Watercolor artist JoAnn Ogburn understands the importance
of observation in the creative process.
“Painting has taught me to really look at things in nature, to see the
colors, shapes, values and textures.”
JoAnn lives on a sizeable parcel in Pioneer which provides her with ample opportunities
for observing the landscape. She will
be the featured artist in February at Sutter Creek Gallery.
The artist has had a varied career. With a degree in education from the
University of Cincinnati, she taught elementary students. She has worked in human resources and as a
recruiter for various corporations.
After a move to Palo Alto, Ogburn studied painting, working originally
in oils, but eventually settled on watercolors as her preferred medium. She has continued her artistic education taking
a wide variety of workshops, most recently at the Crocker Art Museum.
Strong colors and contrasts are important to Ogburn. The play between highlights and shadows are
especially intriguing and are evident in a number of her works. Inspired by nature and her surroundings, she
paints florals, animals and landscapes.
Along with her paintings, Ogburn produces an extensive line of
cards. She is a member of the Amador
County Artists Association and recently joined the Sutter Creek Gallery. In March she will teach a class in watercolor
card making for Taste of the Arts, a one-day mini art institute presented by
the Arts Council.
JoAnn is one of the many local
artists exhibiting at the cooperative located in the heart of Sutter Creek at
35 Main Street. Besides original paintings and photography, the gallery
offers many affordable items including prints, cards, jewelry, pottery, gourds
and fiber arts.
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| Bird of Paradise |
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| Four Dogwood Blossoms |
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| Three Geese Flying |
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| Three Raccoons |
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| Thunder Mountain, Silver Lake |
