Denise Jenkins - A native Texan, Denise Jenkins loves to paint. Painting provides an escape from many of the demands and stresses of daily living. "I don't feel my work is designed to pull emotions from others," she states. "it says to slow down, take a closer look, make your life a journey of beauty. So I'm not trying to excite with my work. If anything, I'm trying to express caring and peace,"

Earning a BFA from Stephen F. Austin State University and a secondary teaching certificate, Denise has taught in both public school systems and in the private sector. She is a recipient of numerous First Place and Best of Show awards, Denise's work hangs in collections on both coasts and is affiliated with several art associations.