock. "I enjoy working with the markers
because they allow me to draw with paint. I do not use any paintbrushes, just my hands to manipulate the image". The
color is vivid and dries permanently with rich texture. "Creating a new painting
is a process of setting an intention then letting go of the outcome. I get inspired ussually when I am on the move. Maaretta
Jaukkuri once said very aptly that an artist must have good shoes. Finding the question is harder than finding the answer." "I see some of my art as a visual affirmation for my own life. So, I try to
give an energy that reflects a feeling or holds an intention. But, sometimes the work has nothing to do with me, so the
trick is not getting in the way. The goal is a direction, like a vanishing point, a place you can't see. Searching
and seeking are an essential part of art. The process of creating often requires blocks of time to sit and stare
at a painting. Other times the process is fast and furrious. The painting is finnished when it looks like itself." "The greatest gift art has given me is the consistant feeling of freedom. I am addicted to
the process of creating and relish the play of painting. Giving and taking away, looking for a new line, finding an image
that wants to come forth. Somehow, defending meanings and values that are hard to measure, but are neverless exist and excert
an influence." - Jennifer Bardsley
Check out Jennifer's affirmation paintings;

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Non Profit and local charity's that I am donating art work for raising
money and awareness. These organizations give to other's in need locally. Check out their websites.
Bibi Jann's Children's Trust ....helping Tanzanian Aids Orphan's
http://www.bibijann.org/
Flagship Program of Missoula, Montana... a school and community partnership
that provides skill-building activities to Missoula youth. http://www.flagshipprogram.org/
Living Art Of Montana...Living Art works with other healthcare providers and organizations who
share a common vision of creating holistic and integrative options for wellness. They work with the Western
Montana Integrative Healthcare Alliance and belong to the Society for Arts in Healthcare. http://www.livingartofmontana.org/Home.asp
Word of Missoula...Women's Opportunity & Resource Development, Inc.
(WORD) creates opportunities, programs and policies that inspire and support women’s development, leadership
and choice, for the benefit of our entire community
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Biography
I was
born and raised in Helena, Montana and studied Fine Art at Montana State University and at the University of Oregon. I have a
home in Missoula, Montana and am married with two children. When I am not doing art, I enjoy adventuring with my kids and husband.
We enjoy skiing, mountain biking, travel - both within and outside
of Montana - and camping on our land on the Dearborn River. I also love to garden, read and spend time with friends.This
usually includes eating, laughing and drinking wine. Being home with my kids is the best experience in my life. I have a lot of gratitude for being present
in their lives.
Custom Commissions Available
Email Jennifer if you have any questions about the exciting and fun process of commissioning an original art work.
Jennifer specializes in large pieces that compliment interior spaces. References available for corporate, interior
designers, and residential.
Subject matter include; Still life Montana Sky Flowers Wild Women
Abstract Wildlife Figurative and Nudes
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