Daily Artwork (and then some!) by Jennifer Love Gironda 2012-2016
About the Artist (…that’s ME!)
Photo by Jessie Prugh
Hi! My name is Jennifer Love Gironda, folks call me Jenny. (Unless you are my student, of course, it’s ‘Mrs. G’ to you!) I am a artist, and I am a high school art teacher and I am a gal that said, ‘hey, I want to make more art’. In January of 2012 I embarked on an artistic journey to create art every single day- and I did! And then I did it again in 2013!…and 2014…and 2015…and 2016! What you see here in these pages are the works that I created over a span of five years, the majority of it is my daily art. However, what I quickly discovered once I started to make more work is that I wanted to make even MORE work. I made art for 1,827 consecutive days- but there is so much more artwork even beyond that…one day I will count it all…one day. This was a pretty big undertaking to create this catalog but I wanted to have my work documented in one place. For the most part I took screenshots from my web gallery, so in order to view a larger version you will need to visit my web site. And while you are there, please check out my blog- there are TONS if entries all about my crazy ARTventures and amidst the ramblings you may find something. I sure hope so anyway! I hope you enjoy my heART…and yep, I am already starting on another brand new year of making art every day! -JLG
Artist Statement
Photo by Jessie Prugh
Life is tough and full of negative truths. In my own life I have known poverty, instability and loss of loved ones. For me, making art fills up those dark places with light and love. My goal is to put some whimsy and light out into the world, a little of my heART.
January 2012 ‘Shoes’, watercolor, mixed media, mostly 5x7
February 2012 ‘Hearts’, 4x4 inch mixed media hearts, canvas board
February 2012 Side Series, watercolor 5x7, 9x12, assorted small sizes
March 2012 ‘Edgar Allan Poe’ theme, mostly 5x7 mixed media, boxes/mirror at end of series
April 2012 ‘Sweet Thangs’, Watercolor, mixed media 5x7 on paper and canvas board. Some pieces feature hand made clay sweets, also hand beaded felt pieces
May 2012 ‘Monochromatic’ theme, colored pencil/marker on paper, mostly 8x10, some 5x7
June 2012 ‘Bettie Page theme’, watercolor, some have jewels, 5x7
June 2012 Additional Bettie Page/pin-up theme pieces, created just for fun!
June 2012 Additional Bettie Page/pin-up theme pieces, created for a Star Trek-themed group art show
July 2012 ‘Round’ series, focuse on a mandala motif, pencil, watercolor, mixed media on paper, 8x10
August 2012 Started off with theme of ‘shadows’ evolved into ‘wings’, watercolor on paper, 8x10
August 2012 Additional pieces, inspired by ‘wings’, watercolor on paper, 11x14
August 5, 2012 Additional piece, reaction to the shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. I mailed this to the temple once it was complete. (watercolpr on paper, 11x14)
August 2012 Additional pieces, inspired by Gustav Klimt, pencil, watercolor, mixed media on paper, 11x14
August 2012 Once of my August ‘extra’ pieces that was later used as a cover for Art Hive Magzaine.
September 2012 ‘Time’ series (timed drawings), conte crayon on paper, 9x12
October 2012 ‘Tree’ series, watercolor on paper and acrylic on canvas board, mostly 11x14
November 2012 ‘Fashion Illustrations’, watercolor on paper, 9x12
December 2012 ‘Holiday’, graphite and watercolor on paper, 9x12
Fashion Illustrations 2012 September
Fashion Illustrations 2012 October
Fashion Illustrations 2012 November
Self Portraits
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Commissions ‘Pirate Cat’ commissioned for my friend Ashley in honor of her laundry stealin’ (and frog befriendin’ cat)
Commissions (Top) Portrait, watercolor on paper (Bottom) Wedding Guestbook tree, acrylic on paper
Commissions Commission, watercolor on paper, 11x14
Commissions Commission, watercolor on paper, 11x14
Commissions In memory of a family’s pet horse, watercolor on paper
Additional Projects Portrait in honor of Amy’s birthday, colored pencil and watercolor on paper
Additional Projects Created in honor of those lost at Sandy Hook Elementary, mailed to the school
January 2013 ‘Dark’, watercolor, 11x14
February 2013 ‘Light’, watercolor, 11x14
March 2013 ‘Black and Whit’e, charcoal and mixed media, 11x14
April 2013 ‘Color’, oil pastel, 9x12
May 2013 ‘Flowers’, colored pencil on toned paper, 11x14
June 2013 ‘Childhood’, crayon and watercolor, mostly 11x14
July 2013 ‘Summertime’, pencil, watercolor, mixed media, mostly 8x10 and 11x14
August 2013 ‘Cycle’, chalk pastel, 11x14
September 2013 ‘Rhythm’, acrylic on canvas, paper and assorted surfaces, mostly 11x14 and 16x20
October 2013 ‘Halloween’, watercolor, 8x10
November 2013 ‘Moustache for Movember’, colored pencil and marker on toned paper, mostly 8x10
December 2013 ‘Christmas’, watercolor on paper, mostly 8x10
Side Projects ‘Crazy Cat Ladies’, crayon and watercolor, 11x14 (June 2013)
‘Hair’, graphite and watercolor, 11x14 (October2013)
‘Cry Baby Cry, acrylic on canvas
Side Projects ‘Coffee Buzz’, Illustration for Art Hive Magazine colored pencil and watercolor, 11x14 (Summer 2013)
Side Projects Random pieces…two were submitted to a Great Gatsby-themed group art show. The bottom picture was for a ‘Dead Rock Stars’ group art show. All works are 11x14 inches, crayon and watercolor on paper. (Summer 2013) I don’t think I ever took ‘final’ pics so this is the only image I could find of the works.
