Jennifer Main

Jennifer Main is one of the most beloved native Las Vegas artists. She began her career with Art encounter at the young age of 17 and has continued successfully based in southern California. Ambitious and prolific, Jennifer’s works prove her true passion for art as her prominence and recognition continue to grow both nationally and internationally.  Main graduated from the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing, and Visual Arts as well as attended the prestigious School of The Art Institute of Chicago.

Main’s work was featured on Mtv’s Real World, Discovery Channel’s American Casino, and the red carpet premiere for Warner Brother’s movie “Racing Stripes” starring Hayden Panettiere. Her work is on Cinemax’s show “Sin City Diaries” starring supermodel and actress Amber Smith. She has painted the likeness of Jim Clark; venture entrepreneur and founder of Netscape, Alvy Ray Smith; co-founder of Pixar Animation, legendary Siegfried and Roy, and the great jazz entertainers Al Jarreau, Clint Holmes, and Dave Koz. Main was also selected to be the featured artist for the award winning Wildflower Arts and Music Festival in Texas and the Jazz and Art Festival at Mt. Charleston Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.

Jennifer’s unique style is instantly recognizable for her fearless use of vibrant color and the raw energy that her paintings exude. Her favorite subjects to paint are people, especially the face and using the eyes to tell a story as well as a reflection of the soul and spirit. Jennifer says “I am influenced by all artists in some way but get my inspiration from everyday life experiences and what I may be feeling at the moment. I try to remain transparent in my work” and that is what her collectors are so drawn to; they can truly relate to her paintings.

Jennifer Main also stays very active with donating artwork to her favorite charities such as The Boys and Girls Clubs of Las Vegas, March of Dimes, American Heart Association, Shade Tree, Race to Erase MS, and Project Sunshine. Jennifer was also nominated for the 2008 Governor’s Art Awards for making a difference in the community through art.