Jan Williamson

Jan has lived in Nutley, NJ for twelve years, and lived most of her life in southwestern Ohio. Since retiring, she has taken workshops for nearly twenty years: eight years in the medium of colored pencil, and twelve years in watercolor. Jan first studied watercolor with Ann Taylor, and for the past seven years, she has studied with our own Mark deMos.

In her own words, Jan says about painting "I do not have a favorite subject to paint.  I love to impulsively choose a subject that attracts me at the moment. I have been painting in watercolor for twelve years.  Watercolor as a medium is almost the antithesis of colored pencil work, and it has taken me years to undo my focus on fine detail and control to be more successful with fluid watercolor. Occasionally, I revert to colored pencil painting.Watercolor painting is a way of expressing myself and allowing myself to be creative.  It also has taught me to enjoy the loss of control that is inherent in the medium.  A side benefit, a large benefit, has been the friendships I have found through the study of watercolor." 

Jan is the Membership Chair of Essex Watercolor Club, and is always ready to pitch in when help is needed.