Nice to meet you! I'm Janet.
I am an abstract impressionist painter who grew up in a small town called Spruce Grove in Alberta, Canada. I was the youngest of 4 girls, and from when I could remember, my life was always filled with creativity. Whether it was creating interpretive dances with my sisters in the family room for my mother, to bike rides to the public library to participate in whatever free art or craft session they were holding, I was the kid whose notebooks were (and still are to this day) filled with random doodles on every available space.
Painting to me is a feeling, something I do with my heart.
From an early age, art has played a significant role in my life, igniting a passion that not only defined my interests but also fueled my academic success. Central to my style is an adept use of impressionism, characterized by its emphasis on light, color, and texture. Through meticulous layering and the interplay of bold, cheerful hues, I enjoy constructing dynamic compositions that pulsate with energy and warmth. I hope my paintings invite you into a world of boundless possibility, where every brushstroke tells a story and every color evokes an emotion.
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I earned my Bachelor of Education with a Fine Art minor from the University of Alberta and furthered my artistic education at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. After spending six rewarding years as a teacher, I made the decision to fully immerse myself in my first love: painting. I transitioned to a full-time artist in 2015, dedicating myself to creating work that resonates deeply with viewers.
I paint to bring joy to those who encounter art!
I currently live and work in Edmonton, Alberta with my husband and three kids. Painting gives me energy, excitement, and joy, and I hope that is what my paintings evoke as well. Often when I paint, I have worship music blasting in the background, so it is often a very spiritual time for me as it is a way for me to reflect and connect with God. I am a very intuitive painter, when I start a painting, I never know what it will look like until it is done! Many of my paintings therefore have more than 20 layers on them!
