Jan-Willem and Nancy Boer
Resident tutor and owner, Jan-Willem Boer, was born in The Netherlands and attended the Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam. He is a practicing fine artist who has exhibited in the USA and Europe. He has undertaken many public and commercial commissions, both in the USA and Europe.
Clients include: Time Magazine, Caterpillar, Toro, Artic Cat, Honda, 3M and Coca Cola. He is a qualified tutor and has 25+ years of professional experience. Jan-Willem also specializes in painting and printmaking. To see sample pieces of his work go to his current websites –www.jwboer.com and www.boerandboer.com
Nancy worked for many years as an Art Representative, representing the work of many illustrators and photographers, and contributes her knowledge of the art market to the educational process. She has dealt with art buyers, magazine editors and marketing agencies. She has guided fine artists and researched art galleries.
Together, Nancy and Jan-Willem offer a wealth of creative approaches to provide the perfect art vacation within a relaxed and informal atmosphere. They aim for up to 8-10 guests unless the tutor agrees to take on more. Non-painting partners are welcome and are invited to discover the town, hike the regional trails, go kayaking , visit the local shops or just linger on the grounds – the price for a non-participating partner includes their lodging and all meals provided for the course.
Attending a session at The Shenandoah Art Destination will enable you to feel pampered and stress free so you can concentrate on your art, while they concentrate on the details.