“Jeni's abstract paintings are a considerate interpretation of the dynamic dance of energy and tranquillity found in nature. Inspired by moments of attentiveness in the natural world—whether a single flower species, the movement of a river's current over stones, or the formation of sand and rocks along a beach—Jeni's refined colour palettes and textural style mediate an interplay of light and movement that is both insightful and celebratory. 

In her practice, Jeni draws inspiration from her background in floral design to produce fine art that transports the viewer to the garden. Be it the dappled sunlight falling through shifting leaves, the textures of a vase of peonies, or the burst of colour as a few petals flare in the long light of sunset, each piece captures a moment in time that is suffused with the hidden energy of growing plants, and the stillness that comes by attending to the life of the garden.”

— Heather Dennis

A Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art with an emphasis on watercolour informs Jeni Nelson Andries’ design sensibilities and her eye for beautiful colour palettes, whether expressed through the medium of paint or flowers. In 2013, Jeni dove into the world of floral design and was fully immersed for ten years. For six of those years, she worked under Katherine Anderson, her teacher, encourager and mentor, managing The London Plane Flower Shop in Seattle, where she taught workshops and designed florals for events and weddings. 

During this time, she met a Canadian gentleman named Tim, who eventually whisked her away to The Great White North. They married in July 2020 amidst a US-Canada border closure, and have since settled into life in Vancouver B.C. Soon thereafter, Jeni committed herself to the easel on a more regular basis than in years past, and was fueled by a new wave of painting sales and commission requests. Jeni works within the seasons, spending the local growing months from late spring to early autumn immersed in the garden. When nature goes dormant in the winter months, she coaxes quiet inspiration onto the canvas.