Biography

Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Jennifer’s ability to focus and work on her drawings at an early age was noticed by all. Her intensity and desire to study art only grew over the years. Jennifer's parents, being artists themselves, shared their knowledge and philosophy with her at a young age. In her early teens, they sent her to study Russian Impressionism with Henry Stinson, her mentor.

Jennifer currently works as a full time painter in Oregon where she is a mentor for a number of students. She travels monthly for classes, shows and plein air painting. At a young age, she has already received many awards for her work, has been featured in many publications, and has paintings in public and private collections both at home and abroad.

In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys rock-climbing, hiking, camping, and anything to do with the outdoors. She spends a lot of time reading the classics and playing the piano. Jennifer has always loved to travel, and one day hopes to have seen the world.

Exhibitions

Lawrence Gallery – Gleneden Beach, OR. July 2008, 2009, 2010

Lawrence Gallery - Sheridan, OR. January 2010

One Woman Show – Cole Gallery – Edmonds, WA September 2008, October 2010

“100 Delightfully Collectible Small Works” – Cole Gallery – Edmonds, WA. November 2008

Diehl Show – Cole Gallery – Edmonds, WA July 2007

One Woman Show – Lawrence Gallery – Gleneden Beach, OR. September 2007

Diehl Show - Lawrence Gallery – Portland, Oregon. July 2003, November 2004,September 2007

One Woman Show – Ars Longa Gallery – Folsom, CA May 2006

“Now You See It, Now You Don’t” – Long Gallery – Scottsdale, AZ December 2006

Diehl Show - Barnsite Art Studio- Kewaunee, WI. August 2005

Three Person Show- American Club-Kohler, WI. March 2004, 2005

Mother/Daughter show – Long Gallery – Scottsdale, AZ. July 2001, 2004, 2005

JURIED Exhibitions

Salon International, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX / April 2009

Door County Plein Air Festival, Door County, WI / July 2008

Oil Painters of America, Western Regional Show, Portland, OR / 2004

Scottsdale’s Best and Brightest, Scottsdale, AZ / 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005

Artists for the New Century – Bennington Center for the Arts - Bennington, VT / September 2002

Annual Student Art Show (Beasley Gallery), Flagstaff, AZ / 2001

Awards

Jury Awarded Top 50, Salon International Exhibition, San Antonio, TX / 2009

Best and Brightest, Scottsdale Artists’ School, Scottsdale, AZ / Purchase Award, 2004

National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Oklahoma City / John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship 2001, 2002

Scottsdale Artists’ School, Scottsdale, AZ / Scholarship for study, 2001 and 2002

Scottsdale Artists’ School, Scottsdale, AZ / Stanley R. & Robert E. Wright Scholarship, 2002

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ / J.D. Moller Scholarship, 2001

Northwest Artist School, Seattle, WA / Scholarship for study, summer 1997

Renton Riverdays Arts Festival, Renton, WA / 1st place two years in a row

Renton Annual Art Show, Renton, WA / cash award

Art Splash, Redmond, WA / 2nd place

Articles Published

March 2004 issue Phoenix Home and Garden / “Eight Emerging Artists”

May 2003 issue Peoria Independent

March 2003 issue Art-Talk / “Artist Worth Watching – Jennifer Diehl-Shaffer”