Creative Diary
As the story goes, when a storm is coming a cow will see it and will run from the storm, therefore having the storm chase it. However a buffalo will face the storm, taking it head on, therefore moving through the storm more quickly. That is what my client told me as he asked me Continue Reading
The gaze of ‘Heavenly Horse II’
I always enjoy drawing. Its what really led me to work in pastel. In this recently completed drawing I used charcoal and a small amount of pastel over a wash of india ink and watercolor. This horse is expressive and full of power! ‘Unbridled Passion’ is matted in a 23 X 26 inch frame and Continue Reading
I really enjoy painting dogs. They are so connected to us and are such fabulous friends. JoAnn asked me to paint Skye as a surprise for her son and his wife for Christmas. I was not able to meet or photograph Skye as they live in Texas. JoAnn’s husband took this photo and I knew Continue Reading
Whenever I am asked to paint a commission portrait of a client’s horse or in this case horses, I am blessed. I enjoy the process of creation and was so happy to meet, photograph and paint Dakine and Devina for Jenny. After taking the photos I shared the very best of them with Jenny and Continue Reading
About Janet
" My guiding light as an artist is expressing the power, movement and sensitive nature of horses and other animals. So many of us know the beauty and love shared by us and the animals. It is an emotional kinship. I find great joy in creating a painting where the life and soul can be seen and felt not just by me, but the viewer as well.
In creating a piece I often combine engaging expressions in my subjects that evoke emotional curiosity along with dynamic energy, life and spirit circling within the composition. My paintings are first felt in my heart and are complete when the spirit of the piece arouse a feeling of intimate communication. My mission is to accurately portray the equine form, combined with color, inspired originality, infused with living essence.
I will continue to paint in oil with expressive brushwork, inspired by the vibrant animals that dance through my mind."
- Janet