Jeri grew up in Cincinnati Ohio, has a degree in biology and has pursued a variety of creative interests over the years. Her early work was mostly pencil sketches and pastels. To further her art education and meet other artists, Jeri has attended workshops and classes taught by local artists Ann Thiermann, Seana Mallen, Margaret Renner-Hellman and Mike Bailey, among others.

Recently, she has been working in watercolor and mixed media with a group of Santa Cruz artists, and has been developing a body of work in those mediums. Her style ranges from realistic to very loose and even graphic novel-like depending on the project or subject matter. Jeri's favorite subjects include Santa Cruz scenery, architecture and animal portraiture.

Jeri is a member of the Santa Cruz Art League and participates in community fundraisers like the annual "Hearts for the Arts" that benefits local schools. She shows and sells selected originals and giclée reproductions (cards, prints of various sizes and framed prints) at the Art of Santa Cruz gallery in the Capitola Mall. Please contact Jeri for more information, including availability of original artwork and to arrange commissions.

To see her complete gallery of work, please visit: www.jeriandersonart.com

Current shows:

All Aboard! An art exhibition about trains. June 9th through August 10, 2024 at Studio Judy G in Watsonville. 430 Main street, (650) 248-5831.
My new Santa Cruz Holiday train nocturne is on display along with other local artists work including Jim Potterton and David Fleming.

July 2024 show at the combined Silver Mountain and Bottle Jack tasting room on Ingalls Street on the Westside.
The tasting room is open on the weekends from 12-6 p.m. Many of my originals and some prints are on display.

My July First Friday event will be held at Silver Mountain and Bottle Jack tasting room from 4-7 p.m.
Enjoy a glass of wine while chatting with the artist and perusing her beautiful watercolor and mixed media pieces of art. Jeri's work will be on display for the month of July in the tasting room. Cheers!

Skill development resources - local teachers and classes I would recommend:

Basic to professional skill development through local Santa Cruz classes/teachers and on-line courses:

• Local santa cruz painters/teachers:
  • Ann Thiermann - Pastel and Mural Artist who often teaches through Cabrillo College extension classes.  Good technical knowledge, a wide range of subject matter skills with a very helpful and encouraging teaching style.  She often has a plein air component to her classes. Please see her website for more information.
  • Margaret Renner-Hellman - local pastel, watercolor and oil painter.  Good teacher of basic to professional skill in all media.  Stresses fundamentals and often offers classes through Santa Cruz Art League as well as longer art retreats in France, Italy and other locations. Please see her website for more information.
  • Mike Bailey - stresses fundamentals, but challenges himself and his students with techniques to dig deeper, uncovering alternative artistic avenues hidden by our comfort zones.   He offers a master color class, and a "make yourself stretch" classes titled Beyond the Obvious.  Please see his website and blog for more information.

• Recent art skills development: on-line courses

• • Lana Ballot - Pastel - ocean coastline workshop - 9-2020
  • Terri Ford - Pastel landscape workshop - 10-2020
  • Melinda Cootsona - Oil and cold wax ( the figure in cold wax ) workshop - 6-2021
  • Melinda Cootsona - Abstraction workshop -4-2022
• Ongoing skill development
• • Weekly artist meet-up for sharing techniques and group critiques - since 2017