e-mail address: epj727@comcast.net   
4590 Robinson Place
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: 3035303373   

Artist's Statement

Regarding Portraiture & Figurative Work: With a commitment to well crafted art, Elizabeth Jenny seeks to create a fine portrait of a person to treasure. And with regard to figurative art work Elizabeth Jenny says that "Painting people and other animate beings increases my understanding of our essential nature, both spiritual and physical, which continues to be my primary motivation."

Regarding My Horse Paintings: "A horse is such a thing of beauty… none will tire of looking at him as long as he displays himself in his splendor."-- Xenophon

The horses in my paintings are largely based on horses I have seen in open fields near my house in Boulder County. Some of my inspiration was also taken from Muybridge's historical stop action photos of horses in motion. In my search for local horse imagery, I have stopped at roadside farms as well as my neighbors' lands. Some of the horses I painted were from a riding farm in Erie where my children took riding lessons. I am facinated by horses, whether at rest or in action. I find that horses have a wonderful contained power, nobility and grace. I think that these creatures transport us both physically and spiritually.

My paintings of horses are done in oils, acrylics, pastels and charcoal. I make use of colorful contrasts and bold lines in my compositions. The result is art work that is based in realism and also stylized and open to individual interpretation.

Bio

Elizabeth Jenny has been painting and drawing for twelve years both in the Washington D.C. area and in greater Denver, Colorado metro area. She spent her formative years as a child in a private school directed by Francis Kilmer, daughter of impressionist artist, Carl Frieseke. Elizabeth later earned her undergraduate degree in liberal arts from St. John's College in Santa Fe and a masters degree in art and photography from the American University in Washington, D.C. Elizabeth's paintings have been acquired by private art collectors throughout the U.S. and Europe. Elizabeth Jenny seeks to create a painting that is fresh and dynamic. Her art is currently represented by Blue Horse Fine Arts of Colorado.

Exhibitions

• "Horse and Pony Show," Republic Plaza, Denver CO, 9/11/01
• Open Show, Spark Gallery, Denver CO, 8/01
• Open Studios, Wilderness Place, Boulder CO, 10/01
• Pueblo Bank Art Show, Net Library, Boulder CO, 3/01

Service

• Book or magazine illustration
• Writing on fine arts or crafts subjects, techniques, reviews, etc.
• Commercial artwork
• Children's workshops
• Adult workshops
• Private art instructor for children
• Private art instructor for adults
• Teach special needs groups
• Teach children's classes
• Teach adult classes