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The life and art of Kris Jean
Name:Kris Jean
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Website:Art by Kris Jean
Location:Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Birthdate:1974-08-05
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Well, Who am I? I'm not quite sure. I'm still learning. Do I want to know? We shall see......



What I do know is...HOW I got here, the path was a broken one, but I have never been more happy in my own skin than now.



I was born Kristy Jean Heywood, EVERYBODY calls me Kris, and has since I was young. My brush name is Kris Jean because honestly I thought Heywood sounded a little backwoods for an artist. I am currenlty 32 years old, Single, but in a long term relationship with a very nice guy! He helps keep me focused!



As a child I used to play with my Aunt Tenna's old oil paints, and spend time with my Grandmother who also painted a little. They showed me some basics, and I learned how to love to create. Without that influence as a child - I would not be painting today.



I live in a small town just west of Fort Worth, TX, called White Settlement. I moved here at 5, went to grade school here, then Brewer High School then sadly never left.



In High School I was a borderline Alcoholic, just trying to get through. I would partake in drinking at school - smuggled in my hairspray bottles. Whatever it took to make the days go faster. Most of that is due to anxiety. I have a really hard time around people, if I think about it. My brain won't stop. I honestly don't remember much of my freshman or junior years. But I made it out alright.



After High School I stayed in my same High School funk - never changing a thing, Pretending to be happy. Someone saw through the charade - THANK GAWD!



With that influence of striving to be more than I was (something I didn't have before) I really tried to find out who I was, and what in the world I was doing with my life. First thing I did was pick up a brush and create. The first Body Language painting was born. "Catherine" wasn't perfect, by any means. The process really gave me time to think, it relaxed me from being so tense all the time. I could paint and forget the world. Along the way I learned things about myself.



Just little things that paved the way for big things. I figured out my REAL favorite color, not the one everybody else likes. I learned patience, and to take time to think things through. I know my point of view - simple. No need to muck things up with overtalking it. Say what you mean! (Why clutter a canvas with to many details if they arn't needed? See the paralell?)



I have many sides - it is quite curious. I'm a control freak, loner, tease, sensual, rebel, smart mouth. Just like my website's menu. Don't try to box me in or you will get an elbow. :)



I have no formal training, I paint what I feel. So now I live to sit and paint. I'm very close to getting to do this full time - which would be the end-all-be-all for me. I have come a long way since the begining and have learned so much about myself and the world. These paintings arn't just paint on a canvas to me....they are a part of me.



They are who I am.


Whew,








SHOWS / ANNOUNCEMENTS


I will be at the Pembrooke Art's Festival on Aug. 4th & 5th 2007 in Pembrooke MA.



I use professional artist quality materials, and all artwork is original from my studio.


EBSQ CERTIFIED AND PROUD OF IT!




Here is some artwork and prints available for sale on etsy:


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From Gallery "Body Language"
"Drake: Fresh, Virile, and yet Apprehensive"
16x20x3/4"
Acrylics on Wrapped Canvas
07/2006


"Lori: Bashful, Content, and yet Yearning"
16x20x3/4"
Acrylics on Wrapped Canvas
4/2006


"Katya: Bold, Devious. and yet Delicate"
16x20x3/4
Acrylic on wrapped canvas
4/2006


"Rebecca: Flourishing, Liberated, and Sensuous"
16x20x1.5
Professional Grade Acrylics on Wrapped Canvas
10/2007


"Pink Lady"
16x20x1.5
Professional Grade Acrylics on Wrapped Canvas
10/2007


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From Gallery "Pop Art"
"#10 It's Showtime......"
24x30x1.5
Professional Grade Acrylics on Wrapped Canvas
03/2007


"#9 Well...What Are You Waiting For?"
16x20x1.5
Professional Grade Acrylics on Wrapped Canvas
1/2007


"#7 Meet Me At Midnight....."
11x14x3/4
Acrylics on Wrapped Canvas
8/2006


"#11 Let's Get Out Of Here..."
12.5x10.5x3.5 w/o handle
wood wine gift box, reused macrame beads, broken necklace
3/2007


"#8 I Miss You..........."
11x14x3/4"
Acrylics on Wrapped Canvas
9/2006


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From Gallery "POP-tanicals"
"Lily In White"
5x7
Professional Grade Acrylics on Canvasboard
7/2007


"Daisy In White"
4x6x3/4
Professional Grade Acrylics on Wrapped Canvas
7/2007


"Calla Lily In White"
4x6x3/4
Professional Grade Acrylics on Wrapped Canvas
7/2007


"Retro Aloha Hibiscus Purse"
Professional Grade Acrylics on Recycled Cigar Box
9/2007


"Daisy In White II Purse"
Regular Cigar Box
Professional Grad Acrylics, Glass Beads, Plastic Beads, Wood
7/2007


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Pictures:over 100 public
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Schools:Brewer High School - White Settlement, TX (1988 - 1992)
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