.
Creating has always been a driving force in my life. There is an empty
spot inside of me if I cannot create on a regular basis.
I remember painting rocks with watercolors and making doll clothes
with a needle and thread at ages four and five. At six and seven I was
making paint out of rose petals and making a skirt for myself. On long
trips, in my imagination, I would design and create elaborate gowns for
my Barbie Doll. I would plan every detail and how to construct it as I sat
in the back seat staring out at the stars. I made my first dress for myself
in 5th grade and throughout high school I made most of my own clothes.
I obtained a degree in Home Economics with a minor in art and later a
Bachelors in Commercial Art. I have studied with various artists in the
area; Don Sahli, Dvora Kanegis, Ken Valastro and others at the Art
Students League of Denver. I still have that ache in my sole if I am
unable to paint or create for very long. Many of my paintings have been
Pleine Air. I enjoy still life, portraits and have receintly been moving
into expressionism and abstracts. My primary medium has been oils
however, I am currently exploring acrylics and finding them quite
exciting. In the past few years I have been involved with several art
shows and galleries, I have taught pottery, painting and I am currently
teaching elementary art with Jefferson County Public Schools in
Colorado.
I hope you enjoy the website. Please contact me if you have any
questions, comments or interest in the artwork here or commissioning
artwork with your desired content.
Creating has always been a driving force in my life. There is an empty
spot inside of me if I cannot create on a regular basis.
I remember painting rocks with watercolors and making doll clothes
with a needle and thread at ages four and five. At six and seven I was
making paint out of rose petals and making a skirt for myself. On long
trips, in my imagination, I would design and create elaborate gowns for
my Barbie Doll. I would plan every detail and how to construct it as I sat
in the back seat staring out at the stars. I made my first dress for myself
in 5th grade and throughout high school I made most of my own clothes.
I obtained a degree in Home Economics with a minor in art and later a
Bachelors in Commercial Art. I have studied with various artists in the
area; Don Sahli, Dvora Kanegis, Ken Valastro and others at the Art
Students League of Denver. I still have that ache in my sole if I am
unable to paint or create for very long. Many of my paintings have been
Pleine Air. I enjoy still life, portraits and have receintly been moving
into expressionism and abstracts. My primary medium has been oils
however, I am currently exploring acrylics and finding them quite
exciting. In the past few years I have been involved with several art
shows and galleries, I have taught pottery, painting and I am currently
teaching elementary art with Jefferson County Public Schools in
Colorado.
I hope you enjoy the website. Please contact me if you have any
questions, comments or interest in the artwork here or commissioning
artwork with your desired content.
Artist Bio
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Janell Brauer