art by JANET LEWANDOWSKI: May 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, May 9, 2011

Student Show - LaGrange Art League

Another successful show at the La Grange Art League ended this weekend. I'm always impressed by the quality of work. I entered this piece. I did it earlier in the year in Dianne Martia's class. Because of the rental house, I don't have much space to work. It's rather frustrating but I completed one piece and I continue to plug away a few others.