Welcome

Hello, I'm Jen Lester, a professional artist living and working in the United States. Creating art is my life. I have devoted myself to it. I started creating as a child, and never really stopped. My life as an artist is a journey- an ever evolving one. For more than 20 years I have dedicated myself to my art making practice. My Artwork was quite different when I was younger, and has evolved more and more towards expressionism and abstraction currently. Always curious, learning, studying, practicing and working, pushing myself to do more, be braver, bolder. My creative journey has been one of discovery, exploration, and mastering techniques and materials that allows me to create authentically. I create physical paintings on canvas, paper or wood- wall sculptures in hydro stone plaster, wood and industrial materials. I've tried to share here the most common things I am asked about. I hope it gives you insight into my art and process. Inspirations: It's not easy to explain inspiration, or a single thing that inspires everything. I don't think it's possible. Although most of my work is purely from my imagination, occasionally I will create works based on National parks or other locations I find interesting or have visited.(and sometimes objects from nature such as leaves or rocks ) I'm a little obsessed with textures and surfaces. I love how concrete and stone looks and feels. I love contrasts between materials. It's very obvious that I am interested in the sky, clouds and weather. I always have been. It's true, it's one of the main subjects of my current work. The sky is something universal all people can understand, no language barriers. The sky can evoke a range of emotions and moods. It's a wonderful muse and subject matter. I'm most influenced by the mood or feeling a place or time gives me. it could be a stormy sky over a highway on a trip, with the lights twinkling in the dusky atmosphere, or, a completely isolated camping spot with no other humans around, or the way water and rocks look in a river or lake. How we leave our mark on the natural world- and how it leaves it's mark on us- is something underneath my work. As a painter inspired by Nature and wilderness, I'm very fortunate to live near a state park and also a wildlife preserve! Quartz mountain state park and the Wichita mountains wildlife refuge. Within a few hours drive, we also have other incredible parks nearby. We live on the edge of where the prairies end and desert begins, with big skies and crazy weather each year. Lots of storm chasers are in our region all the time. It all comes together for really unique inspiration! There are other things that inspire me and stimulate my creativity such as design, architecture, and other artist's mediums such as glass, ceramics and textiles. I enjoy seeing art and design from others almost as much as making my own. The places I have lived and cultures I have experienced also inspire my work. In particular, Japanese and Scandinavian design.

There are a limited number of commissions for the year. Paintings are taken on a first come first serve basis, Please be aware of this, especially if organizing an artwork for a gift or event. Make arrangements with me well in advance so I can accommodate your situation. I truly believe in the transformative power of Art and Design and their ability to elevate experiences, engage and inspire people everywhere. Art improves your day to day life by enhancing your environment, creating a positive mood, and giving a sense that your space is truly your own, a safe haven and sanctuary from the hectic world outside. Contact me today to begin your journey now. Want a truly unique and memorable present for someone special? Or for a show stopper at a special event? Commission me to create a special painting for you, they will always remember every time they look at the Art you gave.