The Passion for Life, an artist sharing God’s love
Born in Taipei, Taiwan in 1969, Jenny built a career in technology as an account manager for Apple, SAS and Gartner across Asia, until a 2005 health scare brought on by stress changed everything. Told by her doctor to “balance her life,” she signed up for a simple pencil sketching class, and there she found her calling. She describes it as a gift from God.
In 2008 she trained under the internationally renowned Master Jiun Pan, refining her oil painting into smooth line, accurate color and the luminous, heartfelt quality her work is known for. She immigrated to the United States in 2013.
Since 2014 Jenny has taught pencil sketching and oil painting at the College of Southern Nevada. Today she is painting her way through America’s National Parks, so that more people might see the beauty of this nation, her art carrying an unmistakable enthusiasm for life.
Jenny Baham
Recognition
Awards and honors
Every year since 2022, Jenny’s work has been selected and awarded at the international juried exhibition held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art by the NPO of Japan International Art Institute. Four years, four prizes, four paintings.
Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art
Art Excellence Award藝術特選賞2025 · 18th International Art Awards Exhibition
AI: Real or Not Real?Oil on canvasThe certificateCertificate presented at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art, 29 May 2025, by the NPO of Japan International Art Institute.
International Peace Prize国際平和賞2024 · 17th International Painting and Calligraphy Awards Exhibition
My HusbandOil on canvas, portrait of Mel BahamThe certificateCertificate presented at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art, 29 May 2024, by the NPO of Japan International Art Institute.
Excellence Award優秀賞2023 · 16th International Painting and Calligraphy Awards Exhibition
Self PortraitOil on canvasThe certificateCertificate presented at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art, 29 May 2023, by the NPO of Japan International Art Institute.
Japan China Art Award日中藝術賞2022 · 15th Anniversary International Painting and Calligraphy Awards Exhibition
Fun at the BeachOil, 30.5 by 40.6 cm, from the exhibition catalogueThe certificateCertificate presented at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art, 29 May 2022, by the NPO of Japan International Art Institute.
Jenny and her husband Mel at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art with the 2024 International Peace Prize. The painting on the wall behind them is My Husband, the portrait of Mel that won it.
Las Vegas and Clark CountyCloser to home her work has been juried, awarded and collected by the City of Las Vegas, Clark County and the arts councils of the national parks she paints.
Selected and Purchased2024 · Art in Public Places · City of Las Vegas
SymphonyOil on canvas, 24 by 24 in. Lake Tahoe, where the water turns green under the cliffs.On the wallJenny with Symphony at the exhibition. The painting was bought by the City of Las Vegas for its public art collection.
Third Place, Painting2022 · Celebrating Life! Juried Fine Art Competition · Charleston Heights Art Center
Then and NowOil on canvas. The same man twice, the older self facing the younger, and the mirror holding both.The plaqueJenny and Mel beside the painting at the Charleston Heights Art Center, May 27, 2022. Awarded by the City of Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs.
Best in Show2022 · Take to the Trails · Wetlands Park, Clark County
Awarded by the Clark County Wetlands Park Nature Center, with a gift certificate for Desert Art Supplies.
Best in Show2021 · CityScapes · Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery
Lights Up Las Vegas Strip NightOil on canvas, diptych. The Strip at full blaze, fountains and all.The certificateSixteen views of the city were juried into CityScapes by the Las Vegas painter Joseph Watson. This one took Best in Show.Receiving itAt the Rotunda Gallery, September 2021, with the winning diptych behind.
Juried Selection2019 · 2018 · 2017 · Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition
Three years runningChosen for the 5th, 6th and 7th annual juried exhibitions of art inspired by Joshua Tree, shown at the historic 29 Palms Art Gallery in the Oasis of Mara, California.
Honorable Mention, Painting2016 · Las Vegas International Juried Art Competition
Entrance of Beauty: Zion National ParkPresented at Jana’s RedRoom Gallery, Las Vegas, September 2016. Her first American painting prize.
Curated by Jenny
Artistic Attack
Chamber Gallery · Las Vegas City Hall, 2nd Floor · May 2 to Aug 15, 2024 · Free and open to the public
Presented by the City of Las Vegas, Artistic Attack gave Jenny’s students a full summer in the Chamber Gallery at City Hall. Some were as young as 12, and the work reached from mysterious, fantastical landscapes to scenes of kayaking and even dragons in flight.
