For Immediate Release:

Jane Seymour In Person Art Show

Washington DC and Old Town Alexandria, Virginia -- April 23, 207 -- P & C Art will be hosting a one woman art show with Jane Seymour, artist, actress, author, designer and champion of charities on April 27 and April 28.

A Major exhibition of 76 recent oil paintings, watercolors and limited edition prints will be on exhibit at the show.

Opening receptions with the artist will be held on Friday, April 27, 6:30-9:00 pm in P & C Art at 3108 M Street NW. Washington DC.  and Saturday, April 28, 6:30-9:00 pm at 212 King Street, Alexandria Virginia.  Please call 703-698-8452 to RSVP

P & C Art will be donating a portion of the proceeds to Association of Women’s Heart Programs.

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P & C Art.
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The Art of Jane Seymour
The best gift you can give to someone is apart of your soul.

Jane Seymour, Golden Globe, Emmy Award winning actor, and recent OBE (Officer of
the Order of the British Empire) recipient, began painting nearly a decade ago. Prompted
by a period of personal challenge, her art became the expression of a very private healing
process. She emerged from this experience as an accomplished, passionate painter.
Seymour sketches and paints at her Malibu studio, on movie sets and on her travels. She
has created an intimate world of delicate watercolors and colorful vibrant oil paintings.

Her love of art began at an early age in England, where family gifts were always created
rather than purchased, so that the true spirit of giving of one's self was expressed. This
early practice developed into a lifetime of charitable work. Seymour continues to give
through her art work to charities which help children in need including City Hearts,
Childhelp, USA; Sunrise Children's Hospital Foundation, Make-a-Wish Foundation,
Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation and others.

Visiting museums was also a favorite family pastime. A profound early experience which
influenced Jane as a colorist was her discovery of Matisse's stunning motifs, and
Chagall's magical palette. Her lively studies of floral patterns were inspired by the
vibrant watercolors of Raoul Dufy. The influence of these artists continues to define her
work. Seymour remains challenged by studying the watercolors of John Singer Sargent
and Winslow Homer. She feels that watercolor is closer to the artist's hand and heart
than any other medium. Having commissioned Tom Mieiko, the noted Santa Barbara
watercolorist, to paint a portrait of her children, Seymour became motivated to begin
painting with him. As a result of that experience, she continues to paint with other artists
and friends during her travels and in her studio. Inspiring others to paint, and the feeling
of community it creates are abundantly rewarding.

A love of flower gardening has been a major part of Ms, Seymour's life. Growing,
caring for, arranging and being surrounded by flowers have been central to her being.
Art and flowers have become one in her world, and form the foundation for creative
expression. A striking colorful oeuvre reveals an elegant world of floral beauty (Flowers
in a Blue Jug, Hibiscus, Flowers in a Blue Vase) where lush, impressive bouquets stand
tall and proud (You Have to Give, Floral #J, Winter Lilies).

Inviting landscapes beckon the viewer to step into the vast, open courtyside (Idaho, Tree
in Winter). Quiet time is reserved for meditation and healing in the gardens of St.
Catherine's Court, and in the art ofikebana (Flowers in a Clear Vase, Flowers in a Blue
and White Coffeepot). A testament of her genuine nurturing spirit and love of children is
expressed in the loving portrayal other children (Twins Looking for Bugs, Johnny Easter
Eggs, Kris Cowboy, Johnny Fireman, Katie-A Splash of Life).

In recent years Ms. Seymour has exhibited in numerous galleries and venues across the
nation, and has accepted select private commissions. She has created set designs for the
Houston Ballet in 2001, and a commission for the Ft. Worth - Dallas Ballet in 2003.

An inspirational trip to paint in Monet's Garden in Givemy, France (August, 2001)
became Seymour's personal tribute to the Impressionists. An elaborate series of paintings
and watercolors depicting the gardens came forth from this experience. She, with her
husband, actor/director James Keach, produced the first in a series of art education films
on the Masters titled Journey to Impressionism while visiting the timeless gardens.

Seymour's oeuvre has also been adapted to and served as inspiration for her home and
fashion designs. The artist's new book. Remarkable Changes, was published in 2003 and
is enjoying great success. Currently, the artist is launching her St. Catherine's Court,
Malibu Coral Canyon, and Grand Hotel Home Collections.

The artist's first one woman museum exhibition was mounted at the Butler Institute of
American Art in conjunction with their 85th anniversary in October of 2004. 2005
marked the year in which Jane Seymour was chosen as the official artist for the Naples
Winter Wine Festival 2006, and was one of the painters selected to represent the US
Team in the 2006 Winter Olympics held in Torino, Italy.

Thus, the largest, most impressive landscape of her career was painted of the mystical
city of Torino, graced by the majestic snow-covered Alps, and the dove of peace flying
high above the traditional red rooftops.

Jane Seymour was bom in Hillingdon, England and currently resides in Malibu, CA. She
and her family also maintain an Elizabethan manor home at St. Catherine's Court, in Bath
England.