About the Artist
Native Detroiter, Jeanne (Kretschmar) McCormick, has been doing portrait
work since the late 1970's. From 1976 - 1979 she was a student in the fine
arts department of the College for Creative Studies. She also obtained a
degree in Early Childhood Development from Wayne State University, and in
the late 1980's completed the requirements for a Fine Arts major at Madonna
University in Livonia, Michigan.
Her studies led her to a deep appreciation of Edward Curtis' Native American
photographs of the late 1800's. She subsequently focused her portrait work
on the Native American People, participating in numerous juried exhibitions in
the Midwest during the late 1970's and 1980's. Because of her deep respect
for the Native American People, she was the only non-Native American artist
invited to participate at a Pow-Wow at Fort Wayne in Detroit.
In ensuing years, Jeanne's skills and interests broadened. After being
commissioned to paint the icon, Christ Pantocrator, Jeanne shifted her focus to
the study of icons and iconology. Self-taught, she Pursues the ancient craft of
egg-tempera and gilding to preserve and follow the historical traditions
accurately.
Artist Statement
There is a spirit within all of us that crosses religious and ethnic
boundaries and connects us as human beings. The goal of my art is to
cross the boundaries that separated us and to fuel the common thread of
humanity within us.
Recently, Jeanne has compiled a select group of her portraits to be featured
as "Portraits of Peace". At present these include Jesus Christ, Mother Teresa,
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Gandhi and Chief Joseph. She intends to expand
her collection to include others who, despite differences of race and ethnicity,
embody the strength of peace.
Jeanne works in the media of oil, conte crayon, charcoal and pencil, as well as
egg tempera for the icons. She thoughtfully selects the media that will best
capture the essence of her subject.
Native Detroiter, Jeanne (Kretschmar) McCormick, has been doing portrait
work since the late 1970's. From 1976 - 1979 she was a student in the fine
arts department of the College for Creative Studies. She also obtained a
degree in Early Childhood Development from Wayne State University, and in
the late 1980's completed the requirements for a Fine Arts major at Madonna
University in Livonia, Michigan.
Her studies led her to a deep appreciation of Edward Curtis' Native American
photographs of the late 1800's. She subsequently focused her portrait work
on the Native American People, participating in numerous juried exhibitions in
the Midwest during the late 1970's and 1980's. Because of her deep respect
for the Native American People, she was the only non-Native American artist
invited to participate at a Pow-Wow at Fort Wayne in Detroit.
In ensuing years, Jeanne's skills and interests broadened. After being
commissioned to paint the icon, Christ Pantocrator, Jeanne shifted her focus to
the study of icons and iconology. Self-taught, she Pursues the ancient craft of
egg-tempera and gilding to preserve and follow the historical traditions
accurately.
Artist Statement
There is a spirit within all of us that crosses religious and ethnic
boundaries and connects us as human beings. The goal of my art is to
cross the boundaries that separated us and to fuel the common thread of
humanity within us.
Recently, Jeanne has compiled a select group of her portraits to be featured
as "Portraits of Peace". At present these include Jesus Christ, Mother Teresa,
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Gandhi and Chief Joseph. She intends to expand
her collection to include others who, despite differences of race and ethnicity,
embody the strength of peace.
Jeanne works in the media of oil, conte crayon, charcoal and pencil, as well as
egg tempera for the icons. She thoughtfully selects the media that will best
capture the essence of her subject.
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