Jenny curated the exhibition from first hang to final label. At the opening reception on May 16 the young artists received certificates of achievement, medals and trophies, and were recognized by their Congresswoman.
The show poster in the City Hall lobby, carrying work by six of Jenny’s students.Jenny outside the Council Chambers on opening night.The exhibition cards, with her painting Still Water on the front.Young artists with their certificates, medals and trophies at the reception.Students, families and friends filling the Chamber Gallery.Trophies, ribbons and certificates waiting to be handed out.
Artists in the showMichelle Rong · Katherine Hsu · Joyce Jiang · Jose Vasquez · XingYue Long · Malin Wang · Esther Wu · Selina He · Liv Etzyoni · Joyce Zhang · Emily Zhou · Fiona Wang · Brady Fisher · Euphemia Li · Cornelia Li · Hailey Sun · Jennifer Zhang
The Collection
Gallery
Originals and fine art prints
Jenny’s National Parks series, painted on the road from the Grand Canyon to Denali, together with her flamenco dancers, portraits, eagles, wildlife and early work. Choose a series, then select any painting to see it full size. Originals and fine art prints are available, and more affordable versions can be arranged on request.
National Parks & the West
On the Map
Where the landscapes come from
Jenny’s National Parks series traces the American West, from Glacier and Yellowstone down to the Grand Canyon, with the lights of Las Vegas, her home, at its heart. Every place she has painted is marked below, from Olympic and Denali to the Smokies and Biscayne. Click a marker to see the paintings from that park.
Rendering terrain…
Life & Work
Timeline
From a computer science career in Taipei to a life in oil paint across the American West: the milestones, exhibitions and honors along the way.
Tokyo Metropolitan Art MuseumExhibited 2022 to 2025
“Best in Show” · CityScapesClark County, 2021
8 Congressional Recognitions2019 to 2021
2026
Group Exhibitions
The Year of Horse, City of Las Vegas
Celebrate Life!, Charleston Heights Art Center, City of Las Vegas
2025
Completed a mural project for the Desert Treatment Clinic.
2025
Group Exhibitions
In the Company of Animals, Wetlands Park, Clark County
International Grand Prix 2025, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Japan
2024
Began a monthly column for the Las Vegas Chinese News Network.
2024
Curated the student art show “Artistic Attack” at City Hall.
2024
Group Exhibitions
The Year of Dragon
International Grand Prix 2024, Tokyo, Japan
Art in Public Places, selected & collected: the City of Las Vegas purchased “Symphony”
2023
Group Exhibitions
International Grand Prix 2023, Tokyo, Japan
The Year of Rabbit
2022
Curated the student group art show “Imagine” at Spring Valley Library Gallery, 21 students aged 8 to 67; 10 received congressional recognitions.
2022
Group Exhibitions
International Grand Prix 2022, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Japan (May 29 to June 4)
The Year of Tiger, Mayor’s Gallery (Jan 28 to May 3)
Southwest Scape, Charleston Heights Art Center (Mar 3 to May 27)
Take to the Trails, Wetlands Park · “Best in Show” (June 3 to July 17)
Celebrating Life 2022, City Hall · 3rd place (July to Oct 17)
2022
Judged the Congressional Art Competition for Nevada District 3 for Rep. Susie Lee.
2022
Won 3rd place in “Celebrating Life! 2022” from the City of Las Vegas.
2022
Won “Best in Show” of “Take to the Trails” from Wetlands Park of Clark County.
2022
Showcased artworks at Maya Gallery, Santa Fe, NM.
2021
Showcased artworks in the Art2art District, Los Angeles, CA.
2021
Won “Best in Show 2021” for CityScapes, showcased in the Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery, awarded by Clark County Public Art.
2021
Judged the Congressional Art Competition for Nevada District 1 for Rep. Dina Titus.
2021
Received 2 Congressional Recognitions from Rep. Dina Titus and Rep. Susie Lee.
2021
A Featured Artist in the Art2art District, “John Wayne Marina.”
2020
Completed a mural ceiling art project for the Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lavang, Las Vegas (20 × 30 feet).
