May Life Serve You CHEESE!

I have a really 'cheesy' picture of my boyfriend and i on my Facebook profile. I'm in love with this photo, as it's SO CUTE!  One of my friends, Tim, said this to me as a comment below the photo and i knew it had to be my next colored drawing.

It rings true for so many things for me. I love cheesy; photos, jokes, dancing, etc etc... and i [truly] hope, i have a lifetime of the finest cheese. 

 

In case you wanted to see it ^^^ Here it is. Cheeeeesey! I love it! It was taken by the boy on my birth of days. What a happy day that was. [so blessed!]

Hope you have an inspired cheese flavored day!
-jenipher :D

Forever With You.

I'm super sappy these days. But really, i always have been. This is another one of 'those doodles' that i actually drew at the auction before i moved to NY, but didn't color it until yesterday. :)

I REALLY like it!
I'm starting to REALLY LOVE these simplistic, colorless backround doodles. They make me super happy. 

I think later today I'm going to draw more simple doodles.

Is there anything you'd like me to doodle?
Happy Thursday!

-Jenipher

2011: "My Year In Images"

This year has been an AMAZING year! Good gracious so many incredible things have happened!
In January i won a [grant] from United Arts.

In February i got in my [first] car accident. #w00t

In March i had a ME day!!


In April helped the talented Robin, hang an art show. 
In May, I hung my VERY [FIRST art show]at B3 Cafe!

In June i went to [the BIG apple] and saw ^them^! 
In July, i spent the weekend with these GREAT peoples!

In August i hung my [2nd!!] art show at Raphsodic Bakery!! 


In September we all sang in Rainy Day Revival!  
the choir band at my church!
In October...two words: DIM SUM!!!
My Art was HUNG at the Orlando Museum of Art!


In December i started to date my best friend.
I'm the luckiest girl in the world. :) :)

I'm happy that it's almost 2012 and am excited for all the adventures to come... but am so #thankful 2011 had so many blessings in it.

Thank you to all of my incredible friends, all the amazing people who supported Cherry Runway, and to my family. I'm a very lucky girl!


Much love and blessings to you!
-jenipher

Canvas', Cafes, and First art shows...

My show looks so swell! I'm so thankful! I've updated it a few times in the last two months and each time add more and more hand made canvas' and water colors. It's glorious having a space to hang my work, and i hope to have the privilege to do it again!
I truly LOVE how this canvas came out! So pretty, and cute. I love it!! <3

I am SO grateful for United Arts. I couldn't have done ANY of this without them. Just filling out the grant application gave me the COURAGE to apply to have my work at B3, the grant i won this year provided me with materials to make this show come true. I am so very blessed. I have sold originals, and prints at B3, Drunken Monkey, and Timothy's Gallery. 

Bikes, Beans and Bordeaux has the BEST egg/cheese sandwich I've ever had.




I am SO blessed. Thank you to Jen and Darrell at B3, and to all my friends and family who have supported me, and purchased my art. I am honored, and so thankful for your support. It really does mean THE WORLD to me. :)

Much love,
Jenipher :)

i AM a princess.


On Monday, my 89 year old GREAT aunt called to tell me she sent me a package.

Inside was the most beautiful card saying how i am their princess and expressing how much joy i bring to them. She said i should always feel like a princess and when i forget i should put on the tiara to remind myself.

Today is one of those days.

I have the best best best BEST aunt and uncle in the entire world. I love them so dearly.




Holy Encouragment!


I'm still in awe.
I can't believe the amazing turn out last night at my art show.

I had the AMAZING opportunity to have my FIRST solo show at a STELLAR cafe called Bikes, Beans and Bordeaux in Winter Park.


"Had so much fun at your Art opening!! It was so Beauty-fulllll & sweet... just like YOU! ♥" - Carissa
^the beautiful and talented Carissa Paige.


^By Golly, were my friends interested in my art! ;)

"Getting ready to go to my FIRST art OPENING!!! to support Jenipher Lyn.
She's crazy talented so you should come check it out." - Ana


"congrats girlie! so proud! :)" - Kisha
^super talented Kisha and Alex and me!

"WOO00oo! Get your art on tonight!" - Lee

"@JenipherLyn you ARE loved! Fun show! And I love my necklace." - jen_rose
^my friends Jen and Shari, and Mrs. Rose. :]


"Your art opening was so lovely! I hope you sell everything! Let's get together soon, okay! :) luv u!" - Julissa
^sooo many people! and not even EVERYBODY!


"So proud of Jenipher Lyn and her fabulous artwork! Check it out at Bikes, Beans, and Bordeaux now through June 26th!!!" - Rachel


"i'm so so so proud of you miss Jen" - Torin [plaid]


"Congrats, Jen!!! I have yet to perfect my jump drive machine, so I can't magically appear in Orlando, but I would if I could!" - Jane



"So obviously i wont be able to go lol BUT i am so proud of you Jen. It's incredible what your doing.
I want to hear all about it and see pictures. Lots of love, hugs and luck for this month my friend xxx" - Yolli



AMAZING. Just amazing! Such a neato experience. I am extreamly thankful. I sold 7 things!!! whooo!!
And my show will be up until June 26th. HOoray!!!

Have a BEAUTIFUL day friends!

smiles,
Jenipher :]

Magical Creative Day.



* Midnight painting adventure tonight.

* Decent work day.

* AM guitar playing/song writing.

* PBJ

* "To be Fat Like Me" - on Hulu. Good movie!!

* Smiles.

* Planning my trip to NY.

* ohh...so many doodles!

* Encouragement.

* i LOVE these paintings!!!!!!!


* Apples and Greek Hummus.

