Collage and Mixed Media

I’ve always found peace in sketching, painting, photography and just jotting down my ideas. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a creative person. Throughout my professional life I worked for architects, interior designers and furniture designers. I even married a creative thinker, an architect. Together we’ve renovated, designed and built several homes. I find my mind never stops moving, but how do I channel that energy?

Collage and mixed media…

The juxtaposition of elements in collage satisfies my creativity. I integrate my own handmade papers with embellishments, drawings or photography. Each piece is unique. It may tell a story, convey a feeling or sometimes a piece is designed for you to draw your own conclusion.

I feel my quest to be a successful artist has just gotten underway. I plan to continue studying a variety of artistic media and incorporate what I learn into my work. My art is limited only by my imagination.

I am a member of the La Grange Art League and the Midwest Collage Society, the National Collage Society.

Email: janlew48@hotmail.com



Friday, September 30, 2011

A Winner!


There are a group of us who art together.  I've had the pleasure of getting to know these ladies over the past few years.  We met at various art classes and when we get together we enjoy each other's company, share our art process, talk through our problems, tell our stories and have a load of fun doing it.  There is no judgement, just love of our art and each other.  One of my art sisters is Turkan.  She is very talented and her work comes from a place deep inside of her sole. Yesterday I met Turkan and her son Casper at Hinsdale Hospital where she picked up her 2nd place award for her entry in their Pink Ribbon Art Contest. I'm so proud of her. CONGRATULATIONS TURKAN!!!