Mary Jabens

So for the bad news: My biopsies results are cancer. PET scan in a couple weeks. Surgery and radiation next (not sure of the order yet). The cancer is in a mass in the Bartholins gland. Still trying to wrap my head around this, convincing myself I can get thru it and a lots of other thoughts. Mostly that is is another life changing event and I am tired of life changing events. #fuckcancer #findthegood #pushingthrough #gratefulforfriends #faith #cancersucks https://www.instagram.com/p/CqQRkFWLG46/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A bit of a bright spot in my email. Thank you @boldbrush.contest painting contest and Judge @ryansbrown for the honor! https://www.instagram.com/p/CqMRbi4vwDh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Snow and rain bring color everywhere…eventually!!! Pretty in Pink 9x12” oil 40C23 Msg me if you would like to be added to my email list - thank you! #maryjabensart #windowtomysoul #zion #southernutah #goodforthesoul #utahrocks #livinglife #womenartistofthewest #findyourpark #womenartistofinstagram #utahig #optoutdoors #keeppainting #wander_souls #southwestlife ☀️#cedarcityarts #paintdaily #allaprima #contemporarypainting #dowhatyoulove #pleinairartistscoloradopaac #contemporaryartist #artforyourhome https://www.instagram.com/p/CptczpXppfo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I love the shadows in the canyons- anyone else? The Promise of Spring 8x16” oil 35B23 Msg me if you would like to be added to my email list - thank you! #maryjabensart #windowtomysoul #zion #southernutah #goodforthesoul #utahrocks #livinglife #womenartistofthewest #findyourpark #womenartistofinstagram #utahig #optoutdoors #keeppainting #wander_souls #southwestlife ☀️#cedarcityarts #paintdaily #allaprima #contemporarypainting #dowhatyoulove #pleinairartistscoloradopaac #contemporaryartist #artforyourhome https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpi-jHmPuoS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I had so much fun yesterday, thank you Bev and Joan at Sears Art Museum and everyone who came to my demo. What an amazing place to paint and share one‘s love of art!! (And I didn’t get paint on the museum, for that I am grateful lol)!!! #searsmuseumgallery #artdemo #oilpainting #gratefullness #thank you! #myheartisfull #southernutah #utahartist #igartist #womenartists https://www.instagram.com/p/CpajWYypcX2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Some days you just need a little bright spot- so thank you Boldbrush and @johannaspinksart Judge Johanna Spinks!!- you made my day brilliant!!!! This is for January (guess I should check their website more often lol). #boldbrushcontest #artoftheday #givethanksforlife #lovewhatyoudo #contemporaryart #artistsofig #happydance #womenartistsofinstagram #southernutahart https://www.instagram.com/p/CpWf9XsL-Vf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Has anyone seen the seen waterfalls in Zion? They are epic and with all the snow it’s going to be even better this year! The Gift of Life 10x20” oil 38B23 Msg me if you would like to be added to my email list - thank you! #maryjabensart #windowtomysoul #zion #southernutah #goodforthesoul #utahrocks #livinglife #womenartistofthewest #findyourpark #womenartistofinstagram #utahig #optoutdoors #keeppainting #wander_souls #southwestlife ☀️#cedarcityarts #paintdaily #allaprima #contemporarypainting #dowhatyoulove #pleinairartistscoloradopaac #contemporaryartist #artforyourhome https://www.instagram.com/p/CpVnkIzv9qw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Who knew sage were so colorful- me!!! I love my journal to keep notes about various things that I’m sure I will forget- colors, temps, saturation. How the colors relate, what drew me in- contrast, ect. So much info that we keep in our heads- I find my older brain likes this helpful part. Anyone else? #Msg me if you would like to be added to my email list - thank you! #maryjabensart #windowtomysoul #zion #southernutah #goodforthesoul #utahrocks #livinglife #earthcolors #findyourpark #womenartistofinstagram #utahig #optoutdoors #keeppainting #wander_souls #southwestlife ☀️#cedarcityarts #paintdaily #allaprima #contemporarypainting #dowhatyoulove #sagebrush #contemporaryartist #artforyourhome https://www.instagram.com/p/CpOU_yupYQK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So tickled to face this interview of my art journey to share. A big thank you to Jessica at the magazine for helping me put this together!!! The link is in comments #createart #dowhatyoulove #oilpainter #pleinairpainting #voyageutahmagazine #liveoutdoors #artistsoninstagram #artistoninstagram #artistlife #utahartist ##gratefuleveryday #utahart https://www.instagram.com/p/CpBJFw1Pj9R/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Have you ever really looked at the colors of rocks? It’s surprising what you will find. Regeneration 14x18” oil 37B23 Msg me if you would