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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.
What does Jennifer do?
Brand Strategy & Design
Community Impact & Engagement
Community Impact & Engagement
Jennifer comes with decades of academic excellence, celebrated leadership in her field, and a track record of extraordinary success personally and professionally through lived experience. Jennifer assists organizations and businesses with assessing and aligning images, color palettes, logos, space, shapes and other visual indicators with
Jennifer comes with decades of academic excellence, celebrated leadership in her field, and a track record of extraordinary success personally and professionally through lived experience. Jennifer assists organizations and businesses with assessing and aligning images, color palettes, logos, space, shapes and other visual indicators with brand, mission, vision, values, beliefs, products and services.
Artwork by JD
Community Impact & Engagement
Community Impact & Engagement
Community Impact & Engagement
Jennifer possesses an extensive background and vast experience in impactful and sustainable community and culture change management initiatives through art and creative solutions. Community art projects, formulating and implementing strategic community based initiatives through art and innovation, integrating art into rural and urban comm
Jennifer possesses an extensive background and vast experience in impactful and sustainable community and culture change management initiatives through art and creative solutions. Community art projects, formulating and implementing strategic community based initiatives through art and innovation, integrating art into rural and urban community redevelopment initiatives, and advising community and business leaders on art and creative based best practices and high impact strategies.
Artwork by JD
Education & Facilitation
Community Impact & Engagement
Education & Facilitation
Jennifer brings with her a rich history in higher education, teaching, mentoring, and coaching making her a perfect collaborator to schools, institutions, businesses and communities for workshops facilitation, studio class presentation, judging and commentating, roundtable discussions, and interviews. For audiences of all shapes and sizes
Jennifer brings with her a rich history in higher education, teaching, mentoring, and coaching making her a perfect collaborator to schools, institutions, businesses and communities for workshops facilitation, studio class presentation, judging and commentating, roundtable discussions, and interviews. For audiences of all shapes and sizes, Jennifer has the gift of creating a safe a safe and welcoming space and place through her dynamic and effective, yet vulnerable and relatable public speaking style.
Artwork by JD
Jennifer's Products & Services
Public Speaking & Presentation
Perfect for diverse audiences large and small.
Keynote & Plenary Presenter
Prices Vary
- Building a Creative Community
- Defining & Refining Your Artist Brand
- The Artist's Entrepreneurial Journey - Building Your Business
- Community Impact & Engagement Through Art
- Discover Your Brush Stroke
- Art & Education: What's NEXT?
- The What's Good Project - Finding Goodness Through Art & Community
Expert Panelist & Commentator
Prices Vary
Jennifer's expansive journey and career as an Artist, business owner, entrepreneur, scholar, educator, storyteller, and place-maker makes her an excellent panelist for those who dare to dream big.
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Community, Commissions, & Consultation
Building a sustainable creative community.
Community Impact & Engagement
Prices Vary
Jennifer's innovative and energizing approach to building community through Art is magnificent. Bring one of these community builders to you, your business, school, church, neighborhood and celebrate community!
- Community Art Pop-Ups
- Yarn Bombs!
- Community Murals
- Community Installations
Commission Jennifer
Prices Vary
If you're looking for that one of a kind experience, have a high value space that you want to transform into a special place, you'll love working with Jennifer.
- Murals
- Installations
- Creative Concepts for your home or office
Art & Culture Consulting Services
Prices Vary
Jennifer's distinguished expertise and vast experience makes her the perfect partner for turning a space into a magical place through Art.
- Building & Expanding Collections
- Sourcing artwork from galleries, fairs, and artists,
- Strategic planning & vision
- Project & Event Management
- Brand Development
Pricing varies depending on a number of contributing factors. The best way to get an estimate is to set up time to talk so we can learn more about your needs.
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 can't spend thousands of dollars on new paintings every other month?
- Tired of the stack of old mass produced "plastic" art sitting in an office closet or a marketing "junk room" because of broken frames, dirty surfaces that can't be cleaned, or out of date images from three remodels ago?