Side Projects ‘Have a Heart’, acrylic on canvas, 24x36
Side Projects ‘Moustache 1’, acrylic on canvas, 24x36
Side Projects ‘Moustache 2’, acrylic on canvas, 24x36
Side Projects ‘Moustache Diptych’ (pieces are interchangeable), acrylic on canvas
Commissioned piece, ‘Desiderata’, acrylic and metallic pigment on vellum, 16x20
Side Projects ‘Eye Series’, acrylic on canvas
Side Projects ‘Scribble Girl’, watercolor, graphitone and colored pencil on paper, 14x17
‘Winter Girls’, colored pencil and watercolor on paper, 11x14
Side Projects ‘Eye’, acrylic on paper, 11x14
‘In Loving Memory of LaJerrick’, oil pastel on paper, 11x14
‘Blue Girls, marker and colored on vellum, 11x14
Fashion Illustrations Assorted materials and sizes from 2013
Fashion Illustrations Assorted materials and sizes from 2013
Fashion Illustrations Assorted materials and sizes from 2013
#AngelDropART …I also have a side project I call ‘angel dropping’. For more info (and pics!) please visit; http://www.jenniferlovegironda.com/angeldropart Here is a screenshot for a quick peek!
January 2014 ‘Mixed Media Shadowbox’, each piece is handpainted and collaged on the front and back as well as the entore outside box, inside/outside/spine…all of it! Really hard to do this one justice in pictures!
February 2014 ‘Valentine’s Day’, mixed media on paper, assorted sizes, mostly 5x7 and 8x10
March 2014 ‘Harajuku/Kawaii’, mixed media on paper, assorted sizes, mostly 5x7 and 8x10
April 2014 ‘Poetry’, acrylic on canvas, 16x20
May 2014 ‘Decoration’, pen, colored pencil on paper, mostly 8x10, one 11x14
June 2014 ‘Barbie’, colored pencil and marker on paper, 8x10
July 2014 ‘Makeup’, watercolor on paper, 8x10 and 11x14
August 2014 ‘Frida’, colored pencil, watercolor, mixed media on paper, assorted sizes
Just for fun… Let’s just say that I REALLY got into my Frida series!!
September 2014 ‘Cheer!’, colored pencil, marker on paper, 5x7
October 2014 ‘Dia de los Muertos’, colored pencil, marker on paper (with a few collages in beginning), 5x7
November 2014 ‘Angels’, mixed media, 8x10
December 2014 ‘Angels’, mixed media, 8x10
Side Projects ‘Square Show’, mixed media
‘Continuum Black Tie and Sneakers Event’, mixed media
Side Projects ‘Pink and Zebra Girls’, mixed media, 4x6 and 5x7
Side Projects ‘Recycled Wedding Dress’, shown still in-progress at the Art Hive Indie Bride Bridal Show in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Side Projects ‘Recycled Wedding Dress’, created from Art Hive Magazines Entry for Armory Fashion ARTillery Runway Show,Featured on Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Red Carpet, Display piece at SMASH Beauty Lounge, displayed at Resource Depot WPB and Art Palm Beach (Modeled by my friend Sof, shown here at the FLIFF)
Side Projects ‘Magazine necklace’ worn at Armory Fashion ARTillery Runway Show and Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Red Carpet…and I still wear it all the time!
Side Projects ‘Gift for Sally, acrylic on canvas, 16x20
Side Projects ‘Angel’, oil pastel on paper, 18x24
Side Projects #BringBackOurGirls, donation, pen on paper, 11x14
Side Projects ‘Proposal’, commissioned pieces for a wedding proposal!
