About The Artist
Foxy aka Nightbird aka Jennie Brass <Silvernail>
 
 
 
Greetings, let me tell you a little about myself, and introduce you to my corner of the woods. 
 
 
I'm a self taught lifelong artist who has a passion for trying new things. This exploration has led to a vast number of mediums which currently include: pencil, pen and ink, marker, watercolor, acrylic, computer artwork both 2 and 3D. Though I took art classes in high school and college most of my skills and techniques come from exploring and reapplying tips and tricks learned from simply doing it. Always happy to foster new artistic talents, I am a firm believer in tutoring others and am always happy to share a tidbit with interested artists. It has led to some online tutoring through a few artwebsites and several lasting friendships with people in other countries! The nature of this development has led to my unique style of anthropomorphic artwork.

 
The Pen Name Foxy
I sign my artwork Foxy as the name reflects my love of that animal. The name was given to me by my high school art teacher, John McCoy. (the teacher who I feel had the greatest influence on my life.) I'm working towards turning my hobby into a career in the arts because of him. Exploring art in his class lead me to explore many directions I never would have otherwise taken. Even my wallpaper in the background shows just how many avenues I've explored. John noticed early on how many of these frequently drawn chars were foxes and before long, Foxy was all he called me.
Hangin' with Lebo M before the PreBroadway production 
of The Lion King on Broadway.
Lebo, Sean, and me.
 
 
Where'd I Come From?
As you can tell, I'm in the mid-western US right now. But what you may not know, is that I didn't grow up here in Minnesota. I am originally from Groton, Connecticut. And that is still where my heart lies. I miss the ocean something fierce and hope to go back east someday. Also, their appreciation of the arts always seemed much stronger there. However, had I not come to the Midwest I never would have met my wonderful husband, Nate who loves my artwork as much as I love creating it.
 
 

Here's where the magic happens
 For those who are curious this is what my art studio looks like currently.
 

 
 
 
Pups 'n' Stuff
I love dogs, love'em to bits. My house has two...Calypso my sheltie had to be put to sleep, leaving Ashenpaw our Border Collie, and Mya my husband's Britney spaniel.
They're a real joy to have around.
 
That's my late pooch, Calypso, the little old biddy who was queen of the household. 
 
This is Mya, my husband's bratty Brittany. She listens when she wants to. But she has these adorable little tiny love licks that are hard to resist. Even though we call her our rebel teen, she's a good girl, really. 
  
... and here's Ashenpaw, who should have been called Don Juan the world's greatest lover. He's known as our affectionate Ash, and is about the only purebreed border collie couch potato... unless there is a ball to play fetch with! We laughingly call him our toddler as he's the best problem solver in our pack!