like to be added to my email list - thank you! #maryjabensart #windowtomysoul #zion #southernutah #goodforthesoul #utahrocks #livinglife #findyourpark #womenartistofinstagram #utahig #optoutdoors #keeppainting #wander_souls #southwestlife ☀️#cedarcityarts #paintdaily #allaprima #contemporarypainting #dowhatyoulove #contemporaryartist #artforyourhome https://www.instagram.com/p/Co93tW0r7hh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I am thrilled to have these two paintings in the exhibit: “The Poetry Around Us: Women Painting the Outdoors”. The exhibit is being held by Customs House Museum & Cultural Center 200 S Second Street Clarksville, TN  37040   The exhibit reception on Saturday March 18th, 5 – 7pm and show runs March 4th- May 28th. I hope you get a chance to go see it and send me pics if you do! Available- website link in bio Msg me if you would like to be added to my email list - thank you! #maryjabensart #windowtomysoul #zion #southernutah #goodforthesoul #utahrocks #livinglife #princetonbrushes #findyourpark #customshousemuseum #womenartistofinstagram #utahig #optoutdoors #keeppainting #wander_souls #southwestlife ☀️#cedarcityarts #paintdaily #contemporarypainting #dowhatyoulove # #contemporaryartist #artforyourhome https://www.instagram.com/p/CoruEHCLDgc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A rainbow visited the top of my painting yesterday morning! #rainbowhigh #oilpainting #morninginspiration #lifeisgood❤️ #givethanks https://www.instagram.com/p/CooDDAJLGze/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Take the solace, leave your worries. That’s what mountains do for me. Silent Dance 14x18oil 31B23 Available- website link in bio Msg me if you would like to be added to my email list - thank you! #maryjabensart #windowtomysoul #zion #southernutah #goodforthesoul #utahrocks #livinglife #womenartistofthewest #findyourpark #womenartistofinstagram #utahig #optoutdoors #keeppainting #wander_souls #southwestlife ☀️#cedarcityarts #paintdaily #allaprima #contemporarypainting #dowhatyoulove #pleinairartistscoloradopaac #contemporaryartist #artforyourhome #canyon #virginriver #lifeatitsbest https://www.instagram.com/p/CoiXqH_yLC-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

There’s something about mystery and unknown on trails and roads that makes me want to see what’s around that next bend. Does that happen to you? Canyon Colors 8x16” oil. (31B23) Available- website link in bio Msg me if you would like to be added to my email list - thank you! #maryjabensart #windowtomysoul #zion #southernutah #goodforthesoul #utahrocks #livinglife #womenartistofthewest #findyourpark #womenartistofinstagram #utahig #optoutdoors #keeppainting #wander_souls #southwestlife ☀️#cedarcityarts #paintdaily #allaprima #contemporarypainting #dowhatyoulove #pleinairartistscoloradopaac #contemporaryartist #artforyourhome #canyon https://www.instagram.com/p/CoZvwrJrZeT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Red rocks and light- mysteries in trees. I Does it get any better? Stirring from Sleep 9x12” oil on panel Message me if you would like to be added to may email list - thank you! #maryjabensart #windowtomysoul #zion #southernutah #goodforthesoul #utahrocks #livinglife #womenartistofthewest #findyourpark #womenartistofinstagram #utahig #optoutdoors #keeppainting #wander_souls #southwestlife ☀️#cedarcityarts #paintdaily #allaprima #contemporarypainting #dowhatyoulove #cowgirlartistsofamerica https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXIlXlrxuB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I’m loving this canyon series I’m working on. Have you hiked in the canyons of the southwest and been filled with feeling of wonderment and awe? Water Dance 8x16” oil 26/33 Put your email in comments if you want to be added to may mailing list - thank you! #maryjabensart #windowtomysoul #zion #southernutah #goodforthesoul #utahrocks #livinglife #womenartistofthewest #findyourpark #womenartistofinstagram #utahig #optoutdoors #keeppainting #wander_souls #southwestlife ☀️#cedarcityarts #paintdaily #allaprima #contemporarypainting #dowhatyoulove #pleinairartistscoloradopaac #contemporaryartist #artforyourhome https://www.instagram.com/p/CoR2erguwTz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Arroyos fascinate me - the changing of the sands, colors, shapes. Ive done this one a couple times and i still don’t have what I’m looking for. But I like how it turned out. Yes or no? Message me if you would like to be added to may email list - thank you! #maryjabensart #windowtomysoul #zion #southernutah #goodforthesoul #utahrocks #livinglife #womenartistofthewest #findyourpark #womenartistofinstagram #utahig #optoutdoors #keeppainting #wander_souls #southwestlife ☀️#cedarcityarts #paintdaily #allaprima #contemporarypainting #dowhatyoulove #arroyo #chamisa https://www.instagram.com/p/CoMoATfL8Z3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=