my heart beats art

Etsy pop-up shop

2012-02-07T12:27:00.002-06:00

My Etsy shop, My Heart Beats Art, has been hand selected by Etsy, Chicago's West Elm and local blogger Alaina Kaczmarski of Live Creating Yourself and editor of Chicago Home & Garden, to partake in this event! This is an in-store showcase of local Etsy sellers in Chicago. I will be selling my artwork and handmade items.

Would love to see you there!

Click on image to RSVP to event.

Location: West Elm, 1000 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL

Date & Time: February 25, 2012 from 1 to 6 pm.

List of Sellers for Event

coco the parisian clown

2012-01-17T21:31:00.000-06:00

Another Halloween costume challenge!

This time I was inspired by Goldfrapp's "Clowns" ensemble.

Then, with more research of the Parisian clown,

this is what my finished product came to be!

Custom pattern.

adrenaline

2011-03-21T09:29:00.005-05:00

Poster for Dominican University Dance Team's 2011 dance show, Adrenaline!

Featuring many inspiring dances by the team, along with

one of my own (which I will be performing!)

Click this post's title for more info.

chiquita banana

2010-11-04T18:11:00.010-05:00

I wanted yet another Halloween costume challenge for myself.

So, I randomly chose the Chiquita Banana girl!

100% cotton and 100% fun!

The Crown and Two Chairmen CD release

2010-09-19T13:30:00.004-05:00

The Crown and Two Chairmen - An Age of Inquiry

Original art by Jennifer Bozek

Concept by Tyson Schutz at Keeping in Mind

All music written and performed by Tyson Schutz, Christopher Solano,

Kenneth Bonner, Christopher Poynton and Kevin McAfee.

Click the title link to learn more about the band

and to purchase an album - you won't regret it!

april 28

2010-04-23T13:25:00.007-05:00

Original drawing for flyer and logo design

for my friend's phenomenal band,

The Crown and Two Chairmen

They are performing April 28 [2010] at Subterranean [Chicago]

with The Dear Hunter, The Felix Culpa, and The Fireship.

More information on flyer.

http://www.myspace.com/thecrownandtwochairmen

the spring show

2010-04-06T00:55:00.006-05:00

Would love to see you this Sunday, April 11th,

for The Spring Show held at Architectural Artifacts!

I will be showing and hopefully selling my artwork!

10am to 5pm - Free Admission

Over 60 artists participating — jewelry, painting,

ceramics, textiles, paper goods and much more will be

included in this alternative juried show.

Architectural Artifacts | 4325 N. Ravenswood Chicago, Illinois

insane eggs

2010-04-04T14:21:00.008-05:00

Happy Easter

"Taped up" technique.

Supplies used: artist tape and PAAS egg coloring.

'beijing'

2010-02-21T12:32:00.008-06:00

'Beijing' performance for the show Epic,

hosted by The Dominican University Dance Team.

Song titled "Beijing" by Patrick Watson.

epic dance show

2010-02-15T18:18:00.006-06:00

Epic Poster for The Dominican University Dance Team's Dance Show

11 x 17 inches

February 19th at 7pm and 20th at 4pm

$8 general admission

Come out and support the girls and see a piece

choreographed by me titled "Beijing"!

love notes

2010-02-07T18:54:00.017-06:00

In honor of the lovey-dovey day...some love notes

"Love Notes" are all 5x5 inch heavy stock note cards

with soft deckled edges.

Images are hand drawn and painted using

pencil and watercolor pencil.

Click images to enlarge.

still life watercolors

2010-01-19T17:52:00.014-06:00

Typewriter

Watercolor, 5x7 inches on paper

purchase

Dress Form
Watercolor, 5x9 inches on paper

purchase

Lollipops

Watercolor, 5x7 inches on paper

purchase

Alarm Clock
Watercolor, 9x5 inches on paper

purchase

gradual motion

2010-01-07T17:24:00.006-06:00

Gradual Motion #1

Gradual Motion #2

The Gradual Motion series touches not only on the literacies of

color theory but also the movement of color. The tiles help us to experience the relation between each color. How and why does one color move to the next? The tone, hue and saturation of each tile are important and intentional. Here you will see darker areas surrounded by lighter areas. The colors are harmonious and help the viewer's eye move with ease throughout the composition.

Watercolors, 6x9 inches on paper.

purchase here!

after the dance

2010-01-06T15:44:00.012-06:00

Winter

Spring

Summer

Fall

After the Dance is a series of studies of the female legs. These quick watercolor sketches came from a recent inspiration. I come up with visions that must be captured on paper or canvas. Lately, I have been interested in pursuing more of an illustrative approach to my compositions.

At my old dance studio, there was a cluster of pictures and drawings of dance-related things on the wall. There was a certain drawing that always caught my attention before I began my sache across the floor. It was the beautiful head of a woman attached to her perched arm, as if it were the foot of a crow. It always gave me a strange and uncomfortable feeling, but I could never stop looking at it.

That is what I love about art. However a piece strikes you, whether in amazement, inquisition or disgust, there is always a reason we are attracted to it. We may not know how or why, but the intent of the artist is to create emotion and wonder for the viewer.

Above, in Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, I chose to crop out the rest of the body to invoke weight and position to the ground. The body is resting amongst, perhaps a fine evening gown, a costume or linens. A feminine, carefree and airy quality is portrayed through the chosen color and skillful brushstrokes.

Watercolor and pencil, 6x9 inches on paper.

purchase here!

West . 53

2010-01-01T16:24:00.004-06:00

West : Winter

straight to the decorating

2009-12-03T02:03:00.021-06:00

Graham Cracker houses for some holiday spirit!

