In 2003 Rin Carroll Jackson formed the, women-owned,  RCJ Art Endeavors, LLC. Early in 2004, she moved from her home studio into the commercial space at 3561 SE Division St. Her initial approach included the wide arching STUDIO/DESIGN OFFICE/GALLERY combination. After building her business, founding the SE Area ARTWalk, completing the 720 sq ft "Creating Community" mural along-side 40 community members of all ages, and serving on the Board of the D/CBA Rin feels very rooted in her neighborhood.

        Embarking on an "endeavor of passion & energy" she brings her focus to developing her work as an artist, partner (of Joe Jackson, guitarist of Red Cedar Shakes & co-creator of Sleeping Bee Batiks) and Mother (of 2 amazing pre-teen boys).  Converting the working space at 3561 SE Division at the end of 2009 to SLEEPING BEE STUDIO + Production Zone for Sleeping Bee Batiks and stepping back from the demands of the SE Area ARTWalk marks a shift. Find out more about the event at www.seportlandartwalk.com .

       Her current commitment is toward becoming more enveloped in her artwork, developing the online commerce angle of her business to move it forward, being available to her sons learning experience as homeschoolers and making time to practice her Reiki, energy healing work. Her work can be seen in SE Portland at her studio by appointment, online at etsy and cafepress or by becoming a fan of Sleeping Bee Studio on facebook.

She encourages you to explore her work

and can be reached at rinzart[at] gmail.com