February Art Events [2 Distinctions]

Two art events. Two distinctions for two equine paintings. One extraordinary month to start 2026.

The Lunar Year of the Fire Horse has begun at full steam. 🔥🐴
And for me, it’s personal—1966 is my own lunar year—and it’s been an amazing start to this new year.

The month began with wonderful news: I was honored to receive a Special Mention Award at the Galerie Thuillier Prix du Jury event on February 3, for my monochromatic oil painting "Blue Belle."

Then, on February 14, "Curious Connection" received a Mention from the jury of Le Salon des Artistes Francais (Art Capital 2026) — a milestone moment for me. https://www.artcapital.fr https://www.artistes-francais.com

Thank you for following the work, sharing it, collecting it, or simply sending a kind note when something resonates. It truly makes a difference as the art journey continues. ✨

Best,
Jeannine

February Art Events [News- Part 1]

Hello!

February is always a busy ‘art event’ month and this year came with no exception.

February started out with such wonderful news …

I was honored to receive Special Mention Award at the Galerie Thuillier Prix du Jury Art Event on Tuesday 3 February. It meant a lot to have my work recognized.

Thank you to Galerie Thuillier (Denis Cornet), the jury and everyone who has been following the journey and supporting my work. ✨ 🏆

Below are the February 2026 art dates for your diary:

Paris | Galerie Thuillier — Prix du Jury

An annual event organized by Denis Cornet featuring contemporary art in the heart of the Marais. Always a favorite of mine.

📆 30 January – 12 February 2026

🕰️ Tuesday – Saturday from 13h30–19h30 (except bank holidays)

📍13 rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris

Barbizon | Galerie 39 — Hiver en Couleur

Nothing like color to brighten grey winter days—oil paintings with landscapes 🌳 and a touch of equine presence 🐴. Plus live painting, and a collection of decorative ceramics by Dominique Jallon. Studio selection • recent works • boutique.

📆 2 - 15 February 2026

🕰️ Every day from 10h30–12h30 and 13h30–19h30

🎨 Live Painting

📍 39 Grande Rue, Barbizon

Paris | Art Capital 2026 — Grand Palais

Art Capital (celebrating its 20th anniversary this year) is one of the biggest Paris contemporary art moments of the year: four iconic Salons, 2,000+ artists, all under one roof—painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and more.

📆 13 to 15 February 2026

🕰️ 13 Feb 10h-22h, 14 Feb 10h-20h, 15 Feb 10h-19h

🥂Vernissage Thursday 12 February (by invitation)

📍 Grand Palais, Paris

I’m honored that my work was selected for the Salon des Artistes Français, and I’ll also be showing an oil painting at the Salon des Indépendants - a recent landscape that I wanted to exhibit to invite feedback and conversation.”

https://www.artcapital.fr. https://www.artistes-francais.com. https://salondesindependants.fr

➡️ Psst …If you’d like an invitation, please let me know ASAP—I have a limited number available (vernissage 12 February + public exhibition) for my clients.

Thank you for following the work, sharing it, collecting it, or simply sending a kind note when something resonates. It truly makes a difference.

Best,
Jeannine

Summer Colors, Fresh Work and an Invitation [Newsletter]

Hello 👋

Late Spring / Summer has been full of lots of creativity, recognition, and exciting opportunities. I’m delighted to share a glimpse of what’s been happening in the studio and beyond:

🎨 Art inspiration

As I say “Life brings Color, Colors Inspires Art” and the past few months have brought much to my mind as I continue to explore my own art going forward.

The last few months have been full of ART INSPIRATION including a 9-day watercolor art excusion to Skoura, Ouarzazate and Marrekech Morocco with a group of artists led by Patricia Cabillon. It was a very special experience to explore new ways to see light and color via watercolor. I plan to share a full account of this trip with you in upcoming weeks but here is a little photo snip-it.

After the visit to Morocco, the remainder of June was spent on a family trip to the United States 🇺🇸 before returning to France 🇫🇷 in July …. filled with horses shows in Fontainebleau and near Deauville … and art studio time prepping for a VERY BUSY Autumn including artwork scheduled November art events: Galerie Kubota (Tokyo, JAPAN 🇯🇵) organized by Denis Cornet Galerie THUILLIER Paris and the Dutch Equine Art Fair organized by Paard Verzameld at Living Horse Museum Amsterdam 🇳🇱.  