2020
Art Instructor, Art2art District.
2020
Showcased artwork in the Art2art District, Las Vegas.
2020
Solo Exhibition: Promise Land II, West Sahara Library East Gallery, Las Vegas.
2019
Awarded 6 Special Congressional Recognitions from Sen. Jacky Rosen, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, Rep. Steven Horsford, Rep. Dina Titus, Rep. Susie Lee, and Assemblyman Alexander Assefa.
2019
Group exhibitions: Oil Painters of Las Vegas at Lan Tien Cultural Center; Asian Culture Day at Santa Fe Casino.
2019
Artwork selected by the 7th Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2019.
2018
Group exhibition: Asian Culture Day at Rio Casino.
2018
Artwork selected by the 6th Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2018.
2017
Artwork selected by the Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2017.
2017
First U.S. Solo Exhibition: Promise Land, America’s Great Landscapes, West Las Vegas Library.
2017
Arts Program Director, Nevada Arts Academy.
2016
“Honorable Mention in Painting,” Las Vegas International Juried Arts Competition 2016.
2016
Associate Member, Oil Painters of America (OPA).
2015
Started the National Parks series across the United States.
2014
Instructor at the College of Southern Nevada: pencil sketching and oil painting.
2013
3rd Solo Charity Bazaar (Flying Over Obstacles), Museum of Fine Arts, Cultural Bureau, Hsinchu County, Taiwan.
2013
Immigrated to the United States.
2012
2nd Solo Exhibition: Meet Miracle.
2011
Traveled to the United States and began the Eagles of the Grand Canyon series (Flying Eagles).
2011
1st Solo Exhibition: Flamenco Dancing.
2010
“The Earth’s Arm Bay” shown at a charity auction for the World Vision Organization.
2010
Joined the group exhibition “Affordable Art Fair.”
2010
Traveled to the United States and received Jesus Christ as her Lord and personal savior.
2008
Entered and trained by Master Jiun Pan Studios to refine her oil painting. Master Jiun Pan is an internationally renowned artist.
2007 / 2008
“Dancing Tai Chi” shortlisted in the 2008 International Olympic Sports and Art Contest (domestic selection of works).
2007
Union Exhibition: Entertainment Community of Academia Sinica, Taiwan.
2006
Advanced her oil painting skills.
2005
Learned basic drawing.
2004
Received an Executive Master’s degree in Business Administration, Royal Roads University.
1993
Began learning Chinese painting and calligraphy.
1991
Received a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Soochow University.
1969
Born in Taipei, Taiwan.
Kind words
Testimonials
“I believe her art is a gift from God. It is beautiful, colorful and majestic.”
A collector
“Jenny meets every student where they are. My daughter went from her very first pencil stroke to a finished oil painting she’s proud to hang.”
Parent of a studio student
“Her National Parks paintings hold the light of the place. Ours hasn’t left the wall since the day it arrived.”
Las Vegas collector
Blog
Jenny’s monthly column
Every month Jenny writes a column for the Las Vegas Chinese News Network, with reflections on painting, faith and the artist’s life, published in Chinese. Browse the archive:
Jenny films her own channel: painting demos, sketching lessons and candid talks about making a life in art, from her first pencil stroke to teaching students aged five to seventy. A new video goes up most weekends, spoken in Mandarin.
Artist Jenny Studio@ArtistJenny117 · 84 videos · new most weekendsSubscribe
For more than a decade Jenny has taught at the College of Southern Nevada and in her own studio, guiding students of every age and level, from a first pencil stroke to a finished oil painting. She’s now bringing that teaching online: lessons, demos, and live critiques in one welcoming community.
01
Guided lessons
Oil painting and pencil sketching taught one step at a time, filmed up close. Start at the very beginning or sharpen what you already know.
02
Live critiques
Bring your work in progress. Jenny reviews colour, light and composition the way she does with her studio students.
03
A painting community
Paint alongside others, share your progress, and stay encouraged, all in one place, launching soon on Skool.
Most of the originals on this site have already found their homes, but Jenny paints commissions all year. Tell her what you have in mind: a National Park you love, a portrait, a place that means something to you, hand painted in oil to the size and palette of your space. Prefer something ready to hang? More affordable versions of her work are available on request. Just ask.
