I am a painter, self-portrait photographer and emerging cinematographer based on the South Shore of Lake Superior, in Northern WI. I am deeply inspired by the natural world and the land I live on and nurture.

My work is influenced by the ebb and flow of the seasons, a daily grounding practice and a commitment to being immersed in nature as much as possible. On a daily basis, I engage in The Art of A Creative Life which flows out through my chosen mediums.

My paintings are swatches of color, layered with text and imagery pulled from my sketchbooks. The unique iconography laced through my work creates visual stories for the viewer, reminiscent of myths or legends. Often, my paintings are premonitions that contain meaning for my life as time unfolds. Most of all, I love hearing my viewer’s interpretations of my paintings as they “read” them, and their own meanings are voiced.

My photographic work is an exploration in self-portraiture, embracing found objects sourced from place and always deeply informed by the environment. My titling practice for my images is an important part of my creative practice and seeks not to explain my work, but rather imbue it with another layer of meaning and mystery.

Lately, my new YouTube channel is an outlet for me to explore behind-the-scenes moments that inspire my work and life as a whole.

Lastly, I enjoy developing unique recipes that I invent in my small cooking studio at home - using whole foods, and local and regional ingredients.

I’ll leave you with several things that may help you get to know me more:

I am the Founder of OPEN AIR PLACES, a vacation rental platform that I developed where I enjoy connecting guests with unique places to stay all over the world
I produce Retreat experiences for artists and photographers with internationally recognized instructors in the US and abroad
I am currently serving my artistic community at SHOTS Magazine, where I handle all Subscriber Services for the magazine
I love healing others with beautiful meals, practicing naturism + slow living and the tiny house movement

You can connect with me on social media by following me on Instagram at @jennajerickson or by friending me on Facebook where I enjoy a rich community of art lovers and travel enthusiasts.