Berni Jahnke

Artist’s Background

A resident of Menlo Park, Berni Jahnke received her Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Arts from the University of Cincinnati. After graduation she worked as a free lance artist for the Gibson Art Greeting Card Company in Cincinnati. Following her move to California, the artist specialized in watercolors, deriving much of her inspiration from her travels abroad.

Berni is a member of the Menlo Art League, and the Pacific Art League of Palo Alto. She is a signature member of the California Watercolor Association, the Society of Western Artists, and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America.

Recent Awards

• Menlo Art League Annual Show, BEST OF SHOW (2005, 1997) FIRST PLACE, Watercolor (2002, 2001, 1998)
• Redwood City Annual Spring Arts Show, BEST OF SHOW (2001, 1997)
• San Mateo County Fair, SILVER AWARD (2001, 2000, 1998)
• Fremont Art Association Annual Show, SILVER AWARD (1996)

Affiliations

• Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Signature Member
• California Watercolor Association, Signature Member
• Society of Western Artists, Signature Member
• Pacific Art League
• Menlo Art League

Contact Information

Stripes

Niger, Africa

Interview

Belem Tower, Portugal