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Jean Geddes
Alberta
Biography
Jean Geddes was born in Alberta and lives in Calgary with her husband Dean.
Jean studied drawing and painting at a very young age, and began painting in oils at age 12. She has been painting most of her life. Her adult art education includes evening courses at the Alberta College of Art and Design, specialized course for oil painters at Scotsdale Artists' School, and seminars with selected master artists. She has been painting professionally since 1978.
Accomplished in many media, Jean prefers to paint in oils and works almost exclusively in that medium. Her subject matter is diverse. She is well known for her treatment of the mountain landscape. Jean derives great pleasure from her frequent opportunities to paint "en plein air", with other artists who also enjoy the challenge of painting outdoors.
Jean frequently conducts specialized courses for experienced oil painters, and is highly regarded as a teacher, critic and jurist. She has participated in the Stampede Art Auction since 1986 and has also been juried into the Charlie Russell Art Auction in Great Falls, Montana.