During the early 1980's Gary Jenkins became one of the first painting instructors on television in the United States. His television show, called "Jenkins Art Studio," aired on about 130 television stations annually for over 16 years, making it the longest running art show to produce new series each year. When Gary met his wife Kathwren, they began their own video tape production company. They were the first artists in the U.S. to produce "How-To" oil painting instructional videos. During their long 35+ year professional career, Gary and Kathwren have demonstrated at many major art conventions, shown in some of the most well-known art galleries in California and have many of their original paintings put into print and sold nationally. Gary and Kathwren still continue to develop their well-known style of painting, being especially noted for their famous "Jenkins" Poppies and Roses. Gary and Kathwren are once again hosting their new international television series "The Beauty of Oil Painting" on PBS. They are looking forward to taping many more television series and producing new instructional DVD's. Gary and Kathwren currently reside in Carson City, Nevada, USA. Together they have four children, six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
