Featured Artist: Jenifer Sheets
How did you get started in your art?
I have loved art all my life. My mother encouraged me as a child to be creative, and even volunteered at my elementary school so that we could have art class one day each week. When she went back to college, she made mini versions of her art projects for my sister and I to do alongside her. I have studied art extensively ever since.
Twilight Meeting
What are the major influences in your art?
I love color and the emotion it brings forth. I am inspired by nature, especially trees, sunsets, and birds. My major influences throughout school were Matisse, Klimt, and Van Gogh.
What differs your technique from other artists?
The style of my art is simple and clean with the subject of the piece usually done in a silhouette style. I use color in the background to convey a certain emotion or feeling, or maybe a particular time of day or year.
Rasta Tree
How do you describe the art scene in Charleston?
Charleston’s art scene has a little something for everyone. Whether you are looking for original paintings, pottery, retro décor, photography, jewelry, antiques or hand-blown glass, you are bound to find it downtown.
How receptive are the people of Charleston towards your art?
Since I currently sell my art online, people from across the country and all over the world have been able to view my work. The feedback has been great, and I hope to feature my work in Charleston soon.
Miscellaneous Art
What are your favorite art pieces around Charleston?
I am a huge fan of work by local artists Emily Roles, Traci L. Higginbotham, Bruce Haley, and Charly Hamilton. They each have such a unique style and use color and movement brilliantly.
What particular things in Charleston inspire you to create art?
The downtown atmosphere during a gallery opening or ArtWalk is buzzing with creativity from local artists, musicians, and gallery visitors. I also find the colors of WV during the fall very inspiring.
Clay Creations
If you were to create an art piece depicting Charleston, what medium, technique and inspiration would you use?
I would use an aerial view of downtown Charleston as my inspiration, and I would create a tiny cityscape out of polymer clay. I would be sure to include the Capitol, Kanawha River, Chase and BB&T buildings, and a tiny Art Emporium.
Where would you recommend tourists to go for the best place to experience Charleston’s art scene?
The best way to experience the art scene as a whole is to participate in downtown’s ArtWalk the third Thursday of each month from 5-8pm. It’s a great way to meet great local artists in a fun, relaxed environment.
Waiting
Jenifer Sheets is a twenty-five year old resident of Charleston with a BS in Business Administration with a minor in Art from West Virginia Wesleyan College. She has worked downtown at the Art Emporium for over a year, and have recently taken up art again in her spare time. Jenifer enjoy painting and experimenting with polymer clay, and has plan to pursue education in Interior Decorating in the fall. Her clay creations can be found at www.jenis1321.etsy.com and her original art at www.21pinkelephants.etsy.com.
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That’s my girl—-I’m soooooo proud of you and I love your remarks about me
!!! sweet!!!!
Hey Jenifer, Great Job! You are quite the artist.
Love ya,
Jeff
Refreshing images. You have been guided by the creative spirits of your mother and sister. You carry the torch of enlightenment brilliantly. Kindly, Cordelia Faye
Congratulations Jenifer, fantastic artwork.
Darin
Great job Jennifer…it looks like you have done very well for yourself…keep up the good work…Chris
Very nice write up. As a former West Virginian I enjoy reading about special and talented people.
The creativity of our family continues with your own personal style. Fantastic work! Keep it up and always grow each day. Congragulations and I love your work and you.
Great going Jen. Your work appears to be fantastic. Work, and continue to improve. Its plain to see, you have the talent. George
These are awewsome! I really love the Twilight meeting. What did you use to do it? Very nice!
Congratulations Jenifer…! keep it up the magic of your creativity…
Jennifer,
Love your work! We are looking for a local artist to feature original work for sale in our upscale furniture & accessory resale & consignment shop in Teays Valley, WV, opening Nov 14, 2009… wondered if you’d be interested… please let me know either way. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Have the best day ever!
Another Man’s Treasure
Nice article. I really like the clay creations. The idea of doing Charleston in clay is great
“Rasta Tree” is beautiful. I love your little clay creations so it makes sense that I love your painting.
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