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 It begins
with innate talent and formal training. Then, a
keen sense of observation and inquiry along with the hours of practice
until the eye and hand work together with fluidity.
Drawing- the lost skill. For an artist that
draws with pencil, pastel, charcoal and any other means of layering
line on paper, her daily practice and patience produce works of such
natural gesture that they need nothing more to be complete.
Jeaneen
Barnhart is dedicated
to the art of drawing on paper, creating works with such diverse line
and texture taking on their own dimension. Equine Studies, Male
Torsos, Sensual Nudes and Loving Couples encompass her extensive
repertoire. Although painting is secondary, successful canvases depict
similar qualities of classic drawing style and spirited movement. Her
exploration with oil painting continues working with a variety of
subject matter including her Full-Bodied Wine series, Tulips,
Sunflowers, Equine and the Figure.
A
Florida native, Jeaneen
started painting at an early age along with her twin sister, Doreen.
Coming from a family of artists: with devoted parents educating the
twins on all aspects of technical drawing skills and grandparents whom
range from professional musicians, songwriters to a comic book
illustrator. It was a natural progression for the sisters to look to
the arts.
After
receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts painting degree to
Alfred University in 1992,
Jeaneen joined her sister in
Louisville where they currently reside
and continue to
collaborate on many local and very notable projects.
Soon after the move, Barnhart's figure paintings created
an impact on
Louisville's nouveau art scene,
which led to print and poster
commissions for:
1994/1997 Kentucky Derby Festival, PGA
Golf
Experience, 1999 St James Court Art Show
and the Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society Ball Identity.
She has also published several successful
posters
of her original works. Gallery exhibits include
New York,
Florida, California and Kentucky,
where her studio is located.
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