Jeanette Simmons is an artist-illustrator and art director based in Washington DC. She has developed the ability through her art to communicate environmental issues, human rights, and animal rights. She is creating various children oriented projects that address these issues.
Jeanette has a bachelor's degree in Fine Art from Pratt Institute. She continued her studies with David J. Passalacqua, and currently studies with the Dalvero Academy and her extraordinary teachers Margaret Hurst and Veronica Lawlor.
Jeanette Simmons
Bio
Artist's Statement
From Whales to Wind
Historically, the Charles W. Morgan hunted whales for their oil, which was a major energy resource before switching to petroleum in the 1850's. Today, however, wind energy is one of many natural resources being cultivated to help replace petroleum. And on her peaceful 38th voyage, the Morgan collected wind instead of whales.
In my artwork, I've tried to capture the exhilaration and joy of this journey. It has been a privilege to witness and participate in this significant part of history for the Morgan, whales, and ocean conservation.
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The 38th Voyage
Moving through her past and anchoring to the present, the Morgan carries winds of change in her sails.
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Leaving Mystic Seaport
The image on the left is a view from the steamboat Sabino of the Morgan leaving Mystic Seaport. On the right is the Morgan sailing past the drawn Bascule Bridge of Mystic River.
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Bending the Sails
These sketches depict the strength, balance and dexterity of the women involved in securing the Morgan's sails to her spars.
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Welcome to New Bedford
The local Portuguese community had a strong presence in welcoming the Morgan to her birthplace, the New Bedford shipyards. Nearly 55% of the New Bedford community has Portuguese forebears. Many of these ancestors worked in the whaling industry. New Bedford was once the most important whaling port in the world.
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New London Trial Runs
the Morgan is shown tired yet triumphant from her trial runs on the Thames River at New London. In it's heyday, New London was the world's third largest whaling port after New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Nantucket.
