Jan Fontecchio Perley Art

Artist Comments
Artist Jan Fontecchio Perley paints a portrait of a young cowgirl riding horseback. Her shadowed profile reveals a look of steadfast determination. Jan depicts a familiar scene growing up in the west. "This was a common sight for me and my four sisters riding the desert trails," shares Jan.

About the Artist
Artist Jan Fontecchio Perley’s lifelong passion for animals and art merges in the images she paints. Her Western subject matter is executed with an impressionistic realism, using a limited color palette. Jan captures the essence of her subjects in the details, whether it be the playful visage of a cow or the delicate feathers of a colorful bird. She paints as the ultimate fulfillment of symmetry and exactness. Her work embodies a genuinely jovial exuberance. “My heart longs for beauty and the desire to possess it, art engrosses me in that quest completely,” says Jan. Often working on two pieces simultaneously, Jan paints from a small studio in her home in Idaho.

Words that describe this painting: cowgirl, girl, horse rider, western, horseback, western, girl in saddle, woman, riding, portrait, profile, hat, warm, oilpaint, impressionism, people, impressionism, people, western, oil painting, orange

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