Jackie has been painting since she moved to Abingdon in 1974. From her earliest memories of crayons and construction paper to her recent use of watercolor, crayons and pencils, Jackie has been interested in art. She particularly enjoys the pure intense colors of nature she has seen in her travels in California, Arizona and New England. Since her husband's retirement, the landscapes and colors of Ireland, Scotland, England, France and Italy come to mind.

She enjoys manipulating color, in spraying or painting with water then dropping pure color into the water and watching the change and movement take place before her eyes. Her love of flowers and gardening also play a big part in her paintings. She paints what is in bloom in her backyard as a way to keep summer inside all year round.

Jackie began as an artist by studying drawing at Virginia Highland Community College. She continues to take workshops in various mediums from artists all over the country. Jackie is particularly impressed by “their continual enthusiasm for their art” which she finds “contagious” Their influence shows in her recent paintings and keeps her work fresh, interesting and always evolving. She is a very active volunteer and board member at the Arts Depot. Jackie also is involved in many other arts organizations. On some Wednesdays you can find Jackie at the Arts Depot with the “Wednesday Morning Painters” sharing her love of painting with fellow artists.

At the present time, in addition to the Depot, Jackie has her work at Carl Jessee's Frame Shop, Trail Cafe, and a group show at Zazzy'z.