Statement

I use the emotive quality of color to draw the reminiscence of a landscape. I am interested in creating a sense of space, openness and light.

My work is an effort to decrease the noise of the busy world around us, to experience the inherit value in slowing down, and to make room for living with quiet intention. I hope the calm I feel while creating these pieces provides some calmness for the viewer too.

I draw with light-fast (non-fading) pigmented pencils on archival museum board. Multiple layers of pigment provide the power of color while showing the mark of the artist’s hand. You will see hundreds of strokes. The drawing is mounted on an archival panel and cut into a shape. The hanging system on the back makes the piece appear to be floating on the wall.

bio

Jan’s early influences were from the Color Field Painters who believed emotions and colors are closely tied together, and by the Minimalist Artists who believe simplifying will lead to calmer lives. Her work exudes feelings of space, openness and light. Jan taught in a college art department for over 30 years. She is an award-winning author and illustrator. Jan lives in Seattle.

The story about specific pieces of art can be read on the blog.