 Portfolio of
Jan Woodford
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SHINING WATER ( Third Prize in
Pastel Category)
Artist Statement
(See more art by Jan Woodford at http://www.janwoodford.com and http://www.florenceartists.com/janwoodford.html)
The beauty of the Oregon Coast is almost overwhelming. I can't get enough of the rivers, lakes, streams and trees, or the Rhododendrons that seem to take over the area in May.
At first I concentrated on oil painting, but have become more and more charmed by the immediacy of pastels. Pastels require no drying time, and I've really come to appreciate this very versatile medium made popular by Degas and Cassatt.
It's for certain that I'll never run out of subjects to paint here on the Oregon coast.
Biography
I left Oregon with my family when I was 5 years old, to be near my father, who was in a V.A hospital in Southern California.
Although I grew up in California, married, and raised three daughters, I always dreamed of returning to my home state.
In 1998 my husband and I realized that dream when we moved to the central Oregon coast.
My art celebrates the beautiful scenery of the Oregon Coast. I paint in both Oils and Pastels.
Resumè
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art at California University, Northridge.
Studied with Martha Saudek, Frank Sardisco, Liz James, Lidona Wagner, and Kitty Wallis.
Also studied plein air painting with David Jonas at the California Art Institute.
Recently had the privilage of studying Plein Air pastel painting with Richard McMillan
Member of Figure 8 (group that paints portraits from life)
Serves on Art Committee of Siuslaw Public Library
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2008, Sept. and Oct. "Faces and Places, 2008"at Dunes City Hall
Dec.2007, Jan.2008 River Gallery, Florence, OR
2006 "Faces and Places", Month of July
2006 Dunes City Hall, May and June (Oils and Pastels)
2004 "Faces and Places", Florence, OR, Month of June
2003 Peace Harbor Hospital Gallery, Florence, OR,
2003 River Gallery Artist of the Month, August, Florence, OR
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2008 Celebrate Art, Florence Event Center
2008 Miniature Show, Old Town Coffee Roasters and Gallery
2008 Figure 8 Show
2007 Celebrate Arts Exhibit, Florence, OR
2006 Rhododendron Festival, (Third Place in Pastel Division.)
2005 Figure 8 Group Show~Portraits by Members
2005 Celebrate Arts Exhibit, Florence, Oregon (Honorable Mention)
AWARDS AND HONORS
2008 Two Merit Awards and an Honorable Mention,"Celebrate Art",
Florence Event Center, Florence, OR
2008 Best of Show, Miniature Show at Old Town Coffee Roasters
and Gallery, Florence, OR
2006 Third Place, Pastel Division, Rhododendron Festival, Florence, OR
2005 Honorable Mention, Celebrate Arts Show at Florence Event
Center
2002~First Prize, Oil Painting, Florence Rhododendron Festival,
FACA
2002~Second Prize, Oil Painting, Florence Rhododendron Festival, FACA
TEACHING
2008 Pastel Workshop
2007-2008 Private instruction in Oil Painting and Watercolor,
adults and children.
2003 "Exploring Art", Children's Class, Florence, Oregon
Other awards, exhibitions, and teaching experiences, 1989 to present, Write to me for a complete resume.
CONTACT THE ARTIST
Jan Woodford through Gallery Direct
Shows
Ongoing exhibit at the Florence Post Office, Florence, Oregon;
Ongoing exhibit at the Florence Christian Church, Florence, Oregon
Galleries
Represented by Tsunami Zone Gallery, Hwy 101, Gardiner, OR 97441
Phone: 541-271-1597
Old Town Coffee Roasters and Gallery, Florence, OR 97439
Phone: 541-997-1786
http://www.florenceartists.com/janwoodford.html
http://www.gallerydir.com/janwoodford
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