Artist: Jenna Kast

Artist: Jenna Kast In this episode, Jillian Zepeda interviews artist Jenna Kast. Jenna shares her journey into the art world, which began in her early 30s after realizing the importance of living authentically. She discusses her self-taught style and how she draws inspiration from life experiences, exploration, and music. Jenna also talks about her unique practice of creating art with old drop cloths and the significance behind it. She shares her process of working on multiple pieces simultaneously and the benefits of creating art in collections. Jenna also discusses the behind-the-scenes work of an artist and the challenges of running a small art business. Finally, she talks about the emotional and visual influences on her art, including her travels and the natural world. In this conversation, Jenna Kast discusses her artistic process and inspirations. She talks about how nature and travel influence her work, creating pseudo landscapes that reflect her experiences. Jenna also explains her intuitive approach to color selection, allowing the piece to develop organically. She shares her unique and fun approach to naming her artwork, adding an element of playfulness. Jenna emphasizes the importance of creating a personal connection with art and making it accessible to everyone. She encourages individuals to inject color into their spaces and embrace their own quirks and personality through art. Lastly, Jenna highlights the joy of collecting original art and pursuing one's passion. Website: https://jennakaststudio.com/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennakaststudio/ Gallery Representation: Plum Bottom Gallery Paintings We Discussed Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jenna Kast 01:00 Previous Interaction and Connection 06:13 Working on Multiple Pieces Simultaneously 07:23 Working in Collections 09:35 The Behind-the-Scenes Work of an Artist 12:11 Becoming an Artist in Her 30s 24:11 Influences on Jenna's Art 25:49 Influence of Nature and Travel 28:20 Intuitive Color Selection 31:23 Fun and Quirky Titles 34:29 Creating a Personal Connection 39:11 Art Accessibility and Collecting 43:01 Injecting Color into Spaces 46:09 The Joy of Collecting Original Art 49:16 Pursuing Your Passion Get full access to The Artist Stoop at jillianzepedaguzman.substack.com/subscribe