Episode 145: Jennifer Duval-Smith – Nature, creativity and connection

After a career in the corporate world, Jennifer underwent a significant life transformation by transitioning to a career as a botanical artist and educator. This shift aligned with her values around nature, creativity, and connection.

Listen to hear more about:

• The New Zealand landscape and what it means to Jennifer. 
• How Jennifer made a shift from a corporate career to art and teaching. 
• What Jennifer enjoys most about teaching art and nature journaling.
• The similarities and differences between botanical art and nature journaling. 
• The pitfall of perfectionism.
• Nature journaling in a conference setting. 
• Nature journaling for self-care. 
• Selling nature art at markets. 
   

To see Jennifer’s work you can visit her website https://jenniferduval-smith.com/ and connect on Instagram @jenniferduvalsmithart.

Two artists that Jennifer mentioned as being influential on our journey were Sandra Morris and Leslie Alexander.

The books that Jennifer mentioned during the conversation were:

• Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross.
• Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World by Eve Rodsky

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