About me
My birth name is Jeanette Irene Apple but as life can be too short to waste time I shortened it and now I use my initials, Jia.
My daughters and grandchildren are the joy of my life.
Although I did attend Olivet Nazarene University I never finished my degree. I am self taught as an artist and have privately taught on and off for the past 25 years. I specialize in portraiture and have worked in many mediums. I am privileged to have a portrait hanging in the MIT Library and I also have a solo permanent collection of pen and ink architectural renderings at Olivet University. I have also created several public works of art in New Mexico and have just recently finished a 5 year project as co-owner of Passion Pie Cafe in Truth or Consequences, NM. You can still go there and enjoy yummy treats and excellent coffee but I won't be there ;-) I have created a deck of inspirational cards using my original artwork and you can purchase them here.
You can view my art here.
My attempt at serious writing came when I was on my back for several months due to a life threatening wound inflicted upon me by a doctor (another story for another time). The love I have for my family as well as my passion for helping others has lead me to write the story about my childhood through the eyes of my 14 year old self. I must say it has been completely cathartic and has aided me in my healing.
I also enjoy singing and being out in the nature with my wife Judy and our beautiful four-legged children.
So there you have it...now you know me.
My daughters and grandchildren are the joy of my life.
Although I did attend Olivet Nazarene University I never finished my degree. I am self taught as an artist and have privately taught on and off for the past 25 years. I specialize in portraiture and have worked in many mediums. I am privileged to have a portrait hanging in the MIT Library and I also have a solo permanent collection of pen and ink architectural renderings at Olivet University. I have also created several public works of art in New Mexico and have just recently finished a 5 year project as co-owner of Passion Pie Cafe in Truth or Consequences, NM. You can still go there and enjoy yummy treats and excellent coffee but I won't be there ;-) I have created a deck of inspirational cards using my original artwork and you can purchase them here.
You can view my art here.
My attempt at serious writing came when I was on my back for several months due to a life threatening wound inflicted upon me by a doctor (another story for another time). The love I have for my family as well as my passion for helping others has lead me to write the story about my childhood through the eyes of my 14 year old self. I must say it has been completely cathartic and has aided me in my healing.
I also enjoy singing and being out in the nature with my wife Judy and our beautiful four-legged children.
So there you have it...now you know me.