Born in South Louisiana in 1948, Jerilyn grew up in the small Louisiana town of Sunset. As a child, she always had a creative spirit which was exhibited in the clothing that she designed and made, as well as in other aspects of her life. She married her husband, Cecil in Lagos, Nigeria; gave birth to their two children in West Africa and spent seven years experiencing the West African culture which nourished her interest in all art forms. While overseas, Jerilyn also lived in London, England and Paris, France. Upon returning to Sunset, Jerilyn's passion did not wane but took a detour--nursing school. Upon graduating from LSU-E, she worked as a Registered Nurse at several area hospitals and at a local nursing home. She is now retired from nursing which frees up time for her passion, her art studio. Jerilyn has painted, woven baskets and designed mosaic masks and portraits. Any object is likely to be seen by her with an eye for composition and artistic potential. Her open-mindedness and eagerness to experience many art forms eventually led her in fusing glass. Her hands and eyes flash as she points out her work which hangs from the ceiling and walls of her studio. "This piece was inspired by a friend, this by my brother, and that one by something else." Each work she creates seems to have a story connected to her heart. There is a bit of wit in some of her work. She makes Bug-a-Boos to frighten bug out of the garden. Try one; they sometimes work. Jerilyn's work is featured in several area galleries and at area festivals. More information can be found on the Store Location page. Please browse the entire web site and enjoy.

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