About Jana LeCount Lowe
Jana has a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design with an illustration concentration from San Jose State University. She has also studied traditional illustration via the MFA program at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, and taken various watercolor workshops with the California Watercolor Association. She lives in Pleasant Hill, California with her husband and two spoiled dogs.
Artist's Statement
I’m fascinated with the play of light and shadow on and through opaque, translucent, and transparent surfaces. I express this wonder with watercolor and other media.
Galleries/Shows
small pieces under $500 from 230+ artists
opening reception: Sun, Nov 8, 12-6
Yellow Peppers, Sunflower, Orchid, Three Small Bell Peppers
Yellow Peppers, Sunflower, Orchid, Three Small Bell Peppers
Slopes of Diablo Group Show
Valley Art Gallery, Walnut Creek, California
June 6 - August 1, 2026
Second Place, Diablo Glow
Delicious, art inspired by food & drink Group Show
California Watercolor Association Member Show — The Wild and the Still
Orinda Public Library Gallery, Orinda, California
June 1-27, 2026
California Watercolor Association Member Show — Happy Memories
John Muir Health Auxiliary Gallery at Aspen Center
January 2025
Gigi
John Muir Health Auxiliary Gallery at Aspen Center
January 2025
Gigi
California Watercolor Association Member Show — Splendid Surroundings
San Ramon City Hall Gallery
October 1 - October 31, 2024
Willie
San Ramon City Hall Gallery
October 1 - October 31, 2024
Willie
Pleasanton Art League Member Show — Healing Spaces
John Muir Hospital, Walnut Creek, California
May 2024
Willie
John Muir Hospital, Walnut Creek, California
May 2024
Willie
California Watercolor Association Member Show — Smaller Paintings
Main Street Arts Gallery, Martinez, CaliforniaFebruary 2024
Pebble Beach
Pleasanton Art League Fall Member Show
Harrington Gallery, Pleasanton, California
Fall 2023
Apples in Nambé Bowl
Harrington Gallery, Pleasanton, California
Fall 2023
Apples in Nambé Bowl
Alamo Danville Artists Society Brilliance Group Show, February 2017
Blackhawk Gallery, Danville, California
Habaneñeros, Stargazer, Apples in Nambé Bowl, Pears
Blackhawk Gallery, Danville, California
Habaneñeros, Stargazer, Apples in Nambé Bowl, Pears
Western Art Directors Club Miniatures show and auction, 1999
Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, California
Memberships
California Watercolor Association
Illustration Client List
Breezy Street Band
Prudent Publishing
NLyte
Diablo Publications
Meriam Media Solutions
Wild Neighbors Database Project
Tamsen Donner Memorial Blues Band
Foxytoad (band)
Vino Veritas
Lindsay Museum
Logoman Music
Random Love (A Musical Adventure)