Artist Profile for Jayne M. Morgan

George Bernard Shaw said, "you use a mirror of glass to see yourself, you use works of art to see your soul."

As an artist I feel there is tremendous satisfaction found in creativity of any medium. Watercolor is an exciting experience, because of the fluidity, translucency and freshness.

I am continually inspired by the challenges inherent in this medium. The subjects I return to most often are the Florida landscape, wildlife and florals. Masa paper offers a unique quality to my painting and I use it quite often. Also, I enjoy the diversion to abstract which gives me great freedom in expression and fun.

Jayne Morgan is a native of Coral Gables, Florida. Art became a part of her life at a young age, in large part due to her mother's influence and inspiration. She continued her formal education at Miami Dade College in art and design. Unable to fulfill a dream to continue at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, she put aside her art studies but continued painting as a hobby.

"Art has always been my passion, but not always a reality."

When Jayne's husband retired twelve years ago they relocated to Rainbow Springs, Florida, where her art became her reality. She began a transition from oil to watercolor at Florida Community College, after which she studied under noted artist Elouise Gardener Giles.

"For the past years that I have been establishing myself as an artist, my family and friends have given me constant support. Especially my husband, who kept urging me on during the times that I wanted just to give up."

Professional Affiliations

Member: Citrus Watercolor Society
Judge: Beverly Hills Art League

Selected Awards

• Honorable Mention, Abstract
  Rainbow Springs Country Club Art Show, 1996
• Second Place, Wildlife; Birds
  Fall Art Festival, 1996
• First Place, Floral
  Fall Art Festival, 1993
• Best of Show, Abstract
  Boomtown Days Art Show, 1991

Selected Exhibits

• Rainbow Springs country Club Art Show, 1996-97
• Grumbles House Spring Art Show
  Dunnellon FL 1997-98
• Hommassa State Park Art Festival
  Hommassa FL 1995
• Festival of the Arts, Inverness FL 1993, 1995
• Will McLean Folk Festival
  Rainbow Springs State Park FL 1994-95
• Cedar Keyhole Gallery; Solo Show
  Cedar Key FL 1993-95
• Fall Art Festival, Dunnellon FL 1993, 1996