Jennifer's distant relative, artist George Catlin, is known for creating the first remarkable portraitures of North American Indians. His collection can be viewed at the Smithsonian Art Museum of George Catlin's Indian gallery in the Grand Salon of the Renwick Gallery. As a child, growing up with his paintings, Jennifer was fascinated by the subject of Indians.

"In fourth grade, I created my first painting of an Indian Chief that hung in the main living room with my family's collection... I always felt honored. My first piece depicting an Indian tribe, "The Nez Perce" is in the "Celebrating Oregon" © series. I am fascinated with culture, detail and history and I will continue to honor my ancestor's heritage with this series."

The next painting Jennifer created in the series is entitled "The Oregon Paiutes" this village can be found in the southeastern part of Oregon. The Paiutes led simple lives; eating almost anything that was edible such as roots, berries, seeds, lizards and insects. Their clothing, huts and baskets were made from sagebrush, cattails and rabbits skins. A fall day in southeastern Oregon keeps the Paiutes family busy for the onslaught of winter's arrival.Jennifer recently completed a two year research project on seven tribes in Oregon and will continue to provide us with these historical pieces.