Jennifer Davis

Who are you?
My name is Jennifer Davis.
jenniferdavisart.com

What do you do?
I like to paint and draw.

Inspirations?
I am inspired by so many things...I collect scraps and images torn from magazines, newspapers, books, patterns, etc. I use them in collages or juxtapoz them to invent new imagery, inspire drawings, etc. I am inspired by films, travel, music, books, other artists- the usual stuff. I look at a lot of art on the internet. Right now I am digging this: http://www.grantbarnhart.net/main.html, and this: http://www.knnth.com/, and this: http://www.tifennpython.com/, and this: http://matthewfeyld.blogspot.com/, and this: http://www.lorenholyoke.com/ ... I am also inspired by a zillion local (Mpls) artists.


Please describe your creative process, or highlight a specific process used for a recent project.
I don’'t really have much of creative process other than that I just sit down and start doodling, painting, and mixing colors until something sparks. Sometimes I start by gluing down found images. Specifically, most of my paintings are made with a combination of collage, pencil drawing, (acrylic) painting and sanding/scraping.

Please describe your average workday.
My average workday starts out with a really long walk. I love to walk...pounding my feet enables me to clear my head. For me, a long walk flips a switch to a more automatic, creative mindset. Then I like to spend a good chunk of time painting. I also spend a ridiculous amount of time working on the computer. I am a compulsive list maker and busy-body. Unless I am painting I can not sit still for more than 3 minutes. I like to keep busy from the time I wake up (at the crack of dawn) until I crash at night. I love what I do so I adore my routine. Monday is my Friday.

What are things that you would like to do in the future that you haven't done already?
I want to travel a lot. I am just starting to show my work outside of Minnesota more. It is really fun to get a taste of the art scene in other cities. Someday I would like to get some grant money.