Jennifer Dettmer is a professional watercolor artist from Osage Beach, Missouri, who loves to explore many facets of painting, in both style and topic. She often can be found looking for inspiration in corners and down alleys, seeking the beautiful and interesting things that life has casually kicked to the side. Her work is a study of the intricacies of texture, drawing the eye to variations and
juxtapositions. Her brushwork emphasizes the movement of pigment through water and how that fluidity can remain visible while recreating the image she wants to commit to paper. While her
work trends toward realism, she invites a closer inspection so that the personality of the paint can create its own story. She is not afraid of backflow or paint blooms! While her work draws inspiration from
her life in Missouri, she also has strong ties to the northeast, and her work reflects her love of the ocean and New England's historic towns and Cities.
Jennifer is a graduate of Stephen’s College in Columbia MO, with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. She has 33 years of varied experience as an artist. She is a member of both the Missouri
Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She contributes work annually to the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, Rhode Island, for their summer gala auction, with proceeds donated to student scholarships. Her other interests include writing, ceramics, photography, and pen-and-ink drawing.