LIFESTYLE story by Kimberly Brauss / photography by Fred Salley
Jessica “Turner” Page "MY DAUGHTER LED ME BACK TO MY PASSION." Jessica “Turner” Page was drawn to art at a young age. Naturally loving the creativity that comes with sketching, painting, and coloring – it all made her happy. And she had a mother who would sit and color and paint with her. Turner enjoyed taking summer art classes as a child, and from there, her love of art grew. She sought out art electives throughout middle and high school and decided to pursue art as her major in college. Once Turner graduated, she said she came to a standstill with her artwork. “What had I done? I was $40,000 in debt and only had a piece of paper saying Bachelor of Fine Arts to show for the past four years,” Turner wrote in a post on her website, jtpageart.com. Turner decided to go to school again – this time choosing a different field that would afford to pay her bills. “I came to realize sometimes your passion and the ability to make a living weren’t always on the same page.” Her new career and life took hold. And her love of art took the back seat. Years later, complete with a house, husband, and supportive family, Turner knew she was suppressing her love of painting. It was through having her baby, Delainey, that Turner birthed the intense love and connection mothers feel. Delainey inspired Turner to return to her love of painting: “It felt right.” And Turner wanted to paint more. She prayed and sought counsel from
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