Yewdell Gardens

This weekend John and I managed to sneak in a walk through Yewdell Gardens before the rain took away our beautiful blue skies. John grew up exploring Yewdell with his best friend George Klien. George Kleins grandparents created Yewdell Gardens.
Yewdell is a gorgeous horticulture experience nestled in Crestwood, Ky. There is an amazing history behind this special place. It's creators, Theodore & Martha Klein, turned their 33 acre private property into the most exquisite garden, with a collection of well over one thousand different plant species from around the world, as well as many he created from cross genus development.
Theodore built several unique buildings on the property, including a full size castle. You can still go inside and tour the castle now. While walking through the garden, John entertained me with many stories of childhood with George and his family.
When Theodore died, his family with the help of many others turned this unique garden into a historical preservation, open to the public. They have a Membership Club you can be part of, as well as many events throughout the year. Many weddings are held in the garden each year as well. You have to book pretty well in advance to get your turn though!
Even through today the Klein family continue to be a big part in the continued care and maintenance of this gorgeous garden today.

Photographic Art

I have been reawakened to the art of photography since meeting my boyfriend John Adkins [The World Thru My Lens, Fotographic, foto71] whom I consider a very talented photographer. Seeing the world through his eyes has been second only to seeing the eyes through the eyes of my children.
My children give me such an appreciation that age some times can diminish due to life's adult distractions, such as job, being a single parent, bills etc.
Being an artist, I've always thought I had an eye for beautiful or interesting things in life, but until recently, these things always quickly became forgotten clutter in my brain.
Finding the instant gratification found in photography as an art through John, has enabled me to capture these precious moments instantly as well as preserve them in a way I can recall them quickly...(my brain doesn't refresh as fast as it used to) he-he!
I will be forever thankful to him for helping me find such a pleasurable means to channel my creative energies. You can see my photos on my flickr page, as well as see my art on my main website, though that page is currently under construction.

Mural Portfolio

Donation Projects

About Me

Hello, my name is Jennifer Lee. This is where I'm supposed to tell you a little about myself, and usually you see people talk about themselves in third person...I feel that that I have  a message to share, so I'm going to tell you straight from my fingertips. :)

I was adopted from Seoul Korea as an orphan found alone on the streets, and given a second chance at a better life by a wonderful family who raised me in the US.

Over the past twenty plus years I have been a Freelance Artist painting acrylics, oils, murals and sculptures. I've dabbled in just about every medium out there at least once. I consider my main focus in ECO friendly arts, using recycled materials like paper, metal and glass, as well as water soluble paints that are less toxic on our environment.

In 2007, I meet a wonderful man who can only be described as my best friend/soulmate (yes I know that sounds so cliche). He grew to love my children unconditionally as his own and they grew to love him the same. For the first time in our lives, we buy a house, and we know what it's like to have a real family....what a blessing!

Leap ahead to 2009, I started having major health problems. I began having back and neck issues and by mid 2010, I'm then in a wheelchair, and the doctors say I have nerves in my neck, arms, low back, and legs that are deteriorating (they call it an Invisible Illness/Chronic Pain Syndrome). It's like I hit a wall in my life, and instead of taking care of my family, they are taking care of me. My fiancé has been the constant caregiver, playing chef, maid, taxi driver for the kids, and taking care of me. 

One might think I've given up, but I assure you I haven't. Instead I've worked harder to try and be the best me that I can be. I still am a mother, just a mother that can't walk. I'm still part of a happy couple, even if I'm disabled, and I'm still an artist, even if it takes me longer to create or finish projects than it used to. I believe that my story isn't finished, in fact, I'm still writing it. Regardless of the obstacles or challenges that come into our lives, we haven't failed if we keep moving forward. 

Thank you for reading my "About Me", I hope you enjoy reading my blog and following my adventures as an artist, and a student of life. :)