phonograph, oil on canvas
excerpt from jill kettles, scribbles studio & defoor centre (...and THANK YOU, jill)
..."Jenny is one of those artists whose work explodes off the canvas with her color and imagery. The musical instruments are still resonating from their last chords. Her reds and oranges are powerful the textures are splattered about. Her high energy is evident throughout each image. This will be a great and vibrant way to kick off the season."
Breath
excerpt from Durante' Smith's article on Marietta Patch...
..."Constantly pushing the creative envelope, King’s latest work explores the medium of encaustic and mixed media–where King says she is given freedom from the empirical boundaries of oil paint. Her latest work, a series of paintings titled "Secrets," uses mixed media with newspaper, oil and acrylic paints. She weaves multiple themes together in her paintings with subliminal messages strategically peeping through thin coatings of paint."
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i love to participate in events, charities, fests, whatever. here is a press release presented by the grass being greener for a charity event.
i have work featured in random places all over town including paradise grill, silhouette, the joint, muss & turner's, cool beans.
molly h., jenny king & jen m.
excerpt from Talia Mollett, Marietta Daily Journal...
SMYRNA - The city of Smyrna will host its annual Fall Jonquil Festival this weekend on the city's Village Green, next to Market Village off Atlanta Road...
...Jenny King, owner of The Studio at Marietta Station on the Marietta Square, will display her oil paintings at the festival. Her pieces range in price from $12 to $5,900.
"I paint where my inspiration takes me. I use a lot of vibrant colors in my work, exaggerate light and shadow," she said. "Last year's Fall Jonquil Festival was the first festival I've ever worked. It was very exciting for me. This festival was so much fun, the crowd was wonderful and everyone was so nice. I enjoyed the energy."
The festival, which dates back more than 20 years...
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SMYRNA - The city of Smyrna will host its annual Fall Jonquil Festival this weekend on the city's Village Green, next to Market Village off Atlanta Road...
...Jenny King, owner of The Studio at Marietta Station on the Marietta Square, will display her oil paintings at the festival. Her pieces range in price from $12 to $5,900.
"I paint where my inspiration takes me. I use a lot of vibrant colors in my work, exaggerate light and shadow," she said. "Last year's Fall Jonquil Festival was the first festival I've ever worked. It was very exciting for me. This festival was so much fun, the crowd was wonderful and everyone was so nice. I enjoyed the energy."
The festival, which dates back more than 20 years...
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excerpt from Marietta Patch...
Variety, Vividness Highlight First Art Walk of the YearMarietta Square sparked to live on Friday night as dozens of artists and merchants joined forces for the first First Friday Art Walk of the year.
By Kim Koch | Email the author | March 7, 2011
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Variety, Vividness Highlight First Art Walk of the YearMarietta Square sparked to live on Friday night as dozens of artists and merchants joined forces for the first First Friday Art Walk of the year.
By Kim Koch | Email the author | March 7, 2011
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excerpt from Kathy Witt's article for LRC Tourism Services...
Self-taught artist Jenny King is back at Art Walk for her third year. Her working studio, J. King Artworks, located above the Australian Bakery Café on the Square, will provide the backdrop for her art and that of another local artist.
"I am honored and grateful to be a part of the art movement on the Square," says King. "I absolutely love the energy on the Square. There is always something going on, whether it's an art walk, a concert or an impromptu bluegrass music gathering."
"My first year at Art Walk was an exciting and inspiring experience," recalls King. "What I've noticed most during my involvement with the Art Walk is the constant improvement and growth."
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