BJK_Art
- Gender: Female
- Industry: Arts
- Occupation: Artist - High School Art Teacher
- Location: Nebraska : United States
About Me
I have been creating art for many years although I didn't really get started in fine art until my children were both in school. I went back to college and graduated with a BA in Art Education and a BA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Illustration. My greatest desire was to write and illustrate childrens' books. I have many, many influences but right from the start I have been especially drawn to the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods, particularly illuminated Manuscripts. Although I did write and illustrate a book for my Senior Thesis Exhibition in college, I never did get it published, nor did I continue in that direction. I began teaching art in 1995 and I've been doing that ever since graduation. I love all art and I find it difficult to stick to one medium or even one area. Much of what I do these days are examples for students - very limited in creativity or uniqueness. This Blogspot has been an inspiration for me to work for myself once again.
Interests
Favorite Movies
Favorite Music
- Kathy Troccoli
- Mercy Me
- Chris Rice
- Casting Crowns
- Third Day
- Chicago
- Three Dog Night
- Carole King (oldies).
Favorite Books
- The Bible first and foremost. I read a great deal so there have been many favorites
- "Falling In Love With Jesus"
- "Streams in the Desert"
- "You Are Special"
- just to name a few; as well as hundreds of illustrated children's books.
My Blogs |
Team Members |
| My House and Home | |
|---|---|
| My Art-Too Many Faces | |
| sculpture | |
| God's Love | |
| Portraits | |
| OTHER MEDIA | |
| Sketches | |
| DRAWINGS | |
| Pastels | |
| Watercolors | |
| Pottery | |
| Computer Graphics |