Artist Statement

‘The principal theme in my work focuses on the detail contained in nature, still life and intimate landscapes. I believe a well-balanced composition is vital with an interesting subject or focal point, including contrast in depth of field. A consideration especially important to me is the interplay of light and shadow on a subject, which serves to enhance its beauty or character. Drafting film is a smooth, translucent support that I enjoy working on because the colours appear to be rich and luminous.'

Biography

Janet Mayes currently resides in the mountain top city of Toowoomba, Australia, surrounded by beautiful parks and gardens, which inspires her love of depicting the detail found in nature.  Janet has been interested in art from an early age and completed a three-year Bachelor of Creative Arts course at the University of Southern Queensland, majoring in Painting and Printmaking. She has enjoyed using a variety of art mediums over the years, but recently discovered the versatility of pencil.  Works have been displayed at numerous group exhibitions, featured in various publications, and are housed in private collections. Janet has received several commissions based on the quality of her work.

Influences

Impressionism Realism

Awards

High Commendation, 4th Annual Myart Art Exhibition, Myart Gallery, Toowoomba One of six winners – The Great Toowoomba Postcard Project Honorable Mention, 18th Annual Color Magazine Member Show (online) Honorable Mention, Australian Society of Coloured Pencil Artists Annual Colourbrations Exhibition (online) Second Place, Coloured Pencil Community of Australasia Inc Drawn Together Exhibition Open Section (online) Works published in various U.S. publications

Exhibitions

Queensland Wildlife Artists Society Exhibitions Grammar Art Show Hampton Art Exhibitions  'Petite Pieces' Aspire Gallery, Paddington  Facets of Fairholme Downlands  and others