Shows and Awards

Solo Shows

• 2015 (September-December) "Story Seeds" Short Stories Gallery, Madison, NJ

• 2015 (10/29-12/02) "Selected Works" Reuben Hoar Gallery, Littleton, MA

• 2014-2015 ( 11/2014-2/2015) "Beasts" series. ArtsWorcester @ Hanover Theatre Gallery

• 2014 Short Stories Gallery, "current small works" Madison, NJ

• 2012 Mad Hatter Gallery, "Birds" series Marlborough, MA.

• 2009 The Sturbridge Coffee House, Sturbridge, MA

• 2008 Gale Free Library, Holden, MA

• 2007 Newton Free Library, "Friends" seriesNewton, MA

Selected Group Shows

• 2018 Worcester Art & Frame Gallery, W. Brookfield, MA

• 2016 Princeton Arts Society 25th Anniversary Exhibition

• 2014 "ONE, Redux" Aurora Gallery, Worcester, MA

• 2013 “Blooms” Mad Hatter Gallery, Marlborough, MA

• 2012 “Six Degrees” curated by Wendy Cohen. Kingston, NY

• 2012 Alumni show. Tang Gallery, Saratoga Springs, NY

In the news: links and articles about Jane's work

• Rise, Design and Shine - featured artist interview

• Bella Online Magazine: Beasts Series

• Press Release for the Beasts series

• Skype interview with Diane Gibbs of the online Design Recharge Show

• Interview with Gabriella Buckingham on her "A Creative Life" blog

• Article in Go Local Worcester online magazine

• Article in 11/2013-12/2014 of Cloth, Paper, Scissors Magazine

Jane Moore Houghton Phygment Studio

Every time I start a new series of works I start with a sense of wonder, a speeding up of my pulse, a feeling like I can’t catch up to the things I want to express and the places I want the work to take me.

If asked, I would say that my ultimate artist fantasy would be to spend a night in the Hall of Biodiversity in New York City’s Museum of Natural History. The first time I stood in this space and took in all the shapes, patterns and colors it blew my mind. I have learned the power of simple good design from nature. I love pattern, rhythm and layers of experience in art. 

I live in Central, MA. in the geographical center point of Massachusetts. I graduated from Skidmore College in 1987 with a degree in Studio Art. Part of my undergraduate studies was spent at the University of Wales in Cardiff studying Welsh language and folklore.

I started painting seriously and selling my work in 2006. Turning forty was pivotal for me! Teaching art to children for eleven years brought me back to my bliss and I was reminded of what has always made me the happiest: making art. Welcome to my world!

* The spelling of the word figment goes back to college. I created a three-dimensional sculpture of the word: “Phygment” – a play on the fact that I was known as a creative speller. The word stuck and I was known to some in the art department as “Phygment” for years. Also, spelled this way it looks like a welsh word which I prefer.

Publications

• Illustrated, "Gracie Brave" Pamela Krikke & Kate Eldean, Mindstir Media, North Hampton, NH. Children's picture book.

• Nov/Dec issue of Cloth, Paper, Scissors Magazine. Feature article, “Delicate Threads”. An article featuring my unique embroidery on tissue paper technique.

Selected Awards and Honors

1. "Arapawa Goat" awarded first place for creativity in Princeton Arts Society's 25th Anniversary Art Exhibit by Barry Van Dusen.

2. "Antongil Humpback Whale" selected as a finalist out of 7,500 entries in the Animal/Wildlife category of The Artist's Magazine 32nd Annual Art Competition.

3. Invited to speak at the Nantucket Whaling Museum about my Beasts series and the process of embroidering on tissue paper. June 29th @ 6pm.

4. Featured artist on Gabriella Buckingham's blog: http://www.gabriellabuckingham.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/friday-finds-artist-jane-moore-houghton.html

5. Featured guest on Design Recharge Showhttp://big.spreecast.com/breathing-life-to-illustrations/embed-small-preload

6. Nov/Dec issue of Cloth, Paper, Scissors Magazine. Feature article, “Delicate Threads”. An article featuring my unique embroidery on tissue paper technique.

7. Feature article in Go Local Worcester online newspaper

8. First Place for “Regeneration” watercolor, oil stick and beeswax on wood panel

9. Featured guest on local public television, “Faces and Places” show

Education

• 2018 Certificate in Graphic Design Mt. Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA

• 1991 M.Ed The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

• 1987 B.S. Studio Art, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY

• 1986-’87 Independent Study in Welsh Studies, The University of Wales, Cardiff, UK

Selected Professional Courses

• Your Creative Gold with Jehane, Ltd. 2024: Seven week intensive course creating work with Winter Holiday themes.

• Assignment Bootcamp with Lilla Rogers Studio: Portfolio 2022,
  Assignment Bootcamp 2020: A six month program designed to help build a professional portfolio in a variety of markets.

• Creating Collections for Home Décor 2022 with Lilla Rogers Studio: A seven week intensive targeting the lucrative home décor market.

• MATS MBA (Money BadAss) 2018: Addressing how to make and manage money as a creative in today’s markets.

• Illustrating Children's Books with Lilla Rogers and Zoe Tucker (Scholastic UK) 2016: Developing charater, scenes and settings and how to move a story along through pictures.

• Photoshop and Illustrator for Professionals - MassArt 2015: best practices for smoother workflow and deadline completion

• The Working Artist with Crista Cloutier 2014: a business course for artists who are serious about selling their work professionally.

• Make Art That Sells with Lilla Rogers 2013: a six week intensive course in building a professional portfolio while being exposed to 5 of the most lucrative markets for art: bolt fabric, home décor, children's books, wall art, gift with one of the industries top agents.