Featured Artist Jennifer Sonksen Duran

Watercolor is the medium of choice for artist Jennifer Sonksen Duran, who loves the controlled chaos of the paint and strives to convey human emotion. Visit her website to find out more about this artist.

 

“Desolation" Watercolor, 24” x 12” by artist Jennifer Duran. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Desolation” Watercolor, 24” x 12”

 

I have been an artist for as long as I can remember. As a young child I would fill up coloring books by the dozens and doodle on anything I could get my hands on.

 

"Retrospective" Watercolor, 24” x 18” by artist Jennifer Duran. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Retrospective” Watercolor, 24” x 18”

 

During my years in high school, I took every art course I could. I was fortunate to be in AP (advanced placement) art my senior year. I won various awards through my high school years, most notably The Press-Enterprise winner for best drawing.

 

"Reverie" Watercolor, 11” x 17” by artist Jennifer Duran. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Reverie” Watercolor, 11” x 17”

 

I was accepted into Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, California. My time there was short-lived as I focused my attention on getting married and starting my family.

 

"Sublime" Watercolor, 16” x 12” by artist Jennifer Duran. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Sublime” Watercolor, 16” x 12”

 

After an eight year hiatus, I picked up where I left off and began to create again. I explored different mediums such as acrylic, oils, colored pencil, etc.

 

"Muse" Watercolor, 20” x 16” by artist Jennifer Duran. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Muse” Watercolor, 20” x 16”

 

During this time of exploration, I fell in love with watercolors. Watercolors offer a controlled chaos and much room for experimentation.

 

"Taciturn" Watercolor, 16” x 20” by artist Jennifer Duran. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Taciturn” Watercolor, 16” x 20”

 

Through my watercolor paintings, I explore human emotion.

 

"Elegiac" Watercolor, 12” x 12” by artist Jennifer Duran. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Elegiac” Watercolor, 12” x 12”

 

I am heavily inspired by the connection one can make through the eyes and hope that my audience can feel the emotion I pour into my work.

 

"Spirited" Watercolor, 12” x 24”by artist Jennifer Duran. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Spirited” Watercolor, 12” x 24”

 

Most often, my works involve a woman. I am also very inspired by trees, birds and fish. No matter the subject, the end result is a piece that captures a state of emotion. I want my audience to feel that moment in time.

 

"Transient" Watercolor, 9” x 18” by artist Jennifer Duran. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Transient” Watercolor, 9” x 18”

 

I have been exhibiting my work since 2014 with various art galleries as well as participating in art shows throughout Southern California.

 

"Upward Falling" Watercolor, 12” x 24” by artist Jennifer Duran. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Upward Falling” Watercolor, 12” x 24”

 

I am now working as an artist full time and look forward to continuing to develop my style.

 

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Comments

  1. Wow… Jennifer’s work is amazing… really inspiring… love the “controlled chaos”!

  2. Beautiful work!! Very evocative and I especially like “Transient” and the way you connect people with nature.

  3. these are all so beautiful!!! I love the vibrant colors and emotions.

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