Welcome to my website!
My name is Jenna Martin Leitch and I’m an artist, illustrator and writer from Fife, Scotland.
My work is inspired by the treasures I find, in my everyday life and in the natural world. The joy they bring to me. The “happy” they make me feel.
I collect things; In my pockets, through my eyes, with my mind, and in my heart. The things we have lost. The things we have found. The sum of our parts. Through written word, drawn line, and painted hue; I make sure the magic is remembered and the JOY I FEEL is paid forward.
“The Bosie”
We give the light
We seek the light.
The silence speaks volumes
To listen, a skill
A space… left.
The left behind,
is also a kind of beginning.
Sadness reigns, but kindnesses exist amongst that sorrow
Held hands and arms outstretched.
A kiss on cheek.
A gentle palm laid,
to side of face caressed.
Encompassed,
Enfolded
Coorie down
Coorie in
I give you a bosie
My blessing.
I welcome those moments.
Understanding
the frequencies and the waves
All too well,
A passing…
And so I let you speak…
Each of you.
Every one.
Tell me of them.
Tell me of you.
My ears are open,
My heart wide open too
I understand.
I understand.
Here always
As are they.
They always will be.
Amongst and beyond.
Jen x
I listened to a radio show about grief, and the art of listening on Sunday morning. It stayed with me and I wrote down some of these words in my notebook whilst within Bowhouse for @eastneukopenstudios
I thought I’d share them…
Perhaps they’ll provide comfort to someone…
This weekend! ✨
Friday 3.30-7.30pm you will be able to find myself and a whole host of creative lovelies at the 252 Hall in Markinch, for the @makersmarketfife
Sunday I’ll then be heading to Strathaven in Lanarkshire for the @creative.strathaven Christmas Makers Market at the Scout & Guide Hall, 12-4pm with quiet hour 11-12.
A busy weekend with a day at the vets in between, plus one of my daughter’s football awards nights! Non-stop as ever!!!
Still, I’m looking for and to it all, and blessed to be amongst so many wonderful people for the duration!
See you then I hope!
Jen x
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Thank you @eastneukopenstudios for another super lovely event.
Kind of blown away, truth be told, by each and every sale, conversation, kindness and friendly face that graced my stall today.
Markets like this fill my heart up. This year has been really tough, but when I see all my work placed together, and have the richest conversations because of it all, it makes me feel so glad and so proud that I have just continued.
Joy and Grief live side by side. That is evident. Light and the courage to keep listening, to myself, and to those around me, keeps me grounded. Anchored in my very being, and anchored in the love I’m lucky enough to be surrounded by. I pour that into my work, and my writing.
There’s magic in believing in something good being round the corner, and I’ll never stop being certain of that. This weekend was proof…
First sale of today, my “Bobble Robin” birdie decoration. Final sale of the day, was my “Garland of Moths”.
Some lighthouses found new homes too, and with these being about my Dad, they felt very special too.
Hope Candles also. Always the hope…🕯️
Ta so much all.
Jen x
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Day 2 of the @eastneukopenstudios Winter Art & Craft Market at @bowhousefife is OPEN!
We are ready to welcome you in!
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Last sale of the day was my little “Blushing Robin” Illustrated Wooden Brooch.
Printed on highest quality birch ply wood, and lasercut, it’s the perfect little soul to keep you company on your cardi!
From an original artwork of my own, this little wonder has graced many an outfit of mine in its lifetime, and always fills my heart with joy.
A lovely way to round off the day today!
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Aw what a lovely day! 🤍
@eastneukopenstudios always feels so special, and today did not disappoint. Excited to head back there tomorrow for more of the same! 10-4 at Bowhouse.
My first sale today was my newest creation, “A Garland Of Moths”.
A collection of illustrations, strung together with beautiful graphite Bakers Twine…
Elephant Hawk-moth
Garden Tiger Moth
Hummingbird Hawk-moth
Lime Hawk-moth
Emperor Moth
Privet Hawk-moth
Poplar Hawk-moth
Another little passion project to complete, and I’m so delighted with how it looks! Which made this first sale even more special!
