Jennifer Gilman 

Why do you use the medium you use?

I typically use pencil and colored pencil but I also like to use chalk and pastels because it's easier to shade and create depth.

What role does art play in your life?

Art is an escape for me from the negativity or prison life.  It allows me to channel my energy in a therapeutic sense.

What inspires you to create?

I love color and like to create bright pieces and life in general is what inspires me whether its good or bad, happy or sad.

Transformation Statement

I've been incarcerated for 10 1/2 years and I'm so thankful that I have been transformed spiritually.  Prison life can be so dark and negative at times and the only way that I could find light was through God.  God has helped me fight through the trauma of my past and the shame of coming to prison.  I know I will continue to have trials and tribulations but with the love and strength of Christ I will continue to move forward and not let the evil one crush my spirit.  Only with Jesus have I been able to find freedom and peace in prison.  On the left side of my drawing is the darkness that try to steal my joy and bring