"I’m Jeni Tomlinson, a McKinney, Texas artist with 30 years of experience in murals, portraits, and children's book illustration. My work blends small-town warmth with iconic imagery, inviting viewers to connect on a visceral, introspective level. Influenced by Tissot, Manet, Hopper, Rockwell, Sendak, and Jessie Wilcox Smith, I create pieces that speak to both heart and history. Every painting I make is a conversation between myself and the viewer — a quiet link, meant to resonate long after the first glance."