Hi, I’m Jessica!

By day, I’m a working professional. By night (and weekends… and the occasional lunch break), I’m the creative force behind Salted Pink Studio, my happy place for all things artsy, colorful, and sparkly.

I’m a Certified Zentangle Teacher® (CZT) and mixed media teaching artist with a love for helping people unlock their creativity. My classes—whether in person, online, or at retreats—are equal parts art, encouragement, and laughter. I believe in play, in pushing the limits of imagination and supplies, and in the Zentangle mantra of "no mistakes."

I’ve been teaching Zentangle and mixed media since 2015, working with everyone from curious beginners to seasoned makers, and even corporate teams who need a little creative spark. I’m also a self-proclaimed craftaholic, an empty nester, and unapologetically obsessed with the color pink.

When I'm not making or teaching, you can find me enjoying life on Maryland's Eastern Shore, probably with a cup of coffee in one hand and a new idea brewing in the other.

How long have you been practicing Zentangle®?

I was introduced to Zentangle in September 2011. I took one class and was totally hooked! Four years and many classes later, I became a Certified Zentangle Teacher at a seminar with the founders of Zentangle, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. The tangling community has unlocked a world of opportunity and friendships for which I am eternally grateful.

Why "Salted Pink?"

When starting my art business, I purposefully set out to identify a scalable moniker beyond my name. I already had a pink streak in my hair so it made sense to carry that personal brand over to the business. While enjoying a salted caramel latte one day it suddenly occurred that I could use "salted" to incorporate my passion of glittery goodness. After a quick web search confirmed that Salted Pink was available as a domain name, Salted Pink Studio was born.

In the middle photo above, what are you holding? "Pink is not a ..." what???

Pink Is Not A Color is a delightful book by Lindsay Ward that I received as a birthday present. This picture book is in the kids section but it's just as perfect for adults (or those who qualify as adult based on their years on earth). The official description of the book reads:

"Pink loves her rosy world, from her pink toy dinosaur to her pet flamingo, Phil. But when she sees the Primaries and Secondaries getting ready for the Rainbow Extravaganza, she begins to wonder why she isn’t in the rainbow…and if that means she’s not really a color. Then she meets the Tints, and she’s even more confused. Luckily, a friend shows her the many ways she spreads joy―reminding Pink that she is truly one of a kind, rainbow or not."

It's the perfect message for all of us, whether we are humans or colors. :-)