WorkshopsJana is as passionate about teaching as she is about painting.
Catch some of her contagious enthusiasm, while learning new techniques, amazing color blends, and more. She's as comfortable and effective in a large group setting as one-on-one. Register for workshops and events here: Ongoing (see more under LEARN tab) • Courses at Utah Valley University • Private and small group lessons • Workshops • Online Instruction on Teachable August 5-10, 2024 Watercolor on the Water: Sailing and Plein Air Painting in the Bahamas Join Jana on a private sailing yacht in the Bahamas for a week this August. Part vacation, part sailing adventure, part artist retreat, you'll have the chance to live aboard a beautiful boat and make art with stunning scenery right in front of you. Jana will lead live painting sessions in exquisite locations only reachable by boat. You'll sail to new islands and beaches every day. You'll swim, snorkel and paint daily. And come home with paintings and vistas emblazoned in your memory forever. www.theawesomefactory.nyc/janaparkin June 8, 2024 Pleasant Grove Arts Commission Taste of the Arts: Plein Air Painting June April 13, 2024 Pleasant Grove Arts Commission Taste of the Arts: Watercolor June 25-July 4, 2023 (plus optional Zermatt add-on) Save the date: Watercolor Workshop in the Swiss Alps Surround yourself in the unsurpassed beauty of the Swiss Alps, paint stunning alpine vistas to the soundtrack of cowbells and bleating goats, eat your fill of cheese and chocolate, and sleep in a quaint chateau-style hotel under an eiderdown comforter every night. Details forthcoming. August 19-20 In-person Workshop for Uintah Mountain Artists Day 1: Sagebrush in the landscape I am often asked how to render foliage, and especially sagebrush. Here's your chance to watch and learn as I show you the colors and techniques that help to capture the American Southwest landscape. Day 2: Castles and cathedrals Learn my inking technique for capturing structure and detail, then let loose with expressive watercolor washes to finish with a splash. For more info, or to sign up, contact Lori at 435-828-3668 SAVE THE DATE: Rescheduled for May 30-June 5, 2022 Watercolor Workshop in the Dordogne region of France! Stay, dine, and paint at a centuries-old castle situated on 240 acres. Each student gets a private room and bath. Chef-prepared meals onsite while at the castle. We will paint outdoors on the castle grounds as well as in neighboring villages. Daily demonstrations. This is not to be missed! Click here to make a payment: Paint at the Castle Email me at [email protected] for more info. June 29, 2019 Plein Air excursion in San Francisco Announcing a 2- to 3- hour plein air outing on the coast! No travel arrangements, just a fun painting session. Click here for information and registration: PASF Reg Since May, 2019 Plein Air Fridays Outdoor painting sessions with demonstration and participation, happening on various Fridays throughout the summer. Just $25 to join the fun ($20 in advance though the website). Click here for details and to register. Plein Air Fridays October 4, 2018 UVU Institutional Learning Department Retreat Watercolor workshop: Mt. Timpanogos September 24, 2016, 10-1 Workroom event Watercolor workshop, Plein-air painting in Provo Canyon Gather with other women interested in doing something creative, admiring the beautiful autumn color and creating some beauty of our own. Watch Jana create one of her signature watercolors, and let her guide you through the painting process to create your own watercolor original. All materials provided, hand-selected by Jana. Contact Kara VanDyke for more information July 18–26, 2016 Hiking and Painting in the Alps Plein-Air painting in the Jungfrau region of Switzerland surrounded by wildflowers, soaring peaks, unimaginable greens, quaint villages, walled castles, and over 70 waterfalls. Click here for Details Hosted by Alpenwild.com February 13–14, 2015 Dixie Watercolor Society Subject: Florals Technique: Negative Painting Contact: Isabel Lee 435-635-2342 
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ExhibitionsJana is regularly exhibiting her work throughout the state and the intermountain west, and nationally. Find out where the latest shows are happening:
