Louise Jackson has been a multimedia artist who works in oils, acrylics, watercolor and inks since 1965. She's the author of 23 painting tutorial books, has been featured in and on the cover of dozens of magazines, has appeared on television and been featured in videos teaching portrait, floral, abstract, and still life paintings. She is a member of the Dayton Society of Painters and Sculptors, Western Ohio Watercolor Society, and is a Master Decorative Artist with the Society of Decorative Painters. Her work is on display at the Smithsonian and the Decorative Arts Collection Museum in Atlanta, Georgia in addition to many private and corporate collections. Louise loves sharing her joy of painting with students around the world. She has taught in Italy, Japan, Canada, Argentina, and all over the United States including Hawaii.