About the Artist

Colorado contemporary artist Jennifer Godshalk is a self-taught artist who started painting in 2007, when she was a stay-at-home mom. Painting gave her a goal and a challenge, something to do for herself.  Each painting is an evolution, never stagnant.  Jennifer's paintings drip alive with color, movement and energy. Layering oils in thick textures, her creations exude depths of emotion and exploration for the viewer. 

Much of Jennifer's portfolio focuses on the “wild” in all creatures. Jennifer has a deep affinity for animals, as they embody innocence and purity of spirit. She is drawn to horses and bears, in particular, and bringing to life their raw strength and beauty with her brushstrokes.  Jennifer visits animal sanctuaries to observe wildlife. She has taken hikes in Yellowstone National Park to photograph grizzly bears. She previously owned horses, which her daughters would show and compete. These first-hand experiences infuse her artwork with an animal essence that is real yet abstract. 

Jennifer also enjoys painting beautiful women in unexpected, untraditional forms, where the beauty is not obvious. She makes them a bit noir and messy, evocative of the bit of darkness and messiness in all our lives. Jennifer is drawn to painting the plight of endangered animals and impoverished children, to remind the world of those whose existence is at the mercy of a hostile environment. They are dependent on humanity for survival. 

Jennifer's art is currently on display in restaurants in downtown Denver and in the top gallery of Telluride, Colorado.  She was the poster artist for the Telluride Jazz Festival in 2014 and 2019. She has artwork on display at the Hotel St. Domaine in Lyon, France, as well as Traum Showroom in New York City.  Her next exhibition is at the International Contemporary Art Fair in Paris, France September 2022.

Exhibitions And Features:

Featured Artist The Equinest Magazine - February 2010

Featured Artist Of The Month - Fine Art World - March 2010

Artists Choice - April 7, 2010 Parker, Colorado

Spring Art Show - May 2010 Parker, Colorado

Beaver Creek Art Festival - July 31 - August 1, 2010 Vail, Colorado

Art In The Park - August 28, 29 2010 - Parker, Colorado

Art Of The Old West Gallery - August 2010 Idaho Falls, Idaho

Solo Exhibition D.&N.O. Art Galleries - September 28 - October 3 2010

Madden Museum Of Art - January 11, 2011 - March 24, 2011

Contracted For Artwork For The Ocean Prime Restaurant In Downtown Denver Opening January 2011

Solo Exhibition At The Pro Rodeo Hall Of Fame Museum April 2011 - June 2011

Moya Museum Of Fine Art Virtual Gallery Vienna Austria, February 2011 

Featured Artist At Colorado State University For Artist Presentation and Lecture April 2011

Featured Artist In The Purple Palette Magazine

Featured Artist In The Equinest Magazine

Exhibition A+Y Design Gallery - April 2013

Featured Colorado Artist Southwest Art Magazine "Art Of The Rocky Mountains" - February 2015

Featured Colorado Artist "State Of The Art Colorado" - March 2015

Featured Artist "Highlands Ranch Lifestyle" - March 2016

Aspen Art Festival July 2018

Commissioned Painting Ocean Prime Restaurant - Denver, Colorado 2019

Leonardo Da Vinci Tribute - Milan, Italy 2019

Grand Opening Gallery 104 - New York City March 2019

Equinox Exhibition Gallery 104 - New York City April 2019

Telluride Wine Festival Exhibition - Telluride, Colorado 2019

City Of Denver ArtRide - Denver Colorado 2019

Telluride Jazz Festival Poster Artist - Telluride Colorado 2019

MADS Poster Artist - Milano, Italy - Emerging Exhibition July 2019