Art therapist’s work goes global
A Paisley art therapist who helps youngsters affected by trauma is becoming world- renowned for her stunning creations.
Jenna Ferguson, who works for Kibble, based in Goudie Street, is dedicated to her invaluable role, which supports vulnerable children across Renfrewshire.
But, in her spare time, the mum-oftwo is making an impression in the art world with her growing business.
The 34-year-old’s unique creations are attracting people from across the globe, from as far afield as the United States of America, Japan and Kuwait.
She started experimenting with different art materials while on maternity leave with her eldest daughter Arya, two.
Now, she produces a number of unique pieces made from alcohol inks.
Jenna, who is currently off on maternity leave with younger daughter Evie, eight months, said: “It was two years ago that my mum bought me inks for my birthday.
“I decided to create art and share my work.
“I have been totally surprised by the interest in it.
“I never shared my art before. “I’ve always painted and been creative, but never shared it with anybody apart from my husband and sometimes my family.
“It was really nerve- wracking, putting myself out there.”
A couple of months after sharing some of her work on Instagram, Jenna was contacted by an art gallery in Cheltenham keen to display and sell some of her pieces.
She said: “That was massive and it really boosted my confidence. “I was absolutely delighted.
“It made me think I wanted to do more. I just love to get my work out there.”
The talented mum, who lives with her two girls and husband Neil in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, creates paintings, trinket dishes, coaster sets and scarves.
She is hoping to expand her work to a wider audience in the future.
She added: “My favourite thing to do is paintings as they are on a bigger scale.
“Alcohol inks are a form of fluid art. It’s a really contemporary art style. “It takes on a life of its own.
“It’s really good for stress relief and anxiety. I love that about it. It’s really mesmerising.
“I would love to do big pieces for a hotel or something and I would love to do an exhibition as I have never exhibited my work.”