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.
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. :)
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. :)
