Jennifer Blair-Cockrum's Artists Statement
As a kid, I was always creating something: drawings, stories, puppets, journals, baked desserts, and scrapbooks. Always keeping one hand in the art world, I pursued other academic and professional interests. I realized thru the years that when I am creating I am a more complete and happier person. There is a constant flow of ideas that come to me throughout the day and while asleep. I have an internal need to create, produce, and share these ideas through my art work.
In the midst of having a very rewarding technical sciences career and three wonderful children, I chose to change professions. The birth of our third child played a major role in my decision to change career paths, acknowledge myself as an artist, and follow my passion to create.
Developing an idea, researching it, and letting it ferment in my head until the idea is no longer blurry is an inspiring process. Usually I have a sense for what the predominate color theme will be and which medium(s) will be used: watercolor, acrylic, or pastel. Once I can visualize the image completely, I do a few thumbnail sketches to work thru how I am going to make the vision a reality. The intent of my artwork is to capture and share my perspective to provoke a visual dialogue with the viewer.
