Jeanne

Rietzke

Originally from Charleston, SC, Jeanne McIntosh Rietzke holds a BA in Fine Art from the University of South Carolina, Columbia. She spent her formative years painting with E de May Smith, a prominent watercolor artist. Jeanne developed her colorful, coastal, and marine-themed painting style in college. In her 30+ years as an artist, Jeanne’s paintings have sold nationally and internationally. She has won numerous awards, has been accepted into dozens of juried shows, and has been featured in national and international publications. Preferring the fluidity of watercolor paints, Jeanne’s works are easily recognizable by her creative use of watermarks, intense colors, and unique perspectives. Jeanne has also been known to paint in mixed water media, including acrylic paint and inks. You will also see landscapes, abstracts, and waterscapes in her portfolio. Her first children’s books were published on February 24, 2022. Jeanne has written and illustrated a series entitled Caroline, The Painted Turtle. Both books have won multiple awards. Her first novel is scheduled for publication in May 2025. Jeanne lives in Wilmington, NC, with her husband, Jacques.

My work is a celebration of unfiltered imagination, an explosion of color, detail, and pattern. Contrast is the next central element, drawing the viewer in and keeping their eye entertained. I believe being creative is a broad band of energy that can lead a human to express an unseen vision. Your art should be your truth, no matter what that is for you. I love the process of creating my art. I see something in the world, capture it in that moment, and then bring it back to life in my studio. I want the art seen, felt, and, in some cases, heard.

Acrylic, Mixed Media, Photography, Watercolor/Gouache

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