Featured Artist of the month
Each month we feature one artist from our Community Artists page here on our website, in our monthly newsletter, on Instagram, and on Facebook. We will also host an artist’s talk with them over Zoom so our audience can get to know them better. Check back at the beginning of each month for a new artist to learn about. And view artists from past months here.
September 2025: Jennifer Warren
We are very happy to introduce Jennifer Warren as our Featured Artist of September! Read on to learn about Jennifer and to see a selection of her artwork. Mark your calendar for an artist’s talk on Zoom with Jennifer on Tuesday, September 30th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time! Click here to register ahead of time on Zoom.
Artist Statement
Jennifer's practice is characterized by playfulness, wit, and humor. She explores mixed media and textiles to create paintings that comment on everyday observations. Her work reflects a passion for incorporating imagination and vision to convey human experience. Jennifer is visually inspired by bright colors, interiors and exteriors, retro design, soft textures and plants.
My Time at the Leo Marchutz School of Painting & Drawing
I attended the Leo Marchutz School of Painting & Drawing (LMSPD) during my junior year of college, in 2009-2010. I wanted to study art, but I couldn't pursue it as my primary focus, so I took advantage of the study abroad opportunity to enroll in as many art classes as possible while completing my International Business major. The Leo Marchutz School of Painting & Drawing allowed me to learn a new artistic skill while still earning credits toward my degree.
I consider my time at the LMSPD to be life-changing. Before attending, I knew nothing about oil painting or art in general. Now, I can say that painting has helped me find my purpose in life. My passion for painting and creating art has, over time, caused me to view my career as a means to support my creative pursuits instead of looking at my job as life-defining. I do what I need to do so I can do what I want to do.
The most important thing I learned at the LMSPD was how to see the world from a painter's perspective. Learning to tap into the painter's vision transformed everything for me. After this experience, I could never look at things the same way; I became aware of the light, shadows, colors, and lines that shape what I see in the world around me. I use this skill as the foundation for all of my work.
My time at the school also taught me how to reuse the activities we did there to continue learning about oil painting. This has shaped my artistic journey so far. I wouldn’t say I’m deeply involved in the art scene, as I work full time and am more connected to the social circle related to my job. Unfortunately, this means that my artwork is often created in isolation. However, this approach has given me the space I've needed to quietly learn and develop my skills. I am so grateful for my time at the Leo Marchutz School of Painting & Drawing; it was truly one of the greatest experiences of my life.
Selected Work
Follow
Website: www.jenniferwarrenart.com
Instagram: @jenniferwarren_art
Artist’s Talk on Zoom
Join us for an artist’s talk on Zoom with Jennifer on Tuesday, September 30th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time! Click here to register ahead of time on Zoom.
Previous Featured Artists
To view featured artists from past months, click here.
August 2025: Karen Silve
June/July 2025: Mary Hamilton
May 2025: Kayla Noble
April 2025: Michèle Hénot Gasparach
March 2025: Ciara Ruddock
February 2025: Barry Hart
December 2024/January 2025: Alan Roberts
November 2024: Ben Haggard
October 2024: Amelia Myre
September 2024: Becky Hagenston
August 2024: Paul Umbarger
June/July 2024: Featured Exhibition in Aix-en-Provence
May 2024: Sharon Rawlins
April 2024: Kate Butler
March 2024: Pauline Bétrancourt
February 2024: Jenna Grotelueschen
January 2024: Mary Leone Duffy
December 2023: Elizabeth Ivers
November 2023: Cole Carothers
October 2023: Grace Darden
September 2023: King David
August 2023: Chris Coffey
July 2023: Jim Toub
June 2023: Jennifer Neel
May 2023: Jan Brogan
April 2023: Sophia Hall
March 2023: Lucy Clare Spooner
February 2023: Samantha Van Heest
December 2022: Hilary Stein
November 2022: Nick Cruz Velleman
October 2022: Miranda Blas
September 2022: Samuel Bjorklund