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About the Artist
I began drawing and painting as a small child, with the encouragement of an artistic family. We lived on a farm in central Illinois and there were plenty of animals around to sketch. My lifelong love of horses and all animals, plus constant practice with a sketchbook and pencil have enabled me to capture the expression and personality that makes each individual unique.

When I was a teenager my uncle commissioned me to do a horse portrait for him, and I’ve been doing them ever since. At that time, I considered the landscape a necessary evil—you have to put something behind the horse. Since then, I’ve broadened my scope to include dogs, cats, and other animals, and I’ve learned to enjoy doing landscapes and other subjects for a different kind of challenge.

I studied drawing and painting in college, and continue to take classes and workshops. I also teach pastel classes. My preferred media are pencil, oil paint, and pastels. My paintings are realistic and detailed--an oil portrait can take 50 to 100 hours.



Memberships
Art For All, Elgin, IL
DuPage Art League, Wheaton, IL



Recent Awards
2007 & 2008, AFA Exhibit at Gail Borden Public Library




Contact the artist for more info

jeanjohnsonart@sbcglobal.net