Jen Donahue's art evokes a feeling of contrast between life and death, combining a sense of the whimsical with the macabre. Her artwork creates an emotional tension that feels both haunting and beautiful, making the viewer reflect on themes of impermanence and renewal. Stylistically, her paintings blends elements of folk art and contemporary mixed media. The bold, black line work resembles traditional printmaking or woodcut techniques, while the inclusion of pressed flowers introduces a tactile, natural element. The work also has a surreal quality, merging the realistic details of the flowers with the more stylized, almost cartoonish depiction of the figure, placing it within the realms of both surrealism and modern folk art. The combination of these styles results in a piece that feels both timeless and fresh.