Handmade paper, pulp painting, printmaking, photography, alcohol ink, acrylics, and
calligraphy are all art forms that are part of Wild Oaks Studio and the mixed media art of
Jennifer Galvin.
Jennifer makes her paper using a combination of Western and Eastern methods of
paper-making. She pulls her papers with a Western mould and deckle and then dries her
papers with the Eastern method of restraint drying.
Her multi-colored and multi-fibered papers are a mixture of pulp painting and stencil
work. When working with paper pulp, she works in a wet on wet environment and her
finished artwork is generally one piece of paper that does not involve glue.
Almost all of the paper materials that are used at Wild Oaks Studio are recycled. From
mat board from a local framing studio to plants from local gardens, Jennifer’s papers are
primarily made from fibers that would have ended up in a landfill.
Jennifer draws inspiration from much of her art from nature. She loves to travel, hike,
and run and frequently takes photos on these adventures. Photography as an art form
and as an inspiration for other art keep Jennifer’s photo collection constantly growing.
Jennifer Galvin is a member of the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts.
