About Jo Houtz... Phone:  410-248-4257  Email:   h2ohue@aol.com

Jo Houtz is a former career federal employee who began painting after retirement, working in watercolor, pastel, pencil and ink and a variety of papers. 

Jo has exhibited in one person shows as well as regional exhibitions.  Her artwork is included in corporate and private collections.  Professional affiliations include: Baltimore Watercolor Society, Harford Artist Association and the York Art Association.

Recent works use Masa paper.  A unique effect can be obtained by soaking the paper and crushing it by "waddling" it.  This "waddling action" breaks the sizing in the paper and allows the initial application of color (background) to soak well into the paper giving a depth that is exceptional.

"Eclectic. I think that says it all. My art reflects my life and that is eclectic.  I am unable to channel all my energies towards a discipline that dictates a loss of choices and puts you in a position of trying to feel what you are painting rather than painting what you feel.      Jo

The Sheppard & Enoch Pratt Foundation

Jo has had 5 of  her works selected for "The Collection at Sheppard Pratt".  These will be displayed in early 2007 in the patient wings of Sheppard Pratt.  She was very excited about the selection and feels it is an honor to be part of the permanent collection at Sheppard Pratt.

Jo's work can been seen at the Harford Artist Gallery in Bel Air, MD and the Riverview Gallery in Havre de Grace, MD.