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Welcome to the Studio of Jennifer Drinkwater
Meet Jennifer
A Mississippi Delta native, Jennifer Drinkwater - "JD," is an artist, a visual story teller, a paint brush author, and a cultural paint-journalist. As an Associate Professor of Visual Art and Culture at Iowa State University, Jennifer leads students through an exploratory adventure of transforming studio art into tangible and marketable practice, usefulness, productivity, and value.
Additionally, as the ISU Community Arts Specialist for Extension and Art Outreach JD breathes life into the HOW: how art-making and artistic expression can both build and shape community. Her life's portfolio includes installations in restored native Nebraska prairies; city development collaborations and partnerships on public art projects focused on "repurposing" vacant sites on Iowa main streets; igniting the American "arts & crafts" movement through spearheading community knit-bombing projects; infusing the creative experience with the rich American history and culture of jazz and the Mississippi Delta through mural paintings in Central Iowa schools, and providing audiences with affordable, accessible guides, best practices, FAQ's, How To's, and toolkits.
JD is the visionary and creator of The What's Good Project and spends much of her creative practice at her studio in Ames, Iowa. Stepping through the front door is as much of a magical whirlwind as stepping on to the 9 3/4 platform for the Hogwarts Express, right down to the address, 312 1/2 Main Street. JD has a passion for the goodness in others and the meaningful stories connected to where we live, work, and play, through the culmination of community conversations and painting.
Welcome to the Studio of the stunningly talented Jennifer Drinkwater. JD is one of four Monarch Studio Café STAR Resident Artists and a valuable member of the Creative Collective. We're so happy you're here.
Let your imagination run away with Jennifer...
It's all about you.
Have a favorite frame that needs new Artwork? Are you someone who likes to change what's on your walls every now and then but don't can't spend thousands of dollars on new paintings every other month? Want to send a special thanks to someone who loves nature or make your own birthday or holiday gifts? It's all about you! Once the image is yours, send it to Shutterfly, Kinko's, or Walgreens and turn it into new wall art or a calendar, print it at home, use it as a screen saver, or decorate a new office. (The wall art featured is NOT a for sale product and only intended to awaken creativity and inspire new ideas.)
The Wolf by JD
Our vision at Monarch Studio Café is to become a leading art institution, recognized for our commitment to promoting creativity, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. We strive to inspire and engage audiences through thought-provoking exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach.
Say it the way you want to!
It's all about you.
Our vision at Monarch Studio Café is to become a leading art institution, recognized for our commitment to promoting creativity, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. We strive to inspire and engage audiences through thought-provoking exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach.
Get the ones you like, leave the ones you don't.
Our vision at Monarch Studio Café is to become a leading art institution, recognized for our commitment to promoting creativity, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. We strive to inspire and engage audiences through thought-provoking exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach.
Creativity is the gateway to innovation...
Put it where you want it! We're here to help!
Want to make a big statement? We're here to help. Commission one of our highly skilled Artists to make this JD original creation come to life no matter where you're located or hire one of our project management consultants to find an Artist in your very own community. In addition to finding you the right Artist, we'll manage the Artist Agreement, provide you with a budget, and manage the project timelines and deliverables. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy! If you're a State organization in the State of Iowa, we're a certified TSB and excited to partner with you!
(The mural/wall art featured is NOT a for sale product and only intended to awaken creativity and inspire new ideas.)
Our Vision
Our vision at Monarch Studio Café is to become a leading art institution, recognized for our commitment to promoting creativity, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. We strive to inspire and engage audiences through thought-provoking exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach.
Creativity is the gateway to innovation...
Our Vision
Our vision at Monarch Studio Café is to become a leading art institution, recognized for our commitment to promoting creativity, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. We strive to inspire and engage audiences through thought-provoking exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach.
Our Vision
Our vision at Monarch Studio Café is to become a leading art institution, recognized for our commitment to promoting creativity, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. We strive to inspire and engage audiences through thought-provoking exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach.
When you consider what's good, everything is possible. Jenni
Our Vision
Our vision at Monarch Studio Café is to become a leading art institution, recognized for our commitment to promoting creativity, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. We strive to inspire and engage audiences through thought-provoking exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach.
Our Vision
Our vision at Monarch Studio Café is to become a leading art institution, recognized for our commitment to promoting creativity, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. We strive to inspire and engage audiences through thought-provoking exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach.
We've got the art, you've got the vision!
Our Vision
Our vision at Monarch Studio Café is to become a leading art institution, recognized for our commitment to promoting creativity, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. We strive to inspire and engage audiences through thought-provoking exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach.
Make it come alive - we're here to help!!
Special Places and Spaces: Bring unique places and spaces to life through amazing Art. We'd love to partner with you!
Our Artists are ridiculously talented, experienced, highly respected in their fields, and nothing less than quality professionals. We pride ourselves in the creative experience we bring to our clients' teams, organizations, and communities!
- strategic project management
- project scope
- marketing, brand, communication
- on-site and virtual project management and implementation
- Artist(s) candidate search in your city in your community!
- Contract and Agreement negotiation on behalf of our clients on behalf Artists belonging to the Kate Shu Collective
We've got the art, you've got the vision!
Our Vision
Our vision at Monarch Studio Café is to become a leading art institution, recognized for our commitment to promoting creativity, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. We strive to inspire and engage audiences through thought-provoking exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach.
Our vision at Monarch Studio Café is to become a leading art institution, recognized for our commitment to promoting creativity, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. We strive to inspire and engage audiences through thought-provoking exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach.
It's All Good. JD
Get good art by Jennifer Drinkwater.
Get the Collection just for the vibe of it.
A Special Thanks to YOU!
Thank you so much for all of the incredible support we received from our friends for our GRAND OPENING celebration this past Saturday, September 13, 2025! We're excited to see you soon and we're OPEN for business!! Tell your friends and family!
Love, The Monarch Creative Team