Side Projects ‘Dance in the Rain’, commisioned diptych, acrylic on canvas
Commissioned Portrait, acrylic on canvas
Side Projects ‘Breast Cancer Survivor Angels’, mixed media, 8x10
‘Nursery Paintings for Baby Jeb’, acrylic on canvas
#AngelDropART …I also have a side project I call ‘angel dropping’. For more info (and pics!) please visit; http://www.jenniferlovegironda.com/angeldropart Here is a screenshot for a quick peek!
January 2015 #MissMatchyMatchyART, watercolor, mixed media on paper, 8X10 and 11x14
Side Projects I started off the year with a solo show at the end of the month featuring my #MissMatchyMatchyART series at Dada in Delray. Below is a pic with my friend Sof- she helped me with the framing!
Side Projects ‘Leopard Ladies’, collage on paper, 4x6 and 5x7 (for Dada show)
‘Fashion Ladies’, acrylic on canvas, 16X20(for Dada show)
February 2015 #BEEMineJLG, colored pencil and marker, mixed media on paper, 5x7
March 2015 #DisneyJLG, watercolor, mixed media on paper, 8X10
March 2015 #DisneyJLG, watercolor, mixed media on paper, 8X10
March 2015 #DisneyJLG (side series, ‘Disney Noir’) acrylic on black paper, 8X10
April 2015 #AgainstTheGrainJLG, colored pencil on wood sample paper, 5x7 (a few on wooden plaques in other sizes)
May 2015 MermaidArtJLG, watercolor on paper, 5x7 and 8x10
Side Projects Show with my colleague Brent at Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery in Lake Worth FL #MermaidArtJLG
Side Projects #MermaidArtJLG, acrylic on canvas, 12x36 and 24x24
June 2015 #GratefulDeadArtJLG, colored pencil, marker, watercolor on paper, 8x10
July 2015 #SurfacesJLG, mixed media on paper and fabric, 5x7 and 8x10
August 2015 #ManyHatsJLG, mixed media on paper, 8x10
September 2015 #GalsOfDCcomicsJLG, colored pencil and watercolor on paper, 8x10
October 2015 #FrighteningFashionistasJLG, watercolor on paper, 8x0
October 2015 #INKtoberJLG, ink on paper, 5x7
October 2015 #INKtoberJLG, ink on paper, 5x7
Side Projects I was fortunate to have a solo show at Harold’s Coffee in West Palm Beach. I created a new series for this show, #InspiredByFashionJLG. (Marketing flier created by Daniel at Harold’s)
Below are some of the canvas paintings that I created for this show, various sizes.
Side Projects Recycled paper necklaces, shown at my solod show at Harold’s Coffee in West Palm Beach, #InspiredByFashionJLG
Side Projects Upcycled necklaces, worn at my solo show at Harold’s Coffee in West Palm Beach (models are my beautiful friends Giselle, Jen, Sof and and Jess, #InspiredByFashionJLG
Side Projects Paper dress, on display at my solo show at Harold’s Coffee in West Palm Beac, #InspiredByFashionJLG
November 2015 #NovemberBlueJLG, acrylic on canvas, 12x12
November 2015 #NovemberBlueJLG, acrylic on canvas, 12x12
December 2015 ‘Pop Up’ Art Show at Bell Tree Tavern in Southern Pines, NC Featuring #NovemberBlueJLG series
December 2015 ‘Pop Up’ Art Show at Bell Tree Tavern in Southern Pines, NC Featuring #NovemberBlueJLG series
December 2015 #HollyJollyJLG, , acrylic on glass ornament, 2.5 inches
December 2015 #HollyJollyJLG, , acrylic on glass ornament, 2.5 inches
Side Projects #HollyJollyJLG, , acrylic on glass ornament, 2.5 inches (commissions)
Side Projects Recycled dress, created from newspaper and trashbags for my friend, Britt
Side Projects Handpainted bikini for my friend, Claudia
Side Projects Recycled necklace, made from greeting cards and an old necklace
Side Projects Crayon necklace
#AngelDropART …I also have a side project I call ‘angel dropping’. For more info (and pics!) please visit; http://www.jenniferlovegironda.com/angeldropart Here is a screenshot for a quick peek!
January 2016 #GirlTalkJLG, pencil, watercoloron paper, 8X10
January 2016 #GirlTalkJLG, pencil, watercoloron paper, 8X10
January 2016 …to BE the Man (err…woMAN) you have to give ART to the man! Wooo! Yep, that is REALLY Ric Flair!!!!
