Jhenna is a realist oil painter with meditative compositions featuring birds and treasures of the everyday. She is a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists and received the 2023 Purchase Award at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Her inspiration comes from connecting with nature and observing the tenets of wabi-sabi—the acceptance of transience and imperfection. Originally from Chicago, Jhenna has made Southern Oregon her home for over 20 years.
