Janet Warrick

I find my inspiration while painting on location. Capturing the nuances of color and light, and the beauty of nature are my main goals. I often paint still lifes out doors as well. The play of natural light across the motif adds another dimention to the painting process which I find exciting. It is this play of light that attracts me to a subject, be it landscape, cityscape, still life, or any other motif.

Inspired by French Impressionism at an early age, and later by California Impressionism, art is a vital part of my life. As an artist, I strive to continually learn and grow, always with an eye towards a higher level of excellence and deeper understanding. The knowledge that there will always be room for growth is a constant incentive which spurs me on.

Membership:
Oil Painters of America
American Impressionist Society
Illinois Watercolor Society
Landscape Artists International

Shows:
2004 - Illinois Watercolor Society Show
2006 - February show at High Risk Gallery with Illinois Watercolor Society
2006 - Illinois Watercolor Society Annual Show at The National Arts Foundation

"Hay Field in Summer" was selected for inclusion in "The Best Of Oils 2006" by Kennedy Publishing, page 98

There is a wonderful movie about an artist called "Local Color" coming out on November 7th, 2008 in theaters across America.  It was written and directed by artist George Gallo and I hope everyone gets a chance to see it.  You can view a trailer of the movie at:

http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/localcolor/
http://www.localcolormovie.com/  (look under clips and trailers)