Born outside of London, England, Jenna gains inspiration from her European roots, places she’s lived, travelled, as well as her current surroundings in Idaho's Rocky Mountains. Her work often draws on one meaning of her name, “Little Bird,” and is inspired by man’s connection and stewardship of the Earth. Curious that the Creation story is emphasized numerous times inter faith, Jenna enjoys translating the idea of creatures--birds particularly-- as ethereal messengers bridging the gap between heaven and Earth Incorporating patterns, designs, transitional light to dark with subjects found the Creation story is a way Jenna symbolically connects to nature, as seen in her #saintedbirds, #saintedbeasts and #saintedbugs series. Her goal is to capture the story and soul of her subjects-- harmony between human and natural beauty. Like our lives often seem to be, hummingbirds, too, are fast paced and there is something beautiful in trying to seize their 'charm,' stillness & unique colorful qualities--moments we often take for granted or miss within our own interactions with others. "This series has definitely sparked an internal study of myself. I liked the idea that birds can go places most humans cannot, or at least look down on a place/situation with a different perspective–which I have to keep working on. It’s as if they bridge the gap between heaven and earth…" "The lines with the earthy tones in the lower portions of my abstracts reference landscapes–and in a broader sense our connection to the Earth. Above, more open areas can represent the sky… Like nature that surrounds us, our lives are made up of distinct layers–experiences, choices, memories, etc. I enjoy capturing & creating abstract portals or passageways to take viewers into other joyful and uplifting realms, and these birds have become my muses and messengers bridging my world and theirs." After spending a semester studying abroad in Italy and participating in a group show in New Zealand, Jenna graduated from Brigham Young University with a BFA (2006) with explorations in opposing Light and Dark abstraction themes. She has since participated in numerous shows throughout the US. Hummingbirds have been muses and inspiration for her work ever since, on those intriguing and ethereal backdrops. Publications:American Art Collector, # 236 ‘The Majesty’ June 2025 Field Sports Magazine, 2025 Western Art Collector, Nov 2024Western Art Collector, April 2023Mountain Living Magazine. 2021American Art Collector, February 2021 Issue #184 "Peaceful Wilderness"Mountain Express Magazine, 2020- "Staying Connected, Six Feet Apart"Western Art Collector, 2020American Art Collector, June 2020 Issue #176ABC News, Good News UtahJackson Hole News & Guide, SCENE, August 2019 @jhnewsandguideUtah Style & Design Magazine, Featured Art, July 2019. @utahstyledesign