I love to draw. I always have.

As a youngster I felt happiest and safest when I was sketching and doodling. Whether it was during a lesson on fractions, in the backseat of a rumbling car or tented under the blankets with my dog and a flashlight; putting pencil to paper has always been my thing.

As an artist, I love making the impossible come alive. This ability is my magical superpower. You want an iguana frolicking on iceskates? Sure. No problem! A banana riding a bicycle? Why not? Dream it up, and let me bring it to life.

Jenny Quickel is an illustrator who translates her imaginings into dynamic works of art filled with organic twists and humorous, surrealistic nuance. A graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, she studied under Chris Van Allsburg and David MacCauley who both influenced her artistic style and process. After graduating, Jenny was a freelance illustrator. Her work has been featured in publications and murals. She was represented by the Bridget Mayer Gallery and has shown in numerous venues.

As an art teacher, Jenny spent many smudgy, splattery hours (thirty years worth, to be exact) interacting with children. Her own art is playful and mischievous which influenced the lessons that she concocted for her students. In turn, her students impacted Jenny’s own creative spirit. The curiosity and joy of a child is ever present in her art.

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