“Life’s a great big canvas—throw all the paint on it you can!”
—Danny Kaye
At an early age, Roberts was exposed to the beauty of nature and given the opportunity to explore the wonders found outdoors. Roberts’ fondest and most vivid childhood memories are her outdoor and artistic discoveries.
Roberts is a trained artist and arts administrator with a Bachelor of Science degree in broad area art and education, and a Master of Arts degree in arts administration.
For over 30 years, Roberts has actively exhibited and marketed her art pieces. Her work has evolved in style and technique from her highly-detailed representational and abstract pencil drawings of the late 1970’s and 1980’s, to her abstract and pattern-rich acrylic and oil color-field paintings of the 1990’s, to her more representational acrylic and oil paintings of today.
Roberts’ subject matter is typically highly stylized, and focuses on the organic forms, shapes, and design elements found outdoors. Her imagery also follows the mystical, ceremonial and communicative symbols created by ancient civilizations, cultures and religions. Roberts is inspired by twentieth-century artists Georgia O’Keefe (1887–1986) and Emily Carr (1871–1945).
I N T H E N E W S
Artist's Son Makes
Work More Playful
Leader-Telegram | October 2002
Jeannie Roberts' son shines through in all of her abstract acrylic paintings. But his direct influence can be seen in "Dreamcatcher Shadows," a piece with more layers and textures than the rest.
“Jeannie's unique form of art has become a focal point in our home. Her use of color, texture and graphics has given our home's decor a modern and classy feel.”
—Chris
Department of Transportation
