January 1st, 2012
It’s always nice to have a fresh start, and that’s what the new year feels like to me. I’m taking down the Christmas stuff today and cleaning up.
Soon I’ll start working on my end of the year bookwork… yuck!
I’ll also be starting drawings for new paintings for my show in the Bay Area
And… filling my schedule with more classes
I’ll have a new painting for you to see within a couple of days. In the meantime, here’s some photos from my Christmas in Jackson, CA








Some of these photos were taken by my sister, Sue Bentley, and a couple were taken by me. Hope your holidays were happy ones, and that you’re getting ready for a fresh new year.
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December 21st, 2011
Go to my Class and Events page to see the new things coming in 2012.
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October 24th, 2011
I’m returning to Markleeville, Ca for another workshop in November.



Our focus will be portraits and animals, your choice. Anything from children to adults, (close-up or distant) to a favorite animal (wild or domestic) is fine. Even a fantasy painting would be fine like my mermaid. Come prepared with photo references. You may use magazine or personal photos.
During the 3 days you’ll learn my glazing methods and color palette. I’ll demonstrate painting eyes, hair/fur, clothing and backgrounds.
Markleeville is a beautiful spot in the foothills of the Eastern Sierra. You’ll have a wonderful time meeting new artist friends, enjoying beautiful scenery, learning and painting.
Hope you can make it!
Workshop dates: November 10 – 12 (Thursday – Saturday)
Class times: 10 am – 4 pm
Class fee: $165
* For more info and to sign up and for a materials list, please email me at jeanniesart@att.net or contact me through this website by going up to the top of this page and pressing “Contact”.
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September 12th, 2011
Amador County Artists Studio Tour
September 17th & 18th, (10am – 4pm)



This weekend, Amador County Artists will open their studios to the public. I’m proud to have my home studio on the tour. One of my former teachers, Sabina Turner, is on the tour, as well as many other fine artists in the area.
Amador County is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California. My hometown is Jackson and my home studio is conveniently located.
It’s Free!
If you are interested in more information please contact me and I’ll give you all the particulars.
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September 10th, 2011

I just wandered over to Winsor & Newton’s website and found a wealth of information about their watercolours, which I have been using and loving for years. Here’s the site link: http://www.winsornewton.com/resource-centre
So, now when you have questions about the various colors available and properties as well as chemical make-up of types of color you will know how to get wonderful info quickly and easily. Enjoy!
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