May 10 through June 13, 2024 Utah Watercolor Society Spring Open exhibition Location TBA. Three paintings on exhibit. February 4 through March 8, 2024 Establish Home Grand Opening Art Exhibit 14 paintings surrounding the theme of Home. October 18, 2023 - January 10, 2024 Springville Museum Spiritual and Religious Art show October 4-27, 2023 Utah Watercolor Society Fall exhibition Eccles Art Center, Ogden, third place award October 3 - November 18, 2023 UVU Faculty Show UVU Museum of Art May 4-June 25 WFWS-47 2023, Western Federation of Watercolor Societies show Grapevine, Texas, Award of Merit June 5-July 26 WFWS-45, 2021 Western Federation of Watercolor Societies show Boise, Idaho (exhibit moved to online due to Covid restrictions.) Mar 13-April 15 Small Works Show Utah Watercolor Society Sego 3 Gallery Salt Lake City (moved to online) November 15-December 15 Small Treasures 24 small panoramic landscapes, affordably priced (All but 4 are from my 100 Days in Europe series) Other subjects include Bear Lake, Mt. Timpanogos, and assorted florals inspired by European gardens Art Access 230 S 500 West, #125 Salt Lake City October-December 15, 2019 UVU Faculty Show Woodbury Museum 575 East University Parkway N250 Orem, UT, 84097 (801)-863-4200 May 14-June 22 Art of Our Century: Shadow & Light Woodbury Museum 575 East University Parkway N250 Orem, UT, 84097 (801)-863-4200 Opening reception: May 14, 6-8pm "Walk Toward the Light," 22 x 30 "Esperando", 15 x 15 May 3-May 25, 2019 Utah Watercolor Society Spring Open Exhibition Eccles Community Art Center 2580 Jefferson Ave, Ogden, UT Opening Reception: Friday, May 10 5:30-7:30 "Hydrangea and Lantana," 22 x 30 (Merchant Award) February 15-March 15, 2019 Labor + Love See all 36 paintings from my new cookbook, Kitchen Alchemy, on display as part of this amazing show focused on 11 Utah artists who all happen to be women. Provo Library 550 N University Ave Provo, UT 84601 February 15, 7-9pm November 7, 2018—February 22, 2019 Bank of Utah Invitational Show "Sunrise Over Bear Lake (June 30)" "Fireworks on the Ridge Trail" (July 4)" "Timp Transitions: Winter Into Spring" Bank of Utah 3670 N University Ave, Provo November 9—December 14, 2018 Debut of abstract paintings from the upcoming cookbook: "Asian Kale Salad" "Raspberry Bread Pudding" "Blueberry Bran Muffins" "Vegetable Tian" "California Gazpacho" Art Access 230 S 500 West, #125 Salt Lake City October 2 -December 9, 2018 "Esperando" UVU Faculty Show Woodbury Museum, University Place Orem, Utah July 13 - August 3 UWS-CVC Summer Show Theme "Midsummer Moments" "Sunrise Over Bear Lake (June 30)" - Honorable Mention award "Fireworks on the Ridge Trail (July 4)" Fuhrimans Fine Art, 75 S Main St, Logan June 22-July 15, 2018 UWS Small Works Show Theme: "Connecting with the beauty of nature" Red Butte Gardens: 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City "Hydrangea Fireworks" SOLD June 2, 2018 "Light on the Reef" plein air auction, Torrey UT "In the Distance, a Castle Looms..." (First Place award) SOLD "Sisters on the banks of the Fremont" SOLD "Storm clouds Over Torrey" SOLD June 2018 - May 2019 Utah Watercolor Society Traveling Show "Madonna of Manhattan" will be traveling to small towns and rural locations throughout the state as part of this show. May 2018-Utah Watercolor Society Spring Show The Visual Art Institute, Highland Drive "Madonna of Manhattan" March 2017 through January, 2018 Coffee Pod Jana is one of two featured artists dotting the walls of this hip, lively gathering place. A wide array of landscapes and florals, ranging in size from 4 x 10 to 22 x 30. Twelve originals in all. Coffee Pod: 426 W. Bulldog Blvd., Provo December 9, 2016 through April 28, 2017 UVU Administration Building Vice Presidential Office Suite "Red Willows, Oakley" was selected by UVU VP Olsen from the faculty show at the Woodbury Art Museum to hang on campus Spring Semester. UVU Campus, Browning Administration Building, Orem November 12—February 25, 2016 AmBank Invitational Art Show Jana is the featured artist at this local show, with over 20 paintings available for purchase. Prices from $100. Sizes range from 5 x 7 and 4 x 8 to 26 x 40. Sales support UVU's Susan Parkinson Scholarship AmBank: 3670 North University Ave., Provo March 20–May 2, 2015, UWS-CVC Spring Open Logan Fine Art Gallery: 60 West 100 North, Logan, Utah 84321 Theme: Origins and Destinations (Award of Merit) February 10, 5:30-7:30 pm Edgemont Sweet•Art Auction. Original watercolors available for bid on the silent auction. Jana will also be doing live watercolor demonstrations that evening. November 29, 12 noon-7 pm Parkin Residence: 3762 N 1020 East, Provo UT 84604 For one day only, Noon to 7 p.m. Jana will be opening up her home and studio to friends and family, filling every wall with available paintings. Also for sale will be books, notecards, bookmarks, giclée prints—gifts for every budget. Refreshments and door prizes. November 21, 2014–January 2, 2015, UWS-CVC show Logan Fine Art Gallery: 60 West 100 North, Logan, Utah 84321 Theme: Origins and Destinations November 13, 2014–January 9, 2015, AmBank Invitational AmBank, 3670 N University Avenue, Provo, UT 84604 Reception: Nov. 14, 5-8pm Sales support UVU Art Department's Scholarships September 1–November 1 Woodbury Museum, Faculty Spotlight: UVU AVC Faculty members Catherine Downing and Jana Parkin present work from their recent plein-air adventures in Capitol Reef. |