After a career in the corporate world, Jennifer underwent a significant life transformation by transitioning to a career as a botanical artist and educator. This shift aligned with her values around nature, creativity, and connection.

Listen to hear more about:

  • The New Zealand landscape and what it means to Jennifer.
  • How Jennifer made a shift from a corporate career to art and teaching.
  • What Jennifer enjoys most about teaching art and nature journaling.
  • The similarities and differences between botanical art and nature journaling.
  • The pitfall of perfectionism.
  • Nature journaling in a conference setting.
  • Nature journaling for self-care.
  • Selling nature art at markets.

To see Jennifer’s work you can visit her website https://jenniferduval-smith.com/ and connect on Instagram @jenniferduvalsmithart.

Two artists that Jennifer mentioned as being influential on our journey were Sandra Morris and Leslie Alexander.

The books that Jennifer mentioned during the conversation were:

  • Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross.
  • Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World by Eve Rodsky

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