Jennifer is a successful contemporary portrait and figurative painter living in Austin, Texas.
She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin and has studied at numerous art schools, all the while trying to figure things out on her own. She has exhibited regionally, nationally, and internationally, and has received numerous recognition awards.
She has been teaching portrait painting to small private groups in her studio since 2007. Jennifer loves being able to impart what she has learned through study and practice to enthusiastic and inspired artists. And, as we mentioned, in 2018 she co-founded Atelier Dojo, a realist art academy in Austin.
As a master artist and experienced teacher, Jennifer has a methodical teaching style that is easy to follow. She shares great detail about her processes in a relaxed and friendly manner that holds your interest throughout her excellent presentation and demonstration portrait.