Painting the mood! 

During my early education, I was privileged to have an excellent teacher.  She specialized in watercolors but had extensive knowledge of all media as well as basic drawing and design skills.  I studied under her for four years and received an art scholarship to continue my studies.  Initially, I focused on painting in oil and took workshops from several professional artists in the area.  While enjoying some success as an artist, I received an Associate of Arts degree with a focus on Metal Smithing.  I spent a few years working as an apprentice jeweler.  Family responsibilities necessitated better, more stable income and benefits so I left the world of art for a number of years.  I returned to school and  received a BS in Computer Science.   I worked the next 25 years in the Aerospace Industry as a Satellite Software Engineer.  In 2004 I retired and immediately took my paints out of the dusty old box and set up my studio.  The media I use most frequently now is watercolor; however, I also paint in oil and pastel.  I have taken many classes at our local junior college, adult education and through various Art Leagues.  I am a keen supporter of workshops taught by successful professional artists.  I have gained invaluable information from these workshops as well as made new friends and supporters.  I continue to submit work to juried and membership shows within the U.S.  I am a member of the Santa Cruz Art League, the California Watercolor Association and the Santa Clara Watercolor Society.  

 I paint primarily from photographs in my studio.  I enjoy the quiet of my studio or soft music in the background.  I particularly like Chinese music and instruments.   Landscapes, still lifes and cityscapes are my favorite subjects.  I continue to learn and grow with each painting.   I love abstraction and what I call impressionistic abstraction where the subject is recognizable albeit not realistic but most often, I focus on capturing a mood; telling a story; sharing a special place with you, the viewer.   

For further information, contact jdecdesigns@msn.com or www.fineartstudioonline.com/jeannedecampos-rousseau