Founded in 1910 by the Civic Improvement Society, the Burton Public Library is housed in a renovated 1884 Queen Anne-style schoolhouse. If that doesn’t wet your appetite for reading, what else will?
“Peaks of Chautauqua” was drawn to recreate the rooftops of Chautauqua Institute in Chautauqua, New York. Art galleries in Chautauqua responded to this pen & ink rendering with enthusiasm and now feature her drawings of their local architecture.
This is an original pen and ink drawing with colors added using watercolor pencils. Doesn’t it make you want to sing about sunshine or the beautiful flowers you can find throughout Burton – or in many farmer’s fields or gardens – on a summer’s day?...
"My artwork reveals my love for architecture, nature and still life as I share how I interpret these scenes using pen and ink on paper."
- Janet Jacques, pen & ink artist
Beth C. Burton, Ohio<br />
Commissioning Client
I proudly announce “Janet Jacques” when asked by visitors, “Who did the remarkable artwork of your family home?”
Diane W.Kirtland Hills, Ohio<br />
Commissioning Client
Janet’s work is fabulous! Her artistic insight and ability truly captured the essence of our home. Very professional and timely.
Elmer B.Burton, Ohio<br />
Commissioning Client
I would like to thank you again for drawing the bank where I worked for 42 years. It is one of my favorite possessions, and I love displaying such a professional work of art.
This winter while Janet was indoors under piles of snow (what do you expect when living...
Reflections of Sugaring original print by Janet Jacques Maple season is here, and...
In this pen and ink sketch, the humorous side of architecture is revealed. Could this be...
This pen and ink drawing was one of Janet’s earlier compositions. Her architectural compositions do not normally include whimsical details. The details of tiny birds and climbing vines are unique to this drawing. “Song of Rest” depicts the garden chair to which you can slip away to rest on a warm summer day.
This gate does not stand lonely; The path is well-traveled and worn. Chosen ones with...
Settlers established Burton in 1798 — the first settlement in Ohio’s Geauga...
The architecture in this region is traced back to the early 1800’s with some restored buildings standing proudly for nearly 200 years.
“Orchids” is a perfect example of how Janet’s pen & ink drawings evolve.
The house museum was originally built in 1818 by James McClurg. Janet’s pen and ink drawing overlaid with watercolors was completed in 2011.
The Great Geauga County Fair is the oldest county fair in Ohio, annually opening its gates since 1823. Celebrating its 190th year, Janet Jacques dedicated this series of 6 drawings to her great county fair.