Jeanne Hougen grew up in the Colorado mountains admiring her father's artwork.  Those early experiences have blossomed into a love of painting outdoors (en plein air).  

Jeanne's artistic style is described as representational, with an impressionistic flair.  She loves to capture light and its unique effect on color in everyday scenes.  She never ceases to be amazed by the ever changing beauty of God's creation, from the intricate and delicate beauty of flowers to the grand design of mountains and sky.

Jeanne says "My paintings are merely a reflection of the incredible artwork that God has already painted all around us and to capture and reflect a bit of it on canvas brings me great joy.  My desire is to pass this awe and joy to all who view my work." 

Jeanne lives with her husband, Glen and her four children, in Superior, Colorado which is located just outside of beautiful Boulder and not far from downtown Denver.  She started painting more seriously in 2006, the year she had her first show. 

Since then she has learned by attending workshops with nationally known painter, Clyde Aspevig, William Scott Jennings, Kevin MacPherson, Calvin Liang, Kevin Wechbach and John Budicin.  She also learns much by reading and studying from artists, such as, Edgar Payne, John Carlson, and Kevin MacPherson.

Memberships
-Plein Air Artists Colorado (PAAC)
-Oil Painters of America (OPA)
-American Impressionist Society (AIS)

Shows/Awards
-March 2011 Western Spirit Art Show at Old West Museum, Cheyenne, WY-Best of Show Miniature
-November 2010 Denver Plein Air Art Show
-October 2010 From Field to Studio, Two Woman Show at Alpine Arts Center, Edwards, CO
-July 2010 PAAC Juried Art Show at Saks Galleries in Denver
-April 2010First Lady's Art Auction at the Governor's Mansion, Denver
-April 2010  Nomadas Del Arte at Southwest Gallery in Dallas, TX
-July 2009  PAAC Juried Art Show at Abend Gallery-Merit Award
-April 2009  Nomadas Del Arte at Southwest Gallery in Dallas, TX
-December 2008  Holiday Shows-Abend Gallery in Denver, Mary Williams Fine Arts in Boulder
-July 2008  PAAC Juried Art Show at Abend Gallery-Honorable Mention
-May 2008  Father/Daughter Art Show at Byers-Evans House Museum in Denver
-April 2008  Nomadas Del Arte at Sage Creek Gallery of Santa Fe
-November 2007 High Plein Air Art Show in Denver-1st Place Emerging Artists
-July 2007  PAAC Juried Art Show at Angler's Art Gallery-Honorable Mention