Jeanne Black McKinney was born in Buffalo, New York. She graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Art. She also studied at the Moore College of Art in Philadelphia and with private teachers, in classes and workshops.

Jeanne’s earliest artistic influence came from her grandfather, the Baltimore artist, Edward S. Black. She grew up surrounded by his beautiful paintings and fondly remembers his making drawings for her and her brothers when they were very young.

After raising her five children, Jeanne has returned to painting. Her work reflects her intense interest and appreciation in the natural world as she paints plein air landscapes and organic still lifes. Painting outdoors seems natural to her as she also enjoys hiking and flyfishing in Central Pennsylvania and beyond.

Jeanne’s professional affiliations include signature membership in the Central Pennsylvania Pastel Society, and memberships in the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania, The Art Association of Harrisburg, Art in Common of Centre County, and the Pastel Society of New Hampshire.

Jeanne has studied in painting workshops under Robert Carsten PSA, Maggie Price PSA, Elizabeth Apgar Smith PSA, Susan Ogilvie PSA, Master Pastelist Judith B. Carducci PSA, and Terri Ford PSA.

Jeanne has exhibited her paintings in juried exhibitions as well as regional shows. Her pastel painting, “Three Pears”, won first place in the 2007 Jo and Gil Ward Annual Members Show at the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania.

Jeanne’s work can be found at The State College Framing Company and Gallery, in private collections, exhibitions, and on her website www.jeannemckinney.com.

“I feel blessed to live in such a beautiful area, surrounded by mountains to explore, streams and rivers to fish, and an abundant source of inspiring landscape to paint. I hope to interpret in my work, for others, that which moves me when I view the land.”