Ever since my father introduced me to the wonder of sprouting mung bean seeds in a jar, I have been fascinated by all aspects of plants and flowers. Having also enjoyed painting from an early age, it was a natural progression to be drawn to botany and botanical illustration.
I received my Forest Botany degrees at SUNY, Environmental Science and Forestry in New York (1979, 1980) and my PhD in Botany and Plant Pathology from Oregon State University (1986).
I love the continual discovery of new aspects and details that are found when painting a botanical subject. I also enjoy sharing the magic of botanical illustration with others as I do through teaching workshops from my home studio and at the local college.
I now live in the high desert of Central Oregon. My work has been used for the cover of books as well as published for technical illustrations. My paintings can be seen at local exhibitions as well as www.jeannedebons.com where cards, giclee prints and original paintings can be purchased.
Jeanne is a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists.
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