,Jeanne Kipke is a retired elementary school teacher who is excited about following her passions for writing and art. Ms. Kipke’s books explore themes around choosing love over fear and embracing diversity.
Her Frey Series (Two, Cinder Girl) feature a very wise, non-gender specific faery named Frey.
Jeanne's newest publications (See below for details): Yesterday Was YEStoday Uplifting Poems for All Ages and The Fairy Caper: A Neek, Von
& Zo Adventure
Her Frey Series (Two, Cinder Girl) feature a very wise, non-gender specific faery named Frey.
Jeanne's newest publications (See below for details): Yesterday Was YEStoday Uplifting Poems for All Ages and The Fairy Caper: A Neek, Von
& Zo Adventure
Author Artist
Current Work
Rabbit in the Grass
12x12" Oils on board Bunny Rabbit Art Challenge On display downtown Boulder Colorado at the Pearl Street Mall (Click art for link) 
In the Wild Blue Wonder
Located downtown Boulder Colorado as part of the Alley Gallery exhibit (Find it between Pearl & Walnut and 15th & 16th streets on a set of double doors in the alley!) |
SHE Digital Painting 8x18" Print on board
The BAAaaa Show at R Gallery (Art inspired by sheep) February 3 - April 4, 2021 
Octopus Sky 18x24" Digital painting, metal print. Currently available for purchase at R Gallery
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(Pandemic Self-Portrait)
Indivisible: I Am You Are They Are We Are All Together Our Pledge of Allegiance states that we are indivisible, meaning unable to divide. This has become apparent with the Coronavirus, being an equal opportunity infection. But it's not only viruses that may be spewed from our mouths, but also our words, our emotions, our energy. My question is, what are we, each of us, spewing forth into the world? What are we contributing to our Collective Consciousness? Are we spewing words of hate or love? Are pouring out rage or calm? What am I radiating outward? 
Breathe
8x12 Acrylic Painting Currently on exhibit at 14th Street Church, Boulder Colorado |
Yesterday Was YEStoday: Uplifting Poems for All Ages
Written & Illustrated by Jeanne
Yesterday Was YEStoday is a book of playful and inspiring poetry. Ms. Kipke's collection is nicely illustrated - featuring delightful characters and reflecting the diversity of our children. Her poems speak of love, positivity and saying YES to all that is valued and appreciated. From a unique twist on Humpty-Dumpty to loving oneself, these are poems that will be read again and again.
(Click on image for link to amazon.com for a look inside & purchasing information.)
Written & Illustrated by Jeanne
Yesterday Was YEStoday is a book of playful and inspiring poetry. Ms. Kipke's collection is nicely illustrated - featuring delightful characters and reflecting the diversity of our children. Her poems speak of love, positivity and saying YES to all that is valued and appreciated. From a unique twist on Humpty-Dumpty to loving oneself, these are poems that will be read again and again.
(Click on image for link to amazon.com for a look inside & purchasing information.)
The Fairy Caper: A Neek, Von & Zo Adventure
Written & Illustrated by Jeanne
Neek made the sweetest fairy house - but something's missing. Fairy goulash! But Von knows exactly what's needed to stir up a batch. Zo eagerly volunteers to gather the spider webs, but who will collect the one and a half teaspoons of bird poop? After all the ingredients are gathered, will the goulash succeed with attracting a fairy?
(Click on image for link to amazon.com for a look inside & purchasing information.)
Written & Illustrated by Jeanne
Neek made the sweetest fairy house - but something's missing. Fairy goulash! But Von knows exactly what's needed to stir up a batch. Zo eagerly volunteers to gather the spider webs, but who will collect the one and a half teaspoons of bird poop? After all the ingredients are gathered, will the goulash succeed with attracting a fairy?
(Click on image for link to amazon.com for a look inside & purchasing information.)
More digital art metal prints
Fantasy novels by Jeanne
"Frey" Faery Tales
Cinder Girl
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On the surface, Cinder Girl is a fairy tale inspired by the original Cinderella story. But it’s more than that. Cinder Girl is the spiritual journey of a young woman. Or to be more precise, it is the journey of three sisters.
After the untimely death of her mother, Jill’an’s father remarried. Jill’an welcomed her stepmother and stepsisters wholeheartedly, becoming especially close to the youngest, who’s playful personality matched Jill’an’s perfectly. Far too soon, Jill’an’s new family experiences a terrible loss. The Duke’s ship goes missing, and as the weeks pass into months, the Duchess’ true self comes through. Madam Duchess quickly reduces Jill’an from adored daughter to obedient servant. After all, as far as Madam was concerned, Jill’an lost her status the moment her father failed the family. What makes us who we are? The beliefs, practices, and teachings of those who raise us contribute to who and what we are. Raised within the norms of a strict religion where disobedience is met with the bite of a switch, the eldest daughter, Char, followed the harsh dictates of her upbringing. Lotte, the younger of the two,rebels - questioning the validity of a judgmental, jealous God and mocking the mother who bore and beat her. Lotte stays true to Jill’an, refusing to conform to Mother Duchess’ cruelty. In contrast, Char relishes her new role as mistress and is determined to keep Jill’an beneath her as she kowtows to her mother’s guidance. And although Jill’an’s world seemed broken, falling into despair was not an option. Feeling attached to home and hope, Jill’an is not ready to leave. However, Lotte cannot abide her mother’s scheme to marry her off to the Prince and proposes a plan to Jill’an to escape the abuses of Char and Madam Duchess. Reluctant at first, Jill’an agrees. Why does Jill’an stay? And how does her experience shape her into a stronger, more confident self? Cinder Girl explores these questions, delving into the importance of focus, forgiveness, lovingkindness and ultimately, knowing that all is unfolding perfectly. And of course, Jill’an has the help of one particularly wise, although sometimes frustrating, faery. Lotte and Jill’an become acquainted with a mysterious young man who speaks of a faery named Frey. Frey, a non-gender-specific magical being, carries great wisdom but shares it in ways that seem odd to the trio of new friends. Frey comes and goes as zeh pleases, but ultimately, since this is a faery tale, finagles a happy ending for all. |
Two
TWO cover illustration
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Once upon a time, long, long ago, there lived a girl with two eyes. You might say, “Well, everybody has two eyes”. Not so! While Little Two Eyes had two eyes like most people, her sisters and mother did not and because of this, they treated her cruelly.
But this is a faery tale and of course, a faery saves the day - and surely there must be a handsome prince who becomes enthralled with the suffering protagonist and… well, you know how that usually ends. But this isn’t the story of a prince rescuing a helpless damsel in distress. No, it is the story of Two, her siblings and their mother. Oh, and also a magicked goat, a kind baker, a fantastical faery and, yes, I confess, a prince. TWO is a tale for the millennium, featuring an unusual faery named Frey who befriends a girl who has suffered from the cruelty of her mother and sisters. Two’s escape from bondage is a story of magic - but also of self-empowerment and love. |