Jeanette lives in Orange County, California and has spent nearly three decades building a distinguished career as an award-winning artist and lecturer. Textile art has become a central focus of her creative journey, though her artistic practice spans more than 30 years and includes knitting, jewelry making, painting, sculpture, crochet, sewing, and quilting. From an early age, she developed a deep love for art and believes that continual learning and exploration are essential to nurturing creativity and artistic growth.
Throughout the years, Jeanette has created and donated countless handmade works to churches, hospitals, military organizations, and individuals in need. During the pandemic, she made and distributed more than 400 masks to members of her community. She has also donated numerous items for NICU patients, newborns, and others requiring comfort and care.
Jeanette is deeply passionate about helping, uplifting, and inspiring others through every form of art she creates. She has volunteered her talents with organizations including the Social Justice Sewing Academy, the Orange County Modern Quilt Guild, the Beach Cities Quilt Guild, the National African American Quilt Guild, and Saddleback Church, as well as supporting friends, family members, and strangers in need through her creative work.
Museums and recognized institutions
- The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
- Temecula Valley Museum
- Huntington Beach Museum
- Stark Museum
- California History Museum
- Pasadena History Museum
- James Museum of Western and Wildlife
- The Greenly Art Space
- Black Heritage Gallery@ Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
- Fritton Center For Creative Arts
Major quilt and fiber exhibitions
- International Quilt Festival
- Road to California Quilters Conference and Showcase
- Pacific International Quilt Festival
- Sacred Threads Exhibit
- Long Beach Quilt Conference
- National Association of African American Quilt Conference, Kansas City, MO
- Textile Center For Fiber Art - We Are The Story Exhibit 2020-2021
- Saddleback Church Art Exhibit
- Mancuso Quilt Show - Greenville, SC
- Atlanta Quilt Festival 2024, 2025
- Huntington Beach Art Center 2025
- Sacred Threads Exhibit 2025
- Black Heritage Gallery "Praise" Exhibit 2025
- Beyond the Canvas @ Poway Center for Performing Arts 2026
- Soul of Black Folks: 250 Years of Creativity, Leadership and Innovation July 2026
- Black Heritage Gallery: Solo Exhibit August 2026
Works In Publications
- Inspired Archetypes 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 and 2026
- We Are The Story 2020
- Creative Strength Training 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026
- Quilting Studio Magazine
- Exhibitzone 2024
- Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West
- Harriett Tubman By Way Quilt (panel artist)
Professional Affiliations
- SAQA (Studio Artist Quilt Association)
- National African American Quilters Guild
- Women of Color Quilters Network
- Quilts On The Wall
- Working Artist Initiative
- Orange County Fine Arts
Jeanette’s quilt Handsome, shown in the We Are the Story exhibition, was requested for inclusion in a Smithsonian-affiliated exhibition, further recognizing the impact and significance of her artistic voice within contemporary textile arts. Jeanette hopes her work will continue to inspire, move, and heal people through messages of hope, resilience, and creativity. Her work is now sold and commissioned to private buyers. She is also available for lectures to share her journey and what inspires her to create.