A more traditional house...

A more modern structure...

To attach the graham crackers , I melted 2 cups of sugar, which was more than enough for these two little houses. It cools and hardens very quickly, so work fast! The sugar then practically becomes cement and holds the house together with no worries.

There are so many fun, edible decorations you can find

at your local grocery store...go out and be creative!

Happy Holidays!

'my heart beats art' Etsy shop!

2009-11-23T23:16:00.005-06:00

It is finally here!

my heart beats art has an Etsy shop!

Some of the items you'll find on the blog will be sold on Etsy. Exciting, right?

Here is the handy link:

www.myheartbeatsart.etsy.com

Enjoy.

Feedback is most appreciated!

New listings will appear periodically, so keep visiting!

woot!

west . 42

2009-11-11T11:14:00.007-06:00

West : Fall

acacias in rome

2009-11-10T12:18:00.005-06:00

Newest addition to works being shown at Broadway Cellars

Oil on canvas, 5x3 (feet)

paper, wood...same thing

2009-11-04T12:44:00.008-06:00

faux birch bark wreath

inspired by a real birch bark wreath!

All you need is heavier stock white (or cream) paper, brown marker,

flame for burnt edges, Styrofoam ring and white glue.

(Ribbon for added "homey" flare to hang).

maxine's bag

2009-10-31T16:30:00.006-05:00

To go with my 'Max' costume, I whipped up a small bag

to carry my things in.

Made with linen, burlap string and brass grommets.

About 14" high by 10.5" wide.

no pattern needed

2009-10-10T21:32:00.013-05:00

Where the Wild Things Are

'Max' costume

polar fleece, faux fur, wooden buttons, and silver snaps.

crown: cardboard and gold leaf spray paint.

Also, featured in BuzzFeed.com:

'Best Max Suit'

organic variations

2009-09-30T00:12:00.010-05:00

I couldn't choose just one.

Here, the same photograph is manipulated in variations of color, brightness, detail and depth.

Each composition possesses its own unique sense of energy.

still life

2009-09-16T14:12:00.010-05:00

Bubble Tape

Oil on Canvas 24x20 inches

Orange Peels

Oil on Canvas 24x20 inches

from far and above

2009-07-31T14:12:00.006-05:00

Recent works by Jennifer Bozek

August 25 - November 30, 2009

Opening reception: August 25, 2009 from 6-9pm

Broadway Cellars

5900 North Broadway

Chicago, IL 60660

For more from the artist, visit: www.jmcbdesigns.com

Hope to see you there!

duck dive diva

2009-07-24T11:07:00.009-05:00

My submission for the Schick Quattro Design-a-Roxy-Bikini contest.

Contest Page

still after the storm

2009-07-23T23:52:00.004-05:00

A captivating scene found in the simplest of settings.

west . 29

2009-07-08T19:01:00.000-05:00

West : Summer

drawings of phalanges and such

2009-06-11T23:15:00.009-05:00

As seen on www.jmcbdesigns.com

sheltered from the rain

2009-06-02T23:35:00.011-05:00

doodles inverted

2009-05-07T00:14:00.006-05:00

fun with iMovie HD

2009-04-19T01:52:00.003-05:00

shnazzy apparel

2009-04-10T00:15:00.015-05:00

Had some fun making a pair of shorts for an upcoming costume party.

Could be worn on an everyday basis for some.

But for me, I will just stick with the costume party.

I used pink metallic woven fabric, which has been laying around for years from when I was a mermaid once for halloween, neon green cotton bias, which came from an old Roxy t-shirt (I know, you don't need to say it, I am just as shocked as you), marigold stitching, and elastic waist band.

Inspiration: singer/songwriter, M.I.A.

(she has a shnazzy sense of style).

breathe poster

2009-04-09T19:47:00.008-05:00

Poster I created for the Dominican University dance show.

I also choreographed one of the numbers. If you are interested in attending, please click the image for further details

west . 14

2009-04-06T22:56:00.022-05:00

West

An on-going series, in which I document the evening sky. The views from my skylight become tranquil scenes of painterly sunsets. This post includes photographs taken within the 14th week of the year.

my works featured in People Stylewatch

2009-03-31T16:59:00.011-05:00

While interning at Nate Berkus Entertainment, I helped design some fashions for the home. My sketches were used directly and also inspired the finished products. The images below are pillows from the Nate Berkus line, which will be available on the Home Shopping Network and are featured in the new issue of People Stylewatch.

These designs are inspired by research done on the meaningful symbols of tribal culture.

#1

2009-03-25T15:55:00.004-05:00

Oil on canvas. 12" x 12".

botanical portraits

2009-03-21T15:38:00.007-05:00

mock ad

2009-03-18T15:16:00.010-05:00

Just a fun poster I made; wanted to play around with image and type.

11" x 17"

spring wreath

2009-02-20T16:56:00.010-06:00

Floral wreath assembled with crocheted magnolias, buds, green leaves and light pink paper dahlias. Items are attached to 12" wire ring.

orange peel creation

2009-02-19T13:40:00.007-06:00

Simply cut an orange, ate it, kept the skin, cut creatively into it and let it dry.

Not sure what to do with it yet. Make it a broach? Necklace? Business card holder?

small landscape study

2009-02-18T11:12:00.007-06:00

Inspired by my previous series of landscapes. 5" x 7", oil on wood board.

mini sketch book

2009-02-17T14:23:00.015-06:00

Easy-to-make sketch book. Made from bookboard, book cloth,

67# vellum cover, and PVA glue. This particular book is 8" x 1 3/4".

Just measure, cut and paste!