
Jen Ayyad Art
My Process
I am a self taught artist who draws inspiration from life, spirituality, travels, landscapes, design, and music. I enjoy using bold rich colors and usually incorporate metallics & iridescent colors in my work. Using various tools, not likely a paint brush, I paint on acrylic panels using acrylic paint. The process of painting on acrylic, also referred to as plexiglass is known as “verre églomisé,” which dates back to the 1700’s. The paint is applied to the backside of the acrylic (or glass in some cases), and the interpretation of the image is viewed from the front. I use layers of paint to dictate the amount of light that I want to come through the painting.
It took three years to create an art stand/easel that would allow the artwork to stay suspended in a way that I could view and paint on both sides of the acrylic panels. Additional mediums I enjoy when not painting on plexiglass include inks, collage papers, and acrylic paints on canvas or board.
Education
Richland Community College, Associate Degree in Liberal Arts
The University of Texas at Dallas, cum laude, B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies & Fine Arts
Gallery Representation
Formation Boutique in Vail, CO
Commercial/Residential Private Collections (full list upon request)
Republic Title
Alamo Title
Nathan Grace Real Estate
W Hotel Residences
Mayfair on Turtle Creek
Aloft Hotel
Element Hotel
Jennifer's work has also been displayed at various locations which include:
Museum of Biblical Art - Dallas
Yves Delorme
Defined Search in Design District
Nathan Grace Real Estate
Kitchen LTO
Komali Restaurant
Wine Therapist
Kessler Theater
Thrift Studio
Forty-Five Ten
3811 Turtle Creek, Dallas
Khan Plastic Surgery
Park Cities Dermatology
Private residence art shows
Vintaglio Jewelry
14850 Quroum