Meet Krista Jefferson of Wild and Whimsical ArtI think one of the most wonderful things about art is the ability to bring joy to those who see it. That motivates me to strive to make my pieces unique and uplifting. One of the comments I hear most often about my work from people is that it just makes them feel happy. Happiness is a simple but powerful thing and I feel very fortunate to have the ability to bring a little more of it into the world. Which is why creating art is my passion! I have found great pleasure exploring different creative outlets ever since childhood. In school I took every art class available and have immersed myself in books on a wide variety of techniques and mediums ever since. Once it got to the point I was creating more than I had friends and family to gift them to, I started doing shows in 1998 as Simple Heart Crafts. As my style and designs evolved so did my business and in 2004 I began operating under the name Wild & Whimsical, which seemed a perfect fit to the eclectic and fun spectrum my work encompasses.
About the Artwork All of the designs are my own original creations. Many start from carefully thought out drawings in my sketch book, while others seem to come to exist faster than my mind can guide my hands. I paint in a variety of styles, from traditional Rosemaling, to children's designs, folk art, abstract, Asian and more, but always having my stylized and whimsical feel come through. I work only with professional quality acrylic paints and protect each finished item with several coats of a water based sealer. I use a bold and vibrant color pallet on much of my work and like to embellish many of my pieces with unexpected elements like shells, stones, beads, and corks, to make them truly stand out from the rest.
"Art Washes Away from the Soul the Dust of Everyday Life" ~Pablo Picasso
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