Jennifer Bothast
I am an artist. I always have been for as long as I can remember, but I am just beginning to accept this label when I describe myself to others. I have been consistently painting for the last 12 years, but for a long time I painted mostly for myself. It was my salvation, my meditation, my release. I exhibited here and there in galleries and shows, but still, when I would introduce myself to others, I would use the labels of my relationships, or my day job and then sheepishly add that I "also paint." Now I am typing this description and realize that like the shape of the spiral, I am adding another layer, going deeper. Now, I am introducing myself as an artist because that is my truth. It is who I am. I am ready to risk being that vulnerable and live from that place. I am so very grateful to be here.

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