Jennifer's drawings and paintings are an appreciation of the everyday world. They seek to capture and convey the positive things found in everyday life—the peace and grandeur of the landscape, and the warmth, dignity, and inner strength of people.

Portraits are a particular passion because of the opportunity they offer to capture seemingly conflicting elements: a portrait needs to be accurate and yet expressive; representational but also perceptive and open to what lies below the surface. A portrait is much more than a likeness. It should have a pyschological component that explores the spirit of the individual and conveys something of his or her character.

Jennifer has studied at the Ottawa School of Art, and has also studied privately with recognized Canadian and American artists. Her work has been shown in several venues, including the Red Trillium Studio Tour, Toronto's historic Distillery District, the Varley Gallery in Unionville, and the John B. Aird Gallery in Toronto, and the Cumberland Gallery in Ottawa. Her work is in private collections in Canada, the United States, and England. She is a member of the Portrait Society of Canada.

Sketch by Canadian artist Robert Hyndman.