Jeanette Rodriguez

   Nature has always been a fascination of mine. It’s no surprise that I see reflected in my art nature’s serenity and spirit which I deeply feel from within. My Alcohol Ink paintings replicate connections and relationships that compose our world. My compositions project a surreal quality and calmness in an abstract dream-like landscape form. I find myself drawn to the blazing colors of sunsets, the tranquility of a flowing river. I want to capture that kind of beauty; like a soft summer breeze.
   My journey as an artist has been one of transitions as I’ve explored and experimented with different mediums in art. I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. After spending twenty years as a Graphic Designer, I decided to return to creating in a traditional form. Working with paints, 3D collage, clay, wood, metals, jewelry and glass. I teach wire jewelry design and a children's ink painting workshop in NY and had the opportunity to teach  on The Big Island of Hawaii. Seven years ago, I became the Curator at the Front Street Gallery in Patterson, New York; where I dream-up the exhibition themes including: “Windows of My Soul”, “In the Stillness of Trees”, “Flow”, “Reflection”and “Red”, to name a few.
   Five years ago I become the Art Director for the Friends program at the Kent Library in Kent, NY. I provide monthly displays of other local artists whom have been exhibiting their work for years and some who are sharing their creations for the first time. As part of the Friends, I display a traveling art exhibit to Arts on the Lake in Carmel NY.
   My art is an expression of my humanity and my spiritual growth; it helps me to live consciously and courageously with compassion; whether it's curating exhibitions, teaching workshops, painting, it's ‘all’ inspiring to me. If along the way I awaken the spirit within others; than my work is done! I believe that inspiration comes in all forms. May your journey as an artist be one of your true nature.