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Color + Motion = Energy. That equation comes to life in the artwork of Omaha-based Jasmine Greenwaldt -- her Dancer series in particular -- while her Wild Flower and In Bloom collections burst off the canvas as well. The Omaha-based artist works primarily in acrylic, but also produces in oil pastel, charcoal, and ink as well. “I would describe my painting style as expressive, fluid and raw. I work with a lot of additives to give an array of texture," Greenwaldt said. "I prefer these mediums as it allows me to build layers faster and work at a more intuitive pace. I have been painting since I was a little child and was always highly encouraged by not only my teachers, but my family as well.” A gymnast growing up, Greenwaldt strives to capture motion in her work. “I have always loved dance. The movement and fluidity is inspiring and has had a large influence on my own work,” she said. “Music and nature have also played a large role. I often listen to music as I paint and end up getting caught up creating for hours on end.” Greenwaldt earned two bachelors degrees, in Marketing and Painting, at Minnesota State - Mankato, and stayed at the school to teach, while earning her masters degree in Painting. “I loved my experience at Minnesota State-Mankato. I had wonderful teachers and colleagues. They are actually the reason I stayed for my masters program instead of going elsewhere. They are not only phenomenal people, but artists as well,” Greenwaldt said. “Many of the professors have artwork on display in museums and in international exhibits.” Greenwaldt loved to see her students grow during her teaching experience, but missed creating in her own studio. “I have thought about going back to teaching when I am "retired", but I honestly don't know if I will ever want to retire,” she said. “When you love what you do, each day doesn't feel like work.” In addition to her art, Greenwaldt is Realtor with the Key Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate, a position that prompted her move from Minnesota to Omaha in 2016. “I studied Marketing in college as well. A lot of artists love creating, but don't know where to go from there. Having a business mindset has been really helpful for me. A huge part of the reason I moved to Omaha is actually because of my Real Estate team, The Key Group,” Greenwaldt said. “When I came to visit, not only did I love my team and the business side of things, but I realized this is an opportunity for my creative side as well. I could stage the homes with my art and not only sell the homes, but sell my paintings as well, which is how I got my artwork into the Street of Dreams and private collections.” Greenwaldt’s work is currently on display at the Artists Cooperative Gallery and The Jewell in Omaha, and the Burkholder Project in Lincoln. She may be announcing additional displays soon. Additionally, she has a large home studio that she shares with potential clients. “I love the fact that I can grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and walk right upstairs to start painting,” she said. “Yes, I may have accidentally sipped my paint water and swirled brushes in my cup a few times.” She is currently working on additions to the dancer series and some figural drawings/paintings. Like the rest of the world, Greenwaldt is dealing with the problems created by COVID-19. “The Pandemic has been a whirlwind. I feel fortunate that it has not affected me as intensely as I know it has some. Both galleries I display in were shut down for a while,” Greenwaldt said. “I was scheduled to have two large gallery openings right at the beginning of the pandemic. One was canceled and one turned virtual. On the bright side, I have work ready for my next show and have still sold artwork via my website and private tours.” Check out her work at www.jasminegreenwaldt.com.
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