Jennifer Nilsson Artwork displayed in our art gallery



 

ETR: How old were you when you first started drawing and who inspired you?

Well, I'm not really sure how old I was when I first began to draw or paint. I think it's always been a part of my life. Both my father and my grandmother were wonderful artists and they provided the tools and creative surroundings to explore basically any medium. My grandmother, though, was my biggest inspiration. She taught me how to really see the beauty and magic that surrounds us everyday and how to honor the Creator of these things through our gifts and talents.

ETR: Do you believe that your artwork is a God given talent?

 

By giving me the inspiration, excitement, ability and perseverance that is needed to do the task He has set before me.

It can sometimes be a very difficult one. And often times it is for me. Self doubt and the harsh opinions of others can be very damaging to your goals and enthusiasm to keep going. Always remember what brought you to becoming an artist in the first place - the love for what you are doing, and to remember that your talents are a God given gift. He believes in you and you should, too!
My favorite is :"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and don't lean on your own understanding. In all things acknowledge him, and he shall direct your way. [Proverbs 3:5, 6]" Because so often I take to heart others opinions of my work and what I should be doing with it.   And this scripture serves as a reminder that He has already set my path and He alone knows the plans for my future.

ETR: You integrate your faith into some of your artwork like "Goodness" and "Fruits of the Spirit", what else inspires you in your artwork?

Children are my biggest inspirations by far. Their innocence and their wonderful imaginations, their honesty and their wonderment over the slightest of things. Everything is amazing to them.

ETR: What message do you want children to get from your artwork?

I would like children and others to know that it IS possible for a Christian to be a fantasy artist. Many think that this is a contradiction. But the good Lord has given us an imagination and there is magic in everything He has done and created. I create my whimsical characters and scenes as a celebration of these gifts.

Well, actually, I am a bunny collector, but every rabbit I drew turned out looking like a mouse! LOL! And as for the name, I polled my friends with a possible list and this is the name that stuck.
I have work in several online galleries including Fantastic Portfolios, ArtWanted.com, Deviant Art, EBSQ and Alpha-Omega Digital. I also freelance to several online children's magazines.
Thank you so much for asking! The wonderfully talented Tammy Bacon with Stab and Stash, www.stabandstash.com has charted several of my images. To date, 55 of my images are available with many more on the way.

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