Acrylic Painting titled "Temporary Seating" by local artist Jeanne Roth.

Inspired by diverse and legendary artists, Jeanne Roth lets her imagination run wild on her canvases.

“My life is artful,” she laughs, “as I participate in clubs, shows, and exhibitions, teach workshops and create in my studio.” Roth’s current favorite mediums are watercolors, acrylics and collage. Within those bounds, and inspired by everything from Henri Matisse’s use of pattern to Vincent Van Gogh’s colors and brushstrokes, Roth begins with a vague idea and then lets her imagination soar.

“I often paint flowers as subject matter,” she says, “although they may not resemble garden flowers. They may bloom only in my mind and on my canvases.” As a former art teacher, Roth says she always enjoys experimenting with new methods and materials when creating her art.