* bananas. always.

* Yoga was SO good tonight!

* My instructor, said i did a GREAT "pigeon" :]


I hope you are having a wonderfully creative day!

Love,

Jenipher :)

12 FIRSTS in 12 months.


My friend Andrea from Paper Sparrow inspired me to post 12 photos from 2010. One from each day month of the year. AND almost all of these are FIRSTS. What a blessed year!

Above....my first. painting. ever.


My first time making pendents with clay! Thanks Patti!


THE first birthday i ever FULLY enjoyed! I am SO blessed!


My first printed "nightly doodles" EVER!


My first time eating this INCREDIBLE sandwich!



My first time painting SUCH a large doodle. AND! It was ON STAGE at church during worship. Ha. So stellar. Thanks Alex!! For asking me to do it, even though i said no. :)



My first time using real clay, and making beautiful pieces from molds. Thank you Rachel!


My first pieces that got accepted into Raphsodic Vegan Bakery. Katie's love and amazing sweet shop was one of my favorite parts of 2010. :) If you live in Orlando, you SHOULD go!



My first time in Jacksonville, visiting Chad and Georgia, with my friend Torin.
It was the Best. Trip. Ever!


I can't express how excited i am for 2011. There is already so much hope, and love, and opportunity, and I. Am. Ready. Thank you to all of those who loved me in 2010. I really couldn't have made it through without you!! I am forever grateful!!

Oodles of Love to all of you.
My readers, my friends, and everyone in between.
I feel blessed to know you all!
smiles to you,
Jenipher


I know i haven't posted in a while.
Life has been drowning me for a while.
I have been sick.
Physically and Emotionally.
Life is about ebb and flow.
And i am trying to sail between the two of those.
While still having faith it will. get. better. soon.

I see the light at the end of the tunnel.
It may even have a cupcake at the end of it.
I have faith and hope, and trust that I will feel better soon.
Everyday helps.
Even when it doesn't.

I hope you are all well.
Are having a lovely holiday season.
Stay healthy!
Stay optimistic!
And be patient.
Life is unfolding as we speak.

It is and will be glorious!

My being.


Every being of my body wants to be okay.
To be healthy.
But knows i'm not.

Every being of my soul wants to body and mind to know it's okay.
It's okay i don't have it figured out.
It's okay that it's taking longer then expected.
Longer then expected to heal.
To be healthy.

Every being of my mind wishes it could just concentrate.
Keep on trucking.
Be motivated 'like before.'

But every being of my heart knows that i have to give it time.
Need to let my body heal inside out.
That i am very blessed to have friends, support, and doctors to help me.

The confidence will come as the healing continues.
The healing will continue as i give myself time.
Time to breathe.
Time to grow.
Time to turn into the person I'm supposed to be.

The person i've wanted to be all along.

I'm a thankful girl. :)


9/8/10

Rachel helping me with my grant

My beautiful pottery Rachel helped me make!

Fish tacos

Reconciliation with special people from my past

Quick work day

My nutritionist

Today’s a new day.

Grace.

Things said in love.

Helping hands.

Writing e-mails at work.


9/9/10

Cranberry juice

Zucchini bread

Friends

Being on time for work even after running around

My car and air conditioning

b.r.e.a.t.h.i.n.g.

getting more sales! Yay!

Allowing myself time to draw.

I stayed in bed till 8:30am

My house

Trying to let go.


What are YOU thankful for friends?

with love,

Jenipher

Looksey Wednesday! - Michele Maule



My internet friend Michele Maule draws SUCH beautiful prints. These are a few of her new ones. I think she's uber talented!!


Ohh this one ^^ is so pretty! I've never seen it before. Make sure you head over to her Etsy or blog and see her lovely work. And take a looksie at her cute pup Chloe. :D

Have an inspired day!
Jenipher

I am thankful on Wednesday.

1. Short work day!

2. Made new jeweleries for a gallery my jewels are in!

3. Ate three delicious meals.

4. Woke up stressed, figured it out, ended happy.

5. NICE customers.

6. Bosses who are nice, and accommodating.

7. Co-workers who make you happy, laugh, and smile.

8. Kitties who curl on you and purrr.

9. My room mate, and his ridiculous-ness.

10. Friends who surprise you with happy affirmations.


What are YOU thankful for??

Smiles and Love,

Jenipher

One Year Ago today...



was a really complicated day actually....

i'm very thankful that hearts have the ability to heal...
....and even sprout over time.
that we, as humans, are able to forgive; ourselves and others.
that things WILL get better.
that each time something unexpected happens...
that we DO heal.
that other things BLOOM.

Until all of those things happen though...
thank goodness for THIS math problem!


Thank you to ALLLLLL of those who have helped me heal, and loved me; even on my worst hour. It's been a roller coaster of a year and i'm so incredible blessed to have the support system i've had over the last 365 days. [and still do!]

I'm always incredibly amazed that people really love me. [even when i forget they do]. God is good, and keeps reminding me!! [over...and over....]

I am loved.
and SO. ARE. YOU!

Have a lovely Sunday,
Jenipher


I'm thankful, are YOU?

1. Home made waffles

2. Breakfast with my friend Courtney – I’ve missed her!!

3. It’s Friday! – no work tomorrow!!!!

4. Thinking of relaxing after work. – M&M’s and tea please!

5. Art/fun plans this tomorrow – with @carissa_paige

6. Tea with sugar – relaxation in a cup

7. New internet friends – and Twitter/iphones for letting us chat today

8. Perspective – always intrigues me.

9. My friend Aamir’s e-mail – kept me distracted at work

10. My friend Michelle thinking I’m a real business person. :) PERSPECTIVE!