The fine art of Jennie Breeden
What constitutes art is a concept I often think of and wonder about. Is a narrow view of art more acceptable, or can we open the definition to include digitally manipulated images, multimedia presentations, and controversial subjects?
I’m a fan for the latter; I love a variety of art forms for different reasons. Just because some of them aren’t as respected as others doesn’t stop me from proudly proclaiming my loyalties to outsider art, mixed media pieces, and comics.
Jennie Breeden, creator of The Devil’s Panties, is a versatile artist who illustrates and writes the autobiographical comic, proudly proclaiming it’s “not Satanic porn.” With an observant eye and a geek-chic wit, Breeden chonicles her adventures in the world of comic conventions, where she hangs with pirates and is handy with a leaf blower whenever there’s a man wearing a kilt in the vicinity. With her varied interests, her strips often show a mixture of influences from different nerdy cultures.
What isn’t such a big draw to her comic fans is her online portfolio of fine art. There are no jokes, no cute versions of Breeden in devil or angel gear, just serious representations of a professional artist.
To me, many of Breeden’s fine art images seem to portray people pondering the world around them in some form. Other pieces portray different emotions, set onto the page in watercolors.
While I enjoy her quirky and biographical comic every day (I make sure to follow her updates as regularly as possible), I also make a point of checking out her portfolio for updates on occasion as well.
As a side note, for all those who want to get their hands dirty with a new project, Jummy has a new challenge. I have also managed to put exactly $25 aside for my study abroad funds. Only $7,975 to go.
October 30th, 2007 at 11:06 am
I like Breeden’s images - very versatile. I can’t pinpoint the type of art that appeals to me. It’s varied. Sometimes I like surrealism, other times I look for a depiction of the artist’s impression, yet other times a frozen moment in time. It’s all about the execution, I suppose. Great site!