🖼️ New Art

Since my last newsletter, I’ve been busy in the art studio working on new oil paintings and wrapping up several commissions … and completing a few pieces for the 1-week art challenges organized by Paard Verzameld’s International Equine Art Collective that are always a GREAT OPPORTUNITY to explore different styles and techniques to EVOLVE as an artist.

As I like to weave traditional Representational style into Impressionist atmosphere …. I feel there is still a way to go 🎨 .  I’m using opportunities like art exhibitions in Tokyo and Amsterdam to push the creativity out further.    

📣 Stay tuned for a little email in the very near future revealing the two paintings series destined for Tokyo (November 2025).

🏆 Recognition
In the past few months I was honored to receive the PRIX Arts Majestic Galerie Montsûrs at the International Salons des Arts Paris organized by the Académie Européene des Arts-France (May 2025).  I was then delighted to also receive awards from LightSpaceTime International Online Art Competitions in June and July: 10th place Overall/6th Place Painting Category & Special Recognition (“Cityscapes”), and Special Recognition (“Summer”).

📅 Upcoming Show

Galerie 39 Barbizon

The summer also brings my annual solo Equine Art Show at Galerie 39 Barbizon. Last year it was held in July coinciding with the Paris 2024 Olympics. This year, I’m returning to end of summer timeslot falling during the Grande Semaine de Jeune Chevaux Finales CSO at Grand Parquet, Fontainebleau featuring new work. Can’t wait !!

📍Galerie 39, 39 Grande Rue, 77630 Barbizon 🇫🇷

📆 Tues 26 Aug – Sunday 7 Sept 2025 (13h30-19h30, LIVE painting 🎨)

🥂 Vernissage Saturday 6 Sept, 17h-19h

✨ I would love to see you at my vernissage to be held on Saturday 6 September 2025!

🌿 Wishing you a bright, inspiring end-of-summer!

THANK YOU for being part of this journey. Your encouragement and presence mean the world. I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at the vernissage at Galerie 39 Barbizon Saturday 6 Sept from 5pm 🥂

Best,
Jeannine

Honored AEAF 2025 [Art Award]

PRIX Arts Majestic Galerie Montsûrs 🏆

Hello!

Recent weeks have been VERY busy - and - creative with some exciting news !

The most recent art show, the 2025 International Salon des Arts organized by the Académie Européenne des Arts France (AEAF), was a great event held at Galerie Nesle in the heart of Paris 6 featuring 97 artists. I was proud to be selected to exhibit two works—“Winter Stroll” and “Left Lead”—a landscape and an equine …  both connected by a similar set of colors inspired by the sun. 🖼️🎨

I was honored to receive the PRIX Arts Majestic Galerie Montsûrs. This recognition is deeply meaningful. The art award includes an invitation to exhibit at the next International Salon des Arts hosted by Majestic Gallery Montsûrs to be held in December 2025. 🏆

So what is next ?

IIn the coming days, I’ll be sharing the full story behind a recent art retreat to Morocco 🇲🇦. WHAT an EXPERIENCE ….a fabulous colorful and enriching journey in watercolor [“Carnet de voyage et Aquarelle  au Sud du Maroc ”] 🎨

Stay tuned!

Best,
Jeannine

“Beauty in art is truth bathed in an impression received from nature”

— Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot

Art Award - Jan 2024

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Je suis ravie que la peinture à l'huile de paysage "La Juxtaposition" a reçu une mention honorable dans le concours internationale d'art en ligne de « Land, Sea & Sky » organisé par Fusion Art Palm Springs CA USA.  Le tableau a été inspiré par une promenade matinale pendant une croisière (Barcelone, Viking Cruise, novembre 2022).

L'exposition d'art en ligne se poursuivra jusqu'au 14 avril 2024. La toile est disponible et sera présentée à Galerie 39 Barbizon (30 janvier – 11 février 2024)

[🇺🇸] Thrilled that "La Juxtaposition" landscape oil painting received Honorable Mention Award in the International Online Juried Art “Land, Sea & Sky” Competition organized by Fusion Art Palm Springs CA USA. The painting was inspired by a morning stroll on-deck off the coast of Barcelona (Viking Cruise, Nov 2022).

