Mary Jo began her formal art studies at Jacksonville University, graduating with a BFA in Studio Art. Later she attended the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale and received a degree in Graphic Design. Her current medium of choice is watercolor and she enjoys continuing her studies in watercolor by taking classes at Spruill Center for the Arts and Chastain Art Center.

About Mary Jo...

I enjoy painting still lifes set up in a garden, but also enjoy painting landscapes of places I've visited. My eyes seem to be drawn to the sharp contrast created by natural light and textures. Watercolor, which is extremely flexible, lends itself perfectly to rendering the subtleties of light and textures that I am trying to capture on paper.

About my work...