Jane teaches all levels and most styles of art - and her students love to learn from her! Here is a list of upcoming learning opportunities along with an option to schedule your own 1-on-1 session. You'll also find example student art, testimonials, and a form to send Jane your questions.
LIVE - IN PERSON
01.15 • Watercolor Wonders: Special Techniques for Painting Trees
02.04 • Watercolor Wonders: In Watercolor, Where Do You Begin?
LIVE - ONLINE
01.16 • Learn to Paint Winter Trees
01.28 • Rug Hook Like Deanne Fitzpatrick
01.30 • Rug Hook Like Deanne Fitzpatrick
02.02 • Rug Hook Like Deanne Fitzpatrick
ANYTIME • Online Private Lesson
LIVE - IN PERSON (Niles, IL)
Watercolor Wonders: Special Techniques for Painting Trees
January 15, 2025 (1 - 2:30pm)
Niles-Maine Public Library
Trees give life to our paintings. You’ll learn “resist” and other techniques to make it easy to paint impressive trees in a dense forest. The process will be demonstrated step-by-step. (Yes! You can do this!) This is especially fun if you attend with a friend.
LIVE - ONLINE
Learn to Paint Winter Trees in Watercolor
January 16, 2025 (4pm Eastern, 3pm Central, 1pm Pacific)
Since Jane is an art history expert, she will introduce a few snowy paintings from famous painters, as well as some thoughts on observing trees, to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of art.
LIVE - ONLINE
Rug Hook Like Deanne Fitzpatrick
3 sessions offered
January 28, 2025 (5:00pm - 6:30pm CT)
January 30, 2025 (11:00am - 12:30pm CT)
February 2, 2025 (3:00pm - 4:30pm CT)
This 90-minute virtual workshop, has me solving the mystery for you of how Deanne Fitzpatrick hooks rugs.
LIVE - IN PERSON (Niles, IL)
Watercolor Wonders: In Watercolor, Where Do You Begin?
February 4, 2025 (2 - 3:30pm)
Niles-Maine Public Library
Learn how to plan your painting process. This is essential for watercolor success. I’ll demonstrate the process and will answer the frequently asked question: "Where do I start the painting? In the sky? The foreground? In the middle?" The process will help you complete your paintings. (Yes! You can do this!) This is especially fun if you attend with a friend.
LIVE - ONLINE
PRIVATE LESSON
You confirm the time and duration that suits you! All levels of watercolor painting, most styles, and most subject matters can be taught.
Example Student Art
Painting using pen and ink in addition to traditional watercolor. This student had no watercolor experience before starting lessons with Jane.
Painting by a student who used Andrew Wyeth’s “Christina’s World” as inspiration. But he decided to not include Christina. This student had no watercolor or art experience before taking lessons with Jane.
Painting by one of Jane’s students from one of Jane’s photos from Siena, Italy. The student had prior art experience, but was not a watercolorist.
An exploration of an evening seaside scene by a student.
An exploration of sunset colors by a student.
A study of trees by a student.
A study of a tree by a student.
An exploration of movement by a student.
A study of lemons and pears by a student.
FROM LIVE - IN PERSON SESSIONS
Student Testimonials
Questions or want help to sign up?
Please use this form to ask Jane your questions or to get more information on how to sign up for any of the learning opportunities listed above!
