Dreams Fulfilled

Jean became interested in art at a young age, when she admired the then-popular paint-by-number kits her father completed. That interest was furthered when Santa delivered a set of Childcraft Books one year to Jean and her siblings. She immediately claimed all volumes having to do with art, art history, and crafts, then set about absorbing all she could from them.

Few formal art classes were available to her, so to a great extent, Jean learned by osmosis. She watched any TV shows she could about art - thank you, Jon Nagy - and spent much of her spare time practicing using various media. In high school, she assisted a professional artist with his Saturday morning children's classes, which provided her with a first-hand learning experience and a bit of pocket change!

Jean's lifelong dream of becoming an artist was put on hold while she raised a family and pursued a career in an unrelated field, but she never gave up hope. Nearing retirement, she refused to believe that "you can't teach an old dog new tricks." She promised herself she'd fulfill her childhood dream to take lessons and learn more about painting, which she did. She loved it! Jean also took up photography as a hobby, which has helped inspire many of her paintings.

Her dream finally being fulfilled, she now has time to devote to creating art and taking photos and she sincerely hopes you enjoy the results!