Jan Hart
Ten years ago Jan Hart decided to move to the light and sunshine in New Mexico after 8 years in Seattle. She chose the town of Española on a map - for its centralized location. Jan now makes her home at a former turkey ranch she calls Ranchito San Pedro. From her home, she can freely search the landscape for her next painting inspiration.
As a self-supporting artist, Jan Hart continues to teach watercolor from her studio at Ghost Ranch near Abiquiu, and from other places that beckon. Her home at Ranchito San Pedro also serves as a modest Bed and Breakfast. Jan has finally completed her dream of providing Artist/Vacation Cabins especially suitable for artists and travelers interested in the spectacular landscapes and destination points all around Española.
2002 brought a long envisioned dream into reality. "The cabins are truly lovely - and just what I hoped I'd find when I moved here" says Jan. She is currently working on a book based upon her workshops and classes in New Mexico. |
Author Contact: j-hart@cybermesa.net
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Authored Articles | Last Light: A Demonstration with Jan
Published: 5/6/2008
| Jan Hart's demonstrates the use of her Amazing Mixes, while painting 'Last Light'.
| Mixing Greens For Foliage
Published: 3/17/2008
| The startling lavender and the yellow-greens are perfect compliments. The greens that surround the trunk are neutral mixes of blues and yellows. Use these pigments to mix the greens and supporting colors.
| Creating Fall Foliage
Published: 3/17/2008
| Fall colors jolt us out of our familiarity with the greens and blues of summer. Every year,
almost overnight, there is an explosion of warm, analogous colors—the reds, oranges, and
yellows of the fall foliage. A deciduous tree makes a great subject to experiment with fall
foliage colors. It’s important to understand the tree before you paint it. If you can, make
studies of the individual leaves, the structure of the foliage, and the light and dark values.
| Amazing Watercolor Mixes
Published: 1/1/2004
| An expert at color bending and creating atmospheric effects, Jan Hart is an inpiring teacher and great guide to the marvels of the Southwest.
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