Jeanne Keckler
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Arts |
| Occupation | Artist/Educator |
| Location | Seattle, Wa, United States |
| Introduction | I grew up in a small Michigan town and had little exposure to art. My brother Bob introduced me to drawing and painting. I was fascinated by his creations. My parents helped the process by displaying Bob’s work on our walls. The experience brought much color and life into our home. Until college I didn’t view myself as an artist. This changed when I took a painting class. In class my inexperience became my saving grace. My teacher was amused by my lack of experience, and encouraged me to experiment. I spent most of my time at the art studio. When not there, I was in the Library poring over books on Van Gogh, Gauguin, the Expressionists, Asian Art, Modern Art...I was awakening to the visual world. At the University of Michigan I again spent most of my time painting. After receiving my BA degree, I attended Johns Hopkins and received an MA in Education. I became a teacher and mother of two. My focus on art was diluted, but I never stopped painting. I continue to experiment with different mediums. I am an expressionist. My paintings are large and colorful with bold graphic shapes. They are meant for large spaces and are in homes, businesses and private collections. |