Jane Moore Houghton

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Gender	Female
Industry	Arts
Occupation	Artist
Location	Rutland, Massachusetts, United States
Introduction	I am an artist living and working and raising my three small children in Central, MA. I graduated from Skidmore College in 1987 with a degree in Studio Art. Part of my undergraduate studies were spent at the University of Wales in Cardiff studying Welsh language and folklore. I’ve been a professional photographer, parent counselor, crisis counselor, private art teacher and homeschooling mom. I started painting seriously and selling my work in 2006. Turning forty was pivotal for me! Teaching small children for five years brought me back to my bliss and I was reminded of what has always made me the happiest: making art. Welcome to my world! * The spelling of the word figment goes back to college. I created a three-dimentional sculpture of the word: “Phygment” - a play on the fact that I was known as a creative speller. The word stuck and I was known to some in the art department as “Phygment” for years. Also, spelled this way it looks like a welsh word to me which I really prefer anyway.
Favorite Movies	-Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory -Nanny McPhee ( for the brilliant use of color! - and, well Colin Firth doesn't hurt!) -Mr. Magorium's Wonder Imporium ( again, the use of color is brilliant)
Favorite Music	I am David Gray's biggest fan but have widely varied taste in music depending on my mood.
Favorite Books	I am a big reader! Where to start?