About

Jeanne Cassanova is a New Orleans–born artist and educator who has been painting and studying art for over three decades. Growing up in South Louisiana has deeply influenced her love of color, texture, and the beauty found in everyday life. Working across painting, drawing, collage, and mixed media, she enjoys experimenting with materials, layering colors and textures, and bringing her ideas to life through art.

Jeanne earned her BFA in Painting and Digital Media from the University of New Orleans in 2004, and her MFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Houston in 2008. Her work is inspired by the colors, culture, and creativity of New Orleans, often incorporating bold color, meaningful imagery, layered materials, and touches of sparkle.

Alongside her own art practice, Jeanne is passionate about teaching and helping others discover their own creativity. She believes art-making is more than mastering techniques - it is about learning to see the world differently, taking creative risks, and finding your own artistic voice. She encourages her students to see and think like artists and to enjoy the process of creating something uniquely their own.

Whether she is creating art or teaching others, Jeanne finds joy in exploring new ideas, embracing the unexpected, and discovering the beauty in the little things. Her goal is to create work that feels personal, expressive, and full of life.