The direction one takes in life revolves around a series of pivotal moments.  Looking back, I see one such moment when my high school counselor argued I should  take more calculus and physics rather than art (which she actually referred to as “Mickey Mouse”). Thanks to my parents support and encouragement, I took art.

       Another such moment I recall was in a design class at Phillips University.  It was a beautiful spring morning and our forever-late professor, John Randolph, a bear-like, scruffy man came flitting into the room instructing us to “CREATE SPRING!!!”, then flitted back out to enjoy the lovely weather as we went about the task at hand.  While I had always enjoyed success in art, this day remains in my memory as one of the first times I experienced the freedom to just leap into the creative process, to use my knowledge of theories, elements, and principles in an intuitive, inspired explosion of life and its possibilities.

       The media I choose varies with the image that is in my head.  Often that image may best be related in glass mosaic work.  Other images cry out for the spontaneity of acrylic paint, the precision of pen and ink, or possibly a three-dimensional form.  I may also use non-traditional materials such as sheetrock and tile mastic, using them in non-traditional ways.  I do not put limitations on myself and remain open to multiple approaches as the image dictates.

       The wonders of nature, the joys of life, and my Christian faith are all inspirations to me as I head off to my studio and begin again. . . .

Kathleen Jaeger
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
(808) 325-1639
KBJArt@hawaii.rr.com

Web Site: www.TheCuriousGecko.com