Jean Pederson

Jean is the author of Expressive Portraits: Creative Methods for Painting People and Mixed Media Painting Workshop. She has served as a contributing editor for The Artist’s Magazine, appeared in several of the Splash best-of-watercolor series, Watercolor Artist, Magazin’Art, and has many instructional dvd’s.

Included in Canada’s Who’s Who, Jean is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society (AWS), Transparent Watercolor Society of America (TWSA), National Watercolor Society (NWS), California Watercolor Association (MCWA), The Federation of Canadian Artists (SFCA), the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolor (CSPWC) and the Alberta Society of Artists (ASA).

Jean has been honored with numerous national and international awards over the years, and has work placed in the Royal Collection in Windsor, England. She was the first recipient of the Federation of Canadian Artists Early Achievement Award, recognizing her many honors and awards for consistently exceptional painting, and for her international writing to promote art education. Jean was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for contribution to the arts. Jean was awarded Best in Show at the ISEA 2022 international exhibition.

Jean Pederson has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally in museums and galleries in Jiangsu, China; London, England; Stockholm, Sweden; Italy; New York; the United Nations, San Francisco; Mexico, and across Canada.

A popular instructor throughout North America and abroad, she has led workshops at colleges, professional organizations, symposiums, and has juried national and international exhibitions.

Join us for an inspiring painting holiday in the heart of Italy at the historic La Romita, a beautifully restored former monastery nestled in the Umbrian countryside.

Together we’ll explore enchanting medieval villages, winding streets, and breathtaking landscapes, taking time to sketch, photograph, and gather inspiration at every stop. Back in the studio, you’ll transform those experiences into expressive paintings while developing your own artistic vision through guided demonstrations, individual instruction, and engaging discussions.

La Romita offers a truly memorable setting where history, creativity, and Italian hospitality come together. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, exceptional home-cooked meals prepared daily, and the peaceful atmosphere that has inspired artists for generations.
Whether you work in watercolor, acrylic, (I’ll be using acrylic and collage primarily) or mixed media, this workshop is an opportunity to slow down, immerse yourself in Italy’s beauty, and celebrate your unique artistic voice.

I look forward to sharing this unforgettable creative journey with you.