About Jan
I am an emerging acrylic abstract painter. I entered painting in 2022 due to boredom and loneliness after moving to Maryland during the pandemic. I signed up for a 12-week online painting class and discovered a needed path to interact with myself. Within the painting experience, I discovered I could create my own adventure! Art suprised me - becoming the antidote to my rewarding but one-sided role as a sex and couple's psychotherapist. Within painting, I can return to self after hours… more
Atmospheric
I love atmospheric paintings because they provide the space to allow me to superimpose a meaning when viewed. Despite loving them they often elude me! When I capture one I feel lucky because painting without shapes is difficult for me. I haven't figured out how to manifest one on demand. This project will be challenging.
Geometric
Things that are enclosed seem to flow from my painting. I am not sure where this comes from. It could be born from my clinical background as a sex and couples therapist. Attachment theory.. connection..boundaries.. all suggest closeness while maintaining separateness. Knowing where one begins and ends is the building block of great relationships. I like to see distinct boundaries in painting but like a painting better if the shapes are organic and not at all perfect. I love a wobbly sphere it invites the non perfect part of me to be welcomed in.