art by JANET LEWANDOWSKI: April 2011

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, April 4, 2011

Downers Grove Public Library

If you have some time, take a trip to the Downers Grove Library to see the show. I am a member of this organization and happy to show my work with these fine artists.

Friday, April 1, 2011

To Be Inspired

As most of you know, we are living in a rental house with not an ounce of room to spare. It's been frustrating for me to not be able to spread out and work on my art. Lately I feel I'm loosing touch with my creative side and it's taken me years to find the time to fit it in. Yesterday I spent the day walking the beach in Hawaii. My family has taken a much needed trip to relax and unwind. Breathing in the ocean air and smelling the flowers has been an amazing way to charge my creative battery. Tomorrow we come home and I'm ready to start working on all the ideas in my head but for today, I'll just take another walk on the beach.