Title: Stay
Size: 18.75 inches x 42.75 inches x 0.25 inches (Unframed)
Date: October 2008
Medium: CarbOthello chalk-pastel on Arches paper (matted)


I dreamt of a storm that covered the landscape with rushing waters. The only safe place was a great tree with deep roots found at the top of a hill. Instead of fleeing to the mountain peeks, freedom was to be found by staying in the presence of this mighty natural fortress. There is nothing to fear amidst the branches of One who is mighty to save.

The Freedom Show

Art which expressed and celebrated "Freedom" was displayed at the Freeway Cafe (333 King Street East, Hamilton) in November. A number of local artists and musicians exhibited their talents, including Jennifer Lynn Haas and Sarah Dawn Bokma. The opening night drew in huge crowds and was reported to have been a great evening of celebration! Freedom was expressed through original art, lyrical music, and African dance. The art continued to be on display for the entire month. Those interested to purchase the artwork can do so through the Freeway.

limited edition giclee prints are available in 10"x14". priced at $100 each.

Tree of Life
Date: Apirl 2008
Medium: acrylic wash, watersoluble wax pastels, charcoal, conte on paper.

Its branches are gnarled and twisted and they hang heavy on the trunk. Yet the trees' thin shoots always reach straight up to the sky in hopeful expectation. That is like me and you. The tree speaks of both our tendency to settle for twisted lies and how in desperation we cry out to the Lord of heaven to pour out grace and truth on us. As we grow in truth and grace, we reach out to those around us. This tree has a short sturdy base and a wide reach, so in this way it "just takes off" like a vine, spreading out with this good news. There are 6 out of 10 giclee prints of this piece out in circulation. This piece has been featured in Comment Magazine, Nov 2008.

New City Logo

New City Commission

I am privileged and excited to share with you this banner. It was commissioned by New City Church which is celebrating its first public service on October 4th. The church's vision to to bring the whole gospel to Hamilton until Hamilton is whole.

This banner is about making things new. By the power of the cross, Jesus has conquered death and will one day renew everything that he has made. As a church body, we are sent into the world to begin this act of renewal, to be an outpouring presence of the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. The kingdom of God is here, and not yet here - it looks like beauty, goodness, and truth.

The colours in this banner allude to new growth and washing water. To make clean again, to heal, to transform, to bring new life. The gold displays the majesty and power of the risen Christ! The gold also reminds us of the Spirit and how it is a Refiners Fire purifying our faith through trials.

In the making of this banner many washes were done. One could even say that it overflowed with water and was saturated to the point of fragility. I like this fact because in the process of healing by Yahweh Rophe we are made weak yet blessed by an abundance of love which floods our hearts, minds, and bodies. Our God wants his people made whole again.

So I would like to call this banner "I am making all things new". Its a promise made by Jesus. Its one we can depend on and even see being made in the present. New City Church is one testimony among many.

Giclee Prints Now Available for order! (Limited Edition of 5)

I am selling a limited edition of this painting entitled 'two vases in whites' as giclee prints on fine art paper. They are $300 each and there are five in the limited series. The size of each print is 20"x29 1/2".

Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing one. I've already sold two...

A Way Has Been Made: Senior Student Exhibition

Jennifer in front of her "Here be Monsters; There be Grace" series displayed at Redeemer University College's Senoir Student Exhibition.


Part of the "Here be Monsters; There be Grace" series, specifically it is the second piece in a series of five charcoal drawings.



This series is close to my heart. It was displayed as a part of my Senior student exhibit entitled 'A Way Has Been Made'

It is about a boy, but it should be mostly about the bird.

I live in a neighbourhood that make me full of delight. Often I will wander down roads of old homes, mature trees and fragrant gardens, thinking and praying for the community.
One day I found a sculpture tucked behind the catholic cathedral. It was a discovery of love. The Holy Family cuddled together, craddling each other in arms of love. Their feet were exposed, their expressions were honest: it made me feel vulnerable and treasured at the same time.
I return to visit them in the morning, and sometimes at night; to be apart of their tenderness, to learn about their love.
I have taken pictures of them, I have sketched them, but I have not yet captured in essense what they hold...my quest continues....


"Wandering for Coby" captures the rough wildness of her surrounding, and pauses at the beauty of quiet reflections. She wanders through the woods, through the meadows, carrying with her her own thoughts, her heart full. She is delighted to be found admist the wilds of nature, and the wilderness seems to echo her inner emotions. She and the creation are one in feeling - both beautiful, both wild, both alone, yet sharing the company of each other.
I am an artist who believes that the meaning of a piece has potential to be expanded upon as a viewer interact with it. A piece of art can speak beyond an artists' intent and a very good piece "keeps talking" so to speak...so I just wanted to add another person's insights on this piece: "I like the open space, its like freedom, exploration and contemplation. She is in the moment and loving it! I feel refreshed when I look at it."


"May Tulips" was inspired from time spent at the Royal Botantical Gardens during the Tulip Festival.


"Jennifer, After Picasso" came out of an assignment which asked me to study a piece of modern art (in this case: "The Head" by Pablo Picasso) and than adapt its style into a new piece.