Jennifer Barnett Hensel

Voice to Vision session with the kiddos = ultimate art mom level. . . . #artmom #cantstopwontstop #whenyourspousetravels #voicetovision #voicetovisionincolombia #jenniferbarnetthensel #artprogress #collaboration #mixedmediaart #artdaily #artwithkids #artdaily (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoYzZZ8HHj2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11ny8cnkw75q3

My little gal joined the V2V team in the studio yesterday! It was a surreal day that made me reflect on the many years I’ve been meeting in this space to do this work with @feinb001 and the rotating team of brilliant and inspiring people. . . #collaboration #collaborative #voicetovision #voicetovisionincolombia #storyteller #jenniferbarnetthensel #mixedmediaart #inthestudio #artwithkids #artwithmeaning #fullcircle #minneapolisart #minnesotaartist #nostalgic #artmom (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoH9NRLHJoW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=notyee1rfn4e

The Colombian piece is moving along! We met on Saturday to paint some of the elements on the structure. Our next moves will incorporate the drawings made by the Mothers of Soacha during our sessions in Colombia. (Pictured here: David and I discussing possibilities for the images). (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnpWl6XnAyA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5pbt8k9sgnyv

We had an awesome session today at the Voice to Vision studio! This new work has already shown the power of collaboration - each person brings different ideas and points of view. Thus allowing for the art to take on new life and go in directions that are inconceivable at the beginning of the process. . . . #voicetovision #voicetovisionincolombia #artcollab #collaborativeart #minnesotaartist #mothersofsoacha #mixedmediaart #inthestudio #jenniferbarnetthensel #artprocess (at Minneapolis, Minnesota)

We made some of the beginning moves on the Mother’s of Soacha piece at the Voice to Vision project studio today. I’m very excited to see what this one evolves into! . . . #collaborativeart #voicetovision #voicetovisionincolombia #mothersofsoacha #artinaction #jenniferbarnetthensel #mixedmediaart #paintingonpanel (at Minneapolis, Minnesota)

In the Voice to Vision studio today with David and Sima... it was nice to reconnect to the project after a long time off! We worked on structure ideas for the Colombian project and spent some time on “Sima’s piece”. . . . #voicetovision #voicetovisionincolombia #collaborativeart #mixedmediaart #groupart #artbrain #jenniferbarnetthensel #artdaily #inthestudio #artprocess (at Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Well, this took a different turn... sometimes it makes sense to let the original idea go and let the work evolve into what it’s wants to be. Now to figure out where to take this next! . . . #makeamess #artbrain #nonsense #funwithpaint #abstractlandscape #minnesotaartist #putabirdonit #jenniferbarnetthensel #inmystudio #artdaily #paintonpaper #mixedmediaart #drawingwithpaint (at Saint Paul, Minnesota)

Working on this mess again... I feel like scraping the whole piece. Instead, I’m going to have fun with it. . . . . #underlayer #mixedmediaart #drawing #painting #minnesotaartist #landscapedrawing #artinspiration #artexperiment #worksonpaper #inmystudio #artdaily #jenniferbarnetthensel #artbrain #makeitwork (at Saint Paul, Minnesota)

Midwest summer ✨ . . . . #monarchbutterfly #minnesotasummer #midwestisbest #artinspiration #everydayart #artspiration #pattern #eyeinthesky #complimentary #photography (at Grant, Minnesota)

Playful outcomes. I have been making a conscious effort to just play in the studio- no pressure, just fun with materials. . . . . #workspacewednesday #printmaking #monoprint #mixedmediaart #worksonpaper #chalkpastel #monotype #artteachersofinstagram #artteacherlife #artlesson

Playing with trace monotypes today. . . . . #printmakingwithoutapress #tracemonotype #printmaking #artteachersofinstagram #artlesson #gauguin #inmystudio #artinspiration #worksonpaper

I’m excited to have my work included in this show at @unionstreetgallery. I just love the theme and all of the different takes on the subject matter! Opening this weekend: June 2, 1-3pm. On view May 31 - June 23. Union Street Gallery - Chicago Heights. . . . . #unionstreetgallery #contemporarynature #chicagoart #natureart #jenniferbarnetthensel #mixedmediaart #minnesotaartist #midwestisbest #goseesomeart #chicagoheights #southchicago #chicagoartscene #chicagoartopening (at Union Street Gallery)

Today’s peek at another mini installation in my home. I’m going to call this one “scrolling for open zones”. . . . #artmind #funwithart #jenniferbarnetthensel #whysoserious #installationart #mixedmediaart #artteachersofinstagram #impromptu #funhouse #joyinthelittlethings #andscene #artistshome #artistsoninstagram #creatingmagic #foundobjectart (at Saint Paul, Minnesota)

Voice to Vision installed the upcoming show at the Quarter gallery today at the university of Minnesota. It is always amazing to see the art go up in new spaces- it looks so different every time. The opening for the show is June 16, 6-9pm. . . . #voicetovision #collaborativeart #artinaction #regiscenter #artinstallation #gallerylife (at Regis Center for Art)

I humor myself with mini installations throughout my home.... I’m not sure if my family takes notice. Or maybe they do, and just chalk it up to me being odd🤔. Thanks @nickpena_art for the little man! . . . . #easilyamused #artinstallation #artinspiration #artbrain #henselhomestead #artmind #makingmagic #homedecor #artistsoninstagram #artteachersofinstagram #artistshome #andscene #jenniferbarnetthensel (at Saint Paul, Minnesota)

Working on a negative space drawing lesson. #anyexcusetobeoutside . . . . . #minnesotaartist #negativespacedrawing #pencildrawing #daffodils #artfundamentals #artteachersofinstagram #artteacherlife #drawinglesson #artinspiration #inmystudio #artdaily #artpractice #elementsandprinciplesofdesign (at Saint Paul, Minnesota)

Packing and sending these off today. One is going to the @unionstreetgallery in Chicago for the upcoming “Contemporary Nature” exhibition. The other, to @memphiscollegeofart in Tennessee for the last alumni show. . . . . #inmystudio #artbusiness #unionstreetgallery #contemporarynature #mixedmediaart #artinspiration #putabirdonit #cardinal #symbolism #matriarch #minnesotaartist #jenniferbarnetthensel #artstuff #artdaily (at Saint Paul, Minnesota)