Sumter County
Jordan has been an artist all her life. She has dabbled in various art forms, but her focus has recently shifted to the watercolor style. Her sophomore year in school was a turning point in her artistic journey. She painted a still life of a lemon fruit, which now proudly hangs in the Meridian hospital in Mississippi. This event in Jordan's life inspired her to continue pursuing her passion for art.
Growing up, Jordan was exposed to the arts by her parents who always had an art project for her to work on. This exposure ignited a love for the arts in her. Jordan draws inspiration from nature, history, and music. Whenever she comes up with a new idea, she immediately jots it down in her notebook. In fact, it's a rare sight to see Jordan without her notebook in hand.
After multiple sketches in her notebook, Jordan chooses one to bring to life. She has a special place in her heart for painting at her desk by a window in her bedroom that overlooks the backyard. It's her own little creative oasis.
As a child, Jordan created fairy houses with her grandmother in their backyard. They would use poplar blooms and other items from around the Black Belt region to create the fairy houses. This experience felt like pure magic, and it's one of her fondest childhood memories.
Jordan is currently pursuing her dream of becoming a children's book illustrator. She is an arts education major at Athens State University, where she continues to work with watercolor, acrylics, and mixed media pieces. Her passion for art continues to grow, and she is excited to see where her journey takes her.