Jennifer Zimmermann’s educational background is in painting, illustration and graphic design. She holds a BFA from the University of Michigan and later studied at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. In addition, she holds an MA in Education. She has worked as a professional artist and visual arts educator in the public schools for many years in metro Detroit, MI.

Jennifer has a passion for all things art. She has a soft spot for Modern Art and MCM design. Jennifer also
truly enjoys helping others to utilize art as a creative outlet for stress-management and enjoyment – her
primary reason for creating Coloring Zen for the Stressed Out Modernist. Knowing that she may touch others' lives through her art and has developed a tool that may bring "zen" to those in need is a blessing in itself.