Gerry Jensen is a landscape artist who is based in Grand Junction Colorado. He has been on a creative journey for the last 27 years, teaching himself how to paint through trial and error, lots of reading, studying, and painting with other artists who have provided constructive criticism, insight and direction along his creative path. While he has experimented with many different mediums, he primarily uses oil paint on canvas or panels. He paints scenery from all around the United States and beyond, but the majority represent the beauty of Colorado. Gerry’s goal has always been to, not only share with the viewer what he sees, but to elicit the same emotional response of ‘Awe’ that he experienced when witnessing the scene.

Gerry has participated in multiple regional art shows and has won several awards including first place in the professional class at the Palisade Art Lovers Show. He is a valued member of the Grand Junction Community, donating his artwork to organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and Hospice, and he has been invited to demo his painting style at a variety of social events over the years. Gerry has been a guest speaker at Western Colorado Center for the Arts and has been recognized several times in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. He was also commissioned by St Mary’s Hospital to create all of the paintings in their executive board room. Of all of his accomplishments, Gerry is most proud of continuing to paint after having a catastrophic stroke In 2022.

Gerry had a stroke impacting his ability to use the right side of his body, including his dominant right hand. He was not sure he would be able to continue painting, but because of his love of painting and his desire to create, he picked up his brushes with his left hand. As a result, his artwork has continued evolving. With vibrant color, unique brush strokes, and beautiful compositions, his paintings continue to gain more popularity. Gerry is proud to be a living example that nothing can stop you from following your dreams if you remain determined, motivated and passionate. He is a true inspiration and the beauty he creates in his paintings are proof of that.