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All set up and ready to welcome you in! ✨
@eastneukopenstudios Winter Art & Craft Market, at @bowhousefife open today and tomorrow in the glorious East Neuk of Fife, near St Monans, 10-4 both days!
Can’t wait to see you!
Jen x
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My new little ‘Bobble Robin’ and ‘King of Birds’ Wren will be flying along with me to my upcoming events!
Under the safe and watchful eye of the man in the moon, there will also be an eclipse of moths adorning my stands.
Myself, amongst it all, ready to welcome you all!
First up @eastneukopenstudios Winter Art & Craft Market this weekend, both Saturday and Sunday.
Next weekend, I will be in my home town village of Markinch for @makersmarketfife at the 252 Memorial Hall, 3.30-7.30pm on Friday 13th November. then @creative.strathaven Sunday 15th November at the Scout and Guide Hall 12-4 (Quiet Hour from 11!)
In December you’ll be able to find me at @perthcreativeexchange for their Winter Market and Open Studios the 5th & 6th December.
My final event is with @teagreenevents at @bowhouse in Fife again. As ever, I’m excited to see their Christmas Tree!
It’ll all fly in, I’m sure.
I’d love to see you all!
Jen x
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📸 @jillyjillystudio
My newest Journal post for November is now up and can be read over on my website www.jennamartinleitch.co.uk
It speaks of how being amongst people both new to us, and people of our past, can actually reaffirm who we are in our now.
I’ve pondered on this subject a great deal this year, whilst seeking rich connections in a year where I needed my own self clarified so as to keep moving forward I think.
I adore writing, this year it has been such an outlet, and I will be bringing some of my newest written works with me along to @bowhouse for the @eastneukopenstudios Winter Art & Craft Market this weekend.
Please do head over to my website and give it a read, and comment here with your thoughts on it if you would like to. I’d love to know how it made you feel.
Love into the ether.
Jen x
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A n t - S a m h a i n
N o v e m b e r
November is here… another month of this crazy year of 2026 done and dusted… and onwards to a new collection of days, with so much to look forward to.
October continued the vibe of ‘what the ‘actual’ deuce??!!’ when it comes to how this year has played out… but, as ever, I’m hopeful that November will be kinder. For all concerned.
My run of festive events begins in earnest this weekend coming, with two days at the glorious @bowhouse in the East Neuk of Fife, with @eastneukopenstudios for their Winter Art & Craft Market.
It’s one of my top faves, and I’m really looking forward to hanging out with some good pals whilst there!
It’s always lovely to see your work within one space. All laid out and visible, and makes you proud for all it is possible to achieve. This year, I think I’ll be even more grateful to see my body of work as a whole. I’ve continued, and it’s been such a solace for me, to create my new artworks as the year trundled on… (bombshell after bombshell!)
So, please do pop by… and if you can’t, I’d love if you could perhaps manage one of my other events in the run up to Christmas.
Much love, and ever onwards.
Jen x
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With the moon still in sky, and darkness still upon and around me, I awoke early, and headed outside, into my day.
A run. Then to the shop for messages. “The Killing Moon” playing, and I found myself singing it. Out loud. Quietly, but the words were there for me to find.
Today, on Samhuinn… the night whispered into the day, and sang of the moon. It felt right.
I sat quietly at my desk all morning thereafter. Working on the moths that have held my thoughts in recent days. Fashioning a something new, for my festive events which begin in earnest next weekend.
This time of year has a habit of feeling hectic, that being so I’ve been mindful of this, and knew that I required this coming creative season to be gentle upon me… much like the night, and those fragile winged creatures, I need a bit of protection and I felt sure to recognise that I cannot do it all.
Choosing only, the events which light me up. Some favourites and stalwart heart spaces.
First up, next weekend @eastneukopenstudios Winter Art & Craft Market at @bowhousefife
There too, I hope for the moon to be watching over me. The moths to be in flight. And the magic to be amongst all of my creations, with me, there, at its centre.
Nervous and excited, that brink between fear and joy… that is where we grow, and where the magic really does seem to happen!
I’d love to see you.
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Sweater Weather (with obligatory accessory if choice today being, an @lisarooneydesigns bluebird on my cosy cardi!)
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#studioday
#cosywosy
