Jeanette was born in Vancouver, BC and had a natural talent in art making as a young child.

After graduating from High School with Honors and an art scholarship she was accepted into Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design where she was awarded four scholarships and received a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art, majoring in Studio Fine Art, in 1996.

She studied Art History and Sculpting in Berlin, Germany, as an exchange student, spending one year in Europe.

She paints with oil and acrylic on canvas and for the past 15 years has also been painting on clear acrylic panels.

Jeanette has developed a distinctive way of painting and use of color that she explores within her own unique style.