SANDRA K. JACKOBOICE, PSA

"I don't like to think of myself as a traditional 'floral artist,'" says painter Sandy Jackoboice. "That implies a simply decorative motivation behind the work. I choose flowers because they are complex--strong yet subtle, and possessing a quiet drama." Indeed, Sandy's floral paintings are more like portraits, expressing not only form and color but also the unique personality and substance of the subject.

2004 may be a high water mark in Sandy's artistic career. After nearly ten years (1990-1999) as Art Program Director for the Franciscan Life Process Center in Lowell, Michigan, where she developed an Artist in Residence program, Sandy's concentrating on her own art--and is attracting a lot of attention both locally and nationally. Her works have become sought after by serious collectors in the upscale Naples, Florida, market. The Pastel Journal featured an article, called "Pastel on canvas", about Sandra and a new pastel technique she developed that does not require framing in glass. In the summer, she became a signature member of the Pastel Society of America.

Like any successful artist, Sandy's current working style is based on years of self-guided exploration. But Sandy is no self-taught amateur. Her formal artistic training began at Michigan State University and she earned a BA degree from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Since then, she has engaged in various postgraduate programs and studied with well-known American artists.

While florals are a favorite subject, Sandy is also known for figurative, landscape and wildlife works, as well. Her commissioned work (for private collectors or public display) feature a full range of subject matter at the patron's request.

Sandy spends the winter months painting in the full sun of Naples, on Florida's Gulf Coast. She also has a home in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

EDUCATION

1989     B.A.     Aquinas College, Grand Rapids MI

1955 - 1956     Michigan State University, East Lansing MI

Special Instruction: Larry Blovits, Albert Handell, Morten Solberg, Carole Katchen,  Gil Dellinger, Bill Hosner, Doug Dawson, Alan Flattman

FUTURE EVENTS

"Recent Works"
The Gallery at Betten Imports
Grand Rapids, MI
August 14 -September 30, 2007

Beginning Pastel, Pastel with Acrylic
Pastel on Canvas Classes Philharmonic
Center for the Arts, Naples FL
January and February 2008

“Business of Art” Lecture
vonLiebig Art Center
Naples FL January 2008

Florida State Capitol Building
Solo Exhibition
Governor’s Reception Area
Tallahassee FL
Spring 2008

Saint Mary’s Hospital
Solo Exhibition,
Grand Rapids MI
Summer 2008

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2007     International College Gallery, Solo Exhibition, Naples FL

2007     Bay Colony, Two Person Exhibition, Naples FL

2007     Terryberry Gallery, St. Cecelia Music Society, Solo Exhibition,
                Grand Rapids MI

2007     Newago County Council for the Arts, Solo Exhibition, Fremont MI

2007     Artists Alliance, Group Show, Grand Haven MI

2006     Collier County Library Gallery, Solo Exhibition, Naples FL

2006     Von Liebig Art Center, two juried member show exhibitions, Naples, FL

2006     The Gallery at Betten Imports, Solo exhibition, Grand Rapids, MI

2005     Southwest Florida Pastel Society, Juried Member Show, Bonita Springs FL

2005     Betten Imports , Solo Exhibition, Invitational, Grand Rapids MI

2004     Pastel Society of America, Invitational Exhibition, Dunedin FL

2003     Southwest Florida Pastel Society, Juried Exhibition, Marco Island FL

2003     International Assoc. of Pastel Societies, Demonstrator's Exhibit,                  Albuquerque NM

2003     Artist in Residence, Franciscan Life Process Center, Instructor and Exhibitor,                  Lowell MI

2003, 1999   Great Lakes Pastel Society, Juried Exhibition, Midland MI

2002     Girl Scouts of America Invitational Exhibition, Grand Rapids MI

2002     Juried Founders Exhibition, Von Liebig Art Center, Naples FL

2002     Juried Faculty Exhibition, Von Liebig Art Center, Naples FL

2002, 2001, 2000 ~ Park Congregational Church, One Person and Group Shows,                                            Grand Rapids MI

2002, 1999 ~ Peninsular Club, Group Show, Two Person Exhibit, Grand Rapids MI

2002, 1997, 1995 ~ Frederik Meijer Gardens, Group Show, Grand Rapids MI

2000     Pastel Society of Cape Cod, Juried Show

1999    Grand Rapids Art Museum Rental/Sales Gallery, Two Person Exhibit,                  Grand Rapids MI

1999, 1998 ~ Pastel Society of New Mexico, Juried Exhibition, Albuquerque NM

1998     Artists Alliance Show, Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek MI

1998     Linda Lundeen Galleries, Group Show, Las Cruces NM

1998     Artists Alliance Show, Marco Island FL

1998     “Botanical Impressions”, One Person Show, Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand                  Rapids MI

