Kirk-Bear Canyon Library invites you to an exhibit by local artist Jeanine Colini, on display until June 30, 2026.
Artist Statement:
I'm a graphic artist and designer with a long-time interest in alphabet letters. I've created two illustrated alphabets with more in the works. "A to Zoo" is my animal alphabet, created in 1981 while still in art school. The critters have been around the world and have even appeared on the TV show Dynasty and in the file Three Men And A Baby.
Shortly after moving to Tucson in 2018 I completed "A to Z Cactus." These alphabets are inspired by my love of nature, animals, and lettering as an art form. Each alphabet consists of 26 individual watercolor paintings.
With an extensive background in publication and book design I've spent over 30 years enhancing the written word. In fact, I've been doodling letters since I could hold a pencil!
I earned my BFA at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY in 1981 and have worked as a designer and artist ever since.
I am also a library presenter with the Pima County Library system and teach both drawing and watercolor painting at many of the branches.
Images courtesy of the artist
