"There is nothing more exciting for me than to hike, snowshoe, or mulepack to rugged mountain peaks, rocky desert outcroppings, or lonely and remote canyons to capture the beauty of these wild places in plein-air paintings."
Jean LeGassick
Biography
Jean LeGassick was born in California in 1950 and lived there for her first 47 years. She graduated from Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, in 1979 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. Her artist affiliations include the Plein-Air Painters of America and the California Art Club.
Jean was recently honored by being chosen as one of six artists filmed for the PBS series, "Plein-Air: Painting the American Landscape" which is currently being shown on public television stations across the nation. This beautiful series is also available for sale (see the PBS Series page on this web site for more information).
She has participated in many fine invitational art shows throughout the country, including several museum shows. In addition, her work can be found in many public and private collections, including the permanent collection of the Nevada Museum of Art.
Jean has been a featured artist in PleinAir Magazine (Dec. `04), as well as having her work published in many other national magazines in the past decade.
An art instructor at Cerro Coso Community College in Bishop, California for many years, she continues to teach an occasional oil painting workshop (see Workshops page on this web site). The summer 2008 issue of American Artist's Workshop Magazine features Jean teaching a recent Art in the Aspens Workshop in Pueblo, Colorado.
Upcoming Events and Exhibits
Plein-Air Painters of America Show & Exhibition Art Association of Jackson Hole 8/27/2010-9/6/2010 Reception: 9/3/2010 (5:30 pm)
The Art Association of Jackson Hole will host a show of work from the Plein-Air Painters of America in conjunction with the group's workshop held during the same period. The Artspace Gallery is located on Glenwood St. in Jackson, Wyoming. An Artist Reception will be held Friday, Sept. 3rd at 5:30 pm. Phone 307/733-6379 for more information, or go to www.artassociation.org. You can also get information on PAPA's web site-- www.pleinairpaintersofamerica.com.
Plein-Air Painters of America "American Legacy-- Our National Parks" City of Lake Charles 11/7/2010-1/16/2011 Reception: ()
The Haggin Museum in California hosted "American Legacy: Our National Parks-- On-Location with the Plein-Air Painters of America". This exhibition and sale featured work done by PAPA members in various National Parks. The entire exhibition will now travel to various sites around the nation. First scheduled site is the City of Lake Charles, LA. Call Denise Fasske, Director of Cultural Affairs, at 337/591-9159 for further information.
Upcoming Workshops
OIL PAINTING PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP(0) Virginia City, Nevada 10/6/2010-10/10/2010 This workshop will be held through St. Mary's Art Center, a wonderful facility in the historic town of Virginia City. Predominately a landscape workshop, you will also have the opportunity to paint the old buildings and mining equipment from the boom days of the Comstock. Fall is usually very pleasant here, but if the weather gets uncomfortable, I've planned some great studio still-life exercises that will help train your eye to see subtle color shifts (which of course, will help you back in the field). For a small additional fee you may lodge at St. Mary's (this is highly recommended). I will give plenty of individual attention, addressing everyone's particular strengths and weaknesses. All levels of experience are welcome. Call St. Mary's Art Center at 775/847-7774 for more details or click on Linda's name above for a link to their email. Linda Nazemian(smacenter@earthlink.net)
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