Up, Up and Away by Jenni Willigord

www.jennywilligrod.com

24" Medium Butterfly

This butterfly is happy to be free of all constraints. She is ready to spread her wings and fly. Nothing is holding her back.

Inspired by the end of the pandemic and new beginnings.

About the Artist...

You can ask any artist, "What drives you to create?" and the response will be the same.
"It is part of my existence." I love of art began as a child and has been an essential part of my life ever since. I obtained my degree from Texas A&M University, began a career in graphic design, and was ultimately promoted to advertising creative director. Her opportunity to begin a fine art career began when my husband's job transferred our family to Phoenix in 1997. At that time I responded to a "call for artist" for the Phoenix Children's Hospital and was commissioned for over 20 multi-media pieces. With that first commission, I began to promote my style and in December of 2002, I was selected as the guest artist for
Phoenix Home & Garden magazine.

Throughout the years, I have been commissioned for works as far away as Australia and locally have received first place in the Fountain Hills Juried Art show for both acrylics and multi-media. My love for chalk pastels began about 6 years ago as I began experimenting with different mediums in order to obtain a bright and bold outcome. I personally label my work "Southwest Whimsical" as my subject matter is inspired by fond memories of scenes from the Southwest and Mexico infused with brilliant color.

Currently, I am represented in four galleries: Fountain Hills Artists' Gallery, On The Edge Gallery in Scottsdale and Van Gogh's Ear Gallery in Prescott and Romero Street Gallery in Albuquerque New Mexico. I continue to enjoy working with pastels and find inspiration daily in our beautiful town of Fountain Hills, AZ.