- 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
What is a WOLF TREE? According to the Collective's expert landscape architect and "tree whisperer" Gary L Hightshoe, and the Heritage Conservancy, a WOLF TREE is "a tree that is much older–sometimes 100-200 years older–than the surrounding trees in the area. It has low-lying branches that spread wide in all directions. The terminology is thought to have originated from foresters in the late 1900s who believed that these old, massive trees were devouring too much space and sunlight; as a result, they were often eliminated from the landscape, similar to the wolves that were being hunted down for consuming too many forest resources. Trees with higher market value were planted in their place." (Heritage Conservancy, February 2019)
To learn more, visit: https://heritageconservancy.org/defining-our-landscapes-what-is-a-wolf-tree/
Say it the way you want to!
It's all about you.
It seems like every person who buys a box of prepackaged greeting cards ends up with at least one or two that never gets used either because you don't like the design or the saying. At the Monarch Shoppe, we've created a customized experience so you can select the cards you love and leave the ones you don't. Select from our beautifully curated box sets or mix and match to make your own. It's the perfect way to say "hello."
Get the ones you like, leave the ones you don't.
CARDED, our signature greeting card and post card product line, is the perfect way to collect your favorite treasures from various Artists, send your friends and family a special "hello," and makes a one-of-a-kind gift for a special occasion. All of our Artists have their own unique product lines designed to showcase their gifts and talents, their personalities and individual styles, and their Art. CARDED is just one of the products belonging to our Signature Monarch Shoppe Collection.
Turn your SPACE into PLACE!
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.)
Are you a commercial art buyer? Let's TALK!
We make it easy.
We provide electronic private portfolio access to any of our Artists. Let us know if you have an interest and we'll provide you access for easy viewing - no emails, shared boxes, large files that have to be downloaded, or confusing back and forth communication.
Commercial Art Buyers - Take a look!
If you have an interest in learning more about the Kate Shu Collective, our Artists, our business, or our brand, let us know. We have a number of different ways we work with Commercial Art Buyers that are scalable based on need. Whether you're a small business looking for a unique image perfect for their business logo, or a commercial art buyer for a national or global retail brand, we're here to work with you.
Please let us know if you'd like to view any of our Artists portfolios. We'd love to introduce our Artists!
STORY TELLING
When you consider WHAT'S GOOD, everything is possible!
We understand how challenging it can be to make the right selections. If you're at all like us, you love art and see it as an investment into your brand, your home, your business, and your vibe and you want to get it right on the first try!
If you're not sure what size, color palette, placement, framing, how much, or how many, we're here to help.
PLACE MAKING
Turn a space into a special place.
A space without a plan, a story, a vision, or an intention often ends up as just that, a space. Because of the myriad competitors from every industry flooding the marketplace, businesses and professionals who aren't being intentional and strategic about using their space as an extension of their business, brand, identity, integrity, perception, likability, sense of welcoming, trustworthiness, quality, and overall professionalism are leaving relationships at the door and dollars on the table.
People unintentionally draw conclusions about who you are and what you do based on many different factors. Sometimes, our spaces can even damage our brand and business because they've taken on a life of their own creating consumer dissonance, a gap between who you say you are and what I see or how I feel when I'm in "your" space. Have you ever NOT wanted to go somewhere and you couldn't really pinpoint why? We can help you turn your space into a place, a destination, an extension of YOU!
Make it come alive - we're here to help!
Place Making: Turn a space into a memorable and meaningful place through our creative consulting solutions. 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
- Create or Define Project Scope & Budget
- Marketing, Brand & Communication
- On-site/Virtual Project Management & Implementation
- Artist(s) candidate search in your city, in your community!
- Contract and Agreement negotiation, execution, and compliance.
It's All Good. JD
Get good art by Jennifer Drinkwater.
Get the Collection just for the vibe of it.
We've made some changes!
You may be thinking, "Wow, they just had a Grand Opening in October and they're already rebranding and making changes?" Because of the wonderful and smart feedback we received from ALL of YOU while preparing for the big launch, we decided to make some changes. We're grateful for the feedback and we're working hard to continue to focus on quality and excellence!
Love,
The Kate Shu Collective (https://KateShuCollective.com)
& the Monarch Shoppe (https://www.MonarchShoppe.com)