art by JANET LEWANDOWSKI: November 2010

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

Monday, November 22, 2010

Congratulations Mary!

My sister Mary and her business partner Andera launched their new business last night with a party in Mary's home. Their company, Salon Delivered, offers in home salon service. I'm so proud of her. She's always wanted to be her own boss. She imagined the possibilities and now she's going to soar! I made two pieces, one for her and the other for Andrea. I hope they like them.

If you would like to know more about her new business, check out http://www.salondelivered.com/ to see what it's a about.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

A Little Art Retreat of Our Own

Last weekend I took a much needed break from packing up my house to go with my 4 art sisters on a little retreat of our own. We went to my summer home and hid away to work on our journals for the Make Your Mark Journal Project. We worked on our covers and each others pages. I usually spend most of my time in the studio alone so it was so good to get creative with the ladies! Part of me can't wait to pass my book along and watch it evolve but part of me wants to hang on to it and keep it all for myself. Each page of these books are a treasure. Let me know if you want to add to mine. I would love to send it to you!