Jeanne Bougie-Desjardins

"Jeanne Bougie-Desjardins (JANO), has been painting for over 25 years, drawing inspiration from nature and from the artistic process itself. Her early work, focused on highly realistic representations of flowers, landscapes, and portraits, grounded her technical foundation and deepened an appreciation for form, light, and detail. She also has had the privilege of studying with gifted mentors such as Deborah Czernecky SCA, Marissa Sweet SCA and Brian Smith AOCA who helped her develop her own visual language. In time, her work has moved beyond realism to a more expressive and interpretive style, blending impressionism with abstraction. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards, including a Scholarship from Arteast in 2002. Many of her pieces have found homes in private collections across Canada and Asia. Working with palette knives or brushes, JANO strives to capture a sense of memory and emotion, inviting viewers to connect not just with what they see, but with what they feel."