Jacqueline DeGavia's tranquil watercolors & oil landscapes reflect her childhood in the Canadian North Woods. A working artist for most of her adult life, she finds special joy in watercolor & oil landscapes, especially of the Pacific Northwest. She holds a Master's degree in Adult Education and taught for many years with special needs students. To encourage others to "Echo Their Magic," she wrote a booklet called "Creating Simply: Create a Painting in Three Easy Steps." It is available for purchase along with her paintings and note cards.
  • Exhibits in corporate & private collections throughout Alaska, Canada, and the Pacific Northwest
  • Recipient of many awards

Professional Affiliations:

  • Artist Directory Northwest - Gayle Picken, Producer - Gallery by the Bay
    Stanwood, WA
    Published and Distributed by Promote Works Inc. 360.629.4297
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  • The Conway Muse Arts ~ 2008
  • Associate Member National Watercolor Society ~ 2007
  • Associate Member Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour ~ 2007
  • Associate Member Transparent Watercolor Society of America ~ 2007
  • Skagit Artists Together ~ 2005-Current
  • Art League North ~ 1994-2005
  • Equinox Art Festival ~ 1985
  • University of Washington Women Exhibitors ~ 1982-1989
  • Northwest Artists, Frye Museum ~ 1982-1989
  • Stanwood/Camano Fair Arts and Crafts ~ 1980-1982
  • La Conner Art Workshops ~ 1975-1990

Professional Experience:

Artist Directory Northwest - Gallery by the Bay - 2008

DeGavia Gallery - 2008

Semantics Gallery - 2008

Confluence Art Gallery - 2008

Gallery French Nail Salon - April 2008

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival - April 2008

Bowman Gallery Show - Oct. 2007

Skagit Artists Together Depot Show - Sept. 2007

Skagit Artists Together Studio Tours - July 6th, 2006/07

Workshop / 2003
Topic: "Art and Creativity - A Life Changing Event"
Heighten and free up your creativity. Empower yourself and enrich your life. Come enjoy, express yourself, and empower your confidence! -- Church of Religious Science, Anacortes, WA

Art Consultant/Art Teacher
Skagit Mental Health/Older Adult Services, Mt Vernon, WA.

Retreat Guest Speaker & Seminar Facilitator
Topic: What is Art and Art Therapy?
Washington State Health Agency, Friday Harbor, WA

Fall, Spring, and Summer 2001
Watercolor Art Classes - "Especially For Beginners!"
Anacortes and Mt Vernon, Washington

Program Developer/Art Teacher
Private Sector

Developed galleries & art in the private sector

What People Say About Jacqueline...

I am fortunate to work with some terrific folks. Some take the time to say a few words about me I wanted to share:

I became associated with Jacqueline, professionally when we were both Program Directors at NW Indian College and as a friend...Our friendship spanning 25+ years. Naturally caring and compassionate, Jacqueline served as a Special Ed teacher and Director of the ABE Program at NW Indian College. She is a highly successful manager, creative problem solver, detail oriented and an innovative teacher.

As an artist and teacher she is inspirational, talented and creative. Always supportive and encouraging, she is a compassionate, highly focused problem solver who takes action without hesitation. I trust Jacqueline implicitely and recommend her without hestiation.

- Lani Nichols

I wanted to let you know that your painting was selected by the Grand Prize Winner of the fishing derby. He caught a 7lb 13oz fish and his wife fell in love with the picture. Below is what she wrote me today in e-mail. Thank you so much for your donation. It truly is a beautiful picture.

"I had my husband, David who won first place in the derby, pick me out the watercolor of the Lower Skagit - it is so beautiful and hanging in my living room here in Seattle."