Cam and Drea

We look with uncertainty
Beyond the old choices for
Clear-cut answers
To a softer, more permeable aliveness
Which is every moment
At the brink of death;
For something new is being born in us
If we but let it.
We stand at a new doorway,
Awaiting that which comes…
Daring to be human creatures.
Vulnerable to the beauty of existence.
Learning to love.

~ By Anne Hillman

Frida Kahlo

“Nothing is worth more than laughter. It is strength to laugh and to abandon oneself, to be light. Tragedy is the most ridiculous thing.” – Frida Kahlo

Money Honey 2011

“The print ‘Money Honey’ is beautiful and fits the strong, independent woman theme I’ve got going in my home.”

~ Gwen Neu winner of the Drea Jensen Art contest

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Diversion 2012

Confusion can often divert our original paths. Keeping a level head is a must to stay as close on course as you can.

Light Within 2007

Just like shades keep the light from coming in, they also keep light from coming out.

Reverence 2004

This painting expresses my high opinion for the feminine form.  When we worship the goddess within there is reverence.

Oracle 2012

SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT ARTIST TO SELL PAINTING TO BENEFIT LOCAL CANCER PATIENT

Many artists paint because it brings them joy, but sometimes they are able to use their art to help and bring joy to others as well. Southern Humboldt artist and school teacher, Drea Jensen, in efforts to raise money for 11-year-old cancer patient Cameron Varnell, is putting one of her paintings up for sale, with 100% of the proceeds going to help fund Varnell’s treatment.

Jensen, who taught Varnell at Skyfish School in Briceland, hopes that selling her painting, “Oracle 2012,” will not only help with funding Varnell’s treatment, but will also help raise awareness about him and his condition.

“It is so hard to see someone you know and care about go through something so difficult, especially at such a young age,” said Jensen. “I hope that selling one of my pieces can help Cameron celebrate remission, and also help spread his story.”

Varnell is currently in Memphis, TN., at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital completing leukemia treatment for the third time, where he recently received a 2nd successful bone marrow transplant. Though this is the third time his cancer has returned, Varnell still manages to stay positive.

“I’m glad for them (doctors at St. Jude) saving my life, and I know they can do it again,” said Varnell. “I know they will do it again.”

Jensen’s painting can be viewed and purchased on her website, dreajensengallery.artistwebsites.com, where 100% of the sale will go straight to Varnell’s treatment. For any further questions, please contact Jensen at drea@asis.com.

Press release by Tyler Collins @ Artistic Social Media

Elements 2012

People and things are made up of so many different parts that it’s often hard to judge them from the outside. Take time to get a cross section and see what they are really made of.