Janet “Jan” Wright is a professional watermedia
artist whose work is distinguished by blazing
color. Taught by well-known California artists,
her paintings have been exhibited in numerous
national exhibitions and she has won dozens of
awards in local, regional and national shows.
She has given demonstrations, taught classes and
serves in leadership positions is many water-color and art societies including the National
Watercolor Society where she is currently treasurer.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
My first painting was created at age 11 in rural Oregon on a piece of scrap wood with oils left over from tinting house paint. Although I did not pursue art as a focused endeavor until a few years ago, I have found it provides a new way of seeing the world.
I have always been deeply moved by nature but now I see dark against light, beautiful shapes, colors that “pop.” I am grateful for this opportunity to look within for the capacity to artfully respond to our beautiful world.