Watercolor artist, Jo Ann Ogburn is the featured artist in March at the Sutter Creek Gallery. She understands the importance of observation in the creative process. Jo Ann believes, “Painting has taught me to really LOOK at things in nature, to see the colors, shapes, values and textures.” She lives on a sizable parcel in Pioneer which provides her with ample opportunities for observing landscape.
Jo Ann 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 the California Bay Area, she studied painting, working originally in oils, but eventually choosing watercolors as her preferred medium. Jo Ann continues her artistic education taking a wide variety of workshops, most recently at the Crocker Art Museum. She plans to teach more workshops and classes of her own in watercolor.
Strong colors and contrasts are important to Jo Ann. 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 primarily 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 exhibits in various commercial businesses around Amador. She has been an active member of the Sutter Creek Gallery over the past 8 years.
Please join Jo Ann at the Sutter Creek Gallery on March 2, 2024 for her reception. From 2pm to 5pm. Finger foods and beverages will be provided.