The online art exhibition will continue through to April 14, 2024. The painting is available and will be at Galerie 39 Barbizon (30 Jan – 11 Feb 2024)

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👉 https://www.fusionartps.com/land-sea-sky-art-exhibition-2024/

Here’s to 2024!

Sending best wishes to you and your family for a fine healthy happy 2024 and I look forward to seeing you soon!

For me, 2024 planning is already under way and a fair amount plays off of a very rewarding and busy artistic 2023.

• 30+ new oil paintings (landscapes, equine art, commissions, and art created as part of the Paard Verzameld Collective)

• 13 art shows in Barbizon, Paris and further afield in France (Meung sur Loire / Saumur), and part of amazing event organized by Paard Verzameld and the Living Horse Museum Amsterdam (the first Dutch Equine Art Fair, Aug 2023).

• Diploma Academician and Decorated with the Vermeil Medal by Arts-Sciences-Lettres Paris (Oct 2023)

• Other art awards including Special Mention for « Winter Light » (Galerie Thuillier Prix de la Presse 2023), Special Recognition for « Megeve 2023 » (LightSpaceTime « Patterns » online international art competition), and receiving Prix d’Invité d’Honneur and Prix Coup de Cœur (2023 Salon d’Automn, COUBRON, which means I will be the «Guest of Honor »  at Salon d’Automme COUBRON 2024).

• Member, Society des Artistes Français.

2023 ended with a lovely surprise to find that I was also featured twice in the new book about Barbizon published in November 2023.

I love this village … and it is a personal symbol of my soul (art and horses).

Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to sharing with you my continued art journey in 2024 :)

“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic ; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work ”

— Colin Powell

Prix Invité d’Honneur et Prix Coup de Coeur

Salon d’Automne 2023, Coubron (93) : Prix Invité d’Honneur et Prix Coup du Coeur

[ 🇫🇷] Très fière de recevoir deux prix au Salon d'Automne 2023 organisé par la ville de Coubron 2023 : Prix Invité d'Honneur pour le Salon 2024 et le Prix Coup de Cœur pour "La Fête" 🖼️🏆🏆 Je remercie chaleureusement Monsieur Le Maire , Madame L’Adjointe au Maire, l'équipe Art culturelle de COUBRON, le jury, et le formidable soutien de mes chers amis.

[🇺🇸] Very proud to receive two prizes at the Salon d'Automne 2023 hosted by the town of Coubron :  Prize Invité d’Honneur for Salon 2024 and the Prize Coup de Cœur for "La Fete" 🖼️🏆🏆 I warm thank you to Monsieur Le Mayor, Madame La Deputy Mayor, Art cultural team of COUBRON, the jury, and the amazing support of my dear friends.  

Médaille Vermeil, Arts-Sciences-Lettres Paris 2023

[ 🇫🇷] Au palmarès du 108 ème anniversaire Arts-Sciences-Lettres à Paris le 14 octobre 2023 (un Association sous le haut patronage du Président de la République), j’ai eu l’honneur et fierté de recevoir la Médaille de Vermeil de l’Académie Arts-Sciences-Lettres en reconnaissance de mon travail et de ma contribution dans les domaines artistiques par le Présidente, Monsieur Gérard GAYET. Une cérémonie magnifique dans le très beau salon Opera de l’Hôtel Intercontinental Paris Le Grand. Je remercie chaleureusement le Président de l’Académie Monsieur GAYET, la Commission Supérieure des Récompenses et le conseil de Mme Danièle EL M'RABET pour cette reconnaissance artistique et leur soutien pour mon art … ainsi que le soutien de ma famille et mes amis.

Un moment très profond pour moi dans mon parcours artistique depuis 2017.

[🇺🇸] On October 14, 2023 at the 108th anniversary of Arts-Sciences-Lettres Paris (an Association under the high patronage of the President of the Republic FRANCE), I had the honor and privilege of receiving the Vermeil Medal from Mr. Gérard GAYET, the President of Académie Arts-Sciences-Lettres in recognition of my artwork and artistic contribution. It was a magnificent ceremony in the beautiful Salon Opera of the Intercontinental Paris Le Grand Hotel. My warm thanks to the President of the Academy Mr. GAYET, the Higher Awards Commission, and Mrs. Danièle EL M'RABET for this artistic recognition and their support for my art … as well as the support from my family and friends.

A very proud and emotional moment for me on my artistic journey since 2017.

