Jen Renninger

Illustration & Design

From out of the Darkness..

by | Jan 18, 2009 | hope, inspirations

Came such light: K’Naan is a Somali-Canadian Rapper and Poet.   He left Somalia at the age of 14 to come to the US and then on to Canada. During his youth he witnessed terrible things: murder, rape, continuous violence.  His story, at least to someone like me-...

by | Jan 17, 2009 | Quotes

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”  — The Dalai Lama

by | Jan 16, 2009 | Quotes

“The virtues which keep this world sweet and the faithfulness which keeps it steadfast are chiefly those of the average man.”- W. Russell Bowie

What will you make today?

by | Jan 15, 2009 | inspirations

I wrote about “The beckoning of Lovely” last week. I think it might be my favorite find so far this year…Today is the deadline to get involved and the video above is how it all started.It’s simple and lovely and makes me wonder:What will I make...

Le Love. Because we can all use more love in our lives.

by | Jan 14, 2009 | Favorite Blogs

Le Love is an amazing blog devoted simply to   l o v e.   With small snippets of text and filled with images of soft intimate images you will always leave with a smile on your face,  a light glow of love around you , and the urge to kiss someone. Now, Go + be...

Be here now!

by | Jan 13, 2009 | Art, inspirations

Here’s another set of uplifting reminders to brighten up your day. I just love these posters by UK based artist Sarah Gardner. They are 16 x 20, bright and cheerful and you can find them right here  on Etsy. images © Sarah Gardner.

by | Jan 13, 2009 | Quotes

“I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be.”– Groucho Marx

by | Jan 12, 2009 | quote, Quotes

“I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be.”– Groucho Marx

Today..

by | Jan 12, 2009 | inspirations

Enough doom and gloom, already! WorryFest 2008 has just about run its course, and although times are challenging there is plenty of room for optimism in the greatest country on earth. So, take a bold stand and display this beautiful Annie James antiqued canvas...