Yewdell Gardens

This weekend John and I managed to sneak in a walk through Yewdell Gardens before the rain took away our beautiful blue skies. John grew up exploring Yewdell with his best friend George Klien. George Kleins grandparents created Yewdell Gardens.
Yewdell is a gorgeous horticulture experience nestled in Crestwood, Ky. There is an amazing history behind this special place. It's creators, Theodore & Martha Klein, turned their 33 acre private property into the most exquisite garden, with a collection of well over one thousand different plant species from around the world, as well as many he created from cross genus development.
Theodore built several unique buildings on the property, including a full size castle. You can still go inside and tour the castle now. While walking through the garden, John entertained me with many stories of childhood with George and his family.
When Theodore died, his family with the help of many others turned this unique garden into a historical preservation, open to the public. They have a Membership Club you can be part of, as well as many events throughout the year. Many weddings are held in the garden each year as well. You have to book pretty well in advance to get your turn though!
Even through today the Klein family continue to be a big part in the continued care and maintenance of this gorgeous garden today.

Photographic Art

I have been reawakened to the art of photography since meeting my boyfriend John Adkins [The World Thru My Lens, Fotographic, foto71] whom I consider a very talented photographer. Seeing the world through his eyes has been second only to seeing the eyes through the eyes of my children.
My children give me such an appreciation that age some times can diminish due to life's adult distractions, such as job, being a single parent, bills etc.
Being an artist, I've always thought I had an eye for beautiful or interesting things in life, but until recently, these things always quickly became forgotten clutter in my brain.
Finding the instant gratification found in photography as an art through John, has enabled me to capture these precious moments instantly as well as preserve them in a way I can recall them quickly...(my brain doesn't refresh as fast as it used to) he-he!
I will be forever thankful to him for helping me find such a pleasurable means to channel my creative energies. You can see my photos on my flickr page, as well as see my art on my main website, though that page is currently under construction.

Mural Portfolio

Donation Projects

About Me

Jenn Lee was born in South Korea, adopted in 1973 and spent the next 26 years growing up in California. A graduate in 1988 as an Art Major, she spent every spare moment learning every art form she could get her hands on. Her artistic spirit moved her to become a Freelance Artist.

After high-school, she spent the next few years struggling to build her client base, succeeding to become a known artist in California, creating murals and paintings for both homeowners and business clientele alike. From baby nurseries to day-cares, restaurants to hospitals, her joy came from changing her clients dreams into reality. Her pride and joy project was a 17′ x 30′ Jungle Mural for The American Cancer Society in 1995.

Over the years she continued her Freelance Art business while raising her family.Her children are her life, and through their eyes she added a unique artistic view to some of her compositions. From whimsical painting accents to furnishings and fairytale like murals to walls and ceilings, her artwork told a story that grew the imaginations of the children that lived in those rooms. Her sculptures held such character they appeared to come to life if you blinked.

In 2003 she made a major life change moving her family to the East Coast to start a new beginning. Almost six years later she has renewed her career as an as an ECO Friendly Freelance Artist in the Louisville, KY area, as well as partnering with John Adkins Photography as Artistic Adviser. Welcome to The Artist’s Eyes by Jenn Lee, where your vision comes to life, through the artist’s eyes.