Jeanne Bogar was born and raised in the Chicago area. As long as she can remember she was creating things and learning new ways to create. Jeanne graduated from Illinois State University with a BS in Art with an emphasis on Visual Communications. Soon after graduation she worked as a package designer, graphic designer and illustrator for consumer products.
In 2013 she discovered how to create fine art in colored pencil as member of the locally based Beech Tree Studio Community. Jeanne is a member of the Chicago chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America and a Signature Member of the Colored Pencil Society of America. Her colored pencil artwork has been juried into regional and national exhibitions.
In addition to her photo realistic colored pencil genre, Jeanne recently discovered abstract acrylic on canvas. She has embraced the freedom to experiment with color and shape outside the bounds of a specific image. The contrast in techniques and style has expanded her creative process.
Jeanne continues to create artwork in her home studio in Geneva, Illinois.
“My artwork is inspired by the way light plays with vibrant images and shadows that add strong tension and depth to a composition. Emotions of positivity and joy by using color are very appealing to me. The goal is to take the audience on a visual, uplifting journey through each piece.”
Recognition
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2022 - Colored Pencil Society of America 30th International Exhibition, Safety Harbor, FL
2021- Luminous, Geneva Center for the Arts, Geneva, IL
2021- Midwest Color 2021, Schaumburg, IL
2020 - Colored Pencil Society of America 28th Annual International Exhibition, Online
2020 - Ann Kullberg “Color” Magazine 21st Annual Members Show
2018 - Midwest Color, Detroit, MI
2018 - Encore! Old Sandstone Fine Arts Show, Mt. Morris, IL
2016 - Colored Pencil Society of America 24th International Exhibition, Tacoma, WA
2016 - Ann Kullberg “Color” Magazine 17th Annual Members Show
2015 - Colored Pencil Society of America 23rd International Exhibition, Atlanta, GA
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2021 Beech Tree Studio: Exhibition in Colored Pencil - The Holmstad, Geneva IL
2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 Beech Tree Studio: Drawn Together Geneva IL
2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 CPSA Chicago District Chapter 103 Exhibition - Schaumburg IL
2017 Fine Line Creative Arts Center: Colored Pencil Exhibition - St. Charles IL
2015 Beech Tree Studio: Aurora First Fridays Exhibition - Aurora IL
2014 Beech Tree Studio: Exhibition in Colored Pencil - The Holmstad, Geneva IL
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Award of Merit (Water Glass II: Seemingly Simple Things): 2023 CPSA DC103 Chapter Exhibition - St. Charles IL
Honorable Mention (Water Glass I): 2022 CPSA DC103 Chapter Exhibition - Schaumburg IL
Best in Show (Catching Some Rays): 2021 Luminous Exhibition, Geneva Center for the Arts - Geneva IL
Honorable Mention (Life is a Cabernet): 2021 CPSA Midwest Color - Schaumburg IL
Memorial Award (Flowers for Ali): 2016 CPSA DC103 Chapter Exhibition - Schaumburg IL
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Earned in 2021: Signature Status - Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA)
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Nov. 2023: Ann Kullberg’s “Color” Magazine - “Showcase” Featured Artist, Vol. 287
Nov. 2022: Ann Kullberg’s “Color” Magazine - “Member Show Spotlight”, Vol. 275
Nov. 2020: “To The Point”, Colored Pencil Society of America, Vol. 29, No.3
Jan. 2017: “To The Point”, Colored Pencil Society of America, Vol. 26, No. 1
Jan. 2016: “To The Point”, Colored Pencil Society of America, Vol. 25, No. 1
