Jan Rimerman
Jan Rimerman is inspired by the evolution of changing forms in light & shadow in nature. Returning to her landscape painting roots, Jan’s work presents organic shapes & rhythm of plants in gardens of the Pacific Northwest. Color, texture, form, light & shadow are all part of the intentional creative process while using watercolor, fluid transparent acrylics & mixed media in her work. Jan is working on two collections simultaneously.
She is working on a botanical collection that is reminiscent of the 1920’s Art Nouveau style. She studied with Peter Welton, in the midlands of England with famed watercolorist of the Queen’s collection at Buckingham Palace, in London England.
While still leaning toward the abstract stone and water series, she is also revisiting the impressionistic landscapes that she loves to paint. Her time on Orcas Island is captured as the many colors reflect on the water whether it’s early dawn or during a spectacular sunset.
Rimerman earned a BA at Willamette University, Salem, OR, working closely with Carl Hall & Robert Hess. She also studied at City University-London, England, Portland State University, Portland, OR, & University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Jan’s work is found in books, magazines & on greeting cards. Her paintings are exhibited at the Coos Art Museum, Coos Bay Oregon, Lightcatcher Art Museum, Bellingham, Washington, Portland Art Museum Rental Sales Gallery, Portland, Oregon & Fairweather Gallery in Seaside, Oregon.
Jan raises awareness through her art for the World Wildlife Fund, a Tibetan orphanage, Safe Water Now & The Wetlands Conservancy with visual travel presentations,“Through Artists’ Eyes” and “Turtle Tales” her newest illustrated book. The Rock…Paper…Turtle…Art for Wetlands event celebrates the Western Pond Turtle by restoring habitat partnering with The Wetlands Conservancy. The next event is on World Turtle Day, May 23.
Watch for announcements and/or check Jan’s website.
Jan is the Director/Curator of the Rain Spark Gallery, the Art Exhibition Director for LO Reads & the Visual Art Coordinator of the Lakewood Center & curator of the Dee Denton Gallery.
Jan is a world traveler, plays competitive tennis & her family of 5 rescued turtles keep her popping