1997     “Things to Think On”, CIVA Juried Show, New Brighton PA

1997     “Women Around the World in the ‘90’s”, Two One-Person Shows, Grand                  Rapids MI and Meriden CT

1997     “Potpourri / New Works”, One Person Show, Terryberry Gallery, Grand Rapids MI

1995     Bielsko-Biala, Poland, One Person Show

SELECTED AWARDS & HONORS

2006     Southwest Florida Pastel Society, Awarded Life Membership

2005     Juried Member Show, Southwest Florida Pastel Society, 2005

2004     International Visual Artist of the Year Award, 2004

2003     Great Lakes Pastel Society Juried Member Show, Midland MI

Listed in:              America's Registry of Professional Women

                                  Who's Who in America

                                  Who's Who in American Art

                                  Who's Who of American Women

                                  2000 Artists and Designers

                                  Who's Who in the World

                                  A Woman of the Year Award

1996, 1995 ~ Botanical Images Award - Lansing MI

1994     West Michigan Iris Society - commissioned work for unveiling ceremony

COLLECTIONS

Corporate, Public, and numerous Private Collections

Commissioned for Permanent Collection, St. Robert's Church, Ada, MI

ASSOCIATIONS & POSITIONS

Pastel Society of America, Signature Member

Southwest Florida Pastel Society

Artists Alliance

Grand Valley Artists’ Association

International Association of Pastel Societies

     2005 - 2007 Elected Vice-President

     2003 Elected to board of Directors

     2001 to present ~ Publicity Chair

2006    Elected Vice President, International Association of Pastel Societies

2006     Appointed Boardmember, United Arts Council of Collier County, Naples FL

2006     Instructor, Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids MI

2006     Awarded Life Membership, Southwest Florida Pastel Society, Naples FL

2006     Instructor, Art League of Marco Island, Marco Island FL

2006     Lecturer, Collier County Library, Naples FL

2004     Awarded Signature Member Status, Pastel Society of America

2004     Member, United Arts Council, Collier County, Naples FL

2004     Workshop Coordinator, Great Lakes Pastel  Society

2004     Instructor, Art League of Bonita Springs, Bonita Springs FL

2004     Pastel Instructor, Aquinas College Emeritus Program, Grand Rapids MI

2003     Southwest Florida Pastel  Society, Initial Advisor to Board of Directors

2002     Pastel Group of Southwest Florida, Founder

2002 to present ~ Workshop Instructor, Marco Island Art Center , Marco Island FL

2001 to present ~ Pastel Instructor, Von Liebig Art Center, Naples FL

2000-2001 ~ Coordinator and Instructor, beginning Pastel Classes, Grand Rapids Art                               Museum

1997-2001 ~ Exhibition Coordinator, Peninsular Club, Grand Rapids MI

1997-2001 ~ Great Lakes Pastel  Society, Co-Founder, President

2002 ~ Satellite Coordinator and Advisor to Board

1991 to present ~ Color Plus Studio (Private Gallery - by appointment only)

1990-1999 ~ Art Program Development and Direction - Franciscan Life Process Center,                              Lowell MI

PUBLICATIONS

Ultimate Guide to Painting from Photographs, Northlight Publishing, 2005

Pastel Journal, “Pastel on Canvas” Feature Article, June 2004

The Artist Magazine, “Original Pastel Under Sail” Feature Article, November 2003

Getting to Know Pastel brochure written and compiled for IAPS convention,                  Albuquerque NM, 2003

Pastel Artist International Magazine, 3rd Edition

Artists’ Photo Reference Flowers, by Gary Greene, North Light Publishers, 1998

Encyclopedia of Living Artists, 12th Edition

Numerous newspaper and magazine articles

TEACHING AND INSTRUCTION

The Versatility of Pastel (All Levels)
January, February, March, April 2007
Von Liebig Art Center, Naples, FL
Contact: Von Liebig Center for dates 239-262-6517
  ask for "Class Reservations"

Glassless Pastels - an alternative (Demonstration)
May 11, 12, 13 2007
Albuquerque, NM
Contact: www.pastelinternational.com

The Versatility of Pastel (All Levels)
Summer 2008
Lot Valley, France

Frederik Meijer Gardens, 2006
  Grand Rapids, MI

Pastel Impressions of Southwest Florida, 2004
  Aquinas College Emeritus Program

Pastel on Canvas Workshop, 2004
  Art League of Bonita Springs