Jean Pederson has been painting for over twenty years, exploring still life, landscape, abstraction, and mixed media. She has received numerous national and international awards, including the FCA Early Achievement Award, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and Best in Show at the ISEA 2022 International Exhibition. Her work is held in the Royal Collection in Windsor, England, and she has exhibited worldwide, including China, London, Stockholm, New York, San Francisco, Mexico, and across Canada. A popular instructor, Jean has led workshops, juried exhibitions, and presented at colleges, professional organizations, and symposiums throughout North America.