Author Archives: Jenny Petricek

About Jenny Petricek

I am a mixed-media artist who loves collage, bookmaking, journaling, and memory art.

“Storm Clouds”

Hello to all! Hope you’re having an awesome week! Today I’m happy to share one of my recent journal pages, which is featured in my friend Kim Rae Nugent’s newest book, Journal Starters: Nature Backgrounds, Textures, & Collaborations. This page is … Continue reading

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Recent Publications!

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Hope you all had a marvelous 4th of July! I spent much of the holiday weekend in my studio, working hard to meet some upcoming publication deadlines. I’ve been fortunate to have some of my work published … Continue reading

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“Rediscover Your Heart”

This is a page that I completed yesterday in my art journal, and it’s called, “Rediscover Your Heart.” For me, 2016 has been a year of reclaiming my health, one small improvement at a time. This summer, I’ve set a … Continue reading

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“Don’t You Forget”

Hope you’re all having a wonderful Father’s Day weekend! Yesterday I completed the second page in my new art journal, which is entitled, “Don’t You Forget.” The page was inspired by some free-association writing that I’d completed on the paper … Continue reading

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“Baggage”

Happy Thursday to all! I’ve been on summer break for a week, and slowly but surely I’ve returned to the studio. It feels wonderful to be back, and to have long, uninterrupted stretches of time in which to create again. … Continue reading

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More Workshops and Retreats

Happy summer everyone! The school year wrapped up this past Wednesday for me, and now I’m officially on summer break! Couldn’t be happier–or more relaxed! I’m definitely looking forward to getting back into the studio and resuming my art making, … Continue reading

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Workshops & Retreats

Happy Memorial Day to all of you in the blogosphere! Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful holiday weekend! It’s been quite a long while since I’ve posted here. It’s spring in Wisconsin, and that means the end of the school … Continue reading

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“Choose Balance”

Hi everyone! Hope you’re all having a wonderful weekend! After two straight weeks of cold drizzle and snow flurries, it seems spring has finally arrived here in southeastern Wisconsin. I was fortunate to spend much of this afternoon outdoors, a … Continue reading

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Somerset Apprentice, Spring 2016

Hello to all! Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! Recently I received the great honor of being selected as one of the artists to appear in the From the Pros section in the spring 2016 issue of Somerset Apprentice … Continue reading

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“Choose Clarity”

Hello all, and happy Friday from Florida! It’s the last day of my vacation, and I’m busily packing my bags and getting ready to begin the long journey home tomorrow morning before dawn. While I’m sorry to be leaving behind … Continue reading

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