Jennifer Peppe

Title: A Sheep Named Sweet Pea Materials: Acrylic Bio: I taught art education in public schools for 25 years prior to becoming a teaching artist in Midcoast Maine. While I dabble in all things art, I truly enjoy painting animal portrait commissions. I cherish the opportunities to immortalize our animal friends. I've acquired much of that work through word-of-mouth references. I can be reached for further inquiry at jkpeppe@hotmail.com. Statement: Learning about this ArtFeeds Project felt like an invitation to a community get-together, a pot-luck of sorts, where efforts, nourishment and comfort could be shared amongst neighbors. I see each artist’s unique bowl or platter representing how individuals can make a positive difference, especially when working together. I’m just happy that my art can serve others. Animals and nature are my true inspirations for artmaking. As with this piece, I often work with acrylic paints. I chose to honor the regal Sweet Pea, a beloved resident of Peace Ridge Sanctuary in Brooks, Maine, as my subject. Here she is munching on lush greens while her solar glow elevates her earthly status to one of divine beauty and peace.