Honorable Mention, "Skies" Competition (Aug 2021)

Turning Point Chailley-en-Biere oil on linen

 Fusion Art Announces the Winners of the 5th Annual Skies Art Exhibition 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 5, 2021 (Palm Springs, CA) 

Fusion Art is pleased to announce the opening of the 5th Annual Skies International Art Exhibition. The exhibition is now available for viewing on the Fusion Art website and features awards in three categories: Traditional Art, Digital Art & Photography and 3-Dimensional Art. 

For this exhibition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, were invited to submit their best art and photography depicting the Skies. All artists, regardless of location or experience, were encouraged to submit their best work in any media. 

The 5th Annual Skies Best in Show winners are Christine O'Dell-Ferguson for her acrylic, “Dancing Solo” and Meg Wall-Wild for her photograph, ”Pacifica”. Christine and Meg are Fusion Art’s Featured Artists for the month of August 2021 and, as the Best in Show winners, both artists are invited to participate in Fusion Art's Annual Group Show in Palm Springs, California in March 2022. 

Other award winners include Second Place winners, Sylvia Audet and Meg Wall-Wild. Third Place awards were given to Kathleen Bennett and Zephyr Ivanisi. Fourth Place awards were given to Lessa Clayton and Garret Demarest. Fifth Place awards were given to David Gallegos and Nancy Sloane. 

Rounding out the awards for the exhibition are twelve Honorable Mention winners. Honorable Mention awards in the Traditional Art category were given to Oscar P Vance, Merana Cadorette, Robert Padovano, Cocoa Huang, Tobi Star Abrams and Jeannine Flower. 

Honorable Mention awards in the Photography & Digital category were given to Stuart Chape, Buffy Davis, Daniel Horowitz, Monty Orr, Elizabeth Kayl and Diane Liguori. 

The remaining finalists in the exhibition all exemplified uniquely creative talents and we are honored to showcase their artwork on the Fusion Art website. 

The international competition received a diverse collection of quality artwork from artists all around the world, including the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, 

Italy, France, Israel, Taiwan, China and Ireland. Overall, the gallery judged 357 entries and accepted 130 artworks into the exhibition, which will be featured on the website for the month of August. 

Founded by Award winning artist, Chris and Valerie Hoffman, Fusion Art was envisioned and formed out of a passion for art and the artists who create it. The website promotes and connects new, emerging and established artists with collectors and art enthusiasts, while offering the opportunity to participate in art competitions, exhibitions and experiences. 

Each month and quarter Fusion Art hosts uniquely themed solo and group art competitions and exhibitions. Both winners and finalists are provided with worldwide exposure, by having their work promoted through Fusion Art’s website, in hundreds of press release announcements, email marketing, online event calendars, art news websites and through the gallery’s social media outlets. The gallery’s objective is to promote the artists, worldwide, to art professionals, gallerists, collectors and buyers. 

To view the exhibition and for further information on all the winners and finalists, please visit Fusion Art's website: —>. https://www.fusionartps.com/5th-annual-skies-art-exhibition-august-2021/

Media Contact: 

Valerie Hoffman  Fusion Art, Palm Springs, CA 92263 

Email: info@fusionartps.com  https://fusionartps.com 

Art Show Paris VII, Prix de Jury et Prix du Public

[🇫🇷] Il y a une semaine, Art Show Paris VII était à plein action à L’Espace Bastille Design (Paris 75011). C'était un endroit magnifique pour partager cet événement avec d'autres artistes merveilleux, M. Harry Bettancourt / Viktoria Solweg et l'équipe d'Art Show Paris, et des invités et public. Ce fut également avec un grand honneur de recevoir deux prix artistiques (prix du jury, médaille de bronze peinture technique et prix du public, médaille d'argent). J'ai été ravi de recevoir les deux prix et j'ai ensuite apprécié la gentillesse du public qui écoutait mon discours d'acceptation en français   

 [🇺🇸] A week ago today Art Show Paris VII was in full throttle at the Bastille Design Center (Paris 75011). It was a beautiful venue to share this event with other wonderful artists, Mr. Harry Bettancourt/Viktoria Solweg and the Art Show Paris team, guests, and the public. It was also with great honor to receive two art awards (Jury Award, bronze medal for painting technique and the Public Award, silver medal). I was thrilled to receive the two prizes and very appreciative of the kind audience listening to my acceptance speech in French 