February 2016 #AngelsOfLoveJLG, mixed media on wooden block, 5x3.5x1.5 inches
February 2016 #AngelsOfLoveJLG, mixed media on wooden block, 5x3.5x1.5 inches
February 2016 #AngelsOfLoveJLG, mixed media on wooden block, 5x3.5x1.5 inches
March 2016 #LegendaryMenOfMusicJLG, charcoal on paper, 8x10
March 2016 #LegendaryMenOfMusicJLG, charcoal on paper, 8x10
April 2016 #BirdsOfParadiseJLG, acrylic on canvas, 16x20 and 18x24, also some watercolor on paper 8x10
April 2016 #BirdsOfParadiseJLG, acrylic on canvas, additional pieces
May 2016 #BirdsOfParadiseJLG, on display in a show with my colleague, Brent Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery in Lake Worth FL
May 2016 #JustDanceJLG, watercolor on paper 5x7 and 8x10
May 2016 #JustDanceJLG, watercolor on paper 5x7 and 8x10
June 2016 #FelineFabJLG, watercolor and crayon on paper 11x14
June 2016 #FelineFabJLG, watercolor and crayon on paper 11x14
July 2016 #ButterflyBellasJLG, graphitone and watercolor on paper, 5x7
July 2016 #ButterflyBellasJLG, graphitone and watercolor on paper, 5x7
July 2016 Educator's ArtLab at the Kansas City Art Institute (Top pic is from the final show, bottom pic is a close up of some of the shibori fabrics I created)
July 2016 Educator's ArtLab at the Kansas City Art Institute There was a huge pile of wool in black plastic bags in the lobby of the Fibers building. I saw it and decided that it should be a gown, so I created this installation.
August 2016 #ShrinkArtJLG, marker and colored pencil on shrink film, sizes vary, most fit in palm of hand
August 2016 #ShrinkArtJLG, marker and colored pencil on shrink film, sizes vary, most fit in palm of hand
Shrink Art butterfly wings attached to existing necklace (with matching earrings), ‘Necklace Installation’
August 2016 Two pieces I created for the ‘Speak Their Names’ exhibit at Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery in Lake Worth, FL
August 2016 Recycled Jewelry, paint chips and ribbon
August 2016 Recycled Jewelry, scrap yarn, gems and bottle caps
August 2016 Recycled Jewelry, confetti and old buttons
September 2016 #DrawnToFashionJLG, watercolor on paper, 11x14
September 2016 #DrawnToFashionJLG, watercolor on paper, 11x14
September 2016 #DrawnToFashionJLG, mixed media on paper, 8x10
September 2016 #DrawnToFashionJLG, watercolor portraits, 8x10
October 2016 Recycled dress for Britt, newspaper (phone cord necklace and toilet paper roll cuff)
October 2016 #BelleJarArtJLG, mixed media bell jar
October 2016 #BelleJarArtJLG, mixed media bell jar
October 2016 #BelleJarArtJLG, mixed media bell jar
October 2016 #INKtoberJLG, ink and watercolor on paper, 5x7
October 2016 #INKtoberJLG, ink and watercolor on paper, 5x7
November 2016 #GoldenGalsJLG, watercolor and nail polish on paper, 5x7 and 8x10
November 2016 #GoldenGalsJLG, watercolor and nail polish on paper, 5x7 and 8x10
December 2016 #LadyInRedJLG, Red dress series, goauche nail polish and embellishments on paper, 8x10
December 2016
#LadyInRedJLG, Red dress series, goauche nail polish and embellishments on paper, 8x10
December 2016 ‘Pop Up’ Art show at Bell Tree, Southern Pines NC. Featuring work from my #LadyInRedJLG series
December 2016 ‘Pop Up’ Art show at Bell Tree, Southern Pines NC. Featuring work from my #LadyInRedJLG series
December 2016 Retrospective show of work from 2012-2016. The show featured one piece from each month of my daily art for a total of 60 pieces. Sunrise Civic Center and Art Gallery, Sunrise, FL (flier by Daniel D)
December 2016 Retrospective show of work from 2012-2016. The show featured one piece from each month of my daily art for a total of 60 pieces. Sunrise Civic Center and Art Gallery, Sunrise, FL
Dedicated to my granny, ‘Flossie’
December 2016 Retrospective show of work from 2012-2016. The show featured one piece from each month of my daily art for a total of 60 pieces. Sunrise Civic Center and Art Gallery, Sunrise, FL (…jewelry I made for the show featuring…well, works from the show! ALL of ‘em!)
#AngelDropART …I also have a side project I call ‘angel dropping’. For more info (and pics!) please visit; http://www.jenniferlovegironda.com/angeldropart Here is a screenshot for a quick peek!
Check out my web site! www.jenniferlovegironda.com