Carolyn Jehring - March 9, 2024

We are saddened to inform our family of artists and those attending classes
in the Gallery Studio, that our dear friend Carolyn Jehring passed on March 9, 2024.  Carolyn was a talented artist and a caring art teacher. She was responsible for developing classes for young people and drawing classes for adults. She generously gave individual attention and encouraged those in her classes. Carolyn’s kind spirit will be missed by all of us connected to The Upstairs Gallery.

Carolyn began drawing from the Sunday funnies in her local newspaper. Color is essential in painting whether in watercolor, acrylic or pastel. The color and the lights are what inspired her to paint her subjects.

Her students ranged from 4th-8th grade and adults.  She taught the basics of drawing and the elements of painting.  “It’s great to see their faces light up when they completed a drawing or painting”.