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I’m the one in the hat. The handsome fella next to me is my husband Zā. He’s the reason I found my way to St. Augustine, and honestly, when I married him, I married into the biggest, most supportive family around. He’s not on Instagram, but in person, he has more to say than I do—and I really couldn’t tell you if that’s from the Greek or Portuguese side of his family. 😜 His days are spent teaching math at a blind school in town (fun fact, it’s the same school that Ray Charles attended), cooking delicious meals for us, surfing and fishing when he can, and playing on the floor with our littles. If I’m lucky, we’ll play music together in the backyard.
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As contrived as their smiles appear in this photo (I swear we weren’t pinching them), Jensen and Navy are our two little tukarunas that make life adventurous and enjoyable. They’re 5 and 3 going on 25 and 23. We’re not able to spell out words anymore since Jensen’s learning too much too quickly. Navy’s been wearing a tutu since she could walk, and has already found her life calling the moment she set foot in her first ballet class last week.
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Thanks for following along my journey as an artist and homemaker! I would not be able to pursue a full time career as an artist if it weren’t for you. So CHEERS to you! I hope you have a beautiful weekend.
#jennaandza #jensenandnavy @evergoldphotography

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GUESS what’s back!!! The Stripes and Buns coffee table book! If you’ve been here long enough to know about this project then you know I’m beaming right now.
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While I’ve been enjoying hands on studio time, my team has been busy behind screens making a LOT of studio goals come to fruition—including redesigning and printing the second edition of my Stripes and Buns book.
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The small batch of books will be available next Thursday, Jan 30th at 8 am online AND in person at Twisted Compass Coffee Co. (@twistedcompasscoffee) in Fruit Cove. A few of my favorite paintings are on display there as well. Come celebrate with us that evening from 5:30-7 pm.
#stripesandbuns #jennaaexanderstudio

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Man! Now I like the kids bathroom better than ours. A little paint makes a big difference. (Color: Benjamin Moore Stillwater) 🛁🕯🕰 #alexandercottage

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Really loving what’s going on behind the curtains in my studio (and time away from my phone)! Equally as excited to share the dates of my new releases. Stay tuned. Whoop! #jennaalexanderstudio #theforagedcanvas #floralsmonthbymonth

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Almost three years without curtains. It was actually a joke for awhile, not needing to get them. If you guys are new here, let me catch you up. My studio is based in a historic house we call Gray (@gray_1908), and right outside my studio door is an amazing cafe, Juniper Market (@juniper_market).
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So when you guys are in line for coffee, I’m swinging my door open to say hello! It’s just my personality. I love hearing your latest stories, and telling you mine! But, over the last three years I’ve noticed a shift in my work. It’s not the taking longer to finish paintings that’s bothering me but the lack of concentration. The creative right side of my brain is in the zone until I have to switch gears to the left, logical side of my brain to form a sentence.
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Protecting time on the right side of my brain is important because the longer I’m there, the more discoveries are made. You know, the light bulb turns on. And I feel like I’m not getting there anymore because I can’t linger on the right side. Just as important, I feel pressure to not mess up because of these open windows. But we artists know that mistakes help us get to where we’re going.
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So. Here I am, closing the curtains to my studio. And you guessed it, closing the metaphorical curtains on these Instagram windows as well. Just for a bit. Here’s to re-centering, focusing, and protecting sacred creative time. #jennaalexanderstudio

@jennaalexanderstudio