Jean Jansen has been painting watercolors since 1997. She took up painting after she retired from teaching. Jean has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and a Master’s degree from the University of Louisville. After teaching for over 20 years in public and private schools in the Louisville area, she decided to enjoy her retirement and began painting. She serves as President of the Kentucky Watercolor Society (2008) and has been the Director for the KWS largest show, Aqueous USA for the two previous years. Jean also teaches watercolor classes for KWS.
Jean loves painting flowers and animals. Her Pet Portraits have delighted many people from California to Florida. She has painted on consignment homes and pets for other people. She enjoys painting with a lot of color and primarily paints in the realistic form. Her wet in wet technique leads to a realistic result of brilliant color and display.

Exhibitions
Aqueous USA National Watercolor Show (KWS) 2003, 2006, 2007
Travel Show all three years (paintings travel around the state of KY for 1 year
Kentucky Artist Award (4th place) 2007
Aqua Venture (KWS) 5 years
Best of Show 2003
Third Place 2007
Out Door Art Shows
Ursuline Art Show (Louisville, KY) Sept. 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Art in Speed Park (Sellersburg, IN) 2005, 2006, 2007
Galleries
KWS Gallery (Mellwood Art Center, Louisville, KY)